This is the first of its kind I’ve ever seen: A mainstream but gay-friendly tour company is offering an 8-day safari to coincide with Cape Town, South Africa’s Gay Pride Week, which is scheduled for February 24 through March 4, 2012. Guests will spend the first part — February 27-March 1 — in Cape Town atContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Extraordinary Journeys’ Cape Town Pride Week/Safari”
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Suite Dreams: InnDulge, Palm Springs Winter Special
Remember: Clothing is forever optional at this all-gay men’s resort in Palm Springs. Not optional is the terrific service you can expect and the laid-back friendly vibe permeating the attractive resort. The owners sent a message announcing their winter special of $99 a night during the week in December and January. The rate rises toContinue reading “Suite Dreams: InnDulge, Palm Springs Winter Special”
Bidding for a Good Cause and Great Travel Prizes
The International Lesbian and Gay Travel Association (IGLTA; http://iglta.org) is hosting an online auction at BiddingForGood.com. There are 13 great LGBT-oriented travel packages to various locales at very inexpensive prices. Most were donated by IGLTA members. At the left is a picture of the fabulous Hotel Palomar in Philadelphia, a lovely part of one ofContinue reading “Bidding for a Good Cause and Great Travel Prizes”
Heading to New Zealand or Australia? Head Here First
Travel writer and gay tourism expert Jeff Guaracino recently visited Down Under (New Zealand and Australia). He compiled his findings into a terrific tip sheet for anyone considering traveling there. And why wouldn’t you? It’s nearly summer in the SoHe (Southern Hemisphere0 and, well, the guys are hot and rugged! Here are a few ofContinue reading “Heading to New Zealand or Australia? Head Here First”
Tour of the Week: Gay Armenia with LebTour
Gay and Armenia aren’t words you together often. What does the average LGBT traveler even know about this former Soviet republic bounded by Turkey, Georgia, Iran and Azerbaijan? The good folks at LebTour have decided the time is right to visit this culturally rich country, the only country remaining in 3,000-year-old maps of Anatolia. The gayContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Gay Armenia with LebTour”
Flying Home? Serve Up Some Gratitude! (You’ll Feel Better)
According to an article in today’s New York Times, if you express gratitude (sincerely) you’ll enjoy a health benefit. The more you do it — and the more consistently — the greater that health benefit will be. Witness: Cultivating an “attitude of gratitude” has been linked to better health, sounder sleep, less anxiety and depression, higherContinue reading “Flying Home? Serve Up Some Gratitude! (You’ll Feel Better)”
Mr. Gay Competition Starts Tonight in Philadelphia
Here’s your sneak peak above. Check out these hotties! Who’ll win? You’ve gotta go check it out in person or read about it online after. The competition takes place tonight and tomorrow. Here’s the schedule: U.S. Mr. Gay Weekend Schedule: Friday, November 18, 2011 Welcome Party and 1st Round of Q & A Woody’s –Continue reading “Mr. Gay Competition Starts Tonight in Philadelphia”
Who Wants to Get Lei’d? New Air Service NYC to Hawaii
Hawaiian Airlines announced it is launching new direct, non-stop service between Honolulu, Hawaii and New York City’s JFK Airport. The new service begins June 4, 2012. The Honolulu-bound flight will depart JFK daily at 10:00 a.m. and arrive at Honolulu International Airport at 3:00 p.m. The NYC-bound Flight 50 (“Hawaiian 5-0”) will depart Honolulu daily at 3:05Continue reading “Who Wants to Get Lei’d? New Air Service NYC to Hawaii”
Is it All the Lifts? Aspen Gay Ski Week Still Fabulous at 35
The granddaddy of all gay ski weeks is turning 35 in 2012. They are planning a full roster of events, as usual, but also plenty more activities to celebrate this noteworthy milestone. From the organizers: “With the theme, ‘Through the Years,’ this year’s gay ski week will embrace our beginnings thirty-five years ago in 1977,”Continue reading “Is it All the Lifts? Aspen Gay Ski Week Still Fabulous at 35”
Ask the Expert: Insider Information on New Years in Las Vegas
From one of our readers: I wish I could be asking for travel advice for some amazing international destination. With your help It will be amazing non-the-less. I’m planning on going to Vegas over New Years with my European long lost love, and we are trying to spark a relationship. It is both of our firstContinue reading “Ask the Expert: Insider Information on New Years in Las Vegas”
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