Suite Dreams: Two New Orleans Options

By David Alport; Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com. The Big Easy is hard to beat for an easy getaway full of fun, frolic and fabulous food.  If you’re looking for a comfy place to rest your head in the French Quarter, here are two terrific options. The Soniat Houseis a dream of a New Orleans lodgingContinue reading “Suite Dreams: Two New Orleans Options”

Deal of the Week: Broadway Bares 2011

This deal is actually a win-win all around. If you like Broadway — in particular the talented, handsome, hard-bodied dancers you see cavorting around on stage in energetic musicals — you’ll love this benefit taking place Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Roseland in New York. (Two shows: One at 9:30; the other at midnight.) BroadwayContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Broadway Bares 2011”

Hotel Sé: Downtown San Diego Luxury for Less

Rising incongruously amid the lower, stucco-California-mission-style buildings more common in downtown San Diego, the luxurious Hotel Sé stands out with its glassy, steel-latticed façade. A bevy of handsome, friendly valet/bellmen awaits visitors who are ushered through a massive swinging door to a swank, dark-toned lobby. Built at the height of this never-ending recession, the hotelContinue reading “Hotel Sé: Downtown San Diego Luxury for Less”

Gay Tel Aviv (Hotel Stays)

By Louise Rafkin; Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com. Just minutes from the front door of the Melody Hotel, pictured above, two brides walk the shoreline. White dresses trail the fine sand beach, but with the glint of the setting sun on the teal blue Mediterranean sea, it takes a few moments for the scene to register.Continue reading “Gay Tel Aviv (Hotel Stays)”

Tour of the Week: India with Zoom Vacations

India is a feast for the eyes, ears, nose, hands, and feet! If you’re at all nervous about visiting independently, consider joining a gay toru group. Zoom Vacations offers a tour to India with stops in Mumbai, Varanasi, Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, and Udaipur. Date/length/cost: September 17-28, 2011 12 days from $7599 This trip to IndiaContinue reading “Tour of the Week: India with Zoom Vacations”

Suite Dreams: Brown Palace Hotel Denver Pride Package

The 36th annual Denver PrideFest is fast approaching (on June 18th- 19th). Denver PrideFest attracts more than 275,000 people for a parade, rally, entertainment, and more. In honor of this event, Denver’s luxury hotel, The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, is offering a PrideFest Package. The Palace PrideFest Package includes: Luxury accommodations Colorado Pride guideContinue reading “Suite Dreams: Brown Palace Hotel Denver Pride Package”

Deal of the Week: Dine About Town San Francisco

Foodies know San Francisco is about as good as it gets in the U.S. for fabulous cuisine and wine. Now’s your chance to experience some of the best eats in the land — for unbelievably inexpensive prices. “Dine About Town San Francisco” returns for the second half of its tenth year on June 1-15, 2011. Continue reading “Deal of the Week: Dine About Town San Francisco”

Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma

If you love wine and you’re looking for a different way to celebrate Pride this year, check out the Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma, brought to you by Out in the Vineyard. Click here for more information, but a few of the highlights of this three-day event (June 17-19, 2011) include: VIP wine receptions WineContinue reading “Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma”

Key West: Eat Out, Drink Up

On a recent swing through Key West, I checked out a few hip new spots. This is most definitely not your grandpa’s Key West (well, if grandpa happened to be a kinda cool gay guy who discovered the Conch Republic before the big straight cruise ships did!) Eat up It is incredibly difficult to narrowContinue reading “Key West: Eat Out, Drink Up”

Tour of the Week: Thailand with Out Adventures (On Sale!)

Thailand is a marvel. It truly is the land of smiles. Experience it this fall or winter with Out Adventures. If you book by May 15, you’ll get 10% off. Wander among the temples and palaces of Bangkok, Join a cooking school in Chiang Mai, Discover Thailand’s golden age in Sukhothai, Ride an elephant, ExperienceContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Thailand with Out Adventures (On Sale!)”