Talk about a niche of a niche of a niche! If you’re a bear who makes films for, by or about bears, listen up. There’s a film festival just for you in Vermont. The VT Bear Film Festival unspools August 17-18. It’s held on private property at the home of, John Scagliotti, the program director, offContinue reading “Gather Lots of Popcorn: VT Bear Film Festival Scheduled for August”
Category Archives: Gay travel
In 2013, Ski Japan’s (Gay) St. Mortiz
For the first time as far as we know, a gay ski trip is planned to Japan. In late February 2013, when conditions are considered to be optimal, the friendly, expert folks at SKI BUMS is leading a trip to Niseko, Japan, boasting “snowflakes large enough to cast shadows. They’re planning a six nights in Niseko andContinue reading “In 2013, Ski Japan’s (Gay) St. Mortiz”
World’s Only Floating Gay Film Festival Sets Sail In June
The third annual Pride of the Ocean film festival, the only LGBT film festival held aboard a cruise ship unspools on the high seas on the Celebrity Summit June 10-17, 2012 (from New York City to Bermuda and back). This is a gay/lesbian group aboard a mainstream cruise. Organizers expect over 50 guests. According toContinue reading “World’s Only Floating Gay Film Festival Sets Sail In June”
Miami Beach Pride. Hurry! It’s This Weekend
Itching to get your Pride on? A nice, early (warm) kick-off to our favorite gay holiday season is Miami Beach Gay Pride taking place Sunday, April 15, from noon to 9 p.m., along Ocean Drive. Irreverent? Hysterical? A few drops of each perhaps: their drink packages are named for gay-popular icons. Try the Liza Minelli,Continue reading “Miami Beach Pride. Hurry! It’s This Weekend”
Gay Philadelphia Just Got A Little More Social
The LGBT-friendly folks at VisitPhilly, the City of Brotherly Love’s official tourism organization, announced three new ways for lesbian and gay visitors to plan their Philly trips. Rolling out up-to-date content on Foursquare Foodspotting and Pinterest, VisitPhilly directs visitors to the best spots to find great food, drinks and gifts among other like-minded visitors andContinue reading “Gay Philadelphia Just Got A Little More Social”
Athens Pride and Mr. Gay Greece & Cyprus June 8-10
Why not visit Greece for one of its gayer weekends? Athens Gay Pride is scheduled for June 8-10, 2012. Mr. Gay Greece and Cyprus takes place on Sunday, June 10. An IGLTA partner, Mr. Gay Greece offers packages via their website, taking the fuss out of planning. Spend a few U.S. dollars — yourContinue reading “Athens Pride and Mr. Gay Greece & Cyprus June 8-10”
What’s So Gay About Wine? Find Out Here!
The wines aren’t gay, silly. It’s all about celebrating Pride with Out in the Vineyard, the first Wine Country events and travel company dedicated to the LGBT community. Out in the Vineyard presents Gay Wine Weekend, taking place Friday, June 15 through Sunday, June 17, 2012 in California Wine Country (Sonoma). Here’s a line up ofContinue reading “What’s So Gay About Wine? Find Out Here!”
The Homomonument Turns 25 & 8 Other Reasons To Visit Amsterdam in 2012
The city with the first monument to LGBT people (above) and the first gay marriage, Amsterdam has attracted queer visitors for as long as there have been queers. Here are a few great reasons to visit this year. For more information visit the following websites: www.amsterdam4gays.com, http://www.gayamsterdam.com and http://www.iamsterdam.com/visiting. Pink Istanbul in Paradiso, March 24 RapidoContinue reading “The Homomonument Turns 25 & 8 Other Reasons To Visit Amsterdam in 2012”
Suite Dreams: Oregon Hotel Strives to Keep Portland Queer
Doing their part to keep Portland, Oregon quirky and homo-friendly, the Jupiter Hotel, a locally owned boutique property, announced a new room package, Keep Portland Queer. The package includes an LGBT Travel Portland brochure, as well as complimentary resources like Out City and PQ Monthly magazines, as well as a tasty treat from local favorite Voodoo Doughnuts, a gift card toContinue reading “Suite Dreams: Oregon Hotel Strives to Keep Portland Queer”
Tour of the Week: VentureOut’s Heading to Galapagos in 2013
Would you like to cross off this major destination from your bucket list? Get in touch with VentureOut via email or by calling them at 888-431-6789 and let them know you are interested in joining them to the Galapagos. They are planning on visiting between January 10 and February 15, 2013, and they’ll try toContinue reading “Tour of the Week: VentureOut’s Heading to Galapagos in 2013”
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