MAUI SUNSEEKER: AN LGBT RESORT IN THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Maui is the second largest island in the state of Hawaii. After Oahu and especially Honolulu, it has the most LGBT residents, visitors and businesses. The LGBT resort the Maui Sunseeker has recently updated their website and included specials and deals, which you can check out here. More GPS Hawaii info here. Find Maui gay info here.

TOUR OF THE WEEK: DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FROM OUT ADVENTURES

OUT Adventures has just released dates through to August 2012. That’s over 30 gay tours planned in the next year, and as an incentive, OUT Adventures is offering a 10% discount on all 2012 bookings. This offer expires July 15, 2011. Check out this offer and act before July 15 to take advantage of this special by visitingContinue reading “TOUR OF THE WEEK: DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FROM OUT ADVENTURES”

SUITE DREAMS: SANDCASTLE ON THE BEACH, ST. CROIX USVI

Sand Castle on the Beach, one of the leading LGBT resorts in the Caribbean is approaching its 10th anniversary year looking better than ever. With upgrades, renovations, a focused and energetic management team, and a few cool parties coming up, it’s a terrific gay-friendly spot in the sometimes less-than-gay-friendly Caribbean. Located right on the beachContinue reading “SUITE DREAMS: SANDCASTLE ON THE BEACH, ST. CROIX USVI”

SOURCE EVENTS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY GAY CRUISE WITH STRAIGHT ALLY

Source Events, the LGBT tour operator, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a cruise September 3-10, 2011 that will feature some prominent celebrity guests (above). We’re especially excited about the handsome straight athlete, Ben Cohen, who’s devoted much of his energy to anti-bullying efforts. Of course Armistead Maupin is no slouch what with his new book Maryann inContinue reading “SOURCE EVENTS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY GAY CRUISE WITH STRAIGHT ALLY”

PHILADELPHIA FOR JULY 4TH: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

The City of Brotherly love (and Sisterly Affection) beckons LGBT travelers to “get their history straight and their nightlife gay.” What better time to do so then during the Philadelphia’s 11-day cutely named Wawa Welcome America Independence Day festivities. The city where a lot of American history started really does up July 4th. It actually started lastContinue reading “PHILADELPHIA FOR JULY 4TH: WHERE IT ALL BEGAN”

Japan: Lady Gaga Says Go!

When the reigning queen of pop says jump, we say, “how high?” While in Japan for a tour, Lady Gaga said, “I would like to use my position here today and all week long to run around Tokyo and enjoy the beautiful city, and kiss all the beautiful little monsters and scream at the top ofContinue reading “Japan: Lady Gaga Says Go!”

“OUT IN CHICAGO” EXHIBIT, CHICAGO

  Our history (meaning LGBT history) has largely been eradicated, erased, ignored or just swept under the carpet. The Chicago History Museum attempts to reverse that unfortunate trend with an exploration of 150 years of dynamic LGBT history in a new exhibit this summer. (For dates and more information, click here.) Image, left: Bronzeville’s female impersonators Out in Chicago spans diverseContinue reading ““OUT IN CHICAGO” EXHIBIT, CHICAGO”

JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE: “WEEKEND OUT”

Attention arts, culture, dance, performance lovers. Yes, you! The second annual “Weekend OUT” will take place Aug 5-7, with a packed schedule of events to provide opportunities for LGBT families, couples, and individuals to take advantage of all the Pillow has to offer while meeting and mingling with old and new friends. A highlight ofContinue reading “JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE: “WEEKEND OUT””

TOUR OF THE WEEK: PERU WITH ZOOM VACATIONS

One of the things that makes Peru such a fantastic destination is that it constantly surprises people. (Above happy “Zoomers” in Peru.) Zoom Vacations has for years been the main organizer of gay group tours to Peru. Last November, as in past years, Zoom Vacations started its trip in Lima, and especially after visiting its colonial center,Continue reading “TOUR OF THE WEEK: PERU WITH ZOOM VACATIONS”

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS DISPLAYS HISTORIC LGBT DOCUMENTS

This is definitely a first, as far as we know. And it gives you yet another reason to visit DC, in the era of a pro-LGBT oriented president. Two original documents of major historical significance to the movement for lesbian and gay civil equality in the United States are now on public display in theContinue reading “LIBRARY OF CONGRESS DISPLAYS HISTORIC LGBT DOCUMENTS”