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Tour of the Week: Turkey with Venture Out

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, we highlight Venture Out’s fabulous land/sea tour of Turkey, June 2-11, 2011. (Get it? Gobble gobble.) The Turkish Delight: Istanbul, Ephesus, and Sailing the Turquoise Coast was full this past summer and had a waiting list, so t’s not too soon to make a reservation.Continue reading “Tour of the Week: Turkey with Venture Out”

Deal of the Week: RSVP’s Mediterranean Cruise

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com RSVP is heading back to Europe next summer for the first time in four years on the new state-of-the-art ms Nieuw Amsterdam by Holland America. There are only 2,000 passengers on this ship. While it seems funny to say “only 2,000” since that would have been an unheard of number evenContinue reading “Deal of the Week: RSVP’s Mediterranean Cruise”

Boston: Newly Improved Gay Paradise

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Boston, the “Hub of the Universe” hasn’t exactly been known for its hot nightlife these last few years. Considering that Manhunt and Grindr were both started here, it may not be surprising that nightlife was adversely affected early and severely by the rise of online dating sites. Maybe there’s a littleContinue reading “Boston: Newly Improved Gay Paradise”

Tour of the Week: New Years in Rio with Zoom Vacations

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com New Years in Rio de Janeiro has been firmly established as a popular gay high holiday. Every year, thousands of gays and lesbians from the U.S. (and many other countries) flock here to ring in the new year. Rio is exotic, beautiful, and charming. And the locals, known as Cariocas, areContinue reading “Tour of the Week: New Years in Rio with Zoom Vacations”

Kendall Hotel, a New Option in Boston

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com If you’re visiting your alma mater (and there are countless institutions of higher learning in the Boston area that beckon alumni/alumnae — gay, straight and otherwise — back for reunions, fundraisers, continuing education, and more), there’s a cute, inexpensive, ivy-league-looking option just for you. With its brick facade, peaked roof, andContinue reading “Kendall Hotel, a New Option in Boston”

Ask the Expert: Tahiti and Bora Bora

I heard you on XM98 OutQ and was excited to hear someone who was in the know about all things travel. My partner and I are planning a trip to Bora Bora. We would like to go in either July or August of next Year. First thing I would like to ask is what monthContinue reading “Ask the Expert: Tahiti and Bora Bora”

Ask the Expert: BookIt.com and Spirit Air

Do you know anything about bookit.com and Spirit Airlines? Their deals sound too good to be true. — Stanton, via e-mail I’ve done some research and bookit.com seems to be a good site with lots of information in addition to a booking engine. I’d give it a try and compare it to some of theContinue reading “Ask the Expert: BookIt.com and Spirit Air”

Ask the Expert: Toronto on a Budget

I recently had the pleasure of hearing you on Sirius/XM with Derek and Romaine and actually feel comfortable enough to ask you some questions. I am visiting Toronto, ON Dec 27-Jan 4. I am recently single and well, I need some healing time so i thought to try a new city. Can you suggest someContinue reading “Ask the Expert: Toronto on a Budget”

Ask the Expert: Nice Budget Amsterdam Hotels

I was wondering if you could recommend a hotel in Amsterdam — nice but not luxurious. — Richard, Ft. Lauderdale Try Chic and Basic on the Herengracht. It’s part of a Spanish chain. Nice and great location but not luxurious. Honestly there are lots of little hotels in Amsterdam… gay ones on the Kerkstraat likeContinue reading “Ask the Expert: Nice Budget Amsterdam Hotels”

Tour of the Week: Mardi Gras, Aussie-style

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Australia makes for an incredibly exciting and exotic escape for Americans, especially those experiencing the last throes of winter, which in the southern hemisphere is actually summer. In 2011 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras takes place in early March, the perfect time to plan a visit during what is consideredContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Mardi Gras, Aussie-style”