Tag Archives: Gay

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”

Deal of the Week: LGBT Package in Waikiki, Honolulu

The Waikiki area of Honolulu is a great place to start a vacation in Hawaii. In fact, it’s the only place you can really ‘get your gay on’ in the islands, meaning it’s here you’ll find the most gay infrastructure (gay bars, tours, a beach, etc.). Marriott’s Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa has been reachingContinue reading “Deal of the Week: LGBT Package in Waikiki, Honolulu”

Amistead Maupin on Chelsea Pines Inn

Marking a quarter century of continuous business — and located at the crossroads of Cheslea, the Meatpacking District, and the Village — Chelsea Pines Inn has certainly witnessed an awful lot of gay history in the making. Its recently launched silver annivesary blog is chock full of great tidbits and terrific contributors, like Terrence McNallyContinue reading “Amistead Maupin on Chelsea Pines Inn”

Tour of the Week: Dive Egypt with Undersea Expeditions

For lesbian and gay men who love to dive (and we know who you are!), did you know there is a truly great tour operator that caters to your needs? Undersea Expeditions has been leading groups of gay women and men to exotic locales and safely guided them to some of the world’s most envy-inducingContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Dive Egypt with Undersea Expeditions”