Oh, My Kà: All the World in a Stage

Story by Dennis Hensley; Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com My big reason for going to Las Vegas earlier this month was to see Cher before she packed it in and skipped town (see my video blog here). But the big reason I’m glad I made the trip was the show I saw the next night, CirqueContinue reading “Oh, My Kà: All the World in a Stage”

Royal Palms: North America’s Largest Gay Resort Now Open

Long-time popular gay resort Royal Palms announced their much-anticipatd renovations are complete. The Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based “RP,” as it’s known to friends and guests, is now the world’s largest luxury gay resort.

Deal of the Week: $400 off Gay Chelsea Pines Inn

Chelsea Pines Inn, New York’s most upscale gay urban guesthouse, announces its Silver Jubilee package, with a trio of money-saving and memory-making offers. The package, valid for stays of three or more nights from March 1 to December 29, 2011, includes…

It’s a Dragapalooza in Philadelphia This Month

Who needs RuPaul’s Drag Race?! This month, check out Philly’s best queens as they go for broke at Dragapalooza: Broadway Divas—an uproarious celebration of the Great White Way’s music and choreography featuring 18 numbers from Broadway’s best shows, including Dreamgirls, Wicked, Rent, Chicago, Hair, Little Shop of Horrors and more. These girls have been practicingContinue reading “It’s a Dragapalooza in Philadelphia This Month”

Deal of the Week: Island House, Key West

Key West’s frisky and very popular Island House continues its popular winter special: Visitors who buy four nights this winter earn a free three-night stay next summer.(People: It was 20 degrees this morning in New York and 80 in Key West.) Island House is a self-contained, tropical gay mini-resort with comfortable five-star quality rooms, aContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Island House, Key West”

Cher Bids Adieu (Au revoir?) to Las Vegas

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Cher said farewell yet again this month, this time in Las Vegas, where she wrapped up her long run at the Coliseum at Caesar’s Palace just in time for Celine Dion to return in March. Our own Dennis Hensley caught one of Cher’s last shows. He took friend Tony and hisContinue reading “Cher Bids Adieu (Au revoir?) to Las Vegas”

Hotel Palomar: Suite, New Lodging in Philadelphia

The Hotel Palomar Philadelphia is the first Kimpton property in the City of Brotherly Love (and Sisterly Affection) and a welcome addition to your choice of higher-end lodging options. The Palomar is centrally located on south 17th St within a short walk to lots of great restaurants, and a quick cab ride from the AmtrakContinue reading “Hotel Palomar: Suite, New Lodging in Philadelphia”

A Shiny New(ish) Hotel Graces Boston’s Waterfront

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com InterContinental Boston has been open since late 2006 and is popular with the business crowd during the week. As a former Bostonian, I don’t think this fabulous hotel has gotten its due. Most new buildings are like most old buildings in the city: staid and made of brick. Right away TheContinue reading “A Shiny New(ish) Hotel Graces Boston’s Waterfront”

A “Wynn-ing” Way to Spend President’s Day

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com By Dennis Hensley Even chief executives need to cut loose from time to time. The Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas understands this so they’re throwing their first-ever gay dance party, “All the President’s Men,” on President’s Day Eve, February 20. The setting is the Hotel’s intimate Blush nightclub.  But why stopContinue reading “A “Wynn-ing” Way to Spend President’s Day”