Sail from Rome to Venice September 3-10 with the great folks from Source Events on their 10th aniversary cruise aboard a luxurious, intimate five-masted, 617-foot long msy Wind Surf. Source Events recently announced that world renowned novelist, Armistead Maupin, will be their featured guest speaker aboard the cruise.Armistead’s latest Tales of City book, Mary AnnContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Source Events 10th Anniversary Cruise”
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Mona Lisa: The Case of the Missing Masterpiece
By Dennis Hensley One of the most surprising factoids that I learned when I toured the Louvre Museum in Paris a few years back is that Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece, the Mona Lisa had been stolen back in 1911. As heists go, that’s quite a prestigious booty but then what do you do with itContinue reading “Mona Lisa: The Case of the Missing Masterpiece”
Suite Dreams: Lords South Beach
Amid South Beach’s Art Deco hotels–pastel princesses that parade their facades along the main drag of Collins Avenue—one establishment crowns itself with gold: Lords South Beach, a newcomer to the scene. While preserving its own Deco exterior, this hotspot decks itself out in bold golden hues and has undergone a complete interior makeover. Gone areContinue reading “Suite Dreams: Lords South Beach”
Paris’s First (Official) Circuit Party
Paris gets its first big (official) circuit party week. From June 21 to 26, the first festival of French gay culture with the support of the mayor’s office. Get ready for cultural exhibitions, political debates, performances and cinema through gay-themed movies at The New Latina, located in the Marais, the Parisian gayborhood. Of course there’sContinue reading “Paris’s First (Official) Circuit Party”
Tour of the Week: Venture Out’s Turkish Delight
Venture Out’s tour name: Turkish Delight: Istanbul, Ephesus & Sailing the Turquoise Coast Brief Description: This amazing trip starts out in fascinating Istanbul — crossroads of Europe and Asia — with its tantalizing sights, sounds, and smells. Read on for Venture Out’s incredibly generous deal for GPS readers only! Three nights here are then followedContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Venture Out’s Turkish Delight”
Suite Dreams: South Beach’s European Guest House
Story and photo by Paul VanDeCarr Even when South Beach gets what passes for “chilly” weather there (60-degree lows in January), the European Guest House has a warm atmosphere to make up for it. Owner Carlos Mejias tells of how he opened the place in 1987, well before the area was a gay mecca. Carlos,Continue reading “Suite Dreams: South Beach’s European Guest House”
Massachusetts’ Official Same-sex Wedding Planner
The Massachusetts Office of Travel + Tourism, announced the launch of a new microsite designed to serve as a resource directory for same-sex couples getting married in the Commonwealth, http://www.massvacation.com/LGBTwedding. The new site provides a step-by-step guide to everything you need to know about planning your same-sex nuptials in Massachusetts. “Massachusetts still leads the countryContinue reading “Massachusetts’ Official Same-sex Wedding Planner”
Britain is Officially Gay
VisitBritain has launched a new LGBT travel website, http://www.visitbritain.com/rainbow, that provides ideas for LGBT themed activities to do in Britain. The site has itineraries for cities including London, Manchester, Brighton, Cardiff, and Edinburgh, that showcase both cool and unique things to do, such as, top tourist attractions, shows, restaurants, pride festivals, accommodations and much more.Continue reading “Britain is Officially Gay”
July 4 in Provincetown is Just Around the Corner
Provincetown’s premier nightclub complex, the Crown & Anchor, announced that tickets for its annual July 4 party weekend are officially on sale. If you like hot guys (lots and lots of hot guys) and some pretty darn good-looking gals, this is a terrific time to experience Ptown, blending the best of a world-class party andContinue reading “July 4 in Provincetown is Just Around the Corner”
The Hot 5: Jumeirah Essex House’s Manhattan
Patrick Sewell, Guest Relations Manager at Jumeirah Essex House, handles the most exacting guests and VIP requests with calm aplomb at this storied Manhattan hotel on Central Park. With a charming Caribbean lilt, Jamaica-born Sewell shared some of his favorite NYC recommendations: 1. Gastronomic Adventure — Of course, I love South Gate right here inContinue reading “The Hot 5: Jumeirah Essex House’s Manhattan”
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