Deal of the Week: A Hotel that Pays You to Stay

Hotels offer all sorts of ‘packages’ and other incentives to get heads in beds (as they say in the industry). This is the first we’ve heard of that actually offers cold, hard cash! InterContinental Hotels Group would like to fund your fun with ‘Vacation Pay.’ Between May 16th and August 31st 2011, any traveler stayingContinue reading “Deal of the Week: A Hotel that Pays You to Stay”

Deal of the Week: “Loud & Proud” at the Personality Hotels

Back 10 or even five years ago, it was pretty rare to find hotels that created special offers or packages for LGBT travelers. Now, it’s much more common (though still not the norm by any stretch). Most such specials are pretty staid affairs, with nothing more daring than a subscription to a national gay magazine.Continue reading “Deal of the Week: “Loud & Proud” at the Personality Hotels”

Deal of the Week: Broadway Bares 2011

This deal is actually a win-win all around. If you like Broadway — in particular the talented, handsome, hard-bodied dancers you see cavorting around on stage in energetic musicals — you’ll love this benefit taking place Sunday, June 19, 2011 at Roseland in New York. (Two shows: One at 9:30; the other at midnight.) BroadwayContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Broadway Bares 2011”

Deal of the Week: Dine About Town San Francisco

Foodies know San Francisco is about as good as it gets in the U.S. for fabulous cuisine and wine. Now’s your chance to experience some of the best eats in the land — for unbelievably inexpensive prices. “Dine About Town San Francisco” returns for the second half of its tenth year on June 1-15, 2011. Continue reading “Deal of the Week: Dine About Town San Francisco”

Tour of the Week: Thailand with Out Adventures (On Sale!)

Thailand is a marvel. It truly is the land of smiles. Experience it this fall or winter with Out Adventures. If you book by May 15, you’ll get 10% off. Wander among the temples and palaces of Bangkok, Join a cooking school in Chiang Mai, Discover Thailand’s golden age in Sukhothai, Ride an elephant, ExperienceContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Thailand with Out Adventures (On Sale!)”

Deal of the Week: LGBT Romance Package in Maui

In celebration of Hawaii’s recent announcement of same sex civil unions, the Hotel Hana-Maui has introduced a romantic “His & His; Hers & Hers Hawaiian Journey for Two” getaway package designed exclusively for the LGBT community. Couples will stay in beautiful Hana at the property’s intimate Sea Ranch Cottage, which boasts scenic views of Hawaii’sContinue reading “Deal of the Week: LGBT Romance Package in Maui”

Suite Dreams: Kimpton’s Mother’s Day Special

Now through Mother’s Day, May 8, super LGBT-friendly hotel group Kimpton is offering a mother’s day special. Kimpton’s LGBT employee committee (KPRIDE) and PFLAG National (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) will celebrate the special relationship the LGBT community has with our Moms. With Kimpton’s first ever Queen for A Day (And WeContinue reading “Suite Dreams: Kimpton’s Mother’s Day Special”

Tour of the Week: Out in Alaska (Save $200)

This week’s tour brings you to the 49th U.S. state: Alaska Adventure Tour – July 8-15 Ready for an adventure of a lifetime?  How about a week full of life list adventures?  Most travelers want to see Alaska ‘before they die’, but wise travelers will want to explore Alaska while they are still spry enoughContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Out in Alaska (Save $200)”

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”

Deal of the Week: Lufthansa’s Twitter Contest

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Lufthansa German Airlines is celebrating the launch flight of its sixth A380 — the world’s largest aircraft – which is coming to New York’s JFK on Monday, February 28. The “Big Apple” is the very first U.S. destination for Lufthansa’s A380, and they want to share our excitement with New YorkContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Lufthansa’s Twitter Contest”