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Florianopolis – Brazil’s Other Carnival Hot Spot

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Most LGBT travelers know that Rio’s Carnival (Mardi Gras celebration) is a white-hot and gay-popular event. Fewer know that many gay Brazilians go to Florianopolis to celebrate. This year’s festivities, March 5-8 will be hotter than ever. This sultry island town is located to the south of Brazil (here’s a map)Continue reading “Florianopolis – Brazil’s Other Carnival Hot Spot”

Tour of the Week: Take the Gay Train

Out In The Vineyard has organized the world’s very first all gay winemaker dinner aboard the world famous Napa Valley Wine train Saturday, March 12, 2011 – 5:30 – 9:30pm. Climb aboard The big gay Train for a truly unique culinary and wine adventure with 5 of Wine Country’s most exciting gay winemakers and wineryContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Take the Gay Train”

Key West Was “Out Before it Was In”

Pretty awesome video by Key West — one of the only gay-specific videos created by a destination’s official tourism agency. The picture about iv a (sexy) still from the video. Click play to see the short but very cool and reaffirming video. They like us in Key West, they really like us.

Suite Dreams: Get Blu a new Green Hotel in Stockholm

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Create your own “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Momen” at the new Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel Stockholm. The innovative green structures include 11,000 square feet of solar paneling and use fresh water from nearby Lake Klara to heat/cool interiors. Located in Stockholm’s city center, the hotel is within walking distance ofContinue reading “Suite Dreams: Get Blu a new Green Hotel in Stockholm”

Enjoy a Martini with that Desert Modern Gem

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Mid-century modern design aficionados will be flocking to sunny Palm Springs, California in February for the city’s sixth annual Modernism Week Festival. The self-described “celebration of all things modern” kicks off on February 17th, and continues for ten activity-filled days, closing on February 27th. The diverse array of events scheduled toContinue reading “Enjoy a Martini with that Desert Modern Gem”

Baltimore’s LGBT heart

You knew Baltimore was queer but did you know it was gay, too? Lots of terrific LGBT-popular events going on. Here’s a round up of a few current and upcoming performances, shows and more. The Narcissism of Minor Differences Maryland Institute College of Art Now through March 13, 2011 This exhibition showcases 17 acclaimed artists,Continue reading “Baltimore’s LGBT heart”

History is Made with World’s Largest Gay Cruise

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com This is a shout out to all you guys and gals flocking this weekend to Miami to catch the world’s largest gay cruise in history. Atlantis Events, the largest tour operator specializing in gay cruises and resort vacations, has chartered the 5,400-passenger (yes, you read that right!) Allure of the Seas,Continue reading “History is Made with World’s Largest Gay Cruise”

Tour of the Week: Pride of the Ocean

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com The Pollin Group and After Stonewall Productions are pleased to announce their second cruise of Pride of the Ocean — a floating LGBT film festival. Six festivals from Boston, Philadelphia, Long Island, Rhode Island, Vermont and Montreal will be presenting works on the Norwegian Gem when it sets sail from NewContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Pride of the Ocean”

Suite Dreams: Stockholm’s Grand Hotel

Story and image by Jeffery James Keyies; Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Stockholm, situated on fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, is the gay capital of Scandinavia. In a city where everything is possible, there are plenty of beds and bathtubs to explore. Just across from the Royal Palace, the Grand Hôtel StockholmContinue reading “Suite Dreams: Stockholm’s Grand Hotel”

Star Gay-zing in Asheville, North Carolina

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Asheville, NC is ideal for stargazing and features several easily accessible sites, including spots on the Blue Ridge Parkway, that are perfect for viewing sessions. Visitors can team up with other local stargazers in the Astronomy Club of Asheville, who have monthly viewing sessions open to the public. There are oftenContinue reading “Star Gay-zing in Asheville, North Carolina”