They’re not only officially promoting gay tourism in Rio, they are leading with some of the assets we gay visitors find so intriguing: The incredibly beautiful residents of this gorgeous city. But don’t take our word for it. Check out the video.
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Vermont Wants Gay New York Honeymooners
Sure, same-sex marriage will be the law of New York state within a month but Vermont Department of Tourism & Marketing wants newly nuptialled New Yorkers to head there after the knot is tied. Read the recent article. Even their governor is intent on keeping this business. (Note: I am quoted in this piece.) Stay atContinue reading “Vermont Wants Gay New York Honeymooners”
SOURCE EVENTS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY GAY CRUISE WITH STRAIGHT ALLY
Source Events, the LGBT tour operator, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a cruise September 3-10, 2011 that will feature some prominent celebrity guests (above). We’re especially excited about the handsome straight athlete, Ben Cohen, who’s devoted much of his energy to anti-bullying efforts. Of course Armistead Maupin is no slouch what with his new book Maryann inContinue reading “SOURCE EVENTS’ 10TH ANNIVERSARY GAY CRUISE WITH STRAIGHT ALLY”
Japan: Lady Gaga Says Go!
When the reigning queen of pop says jump, we say, “how high?” While in Japan for a tour, Lady Gaga said, “I would like to use my position here today and all week long to run around Tokyo and enjoy the beautiful city, and kiss all the beautiful little monsters and scream at the top ofContinue reading “Japan: Lady Gaga Says Go!”
TOUR OF THE WEEK: ISLA MUJERES RESORT WITH SWEET
Welcome to your lesbian fantasy, an island of women. Join lesbian-ownend but everyone-friendly Sweet for a fun-filled week in Isla Mujeres (which means “Island of Women” in Spanish), September 24 through October 1, 2011. It’s an all-inclusive and exclusive (meaning only for Sweet customers) week of fun, activities (or utter leisure or both). That’s Suzanne Westenhoefer toContinue reading “TOUR OF THE WEEK: ISLA MUJERES RESORT WITH SWEET”
SUITE DREAM: MADONNA INN, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.
By John O’ Ceallaigh You could well imagine that the Madonna Inn was named after that synonymous songstress, so outlandish, ostentatious and gay friendly is its design. It’s not though. It’s named after Mr and Mrs Madonna, who worked in construction and interior design respectively before developing the hotel round 50 years ago. The Madonna Inn isContinue reading “SUITE DREAM: MADONNA INN, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF.”
“OUT IN CHICAGO” EXHIBIT, CHICAGO
Our history (meaning LGBT history) has largely been eradicated, erased, ignored or just swept under the carpet. The Chicago History Museum attempts to reverse that unfortunate trend with an exploration of 150 years of dynamic LGBT history in a new exhibit this summer. (For dates and more information, click here.) Image, left: Bronzeville’s female impersonators Out in Chicago spans diverseContinue reading ““OUT IN CHICAGO” EXHIBIT, CHICAGO”
QUEER BEER FESTIVAL, TORONTO
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”
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”
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