Here’s a dispatch from our friend Ryan C. Haynes, ManAboutWorld correspondent and consultant for World Rainbow Hotels. World Rainbow Hotels has launched a gay hotel search engine with over 850 three-five star properties that are ‘genuinely gay-welcoming’. Gay travelers now gain access to welcoming hotels in 129 destinations worldwide. You can search, review and makeContinue reading “LGBT Hotel Search Website Launches”
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Athens, Greece: September is a Great Time to Visit
Our correspondent and discerning traveler Jon Allen, owner of Island House Key West, the fantastic gay men’s guesthouse located in the Conch Republic, sent us this update from a recent visit to Greece. Athens as a destination has been transformed by preparations for the Olympics held there in 2004. The whole city has been cleanedContinue reading “Athens, Greece: September is a Great Time to Visit”
My First Transatlantic Crossing, on the Queen Mary 2
I’m very excited about my first transatlantic crossing on the QM2, a Cunard luxury ocean liner, departing Tuesday, August 28 and returning Tuesday, September 4. The legendary Cunard, which has been operating since 1840, boasts a small flotilla of ships fit for, well, a Queen: Its fleet also includes the Queen Elizabeth and the QueenContinue reading “My First Transatlantic Crossing, on the Queen Mary 2”
Vermont, Gay Pride, Foliage and A Whole Lot of Food September 21-22
As their one-time kitschy but cool slogan once declared, I LOVERMONT! From our friends in the Green Mountain State: Mark your calendars and book a room for Vermont’s annual Pride celebration September 21-22, 2012. The festivities, which will be held in September for the first time in order to better include Vermont’s large student populationContinue reading “Vermont, Gay Pride, Foliage and A Whole Lot of Food September 21-22”
The Undisputed Queen of the High Seas to Visit New York
The Queen Mary 2, the largest ocean liner** ever built, is scheduled to cross the Atlantic Ocean from New York City to South Hampton in seven days, departing the Big Apple on Tuesday, August 28 and arriving in Southampton, England, on Tuesday, September 7. And I’ll be on board. There are larger ocean-going ships butContinue reading “The Undisputed Queen of the High Seas to Visit New York”
Broadway Queen Alert: Linda Eder In Provincetown August 13-14
If you know Linda Eder, you’ll probably want to consider a trip to Provincetown specifically to see her. She’s performing at the Crown and Anchor for two nights only—August 13 and 14 at 8:30pm. Note: that is Carnival Week, one of the busiest and most fun weeks of the year for America’s favorite LGBT resortContinue reading “Broadway Queen Alert: Linda Eder In Provincetown August 13-14”
“Awesome Blog Award”? Me? It’s an Honor!
In early May, I received the “Awesome Blog Content” award from my friend and ManAboutWorld correspondent (more about that in a moment), Ivan Quintanilla, founder and editor of the terrific gay-travel-oriented TravelingIQ. This award is a grass-roots, self-sustaining initiative allowing bloggers and others toiling in social media to recognize one another’s efforts. A sort ofContinue reading ““Awesome Blog Award”? Me? It’s an Honor!”
Montreal Launches 3rd Annual Queer of the Year Contest
Montreal Tourism and business partners announce the kick-off of their third annual Queer of the Year competition including online voting and in-person competitions among five lucky finalists flown into Montreal during their Pride celebration (August 13-19) to compete for the title of Queer of the Year. For more information, prize info, rule: Visit Tourism Montreal “Queer ofContinue reading “Montreal Launches 3rd Annual Queer of the Year Contest”
Eventi Hotel Pride Special
Lots of hotels offer NYC Pride specials, but since we particularly love the Kimpton Hotel Group, we are happy to include the Eventi Hotel‘s contribution: the I Swing for PRIDE package which includes the following: A bottle of bubbly A 2-hour trapeze class for two at The Trapeze School PRIDE-only wine hour on the 5th floor terrace on the night beforeContinue reading “Eventi Hotel Pride Special”
Halifax, Nova Scotia: Atlantic Canada’s Gay Heart Celebrates Milestone
One of the friendliest spots in Canada (and that’s saying something considering how amicable our northern neighbors are generally speaking) is Halifax, Canada. It’s also beautiful, rich in history and into its gay and lesbian culture. To wit, they are unspooling their first annual OUTeast Queer Film Festival this weekend (through June 17). And theyContinue reading “Halifax, Nova Scotia: Atlantic Canada’s Gay Heart Celebrates Milestone”
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