Category Archives: U.S.

Deal of the Week: Atlantic City is Coming up Aces

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Atlantic City, New Jersey — the east coast’s very own mini-Las Vegas. Isn’t all that far as the crow flies. But it was never really super easy to reach via public transportation. That’s all changed since the ACES (Atlantic City Experss Train Service) Train introduced direct service from New York toContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Atlantic City is Coming up Aces”

Five Bites: San Francisco’s Tasty Treats

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com During a culinary tour of San Francisco, I got to sample savory and sweet sensations at five new or newly improved restaurants. This is a foodie town and my visit was in no way meant to be an exhaustive search. I just found these eminently worthy of mention. Here are myContinue reading “Five Bites: San Francisco’s Tasty Treats”

Best Seat in the House: R Lounge, Times Square

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Newly open, the R Lounge at the Renaissance New York Times Square Hotel offers one of the best views of Times Square and probably among the best views in the entire city. The lounge, on the second level of the hotel, seems to float above the dead center of Times Square.Continue reading “Best Seat in the House: R Lounge, Times Square”

Deal of the Week: New York CityPASS

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Travelers to New York have three ticket book options: CityPASS, Smart Destinations, and New York Pass. The basic differences between the three passes probably boil down to cost, included attractions and validity periods. Smart Destinations Explorer Pass – $109.99 for 5 attractions | $144.99 for 7 attractions = 30 days NewContinue reading “Deal of the Week: New York CityPASS”

Deal of the Week: Buy Four, Get Three at Island House

This winter, take a vacation that will automatically earn you another (for free!). Well, the lodging will be free anyway. Key West’s frisky and very popular Island House, which has won Best Gay Resort awards from parent site OutTraveler.com, is offering a “Buy Four Nights and Get Three Free” promotion. Visitors who buy four nightsContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Buy Four, Get Three at Island House”

Boston: Newly Improved Gay Paradise

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Boston, the “Hub of the Universe” hasn’t exactly been known for its hot nightlife these last few years. Considering that Manhunt and Grindr were both started here, it may not be surprising that nightlife was adversely affected early and severely by the rise of online dating sites. Maybe there’s a littleContinue reading “Boston: Newly Improved Gay Paradise”

Encore, Wynn! Two Vegas Hotels, Five LGBT Packages

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com The Wynn Las Vegas and its sister property, the Encore, warmly invite gay and lesbian travelers to stay at these two swanky hotel resorts with not one, not two, but five LGBT-specific packages, or deals. Whatever your travel style they probably have you covered. There’s one for early bookers who receiveContinue reading “Encore, Wynn! Two Vegas Hotels, Five LGBT Packages”

Hawaii Rolls out a Rainbow-colored Aloha

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Hawaiians boast a proud history, a line of mighty monarchs (some of whom openly had aikane or same-sex favorites), and an unshakable belief in the heartwarming concept of aloha, which signifies hello or goodbye but which also connotes love, peace, and compassion (among many other meanings). For a gay visitor weContinue reading “Hawaii Rolls out a Rainbow-colored Aloha”

Jumeirah Essex House: Room with a View (with Room)

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Jumeirah Essex House (JumeirahEssexHouse.com), the iconic hotel with an unbeatable address on Central Park South, is rolling out the red carpet to LGBT guests. Originally opened in 1931, the hotel with the famous six-story red Essex sign on the roof is considered a masterpiece of Art Deco architecture. The hotel ownersContinue reading “Jumeirah Essex House: Room with a View (with Room)”

Provincetown Off-season

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Most travelers know Provincetown during the height of summer, with the warm sunny months of July and August attracting the largest crowds. The year-round population of around 3,000 Ptown souls swells to an incredible 50,000 visitors and locals a day during the busiest times from the July 4th holiday through CarnivalContinue reading “Provincetown Off-season”