Gay-friendly Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa has a special kinship with Kaui Hart Hemmings, author of The Descendants, which won recognition at the 84th Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Awards in Hollywood last month. In fact, the lovely Kaui spoke to a group of LGBT travel writers who visited this hotel propertyContinue reading “A “Descendants” Kinda Stay: Dinner For Two, a Movie and a Good Book”
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Tulum. Everybody’s Talking About It
Located at the tip of the Yucatan peninsula in the gay-friendly state of Quintana Roo, Tulum is best known for well-preserved ancient beachfront Mayan ruins (below). It’s less known for having an incredibly fun party called Caribbean Heat (that’s a photo from last year’s above), seven days of events, parties and culture (optional exploration ofContinue reading “Tulum. Everybody’s Talking About It”
Marriott.com Got A Little Bit Gayer
When Marriott International Inc. first developed its LGBT-specific landing page back in 2010, Marriott.com/GayTravel, it was a little light on, well, gay travel. But Marriott recently announced a fresh relaunch of their site, http://www.marriott.com/gaytravel, which they assert is “the first hospitality portal tailored for LGBT consumers worldwide,” available in English, French, Spanish, German and Portuguese. There is nowContinue reading “Marriott.com Got A Little Bit Gayer”
Key West: Ed Salvato on Toronto’s Proud FM
The fabulous folks at Proud FM Toronto with Mike Chalut invited me on to talk about Key West following Mike Chalut’s recent trip there where he frolicked and luxuriated at the Island House Key West for a long weekend. Click here to listen to the short (just over 4-minute) recording from Proud FM’s most recent “Travel Tuesday.”Continue reading “Key West: Ed Salvato on Toronto’s Proud FM”
London: 2012 Is High Time To Visit
The Summer Olympics taking place in London July 27 through August 12, 2012 is of course the big story coming out of jolly old England. And that will definitely be the ticket to get . Start planning as early as possible. Airfare may climb sky high, so to speak, and hotel room mates will soar.Continue reading “London: 2012 Is High Time To Visit”
Suite Dreams: InnDulge, Palm Springs Winter Special
Remember: Clothing is forever optional at this all-gay men’s resort in Palm Springs. Not optional is the terrific service you can expect and the laid-back friendly vibe permeating the attractive resort. The owners sent a message announcing their winter special of $99 a night during the week in December and January. The rate rises toContinue reading “Suite Dreams: InnDulge, Palm Springs Winter Special”
Winter Party Miami Will Burn a Hole in Winter
Each year Winter Party Miami seems to get a little bigger. This year’s event stretching from February 29 through March 5, 2012 promises six non-stop days of parties and events. The big event is the Winter Party Beach Party on Sunday, March 4 (12:00 PM – 06:00 PM) at Lummus Park, Miami Beach. Prices for most events are discounted till JanuaryContinue reading “Winter Party Miami Will Burn a Hole in Winter”
She Looks Like $70 Million Bucks! Grand Hyatt San Francisco
By Jenni Olson Boasting a recent $70 million renovation, the Grand Hyatt San Francisco is an exciting option for San Francisco visitors wanting the style, décor and amenities of a boutique property with the convenience, size and loyalty perks of a large-scale chain. The renovation spiffs up the property’s 659 guest rooms and suites (asContinue reading “She Looks Like $70 Million Bucks! Grand Hyatt San Francisco”
Bidding for a Good Cause and Great Travel Prizes
The International Lesbian and Gay Travel Association (IGLTA; http://iglta.org) is hosting an online auction at BiddingForGood.com. There are 13 great LGBT-oriented travel packages to various locales at very inexpensive prices. Most were donated by IGLTA members. At the left is a picture of the fabulous Hotel Palomar in Philadelphia, a lovely part of one ofContinue reading “Bidding for a Good Cause and Great Travel Prizes”
What Does She Say about George Clooney? Listen in!
Travel writer and frequent contributor to EdSalvato.com, Dennis Hensley interviewed Descendants author Kaui Hart Hemmings in Hawaii. With Descendants, the movie based on Hemmings’ book, released this week in New York and Los Angeles, Dennis asked the diminutive novelist about her inspiration for the story, her involvement in the shoot and whether George Clooney was destinedContinue reading “What Does She Say about George Clooney? Listen in!”
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