Wild Rainbow African Safaris Hits 10 years

Our June issue included a story about an unforgettable and romantic journey aboard Rovos Rail in South Africa and we just can’t get enough of that beautiful, vast continent. So let’s go back! Lesbian-owned and run Wild Rainbow African Safaris (by the fabulous Jody Cole) is marking its 10th anniversary with a new line up of customized, guided safaris forContinue reading “Wild Rainbow African Safaris Hits 10 years”

Tour of the Week: Extraordinary Journeys’ Cape Town Pride Week/Safari

This is the first of its kind I’ve ever seen: A mainstream but gay-friendly tour company is offering an 8-day safari to coincide with Cape Town, South Africa’s Gay Pride Week, which is scheduled for February 24 through March 4, 2012. Guests will spend  the first part — February 27-March 1 — in  Cape Town atContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Extraordinary Journeys’ Cape Town Pride Week/Safari”

Suite Dreams: The Delaire Will Delight

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Story and photo by Jeffrey James Keyes Waking up at the Delaire Graff Estate is just about as good as it gets. Imagine the sun rising across an expansive vineyard as you splash around in your private heated infinity pool. Sure, there are plenty of things to do in Cape TownContinue reading “Suite Dreams: The Delaire Will Delight”

Suite Dreams: The Saxon Boutique Hotel and Spa

Story by Jeffrey James Keyes. Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com The Saxon Boutique Hotel and Spa in Johannesburg, South Africa was the private residence of insurance giant Douw Steyn until 2000. It boasts countless famous regulars including Oprah, Shakira, Kevin Spacey, and the Black Eyed Peas. Nelson Mandela, another frequent guest, edited his Long Walk toContinue reading “Suite Dreams: The Saxon Boutique Hotel and Spa”