Tip: Come out to American Airlines and (Possibly) Win $200

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com American Airlines is one of the world’s gay-friendliest airlines. They consistently win “Best of” awards in all the major gay travel awards programs like OutTraveler and TripOutGayTravel. And for good reason. American offers benefits to the same-sex partners of their gay and lesbian employees equal to those offered to everyone else.Continue reading “Tip: Come out to American Airlines and (Possibly) Win $200”

Best of 2010 on GPS: My Fave Five

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com What a year it was! 2010 had some truly awful travel moments (disabled cruise ships, erupting volcanoes, exploding oil wells, snowbound airports), but it also offered sublime places, pictures, and people from the world over many of which we featured right here. During my peripatetic wanderings this year, I had quiteContinue reading “Best of 2010 on GPS: My Fave Five”

Tour of the Week: Costa Rica with OutWest

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com With temperatures plunging in the northern and eastern parts of the U.S., thoughts turn south to warmer climes and sunnier, longer days. Costa Rica has plenty of both. Plus it’s gay-friendly as all-get-out to boot. Join OutWest Global Adventures for a week of fun, adventure, and relaxation while exploring the bestContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Costa Rica with OutWest”

Deal of the Week: Historic Hotel in Savannah, Georgia

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Relive your “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” fantasy in Savannah with a special deal from Staybridge Suites, a very pretty hotel located in the historic district of this charming, mysterious southern town. Lady Chablis would love this deal, offered especially to members of IGLTA.org and extended to readersContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Historic Hotel in Savannah, Georgia”

Best Seat in the House: R Lounge, Times Square

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Newly open, the R Lounge at the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel offers one of the best views of Times Square and probably among the best views in the entire city. The lounge, on the second level of the hotel, seems to float above the dead center of Times Square.Continue reading “Best Seat in the House: R Lounge, Times Square”

Tour of the Week: Turkey with Venture Out

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, we highlight Venture Out’s fabulous land/sea tour of Turkey, June 2-11, 2011. (Get it? Gobble gobble.) The Turkish Delight: Istanbul, Ephesus, and Sailing the Turquoise Coast was full this past summer and had a waiting list, so t’s not too soon to make a reservation.Continue reading “Tour of the Week: Turkey with Venture Out”

Deal of the Week: RSVP’s Mediterranean Cruise

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com RSVP is heading back to Europe next summer for the first time in four years on the new state-of-the-art ms Nieuw Amsterdam by Holland America. There are only 2,000 passengers on this ship. While it seems funny to say “only 2,000” since that would have been an unheard of number evenContinue reading “Deal of the Week: RSVP’s Mediterranean Cruise”

Boston: Newly Improved Gay Paradise

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Boston, the “Hub of the Universe” hasn’t exactly been known for its hot nightlife these last few years. Considering that Manhunt and Grindr were both started here, it may not be surprising that nightlife was adversely affected early and severely by the rise of online dating sites. Maybe there’s a littleContinue reading “Boston: Newly Improved Gay Paradise”

Tour of the Week: New Years in Rio with Zoom Vacations

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com New Years in Rio de Janeiro has been firmly established as a popular gay high holiday. Every year, thousands of gays and lesbians from the U.S. (and many other countries) flock here to ring in the new year. Rio is exotic, beautiful, and charming. And the locals, known as Cariocas, areContinue reading “Tour of the Week: New Years in Rio with Zoom Vacations”

Ask the Expert: Tahiti and Bora Bora

I heard you on XM98 OutQ and was excited to hear someone who was in the know about all things travel. My partner and I are planning a trip to Bora Bora. We would like to go in either July or August of next Year. First thing I would like to ask is what monthContinue reading “Ask the Expert: Tahiti and Bora Bora”