We love the new and ever-improving downtown L.A. area. What used to be a gritty, scary, urban wasteland is now transforming into a fabulous, must-go destination in its own right. And what to the folks at TwistMyNight.com, creators of Unusual Earth Events, do? They decide to turn part of it back into a gritty, scary, eventContinue reading “Los Angeles: Mid-Summer Pride Fetish Ball”
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Deal of the Week: Kimpton Hotels Invites You to Get Your Pride On
The incredibly gay-friendly Kimpton Hotels is offering a special Pride package (15% discount, cocktails, a welcome gift and more) at their hotels, approximately 50 properties across the U.S. (in many of the cities where you may be celebrating Pride). Click here for more information including restrictions relating to their Pride packages. Click here to explore their InTouchContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Kimpton Hotels Invites You to Get Your Pride On”
Philadelphia Delivers A Kick In The Arts
With the much anticipated re-opening of the famous Barnes Foundation, a 93,000-square-foot, two story garden/gallery housing Dr. Albert C. Barnes’s legendary art collection, the City of Brotherly Love kicks up their cultural offering a gigantic notch. It’s getting so you can’t swing a Van Gogh (see one below from the Barnes Foundation) around the Benjamin Franklin ParkwayContinue reading “Philadelphia Delivers A Kick In The Arts”
Tanzania, Myanmar and India, Oh My!
Alyson Adventures/HE Travel have announced a few new destinations that you don’t normally see on the gay travel radar. Here’s information from the owner, Phil Sheldon: We are excited to showcase two brand-new tours! “Tanzania Safari” offers a week in ideally-placed small luxury safari camps and an extension to the exotic Indian Ocean island ofContinue reading “Tanzania, Myanmar and India, Oh My!”
Ed Salvato On Sirius OutQ Tonight 8PM ET
Tune into Sirius XM 108 tonight 8-9pm ET to hear Ed Salvato who takes your travel questions. You have to be a subcriber to listen but anyone can call at 866-305-6887. The chatty, affable and sometimes ribald hosts are Derek & Romaine. The show is Sirius OutQ, one of the biggest LGBT media networks inContinue reading “Ed Salvato On Sirius OutQ Tonight 8PM ET”
Scoot to Skiathos (Greece) for Their First Gay Culture Festival
First, find out where this dramatically beautiful Greek island is located by viewing the kooky but informative video here. Most gay travelers to Greece visit Mykonos and Santorini. This is an opportunity to discover a new (to you) part of Greece with a guaranteed gay presence. The event is scheduled to take place July 12-15,Continue reading “Scoot to Skiathos (Greece) for Their First Gay Culture Festival”
Frieze Art Fair Invades Manhattan May 4-7
For four days in early May, all eyes in the art world will be on Randall’s Island in New York with the arrival of the Frieze Art Fair, May 4-7, 2012. This is the first time Frieze has come to the U.S. The most progressive art galleries in the world exhibit over 1,000 of theContinue reading “Frieze Art Fair Invades Manhattan May 4-7”
Gather Lots of Popcorn: VT Bear Film Festival Scheduled for August
Talk about a niche of a niche of a niche! If you’re a bear who makes films for, by or about bears, listen up. There’s a film festival just for you in Vermont. The VT Bear Film Festival unspools August 17-18. It’s held on private property at the home of, John Scagliotti, the program director, offContinue reading “Gather Lots of Popcorn: VT Bear Film Festival Scheduled for August”
In 2013, Ski Japan’s (Gay) St. Mortiz
For the first time as far as we know, a gay ski trip is planned to Japan. In late February 2013, when conditions are considered to be optimal, the friendly, expert folks at SKI BUMS is leading a trip to Niseko, Japan, boasting “snowflakes large enough to cast shadows. They’re planning a six nights in Niseko andContinue reading “In 2013, Ski Japan’s (Gay) St. Mortiz”
World’s Only Floating Gay Film Festival Sets Sail In June
The third annual Pride of the Ocean film festival, the only LGBT film festival held aboard a cruise ship unspools on the high seas on the Celebrity Summit June 10-17, 2012 (from New York City to Bermuda and back). This is a gay/lesbian group aboard a mainstream cruise. Organizers expect over 50 guests. According toContinue reading “World’s Only Floating Gay Film Festival Sets Sail In June”
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