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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SOURCE EVENTS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY GAY CRUISE WITH STRAIGHT ALLY
Source Events, the LGBT tour operator, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a cruise September 3-10, 2011 that will feature some prominent celebrity guests (above). We’re especially excited about the handsome straight athlete, Ben Cohen, who’s devoted much of his energy to anti-bullying efforts. Of course Armistead Maupin is no slouch what with his new book Maryann inContinue reading “SOURCE EVENTS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY GAY CRUISE WITH STRAIGHT ALLY”
PHILADELPHIA FOR JULY 4TH: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
The City of Brotherly love (and Sisterly Affection) beckons LGBT travelers to “get their history straight and their nightlife gay.” What better time to do so then during the Philadelphia’s 11-day cutely named Wawa Welcome America Independence Day festivities. The city where a lot of American history started really does up July 4th. It actually started lastContinue reading “PHILADELPHIA FOR JULY 4TH: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN”
TOUR OF THE WEEK: ISLA MUJERES RESORT WITH SWEET
Welcome to your lesbian fantasy, an island of women. Join lesbian-ownend but everyone-friendly Sweet for a fun-filled week in Isla Mujeres (which means “Island of Women” in Spanish), September 24 through October 1, 2011. It’s an all-inclusive and exclusive (meaning only for Sweet customers) week of fun, activities (or utter leisure or both). That’s Suzanne Westenhoefer toContinue reading “TOUR OF THE WEEK: ISLA MUJERES RESORT WITH SWEET”
“OUT IN CHICAGO” EXHIBIT, CHICAGO
Our history (meaning LGBT history) has largely been eradicated, erased, ignored or just swept under the carpet. The Chicago History Museum attempts to reverse that unfortunate trend with an exploration of 150 years of dynamic LGBT history in a new exhibit this summer. (For dates and more information, click here.) Image, left: Bronzeville’s female impersonators Out in Chicago spans diverseContinue reading ““OUT IN CHICAGO” EXHIBIT, CHICAGO”
JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE: “WEEKEND OUT”
Attention arts, culture, dance, performance lovers. Yes, you! The second annual “Weekend OUT” will take place Aug 5-7, with a packed schedule of events to provide opportunities for LGBT families, couples, and individuals to take advantage of all the Pillow has to offer while meeting and mingling with old and new friends. A highlight ofContinue reading “JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE: “WEEKEND OUT””
SUITE DREAMS: NINE ZERO HOTEL, BOSTON
If Beantown is in your summer plans — and it should be! — check out the fabulous Nine Zero Hotel. Managed by the super gay-friendly Kimpton Hotels, Nine Zero is located in a historic part of town along the famous Freedom Travel, near the Boston Common. Some of the rooms overlook a historic cemetery that’s a popular stopContinue reading “SUITE DREAMS: NINE ZERO HOTEL, BOSTON”
JETBLUE PLUS CAPE AIR EQUALS EASY ARRIVAL IN PTOWN
Best way to get to Provincetown, Massachusetts, especially if you are short on time, is via JetBlue and Cape Air. The two airlines have a marketing partnership which allows for seamless travel between any cities JetBlue serves and this famous and fabulous gay summer resort destination at the curly-cue tip of Massachusetts’ Cape Cod. “The Boston to ProvincetownContinue reading “JETBLUE PLUS CAPE AIR EQUALS EASY ARRIVAL IN PTOWN”
LONDON’S SUMMER HEATS UP WITH LOVEBOX
By John O’Ceallaigh; above Lovebox 2010 After a gruelling winter it’s been a long time coming, but the Great British summer is finally here! Unsurprisingly this is also when the English festival circuit kicks things off, but the prospect of washed-out weekends spent cowering under canopies still threatens to scupper festivalgoers’ plans. Except at London’sLovebox,Continue reading “LONDON’S SUMMER HEATS UP WITH LOVEBOX”
Prohibition: Atlantic City Gets Its First Gay Nightclub
Atlantic City, N.J, just got a little more cool (and gayer). Casinos and resorts have, in recent years, flirted heavily with the LGBT community, luring gay travelers from New York, Philadelphia and other regional capitals with entertainment, shows, and “one off” gay nights. But for the first time in the 33-year history of legalized gambling,Continue reading “Prohibition: Atlantic City Gets Its First Gay Nightclub”
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