Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Not only is its nickname gay, Saba, the Unspoiled Queen, has a capital sure to tantalize some gay travelers. It’s called “The Bottom”! This quiet Dutch-influenced Caribbean island welcomes gay travelers with a genuinely warm welcome. Long known as an excellent scuba and snorkeling spot, Saba is a volcanic rock soContinue reading “Saba, the “Unspoiled Queen,” Welcomes LGBT Travelers”
Category Archives: Gay travel
Halloween: A Gay High Holiday
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com There’s nothing like a pagan holiday to get the LGBT community all excited! Halloween — with roots in a Celtic harvest festival — has distinct appeal for queer people. It’s primarily an adult holiday in urban settings. We can express our inner crazy, and society sanctions it. There is no seeingContinue reading “Halloween: A Gay High Holiday”
Kimpton Crushes on LGBT Travelers
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Write or videotape your way to a free hotel stay (and more). Kimpton Hotels, the cool “collection” (their word!) of 50 boutique lodging options found in many gay-popular cities throughout the U.S., recently launched a “Have a Crush on Kimpton” campaign in partnership with JetBlue targeting LGBT travelers. Kimpton invites youContinue reading “Kimpton Crushes on LGBT Travelers”
The Chamberlain Hotel West Hollywood
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com During a recent trip to West Hollywood — WeHo to friends — I made a few discoveries. First, the city is only 1.9 square miles. Also, it’s probably the gayest city on the planet, considering it was founded over 25 years ago by a group of gay men who essentially wantedContinue reading “The Chamberlain Hotel West Hollywood”
Black & Blue and “Raide” All Over
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Black & Blue celebrates its 20th anniversary this October starting today and going through October 12, 2010. Raide means stiff or hard in French. You can translate the double-entendre in the title of this posting however you wish. But you may very well be stiff as a board after a nightContinue reading “Black & Blue and “Raide” All Over”
Small and Large Gay Cruises Will Float Your Boat
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com One of the most enjoyable and satisfying vacation options for LGBT traveles is an all-gay cruise. From the moment you step on board, you know you are someplace special: an environment where you are completely and totally safe and free, and where you are in the majority as an LGBT person.Continue reading “Small and Large Gay Cruises Will Float Your Boat”
Gay Travel Round up
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Florida arts festival The 2nd annual Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF) is set for October 13-17 in Sarasota, FL. Playwright Nilo Cruz, Mikhail Baryshnikov and violinist Tim Fain are the headline acts premiering their newest creations on opening night (October 13). For more information about the festival and ticket prices visitContinue reading “Gay Travel Round up”
Ultrachic Gay-owned Inn in Serene Corner of Wisconsin
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com It’s not just the coasts that count. Nor are the coasts the only parts of the U.S. that offer sophisticated travel experiences for LGBT travelers. Wisconsin, long (and justifiably) known for its excellent cheeses, also offers an array of appealing assets for gay and lesbian travelers. Madison and Milwaukee are probablyContinue reading “Ultrachic Gay-owned Inn in Serene Corner of Wisconsin”
Munich’s Gay Oktoberfest
Story by John O’Ceallaigh originally posted in GPS.OutTraveler.com It may be 200 years old this year, but if the opening weekend’s celebrations are anything to go by there’s plenty of life left in Munich’s Oktoberfest. Still attracting crowds of up to 6 million a year, the festival has also become a magnet for Lederhosen-loving, beer-guzzlingContinue reading “Munich’s Gay Oktoberfest”
Liberace Museum Closing; Era Ends
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com At the height of its popularity, the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas attracted 450,000 visitors a year, putting it on par with some of the most visited attractions in Sin City. But times and tastes change. Despite measures to attract visitors in recent years (some bordering on desperate), only 50,000 peopleContinue reading “Liberace Museum Closing; Era Ends”
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