West Hollywood, CA boasts one of the best and biggest Halloween celebrations and parades. Although it’s become increasingly popular with spectators versus participants over the past few years, it really is still a fun largely gay party. It’s called the West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnaval and it attracts about 500,000 people. Purists, the organizers alwaysContinue reading “A Super Halloween Costume Carnaval in West Hollywood, CA”
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Harlem Oktoberfest: Discover an Up-and-coming NYC Neighborhood
Ask most Chelsea gay men to come visit Harlem and you’ll get a look as if you asked them to make the trek to Kyrgyzstan on a prop plane. It’s not that far, people. In fact you can zip from the northernmost edge of gay-centric Hell’s Kitchen to the heart of Harlem in exactly one subwayContinue reading “Harlem Oktoberfest: Discover an Up-and-coming NYC Neighborhood”
LGBT Travel: Make Yourself Heard (Win $100!)
Our friends at Community Marketing, Inc. have been in the business of gay and lesbian travel research for nearly 20 years. They are conducting their 16th annual LGBT travel survey. If you enter before the end of October, you’ll be entered for a chance to win $100. (Five winners will be chosen.) Click here toContinue reading “LGBT Travel: Make Yourself Heard (Win $100!)”
Suite Dreams: Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro
The grand dame of Rio de Janeiro is indisputably the luxurious Orient-Express hotel, the Copacabana Palace. This storied Art Deco gem opened its doors in 1923 and has hosted some of the most famous personalities in the world from Fred Astaire to Madonna. Simply walking through the lobby, past the expansive pool (surrounded by chic sunbathers)Continue reading “Suite Dreams: Copacabana Palace, Rio de Janeiro”
Get Wet (and Gay) in Curaçao this Week
With a few noteworthy exceptions, the Caribbean is not known for being super gay friendly. The former Dutch colony and currently among the world’s youngest nations, the sun-drenched island of Curaçao has been reaching out to the LGBT travel segment for several years. One of their signature events is the Get Wet Weekend (now aContinue reading “Get Wet (and Gay) in Curaçao this Week”
Gay India: Getting Ready for its Close-up
In 2009 when the New Delhi High Court decriminalized gay sex (by repealing section 377 of India’s Penal Code) it opened the doors to the growth of the LGBT community, including a nascent gay travel segment (both outbound for LGBT Indians and inbound for lesbian and gay travelers intrigued by this culturally rich country). JustContinue reading “Gay India: Getting Ready for its Close-up”
NewNowNext Travel Awards: Vote Now!
The 2011 NewNowNext Travel Awards (formerly known as the TripOut Travel Awards, a division of Logo, part of the Viacom family of companies) recognizes the best of the best in the world of gay and gay-friendly travel. The NewNowNext Travel Awards Voting Machine is now open. Click here now to vote for your favorite destinations,Continue reading “NewNowNext Travel Awards: Vote Now!”
Deal of the Week: Free Gay Film Festival Party
The Third Annual Fort Lauderdale Gay and Lesbian Film Festival kicks off Wednesday October 5 with a party open to the community. Nosh on free nibblies and enjoy one free cocktail. Festivities kick off at 6:30pm (till 10pm) at The Atlantic Hotel and Spa Ocean Terrace located at 601 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd inContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Free Gay Film Festival Party”
Ed Salvato Takes Your Travel Questions on Sirius OutQ tonight
I’m scheduled for a live in-studio interview with Derek and Romaine of Sirius XM Satellite Radio tonight — Tuesday September 27th at 7PM EST. The interview will last about 15-20 minutes. This will be broadcast live on Sirius XM OutQ 108. Listeners and fans are welcome to participate by calling 866-305-6887. For those who don’t subscribe to Sirius, a free onlineContinue reading “Ed Salvato Takes Your Travel Questions on Sirius OutQ tonight”
Travel Guide: Sebastian White Reveals His Favorite Destination
New York-based Sebastian White is Corporate Communications Manager for JetBlue and a frequent traveler. We caught up with White before he dashed off to Vancouver, his favorite city in North America . — Editor By Sebastian White Like most visitors to Vancouver, my love affair with the city began the instant I laid eyes onContinue reading “Travel Guide: Sebastian White Reveals His Favorite Destination”
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