Visiting Paris in July or August is a love-it or hate-it experience. Either you completely dig the fact that most Parisians have “foutu le camp,” or you prefer to wait till September for “la grande rentrée” when the weather is still fine but school’s started up again and la belle France is back at work. Some ofContinue reading “PARIS NIGHTLIFE GETS A LITTLE SPYCE”
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SUITE DREAMS: POOL PARTY AT DREAM HOTEL DOWNTOWN
The brand new and very hip Dream Hotel Downtown has opened and one of its coolest features is an outdoor pool and beach (with sand). Well, would you know that the gays took one look at that space and thought, what a great place for a party! And indeed it is. Promoted by Josh Wood and team,Continue reading “SUITE DREAMS: POOL PARTY AT DREAM HOTEL DOWNTOWN”
PROVINCETOWN: NEW RESTAURANTS
Ptown — that amazing gay resort at the very tip of Cape Cod in Massachusetts — is definitely in season. July 4th through Labor Day is the most fun and most crowded time to visit. Other times of the year are amazing but if you want the big crowds, this is when to go. BeContinue reading “PROVINCETOWN: NEW RESTAURANTS”
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!”
SUITE DREAM: MADONNA INN, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.
By John O’ Ceallaigh You could well imagine that the Madonna Inn was named after that synonymous songstress, so outlandish, ostentatious and gay friendly is its design. It’s not though. It’s named after Mr and Mrs Madonna, who worked in construction and interior design respectively before developing the hotel round 50 years ago. The Madonna Inn isContinue reading “SUITE DREAM: MADONNA INN, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.”
“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”
Tour of the Week: Dive Egypt with Undersea Expeditions
For lesbian and gay men who love to dive (and we know who you are!), did you know there is a truly great tour operator that caters to your needs? Undersea Expeditions has been leading groups of gay women and men to exotic locales and safely guided them to some of the world’s most envy-inducingContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Dive Egypt with Undersea Expeditions”
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