Tour of the Week: VentureOut’s Medieval Hilltowns of Italy

San Francisco-based gay tour operator VentureOut has been offering small guided gay group tours since 1998. This week they announced a price reduction. Yes you read that right. They’re passing along to you savings from a softening of the value of the euro. Here are details from the company: The U.S. dollar has been gainingContinue reading “Tour of the Week: VentureOut’s Medieval Hilltowns of Italy”

In LA Saturday Jan 28? Come to the LGBT Travel Panel 2:15pm-2:45pm

Yours truly is organizing an LGBT travel panel at the upcoming L.A. Times Travel Show tomorrow, Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 2:15pm to 2:45pm  in the Travel in Style Pavilion.         UPDATE SATURDAY, JAN 28. Click here to download the information to be presented at today’s travel show: Travel Show presentation PDF Lesbian TravelContinue reading “In LA Saturday Jan 28? Come to the LGBT Travel Panel 2:15pm-2:45pm”

Miami Beach Gay Pride + Gay Cruise = A Whole Lotta Gay!

If you are looking for some great gay fun in the sun this spring, consider the Miami Beach Pride Cruise setting sail from Miami April 16 (through April 20), 2012 following the festivities of Miami Beach Gay Pride on Sunday, April 15. The four-night, five-day cruise aboard the Norwegian Sky, is organized by Source EventsContinue reading “Miami Beach Gay Pride + Gay Cruise = A Whole Lotta Gay!”

LGBT Travel Panel at the L.A. Times Travel Show

Yours truly is organizing an LGBT travel panel at the upcoming L.A. Times Travel Show on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 2:15pm to 2:45pm  in the Travel in Style Pavilion, naturally enough. If you are anywhere near the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown L.A., please stop in. You can find more information about theContinue reading “LGBT Travel Panel at the L.A. Times Travel Show”

Key West: Ed Salvato on Toronto’s Proud FM

The fabulous folks at Proud FM Toronto with Mike Chalut invited me on to talk about Key West following Mike Chalut’s recent trip there where he frolicked and luxuriated at the Island House Key West for a long weekend. Click here to listen to the short (just over 4-minute) recording from Proud FM’s most recent “Travel Tuesday.”Continue reading “Key West: Ed Salvato on Toronto’s Proud FM”

London is Calling. Well, Specifically the Queen of England

Between the Summer Olympics, July 27-August 12, 2012 and the Paraylmpics, August 29-September 9, following that, London will be busy later this year. Add in WorldPride (combined with EuroPride), June 23-July 8, 2012, and the calendar gets even more full. Now factor in Queen Elizabeth II’s Jubilee in early June celebratig 60 years on the throne andContinue reading “London is Calling. Well, Specifically the Queen of England”

Here’s a Trip: “Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same”

Baltimore is an oft-overlooked and worthy destination for LGBT visitors. The town’s nickname is Charm City and it hosts an eponymous annual gay movie extravaganza, Charm City LGBT Film Festival, unspooling this weekend January 20-21. Show organizers Creative Alliance will offer films representing a variety of cutting-edge work from around the world including the well-reviewed “CodependentContinue reading “Here’s a Trip: “Codependent Lesbian Space Alien Seeks Same””

All Aboard the Big(ger) Gay Wine Train

The first Big Gay Wine Train in 2011 was so successful — selling out in days — the organizers have scheduled a second event and added more cars. But hurry, this may sell out again. The event, hosted by Out in the Vineyards, is scheduled for March 31, 2012 from 6:30-9:30pm. You’ll enjoy terrific cuisineContinue reading “All Aboard the Big(ger) Gay Wine Train”

Carnival in Berlin: Do Take Candy From These Strangers

Wear a warm costume. Carnival in Berlin takes place February 12, 2012. Then again, you may warm up from friction as you rub up against spectators and participants. Organizers are expecting more than 1 million spectators and participants at the 11th annual Berlin Carnival Costume Parade. (Break out your German dictionary for this site.) According toContinue reading “Carnival in Berlin: Do Take Candy From These Strangers”

World Pride is in London This Year. Cheery Ho!

WorldPride, an LGBT event incorporating parades, festivals, cultural activities and, oh yeah, parties held every five years, is organized by InterPride. The first WorldPride was held in Rome in 2000, followed by Jerusalem in 2006. This year it is to be held in London from June 23 through July 8, 2012. According to InterPride WorldPride Parade, rallies, and street partiesContinue reading “World Pride is in London This Year. Cheery Ho!”