Category Archives: Ed Salvato

History is Made with World’s Largest Gay Cruise

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com This is a shout out to all you guys and gals flocking this weekend to Miami to catch the world’s largest gay cruise in history. Atlantis Events, the largest tour operator specializing in gay cruises and resort vacations, has chartered the 5,400-passenger (yes, you read that right!) Allure of the Seas,Continue reading “History is Made with World’s Largest Gay Cruise”

Tour of the Week: Pride of the Ocean

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com The Pollin Group and After Stonewall Productions are pleased to announce their second cruise of Pride of the Ocean — a floating LGBT film festival. Six festivals from Boston, Philadelphia, Long Island, Rhode Island, Vermont and Montreal will be presenting works on the Norwegian Gem when it sets sail from NewContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Pride of the Ocean”

Star Gay-zing in Asheville, North Carolina

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Asheville, NC is ideal for stargazing and features several easily accessible sites, including spots on the Blue Ridge Parkway, that are perfect for viewing sessions. Visitors can team up with other local stargazers in the Astronomy Club of Asheville, who have monthly viewing sessions open to the public. There are oftenContinue reading “Star Gay-zing in Asheville, North Carolina”

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”

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”

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”