Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Back in December we wrote about a gay-friendly hotel property on the diver’s paradise island Saba. (Click here to read that story.) We were remiss in leaving out of our story an actual gay-owned property on that very island, the Shearwater Resort. Here’s a note from the owner, Paul Cizek: IContinue reading “Saba’s Other Gay-Friendly Hotel”
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Tour of the Week Guatemala with Zoom Vacations
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Surprsingly gay-friendly Guatemala City, the ruins of Tikal and colonial Antigua are just some of the highlights of this incredibly diverse and beautiful Central American country. Guatemala has a history of re-discovery and re-invention and as a result, modern-day Guatemala is a fascinating collage of cultures: full-blood Mayan people, the descendantsContinue reading “Tour of the Week Guatemala with Zoom Vacations”
Suite Dreams: Clarion Hotel Sign, Stockholm
By Jeffrey James Keyes; above from the Moderna; Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Clarion Hotel Sign is the perfect launching pad for a cultured adventure in Stockholm, the gay capital of Scandinavia. Rad on for your “suite” stay.
Gay Golf – Who Knew?!
Golf is not exactly the first sport that comes to mind when you think gay. But this sport is becoming more and more popular with lesbian and gay men. So much so that the island of Gran Canaria is hosting its first ever Gay Golf Event during Maspalomas Gay Pride. Intrigued? Read on! Gran CanariaContinue reading “Gay Golf – Who Knew?!”
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”
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