Provincetown: Something For Everyone

The folks from Provincetown tourism rounded up a terrific array of events and activities for travelers of all sorts from gay and lesbian to nature lovers to culture vultures. Here’s their hot list. For the LGBT Visitor Provincetown’s reputation as a gay and lesbian mecca began in the 1920s when the town was a summerContinue reading “Provincetown: Something For Everyone”

Tanzania, Myanmar and India, Oh My!

Alyson Adventures/HE Travel have announced a few new destinations that you don’t normally see on the gay travel radar. Here’s information from the owner, Phil Sheldon: We are excited to showcase two brand-new tours! “Tanzania Safari” offers a week in ideally-placed small luxury safari camps and an extension to the exotic Indian Ocean island ofContinue reading “Tanzania, Myanmar and India, Oh My!”

Ed Salvato On Sirius OutQ Tonight 8PM ET

Tune into Sirius XM 108 tonight 8-9pm ET to hear Ed Salvato who takes your travel questions. You have to be a subcriber to listen but anyone can call at 866-305-6887. The chatty, affable and sometimes ribald hosts are Derek & Romaine. The show is Sirius OutQ, one of the biggest LGBT media networks inContinue reading “Ed Salvato On Sirius OutQ Tonight 8PM ET”

In 2013, Ski Japan’s (Gay) St. Mortiz

For the first time as far as we know, a gay ski trip is planned to Japan. In late February 2013, when conditions are considered to be optimal, the friendly, expert folks at SKI BUMS is leading a trip to Niseko, Japan, boasting “snowflakes large enough to cast shadows. They’re planning a six nights in Niseko andContinue reading “In 2013, Ski Japan’s (Gay) St. Mortiz”

World’s Only Floating Gay Film Festival Sets Sail In June

The third annual Pride of the Ocean film festival, the only LGBT film festival held aboard a cruise ship unspools on the high seas on the Celebrity Summit June 10-17, 2012 (from New York City to Bermuda and back). This is a gay/lesbian group aboard a mainstream cruise. Organizers expect over 50 guests. According toContinue reading “World’s Only Floating Gay Film Festival Sets Sail In June”

Gay Philadelphia Just Got A Little More Social

The LGBT-friendly folks at VisitPhilly, the City of Brotherly Love’s official tourism organization, announced three new ways for lesbian and gay visitors to plan their Philly trips. Rolling out up-to-date content on Foursquare Foodspotting and Pinterest, VisitPhilly directs visitors to the best spots to find great food, drinks and gifts among other like-minded visitors andContinue reading “Gay Philadelphia Just Got A Little More Social”

The Homomonument Turns 25 & 8 Other Reasons To Visit Amsterdam in 2012

The city with the first monument to LGBT people (above) and the first gay marriage, Amsterdam has attracted queer visitors for as long as there have been queers. Here are a few great reasons to visit this year. For more information visit the following websites:  www.amsterdam4gays.com, http://www.gayamsterdam.com and http://www.iamsterdam.com/visiting. Pink Istanbul in Paradiso, March 24 RapidoContinue reading “The Homomonument Turns 25 & 8 Other Reasons To Visit Amsterdam in 2012”

Tour of the Week: VentureOut’s Heading to Galapagos in 2013

Would you like to cross off this major destination from your bucket list? Get in touch with VentureOut via email or by calling them at 888-431-6789 and let them know you are interested in joining them to the Galapagos. They are planning on visiting between January 10 and February 15, 2013, and they’ll try toContinue reading “Tour of the Week: VentureOut’s Heading to Galapagos in 2013”

AquaGirl 2012 in Miami: A Week of Hot Parties For A Cause

AquaGirl, now in its 13th year is bigger and better than ever. With nearly a full week of events stretching from  May 2 through May 6, women from Southern Florida (and throughout the U.S. and even abroad) flock to Miami to dance, splash around, catch an LGBT flick, meet other ladies and much more. CheckContinue reading “AquaGirl 2012 in Miami: A Week of Hot Parties For A Cause”

NY Times Travel Show: LGBT Panel, Saturday March 3

If you are anywhere near New York and love to travel, come to the NY Times Travel Show for the LGBT Travel Panel Saturday, March 3, 4pm-5pm ET moderated by yours truly and including a fine panel of travel experts: LoAnn Halden, IGLTA; Andre Rojer, Curacao Tourist Board; Mike Luongo, Freelance Journalist; David Ryan, RhinoContinue reading “NY Times Travel Show: LGBT Panel, Saturday March 3”