Category Archives: Ed Salvato

Mixing Business With Pleasure In Las Vegas and Chicago

By ManAboutWorld Global Correspondent Jeff Guaracino Great trip ideas can come from travel columns like this one, from your favorite travel magazine or recommendations from friends and family. Business travel — if planned correctly — can be a perfect time to research your next pleasure trip. Yes, I know we are always in a rush toContinue reading “Mixing Business With Pleasure In Las Vegas and Chicago”

Blackstone Hotel, Chicago: An Unexpected Oasis

Perched alongside Chicago’s most famous parks (at South Michigan Ave and Balbo Street), the Renaissance Blackstone Chicago Hotel has a long, rich history and a desirable set of assets and amenities that make it a worthy choice for gay travelers. It’s steps from Millennium and Grant Parks, home to art museums, fountains, lush lawns, outdoor performance spacesContinue reading “Blackstone Hotel, Chicago: An Unexpected Oasis”

Around The World With Paul and Jose: Cocktails in Melbourne

  ManAboutWorld Global Correspondent Paul Teixeira and his partner Jose are in the midst of an 87-day global gay adventure. He agreed to document his trip here with highlights from many destinations around the world. In his own words:

“Vienna’s Got Balls” — And That’s Official

You have to love it when a destination promotes itself as having balls! Who would have expected it from “stodgy” old Vienna? Well, actually we would have. Vienna’s is not just the capital of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. It’s also a center for innovation, exciting modern art and lots of cool and cutting-edge events. Including theseContinue reading ““Vienna’s Got Balls” — And That’s Official”

Happy Queen’s Day To Outgoing and Incoming Dutch Monarchs

Today is Queen’s Day in Amsterdam, held annually on April 30. But today is a special celebration as it marked the abdication of the popular monarch of The Netherlands, Queen, now Princess Beatrix in favor of his son, Prince, now King Willem-Alexandre and his fabulous new wife, Queen Maxima, the first-ever queen from Argentina. AlwaysContinue reading “Happy Queen’s Day To Outgoing and Incoming Dutch Monarchs”

Provincetown: Upcoming Events

Provincetown has announced its upcoming schedule of events. ManAboutWorld’s Provincetown article is scheduled for the June issue. Stay tuned for that. Meantime, start thinking about when you might want to go to coincide with some of these fun activities. May Run to the Top! Take a walk or run to the top of the 252-footContinue reading “Provincetown: Upcoming Events”

Weekly Travel Roundup By TravelingIQ

Global Correspondent Ivan Quintanilla is an actor, traveler and blogger extraordinaire. Once a week he provides a re-cap of noteworthy travel stories. We pilfer his round-up (with his permission) so you don’t have to. Follow his travels at TravelingIQ. *The price of beauty is deportation.   Or so discovered Omar Borkan Al Gala (pictured above) and twoContinue reading “Weekly Travel Roundup By TravelingIQ”

Beauty Shot From New Capital of Gay Marriage

Photo and story by ManAboutWorld Global Correspondent, Michael Siebert With all the hoopla about France’s vote to become the 14th nation allowing same-sex marriage. Let’s not forget about the 13th. On April 17, 2013 New Zealand lawmakers pass a bill in favor of gay marriage with a wide majority, with 77 votes in favor and 44Continue reading “Beauty Shot From New Capital of Gay Marriage”

Quick (New) Hotel Getaways in PA and MD

By ManAboutWorld Global Correspondent Jeff Guaracino Do you need to getaway quick? Does room service and a maid sound just fabulous?  Travel doesn’t always have to be far away from home (just far enough!). Could it be as easy as checking into a local luxury hotel that is part treat and part escape. When you travelContinue reading “Quick (New) Hotel Getaways in PA and MD”