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Hello Sailor! A Must “Sea” Exhibit in Nova Scotia
I stumbled upon this exhibit while researching an article about the commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the Titanic. Hello sailor! Gay life on the ocean wave at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in gay-friendly Halifax Nova Scotia is the first museum in North America to explore the lives of gay and lesbian mariners in thisContinue reading “Hello Sailor! A Must “Sea” Exhibit in Nova Scotia”
Deal of the Week: Hawaii’s Pineapple-Scented PrideFest
The second of two LGBT Pride celebrations in Hawaii (the first Honolulu Pride Parade & Celebration took place June 4, 2011), Hawaii PrideFest takes place in Honolulu September 15-17. There’s still time to book a quick trip to the Aloha State to celebrate in the land of lots of actual rainbows. Our deal of the weekContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Hawaii’s Pineapple-Scented PrideFest”
Gay Travel Tips: Back to Basics
Flights. Check. Hotels. Check. Car service to airport. Check. Remove back hair. Huh? When planning for a summer trip, it’s important to start making arrangements well in advance, especially for warm-weather getaways at peak season, to obtain the best possible options for your budget and to save money. For any trip, there are loads ofContinue reading “Gay Travel Tips: Back to Basics”
Ed on the Radio: Le Gai Paris
I recently spoke about Pairs on Proud FM radio . Here’s my report. Ed Salvato – Paris
Amsterdam Gay Pride Will Float Your Boat
Literally! Amsterdam Gay Pride is a weeklong celebration that makes the de facto gay capital of Amsterdam just a tad pinker. It’s the largest annual event in The Netherlands’ cultural capital, and is best known for the canal parade where the floats actually, well, float. This event takes place Saturday, August 6. There are 80Continue reading “Amsterdam Gay Pride Will Float Your Boat”
SAN FRANCISCO TREATS: UPCOMING STREET FAIRS
Many major gay cities offer outdoor festivals that range from mild to incredibly wild. In the U.S., however, San Francisco offers two of the wildest such events: Up Your Alley Street Fair (July 31) and Folsom Street Fair (September 25). Up Your Alley Street Fair, Sunday, July 31: Often called the step brother ofContinue reading “SAN FRANCISCO TREATS: UPCOMING STREET FAIRS”
New York Honeymoons: The Power of the Gay Dollar
Terrific article in the NY Times today about the steady procession of same-sex couples to get married in New York hints at the ability of marriage equality to boost a state’s bottom line. But gay marriage festivities continued in some parts of the state on Monday. In Niagara Falls, where a lesbian couple married atContinue reading “New York Honeymoons: The Power of the Gay Dollar”
AMSTERDAM GAY PRIDE TO BE AIRED LIVE ONLINE
If you can’t catch it live, don’t worry! You’ll get to see famous and fabulous Canal Parade (where floats actually, well, float) of Amsterdam Pride live online on Saturday August 6. The Canal Parade in Amsterdam is one of the highlights of the Amsterdam Gay Pride festival. This year the Dutch public broadcasting company AVRO will provide an exclusiveContinue reading “AMSTERDAM GAY PRIDE TO BE AIRED LIVE ONLINE”
SUITE DREAMS: NEW-AND-INCREDIBLY-IMPROVED ROYAL PALMS
It’s not that we didn’t love the old Royal Palms. We did and do. (The older property is just across the street and as secluded and lovely as ever). It’s just that the new one is so darn hip and contemporary and gorgeous. It’s also really well managed and run. The service, as before, is topContinue reading “SUITE DREAMS: NEW-AND-INCREDIBLY-IMPROVED ROYAL PALMS”
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