Travel to Philadelphia to see a flower show? I found that puzzling, till I learned more about the Philadelphia International Flower Show, the world’s largest indoor flower show. First of all it’s got staying power. It’s been around since 1829 (longer than Cher!). Second of all this year’s theme is Hawaii, a fully integrated partnershipContinue reading “The Philadelphia Flower Show Offers a Bouquet to LGBT Visitors”
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NY Times Travel Show: LGBT Panel, Saturday March 3
If you are anywhere near New York and love to travel, come to the NY Times Travel Show for the LGBT Travel Panel Saturday, March 3, 4pm-5pm ET moderated by yours truly and including a fine panel of travel experts: LoAnn Halden, IGLTA; Andre Rojer, Curacao Tourist Board; Mike Luongo, Freelance Journalist; David Ryan, RhinoContinue reading “NY Times Travel Show: LGBT Panel, Saturday March 3”
Meet and Seat: Could Grindr Be Far Behind?
Seated next to a talkative bore or a prying busybody on a long flight can be one of the most excruciating experiences for a traveler. Or perhaps you spy an incredibly good looking guy coming down the aisle, approaching your row, and … darn, he keeps going. Now, you may have more control over yourContinue reading “Meet and Seat: Could Grindr Be Far Behind?”
What’s Hot in Los Angeles and West Hollywood: Listen In
Proud FM Toronto’s latest travel Tuesday segment aired last week. Find out what’s new, hot and happening in Los Angeles and West Hollywood with their “travel guru” — yours truly. Discover new restaurants, bars, a revitalized downtown and much more. Click here to listen: http://www.proudfm.com/interactive/podcast_player/554
Tulum. Everybody’s Talking About It
Located at the tip of the Yucatan peninsula in the gay-friendly state of Quintana Roo, Tulum is best known for well-preserved ancient beachfront Mayan ruins (below). It’s less known for having an incredibly fun party called Caribbean Heat (that’s a photo from last year’s above), seven days of events, parties and culture (optional exploration ofContinue reading “Tulum. Everybody’s Talking About It”
Hide/Seek: Major Gay Museum Exhibit Appears in Washington
In time for the developments in same-sex marriage equality in the state of Washington, HIDE/SEEK, the first major museum exhibition to spotlight gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender identity, is making its last stop and only West Coast appearance at Tacoma Art Museum in Washington beginning Saturday, March 17. From the organizers: This compelling exhibition, which offers anContinue reading “Hide/Seek: Major Gay Museum Exhibit Appears in Washington”
Deal of the Week: 2 for 1 (or 40% off) Fab Out Adventures Tours
Our friends at Out Adventures send you a little love. You just have to show them a little love. Share a picture; like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and couples get to travel two for the price of one. Solo travelers get a whopping 40%. Choose among the following 2012 trips. ButContinue reading “Deal of the Week: 2 for 1 (or 40% off) Fab Out Adventures Tours”
Our Thoughts Shift to Provincetown’s Independence Day Parties
It’s never to early to daydream about Provincetown in the summer. Here we are barely a third of the way through February and our mental travels take us to the tip of Cape Cod for July 4. It definitely isn’t too early to start planning. That is after all an incredibly busy week. Some guesthousesContinue reading “Our Thoughts Shift to Provincetown’s Independence Day Parties”
Atten-SHUN! Military Personnel: Free at Telluride Gay Ski Week
The organizers of Telluride Gay Ski Week, which takes place from Saturday, February 25, 2012 through Saturday, March 3, 2012, is offering free VIP party passes for the week for active service members and a special military-themed “Do Ask Do Tell” dance party. In celebration of the defeat of the discriminatory ban on openly gay and lesbianContinue reading “Atten-SHUN! Military Personnel: Free at Telluride Gay Ski Week”
Gay Ski: Double Diamonds Are a Boy’s Best Friend
Elevation Mammoth 2012, March 14-18, celebrates its 10th anniversary as an LGBT ski event, while sister event, Elevation Utah Park City Gay Ski Week, February 23-26, marks its second anniversary. The names may be a mouthful but the events have received enthusiastic praise from attendees throughout the years. Click on the websites above for moreContinue reading “Gay Ski: Double Diamonds Are a Boy’s Best Friend”
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