Miami Beach Gay Pride Cruise Aboard Norwegian Sky

From Ocean Drive to the ocean, Miami Beach Gay Pride is once again setting sail for “Pride Celebration at Sea,” Monday, April 18 through Friday, April 22, 2011 aboard Norwegian Sky. The Miami Beach Gay Pride Parade and Festival — with grand marshall Andy Cohen from Bravo TV — is set for Saturday, April 16Continue reading “Miami Beach Gay Pride Cruise Aboard Norwegian Sky”

Bump! Gay TV Travel Series Announces Smartphone Apps

The producers of the world’s most watched LGBT travel series unveils a nifty new series of apps for iPhone and Android-powered smartphones. They currently cover 13 gay-friendly cities: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Miami, Montreal, Mykonos, Paris, Puerto Vallarta, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney, and Tel Aviv. I got to try Antwerp, pictured at left.Continue reading “Bump! Gay TV Travel Series Announces Smartphone Apps”

Tour of the Week: Venture Out’s Turkish Delight

Venture Out’s tour name: Turkish Delight: Istanbul, Ephesus & Sailing the Turquoise Coast Brief Description: This amazing trip starts out in fascinating Istanbul  — crossroads of Europe and Asia — with its tantalizing sights, sounds,  and smells. Read on for Venture Out’s incredibly generous deal for GPS readers only! Three nights here are then followedContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Venture Out’s Turkish Delight”

Massachusetts’ Official Same-sex Wedding Planner

The Massachusetts Office of Travel + Tourism, announced the launch of a new microsite designed to serve as a resource directory for same-sex couples getting married in the Commonwealth, http://www.massvacation.com/LGBTwedding. The new site provides a step-by-step guide to everything you need to know about planning your same-sex nuptials in Massachusetts. “Massachusetts still leads the countryContinue reading “Massachusetts’ Official Same-sex Wedding Planner”

Britain is Officially Gay

VisitBritain has launched a new LGBT travel website, http://www.visitbritain.com/rainbow, that provides ideas for LGBT themed activities to do in Britain. The site has itineraries for cities including London, Manchester, Brighton, Cardiff, and Edinburgh, that showcase both cool and unique things to do, such as, top tourist attractions, shows, restaurants, pride festivals, accommodations and much more.Continue reading “Britain is Officially Gay”

July 4 in Provincetown is Just Around the Corner

Provincetown’s premier nightclub complex, the Crown & Anchor, announced that tickets for its annual July 4 party weekend are officially on sale. If you like hot guys (lots and lots of hot guys) and some pretty darn good-looking gals, this is a terrific time to experience Ptown, blending the best of a world-class party andContinue reading “July 4 in Provincetown is Just Around the Corner”

The Hot 5: Jumeirah Essex House’s Manhattan

Patrick Sewell, Guest Relations Manager at Jumeirah Essex House, handles the most exacting guests and VIP requests with calm aplomb at this storied Manhattan hotel on Central Park. With a charming Caribbean lilt, Jamaica-born Sewell shared some of his favorite NYC recommendations: 1. Gastronomic Adventure — Of course, I love South Gate right here inContinue reading “The Hot 5: Jumeirah Essex House’s Manhattan”

Royal Palms: North America’s Largest Gay Resort Now Open

Long-time popular gay resort Royal Palms announced their much-anticipatd renovations are complete. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based “RP,” as it’s known to friends and guests, is now the world’s largest luxury gay resort.

Tour of the Week: Alyson Adventures’ Alaskan Frontiers

Alyson Adventures’ Alaskan Frontiers, June 25 to July 4, 2011, is a multi-sport adventure in our 49th state. Experience the eerie magic of a sun that really never sets in mid-summer in northern Alaska on this off-the-beaten path itinerary. Explore deep into the wilderness of Denali National Park on the look out for bears, caribou,Continue reading “Tour of the Week: Alyson Adventures’ Alaskan Frontiers”

Deal of the Week: $400 off Gay Chelsea Pines Inn

Chelsea Pines Inn, New York’s most upscale gay urban guesthouse, announces its Silver Jubilee package, with a trio of money-saving and memory-making offers. The package, valid for stays of three or more nights from March 1 to December 29, 2011, includes…