Ask the Expert: Insider Information on New Years in Las Vegas

From one of our readers: I wish I could be asking for travel advice for some amazing international destination. With your help It will be amazing non-the-less. I’m planning on going to Vegas over New Years with my European long lost love, and we are trying to spark a relationship. It is both of our firstContinue reading “Ask the Expert: Insider Information on New Years in Las Vegas”

Suite Dreams: Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro

The grand dame of Rio de Janeiro is indisputably the luxurious Orient-Express hotel, the Copacabana Palace. This storied Art Deco gem opened its doors in 1923 and has hosted some of the most famous personalities in the world from Fred Astaire to Madonna. Simply walking through the lobby, past the expansive pool (surrounded by chic sunbathers)Continue reading “Suite Dreams: Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro”

OutServe: Out, Proud and Going to Vegas

Ding dong, DADT is dead! (And good riddance.) The 4,000 members of OutServe, the association of actively-serving LGBT military personnel that launched on July 26, 2010, can now march out of the closet if they wish. Many of them will converge on Las Vegas for their first post-“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” convention. The first annualContinue reading “OutServe: Out, Proud and Going to Vegas”

Harrah’s Atlantic City Hosts Gay Event Sept. 23-25

Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City invites LGBT travelers to “Come Out in AC” this coming weekend from Friday, September 23 through Sunday, September 25. Activities include dining options, a pool party, “sexual chocolate body painting” (the mind reels with possibilities!), gay bingo, and a “hangover” brunch. We assume the hangover is not included but weContinue reading “Harrah’s Atlantic City Hosts Gay Event Sept. 23-25”

Suite Dream: Great Deal at INNDulge, Palm Springs, CA

Look closely at the picture above: There are some nekkid boys in that pool! With the unnaturally early — not to mention soggy — arrival of fall along the east coast, it’s time our thoughts turned to warm-weather getaways. The friendly folks at INNDulge are offering their WInter $99 Special: December and January (excluding holidays) from SundayContinue reading “Suite Dream: Great Deal at INNDulge, Palm Springs, CA”

Deal of the Week: Hawaii’s Pineapple-Scented PrideFest

The second of two LGBT Pride celebrations in Hawaii (the first Honolulu Pride Parade & Celebration took place June 4, 2011), Hawaii PrideFest takes place in Honolulu September 15-17. There’s still time to book a quick trip to the Aloha State to celebrate in the land of lots of actual rainbows. Our deal of the weekContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Hawaii’s Pineapple-Scented PrideFest”

Deal of the Week: Take a Survey, Win a Hotel Stay

We know you’re out there visiting Provincetown, jetting to Australia, cavorting in Cabos. But there just isn’t enough information about lesbian travelers. Help IGLTA and Curve Magazine learn more about your preferences, likes and dislikes. Help us help you! Not only are you doing us a favor, you may actually win a free hotel stayContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Take a Survey, Win a Hotel Stay”

Take Your Pride on the Rocks (in Sedona, AZ)

The Hilton Sedona Resort and Spa, a gorgeous luxurious resort 90 minutes north of Phoenix and the gateway to Arizona’s famous and mesmerizing red-rock country is host to the third annual Sedona Pride on the Rocks festival from September 16 to 18, 2011. The weekend-long festival will feature the Pre-Pride Party, Private Pride Pool PartyContinue reading “Take Your Pride on the Rocks (in Sedona, AZ)”

SUITE DREAMS: POOL PARTY AT DREAM HOTEL DOWNTOWN

The brand new and very hip Dream Hotel Downtown has opened and one of its coolest features is an outdoor pool and beach (with sand). Well, would you know that the gays took one look at that space and thought, what a great place for a party! And indeed it is. Promoted by Josh Wood and team,Continue reading “SUITE DREAMS: POOL PARTY AT DREAM HOTEL DOWNTOWN”

SUITE DREAMS: NEW-AND-INCREDIBLY-IMPROVED ROYAL PALMS

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”