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First-Ever Gay Ski Trip Planned for India in February 2012

Billing it as the first Asian gay ski trip ever, Go Pink invite lesbian and gay skiers of any level of proficiency to ski in the Himalayas. The group (up to 30 skiers) will also get a sample of the emerging gay life in Delhi as well as a visit to the famous Taj MajhalContinue reading “First-Ever Gay Ski Trip Planned for India in February 2012”

Philadelphia Hosts the OffTo.com U.S. Mr. Gay Competition Nov 18-19

Practice saying “world peace” and do some crunches for the swimsuit portion of the show, the annual OffTo.com U.S. Mr. Gay Competition is taking place in Philadelphia Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19. Hosted by gay reality TV stars — including the handsome Scott Nevins from TruTV’s “The Smoking Gun Presents” — and Philly’s ownContinue reading “Philadelphia Hosts the OffTo.com U.S. Mr. Gay Competition Nov 18-19”

Halloween in Provincetown: Blown Away

The surprisingly fierce late autumn snow storm that pounded the Mid-Atlantic and New England largely spared Provincetown. Except for driving, near-horizontal rain and gale-force wind. Of course wintry gusts aren’t exactly drag-queen-wig friendly. The streets on Saturday night were largely devoid of revelers except those scurrying towards a dry interior in search of a warmingContinue reading “Halloween in Provincetown: Blown Away”

Brazil: Ed Salvato on Toronto’s Proud FM

The fabulous folks at Proud FM Toronto with Mike Chalut and Acey Rowe invited me on to talk about Brazil following my recent trip there. Here’s the recording from Proud FM’s most recent “Travel Tuesday.” Click here to listen (4 minutes).  

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”

Vermont: The Green Mountain State Shows Some Pink

Last month, I had the privilege of speaking to Vermont’s Commissioner of Tourism and Travel and Recreation Council about gay travel. I also had a whirlwind tour of this beautiful, progressive state. It’s known for its maple syrup, covered bridges and extraordinary leaf-peeping opportunities. But that’s not that half of it. Pioneers in gay equalityContinue reading “Vermont: The Green Mountain State Shows Some Pink”

Hawaii: Your Perfect Pineapple-Scented Holiday Awaits

On a recent visit to Hawaii, I toured Oahu and Maui, checked out a range of resorts, got lei’d and returned with this brief report. Click here to hear my recently recorded segment on the Aloha State with the fabulous folks at Toronto’s Proud FM with Mike Chalut and Acey Rowe: Ed Salvato on Proud FM/Hawaii