Hotel Palomar: Suite, New Lodging in Philadelphia

The Hotel Palomar Philadelphia is the first Kimpton property in the City of Brotherly Love (and Sisterly Affection) and a welcome addition to your choice of higher-end lodging options. The Palomar is centrally located on south 17th St within a short walk to lots of great restaurants, and a quick cab ride from the AmtrakContinue reading “Hotel Palomar: Suite, New Lodging in Philadelphia”

Tour of the Week: Machu Picchu with Out Adventures

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Our friends at gay tour operator Out-Adventures have publicized several specials on their website. The trip to Machu Picchu is on sale for 10% off. The deal is only good till Monday February 28, 2011, the company owner, Robert Sharp, said he’d honor that deal until Friday March 4, 2011 ifContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Machu Picchu with Out Adventures”

Copenhagen’s Hotel D’Angletere

By Jeffrey James Keyes; above from the Hotel D’Angleterre; originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Hotel D’Angleterre, like Copenhagen does everything better. Denmark‘s leading five-star hotel rises above the stunning King’s Square like an empress on her throne. With over 250 years of decadent history, this knockout is the personification of elegance and antiquity. In a cityContinue reading “Copenhagen’s Hotel D’Angletere”

Deal of the Week: Historic Hotel in Savannah, Georgia

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Relive your “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” fantasy in Savannah with a special deal from Staybridge Suites, a very pretty hotel located in the historic district of this charming, mysterious southern town. Lady Chablis would love this deal, offered especially to members of IGLTA.org and extended to readersContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Historic Hotel in Savannah, Georgia”

Deal of the Week: New York CityPASS

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Travelers to New York have three ticket book options: CityPASS, Smart Destinations, and New York Pass. The basic differences between the three passes probably boil down to cost, included attractions and validity periods. Smart Destinations Explorer Pass – $109.99 for 5 attractions | $144.99 for 7 attractions = 30 days NewContinue reading “Deal of the Week: New York CityPASS”

Tour of the Week: New Years in Rio with Zoom Vacations

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com New Years in Rio de Janeiro has been firmly established as a popular gay high holiday. Every year, thousands of gays and lesbians from the U.S. (and many other countries) flock here to ring in the new year. Rio is exotic, beautiful, and charming. And the locals, known as Cariocas, areContinue reading “Tour of the Week: New Years in Rio with Zoom Vacations”

Ask the Expert: Tahiti and Bora Bora

I heard you on XM98 OutQ and was excited to hear someone who was in the know about all things travel. My partner and I are planning a trip to Bora Bora. We would like to go in either July or August of next Year. First thing I would like to ask is what monthContinue reading “Ask the Expert: Tahiti and Bora Bora”

Ask the Expert: BookIt.com and Spirit Air

Do you know anything about bookit.com and Spirit Airlines? Their deals sound too good to be true. — Stanton, via e-mail I’ve done some research and bookit.com seems to be a good site with lots of information in addition to a booking engine. I’d give it a try and compare it to some of theContinue reading “Ask the Expert: BookIt.com and Spirit Air”

Tour of the Week: Mardi Gras, Aussie-style

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Australia makes for an incredibly exciting and exotic escape for Americans, especially those experiencing the last throes of winter, which in the southern hemisphere is actually summer. In 2011 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras takes place in early March, the perfect time to plan a visit during what is consideredContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Mardi Gras, Aussie-style”

Encore, Wynn! Two Vegas Hotels, Five LGBT Packages

Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com The Wynn Las Vegas and its sister property, the Encore, warmly invite gay and lesbian travelers to stay at these two swanky hotel resorts with not one, not two, but five LGBT-specific packages, or deals. Whatever your travel style they probably have you covered. There’s one for early bookers who receiveContinue reading “Encore, Wynn! Two Vegas Hotels, Five LGBT Packages”