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”

Heading to New Zealand or Australia? Head Here First

Travel writer and gay tourism expert Jeff Guaracino recently visited Down Under (New Zealand and Australia). He compiled his findings into a terrific tip sheet for anyone considering traveling there. And why wouldn’t you? It’s nearly summer in the SoHe (Southern Hemisphere0 and, well, the guys are hot and rugged! Here are a few ofContinue reading “Heading to New Zealand or Australia? Head Here First”

Flying Home? Serve Up Some Gratitude! (You’ll Feel Better)

According to an article in today’s New York Times, if you express gratitude (sincerely) you’ll enjoy a health benefit. The more you do it — and the more consistently — the greater that health benefit will be. Witness: Cultivating an “attitude of gratitude” has been linked to better health, sounder sleep, less anxiety and depression, higherContinue reading “Flying Home? Serve Up Some Gratitude! (You’ll Feel Better)”

Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma

If you love wine and you’re looking for a different way to celebrate Pride this year, check out the Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma, brought to you by Out in the Vineyard. Click here for more information, but a few of the highlights of this three-day event (June 17-19, 2011) include: VIP wine receptions WineContinue reading “Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma”

Events for Gay Women in America’s Gay Resort

Provincetown is a terrific place to visit any time of the year for women. It’s safe and comfortable and for many women it’s the only time they can hold her partner’s hand without worrying about being harassed. Go any time but you may want to consider attending during these 5 special annual women’s events: SingleContinue reading “Events for Gay Women in America’s Gay Resort”

Tour of the Week: Gay2Afrika

This isn’t a gay tour, per se, but it is an outstanding value. It’s from the folks at 2Afrika.com, a gay-owned and gay-operate tour operator. This 5-day/4-night tour starts from $499 per person and is an incredible value. The “CAPE TOWN” package includes 4 Nights’ accommodation at your choice of one of these premier CapeContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Gay2Afrika”

Travel the World in One Stop

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com If you are in the Philadelphia, New York or tri-state area and are just hankering to get away, come to Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Inquirer Travel Show this weekend: Saturday January 22 and Sunday January 23. Travel shows are a great idea to get inspired find information about hotels, cruises, destinationsContinue reading “Travel the World in One Stop”

Suite Dream: The Roxbury, a “Boutique Motel” in Upstate NY

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com In the charming 19th century town of Roxbury, in the picturesque heart of the Catskill Mountains just two-and-half-hours north of New York City, is the Roxbury Motel: a beacon of outrageously hip design and luxurious refinement in a reclaimed vintage motel and a fabulous new building.  It’s also a celebration ofContinue reading “Suite Dream: The Roxbury, a “Boutique Motel” in Upstate NY”

Tip: Come out to American Airlines and (Possibly) Win $200

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com American Airlines is one of the world’s gay-friendliest airlines. They consistently win “Best of” awards in all the major gay travel awards programs like OutTraveler and TripOutGayTravel. And for good reason. American offers benefits to the same-sex partners of their gay and lesbian employees equal to those offered to everyone else.Continue reading “Tip: Come out to American Airlines and (Possibly) Win $200”

Suite Dreams: Birkenhead House & Villa

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com By Jeffrey James Keyes When you finally make it to South Africa, a dip in the Indian Ocean is a must. From May to December, not only are the beaches at Hermanus great for swimming, the coastline boasts the premiere whale watching site in South Africa — Walker Bay. The WorldContinue reading “Suite Dreams: Birkenhead House & Villa”