Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Black & Blue celebrates its 20th anniversary this October starting today and going through October 12, 2010. Raide means stiff or hard in French. You can translate the double-entendre in the title of this posting however you wish. But you may very well be stiff as a board after a nightContinue reading “Black & Blue and “Raide” All Over”
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New Hotel Deal in Venerable Gay Getaway
Story by Ivan Quintanilla and Ed Salvato; photo from 2008 Amsterdam Pride’s Canal Parade flikr/Ramon Stoppelenburg Amsterdam always has something new to celebrate. Now the Netherlands’ most popular gay destination is boasting a new designation. As of August 1, 2010, the Amsterdam canal belt has officially been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. BuiltContinue reading “New Hotel Deal in Venerable Gay Getaway”
Small and Large Gay Cruises Will Float Your Boat
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com One of the most enjoyable and satisfying vacation options for LGBT traveles is an all-gay cruise. From the moment you step on board, you know you are someplace special: an environment where you are completely and totally safe and free, and where you are in the majority as an LGBT person.Continue reading “Small and Large Gay Cruises Will Float Your Boat”
Gay Travel Round up
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Florida arts festival The 2nd annual Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF) is set for October 13-17 in Sarasota, FL. Playwright Nilo Cruz, Mikhail Baryshnikov and violinist Tim Fain are the headline acts premiering their newest creations on opening night (October 13). For more information about the festival and ticket prices visitContinue reading “Gay Travel Round up”
Ultrachic Gay-owned Inn in Serene Corner of Wisconsin
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com It’s not just the coasts that count. Nor are the coasts the only parts of the U.S. that offer sophisticated travel experiences for LGBT travelers. Wisconsin, long (and justifiably) known for its excellent cheeses, also offers an array of appealing assets for gay and lesbian travelers. Madison and Milwaukee are probablyContinue reading “Ultrachic Gay-owned Inn in Serene Corner of Wisconsin”
Liberace Museum Closing; Era Ends
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com At the height of its popularity, the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas attracted 450,000 visitors a year, putting it on par with some of the most visited attractions in Sin City. But times and tastes change. Despite measures to attract visitors in recent years (some bordering on desperate), only 50,000 peopleContinue reading “Liberace Museum Closing; Era Ends”
Do Buy for me Argentina
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Thanks to a favorable exchange rate, with $1 U.S. fetching approximately 4 pesos as of press time, Americans feel relatively rich in Argentina. You’ll be the envy of your gay friends as you strut around in your custom-made leather jacket or unique jeans. There is shopping throughout the city, but aContinue reading “Do Buy for me Argentina”
New Versace Tea Service at Posh Miami Hotel
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com We know you’ve always wanted to check it out, and here’s your chance! The former Versace mansion on Ocean Drive in South Beach, Miami, where famed designer Gianni Versace was gunned down by deranged 27 year-old spree killer Andrew Cunanan on July 15, 1997, has been lovingly and painstakingly renovated (moreContinue reading “New Versace Tea Service at Posh Miami Hotel”
Cool Capitals Announces Chance to Win a Trip for 2
Story by Ed Salvato; originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Charge up that digital camera and whiten your smile! coolcapitals — a joint initiative between the tourism offices of: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Valencia, Vienna and Zürich to promote art, architecture, food, fashion and design recently announced the Two for You! contest. These capitals of cool want to sendContinue reading “Cool Capitals Announces Chance to Win a Trip for 2”
In Buenos Aires Get to the Pink Point
Story by Ed Salvato; originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Hot off the heels of becoming the first nation in Latin America to offer same-sex marriage rights to its gay citizens, Argentina announced another first — the opening of a new center for LGBT visitors to the capital district, Buenos Aires. Pink Point Buenos Aires is aContinue reading “In Buenos Aires Get to the Pink Point”
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