Rio Carnivale!

Our correspondent Jeff Guaracino chimes in with some news about the fantastic Rio Carnivale! CARNIVAL IN RIO: PARTY ON!  When you picture Rio de Janeiro, do you think of sexy people partying? You’d be right. Brazil’s Carnival is known worldwide as the “world’s biggest festival” full of culture, dance, food, samba, parades and music. Tourism officialsContinue reading “Rio Carnivale!”

The Big Gay Train Makes Its Return, March 28

On March 28, our wonderful friends at Out in the Vineyard return yet again to host The Big Gay Train, a very special event where gay winemaker’s board a Napa Valley train and pair their reds and whites with fresh, muli-course meals. It’s the gay, wine-soaked, culinary adventure of the season, an opportunity to meet interesting gays, eatContinue reading “The Big Gay Train Makes Its Return, March 28”

Gay Marriage Became Legal Today in Florida

Congratulations, Florida! On Jan. 6, the Sunshine State became the 36th stateto legalize gay marriage. And so we immediately started thinking of places you could spend your honeymoon. The above photo of Little Palm Island, just off the coast of Key West, isn’t too shabby of a choice. But whether you celebrate at the St.Continue reading “Gay Marriage Became Legal Today in Florida”

Winter Rendezvous Is Coming To Stowe

We’ve heard folks call Stowe the “Aspen of the East,” but it’s not quite: Aspen wishes it had this kind of New England charm. Tucked away in the Green Mountains of Vermont is this quaint ski town that every year hosts Winter Rendezvous from January 22-26 a five-day gay extravaganza of skiing, snowboarding, dog-sledding (sometimes inContinue reading “Winter Rendezvous Is Coming To Stowe”

ManAboutWorld Talked Travel & Press Trips at CMI in Vegas

ManAboutWorld spoke at the the 15th Annual Conference of Tourism and Hospitality hosted by CMI at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. Speaking on press trips, our Publisher, Billy Kolber, center, and Editor-in-Chief, Ed Salvato, left, (along with myself) discussed best practices to creating press trips, from abstract tips about themes and chemistry to considering the moreContinue reading “ManAboutWorld Talked Travel & Press Trips at CMI in Vegas”

Art Basel Takes Over Miai

Art Basel begins today in Miami – known worldwide for its fascinating art exhibits that have recently taken a backseat to the celebrity sightings and A-list after parties. The event runs until Dec. 8. We covered Miami in our Winer 2013 guide, and our pal Jack MacKenroth shared his favorite Miami hidden gems with usContinue reading “Art Basel Takes Over Miai”

White Party Turns 30

Our correspondent David DiGiacomo has big plans to attend the 30h anniversary of White Party Week in Miami. Come the end of November, White Party Week — the Care Resource HIV/AIDS fundraising extravaganza and the largest of its kind — hits its “Diamond Jubilee” landmark with a big bash at the new Perez Art MuseumContinue reading “White Party Turns 30”

Our Quick ‘n’ Dirty Guide To Halloween

This year, the usual suspects go to bat with some of the biggest Halloween parties of the year. Tonight, West Hollywood’s Santa Monica Boulevard is hosting the largest street party in the world. Half a million (yes, you heard that right!) of gays will descend onto the block for the most insane costume party we’ve scene. CheckContinue reading “Our Quick ‘n’ Dirty Guide To Halloween”

A Small Mexican Town with a Whole Lotta Ghosts

In San Miguel de Allende, a small artist colony in Guanajuato, Mexico, the locals celebrate Halloween a little differently. You won’t find any slutty nurses around here. Instead, the Dia de los Muertos is a majestic ode to the dead, an ancient ritual where the pastel-colored town of old churches becomes lush with flowers, art, andContinue reading “A Small Mexican Town with a Whole Lotta Ghosts”

Chicago’s Gay Film Festival Opens Today

The Chicago-based Reeling Film Festival – the second oldest LGBT film festival in the world – opens on Thursday, September 18th at the wonderful Music Box Theatre with the screening of ‘Boy Meets Girl’. Director Eric Schaeffer along with transgender actress Michelle Hendley will be in attendance. On Saturday, September 20th, the festival will take overContinue reading “Chicago’s Gay Film Festival Opens Today”