Author Archives: edsalvato

Ask the Expert: South Beach Hotels

lly published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Question: Where should I stay in Miami or South Beach? I’m not paying more than $400 a night. I’ll also be visiting someone in Coral Gables, so staying there is OK, too. I have no special criteria. I’m not much of a ‘scene person.– Bob via e-mail Our answer follows. ForContinue reading “Ask the Expert: South Beach Hotels”

Tour of the Week: Amazing Tall-Ship Gay Cruise Offer

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Concierge Travel, Texas’ largest gay-owned and operated travel agency and tour operator, today announced a special limited rate of $895* on its first all-gay luxury sailing ship cruise to Costa Rica and Panama. The price is normally $2,475, so this is a great deal! Those looking to beat the winter bluesContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Amazing Tall-Ship Gay Cruise Offer”

London’s Only Men’s Afternoon Tea Packs a Punch

Story by John O’Ceallaigh; Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com It’s a daily tradition – the clock chimes 3pm and in England’s grandest hotels afternoon tea is served. There’s been a change in procedure, however, because central London’s Mandeville Hotel the clamor of clinking china and idle chatter is caused just as much by guys who gossipContinue reading “London’s Only Men’s Afternoon Tea Packs a Punch”

Spice Up Your Next Visit to London

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com On February 14th, 2011, internationally renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Culinary Concepts by Jean-Georges will premiere Spice Market London in the new W London – Leicester Square hotel.  This South East Asian-inspired restaurant will be the sister restaurant of the super gay-popular and always-hard-to-get-into Spice Market in New York’s Meatpacking DistrictContinue reading “Spice Up Your Next Visit to London”

Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts

The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) is a first-time, $10 million event kicking off April 7, 2011 and continuing to May 1, 2011. There will be 135 events featuring 1,500 artists over 25 days. There’s everything from ballet to the circus arts, to book readings, to jazz and much much more. There areContinue reading “Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts”

Gay Brazil Update

Occasionally, correspondents, friends, and fellow travelers send me updates to post in my blog. Here’s one from Bryan Herb, owner of Zoom Vacations, award winning gay tour operator, on exciting changes in Brazil — one of the world’s most gay-popular destinations. Few countries have received the positive attention that Brazil has over the past fewContinue reading “Gay Brazil Update”

Cool Carnival in Berlin

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Mardi Gras in Berlin? Yep, pretty much! More than 1 million spectators and participants are again expected to attend the 10th annual Berlin Carnival Costume Parade on February 27, 2011. With an expected 3,000 participants in 100 groups, 60 floats, and numerous marching bands, the frolicsome parade will start at 11:11Continue reading “Cool Carnival in Berlin”

Snow Birds Flock to Riviera Nayarit

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Beautiful, less touristy, and abundant in natural beauty, gays aren’t the only ones flocking to Puerto Vallarta’s sister to the north. For an entire week at the end of January, Riviera Nayarit is turning its attention towards nature with the celebration of the 7th annual Festival of Migratory Birds. The region,Continue reading “Snow Birds Flock to Riviera Nayarit”