Leave it to our friends up north to create the first Queer Beer Festival in North America on Thursday, August 4, 2011 starting at 4pm. The Queer Beer Festival celebrates Canada’s rich brewing history, hosted by experts of the brewing craft from around the world. Featuring more than 120 brands, great live acts and delicious food fromContinue reading “QUEER BEER FESTIVAL, TORONTO”
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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”
JETBLUE PLUS CAPE AIR EQUALS EASY ARRIVAL IN PTOWN
Best way to get to Provincetown, Massachusetts, especially if you are short on time, is via JetBlue and Cape Air. The two airlines have a marketing partnership which allows for seamless travel between any cities JetBlue serves and this famous and fabulous gay summer resort destination at the curly-cue tip of Massachusetts’ Cape Cod. “The Boston to ProvincetownContinue reading “JETBLUE PLUS CAPE AIR EQUALS EASY ARRIVAL IN PTOWN”
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”
SUITE DREAMS: OLD MONTEREY INN
By John O’Ceallaigh Conditions weren’t ideal for our trip to theOld Monterey Inn B&B. The rain that day was so heavy it threatened to splinter the windscreen of our rental car, and we arrived weary, waned and later than expected. The inn’s receptionist should consider a career in marketing though, because a few well-chosenContinue reading “SUITE DREAMS: OLD MONTEREY INN”
SUITE DREAMS: THE LEVANTE PARLIAMENT HOUSE, VIENNA
By Jeffrey James Keyes The Levante Parliament is the perfect launching pad for a comfortable stay in Vienna. The building, which dates back to 1908, has been decorated around the four elements of life: Air, Earth, Fire, and Water. The hotel itself can be considered an art gallery, featuring stunning glasswork by Nemtoi and photography by Kurt Themessl.Continue reading “SUITE DREAMS: THE LEVANTE PARLIAMENT HOUSE, VIENNA”
DEAL OF THE WEEK: MILLENNIUM SHOWS ITS PRIDE
Millennium Hotels and Resorts has created a PRIDE rate of 15% off to visit one of their hotels in gateway cities throughout the U.S. Whether for business or pleasure, it’s always nice to get a little price break. Millennium Hotels and Resorts is a long-tome supporter of LGBT travelers and travel organizations. Links to their individual propertiesContinue reading “DEAL OF THE WEEK: MILLENNIUM SHOWS ITS PRIDE”
LONDON’S SUMMER HEATS UP WITH LOVEBOX
By John O’Ceallaigh; above Lovebox 2010 After a gruelling winter it’s been a long time coming, but the Great British summer is finally here! Unsurprisingly this is also when the English festival circuit kicks things off, but the prospect of washed-out weekends spent cowering under canopies still threatens to scupper festivalgoers’ plans. Except at London’sLovebox,Continue reading “LONDON’S SUMMER HEATS UP WITH LOVEBOX”
Tour of the Week: China with Venture Out
Some of you might have visited China’s classic destinations in the 1980s when the sheer majesty and newness (to foreigners) of this once-isolated giant were enthralling. T hat newness just keeps on getting newer: China is perhaps the fastest-changing country in the world. Even if you went when it first opened up to tourism, chancesContinue reading “Tour of the Week: China with Venture Out”
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