Story by Sean Timberlake; originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Close your eyes. Imagine the roar of surf on the beach beneath your window. Feel the kiss of warm ocean breeze on your skin. Taste the crystals of salt from the mist on your lips. Open your eyes. Look outside. Yeah. Not Fantasy Island, is it? ThatContinue reading “Suite Dreams: Conmigo, Contigo, Condado”
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Gay-friendly Scotland
Story by John O’ Ceallaigh There’s little to recommend Edinburgh’s gay scene – its sorry smattering of gay bars are excruciatingly dated – but the Scottish capital more than compensates with its atmospheric tumble of cobbled streets and shadowy alleyways. And there’s beauty beyond the city limits too, with Scotland’s unblemished Highlands and lochs luringContinue reading “Gay-friendly Scotland”
It’s a Dragapalooza in Philadelphia This Month
Who needs RuPaul’s Drag Race?! This month, check out Philly’s best queens as they go for broke at Dragapalooza: Broadway Divas—an uproarious celebration of the Great White Way’s music and choreography featuring 18 numbers from Broadway’s best shows, including Dreamgirls, Wicked, Rent, Chicago, Hair, Little Shop of Horrors and more. These girls have been practicingContinue reading “It’s a Dragapalooza in Philadelphia This Month”
Suite Dreams: Napa’s Milliken Creek Inn and Spa
Story and image by Louise Rafkin; originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Above and beyond – but not far from Napa’s wineries and quaint downtown, the Milliken Creek Inn and Spa delivers everything expected in a luxury hotel– and then some. This former stagecoach stop has been designed and appointed with the highest end traveler in mind.Continue reading “Suite Dreams: Napa’s Milliken Creek Inn and Spa”
Deal of the Week: Island House, Key West
Key West’s frisky and very popular Island House continues its popular winter special: Visitors who buy four nights this winter earn a free three-night stay next summer.(People: It was 20 degrees this morning in New York and 80 in Key West.) Island House is a self-contained, tropical gay mini-resort with comfortable five-star quality rooms, aContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Island House, Key West”
Cher Bids Adieu (Au revoir?) to Las Vegas
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Cher said farewell yet again this month, this time in Las Vegas, where she wrapped up her long run at the Coliseum at Caesar’s Palace just in time for Celine Dion to return in March. Our own Dennis Hensley caught one of Cher’s last shows. He took friend Tony and hisContinue reading “Cher Bids Adieu (Au revoir?) to Las Vegas”
Hotel Palomar: Suite, New Lodging in Philadelphia
The Hotel Palomar Philadelphia is the first Kimpton property in the City of Brotherly Love (and Sisterly Affection) and a welcome addition to your choice of higher-end lodging options. The Palomar is centrally located on south 17th St within a short walk to lots of great restaurants, and a quick cab ride from the AmtrakContinue reading “Hotel Palomar: Suite, New Lodging in Philadelphia”
Saturday, Feb 26: NY Times Travel Show Today
If you’re in NYC today, come by the NY Times Travel Show to hear travel editor and writer Ed Salvato and a panel of gay travel experts discuss LGBT travel opportunities, including hot new destinations, events, cruises and more! The panel takes places from 4pm to 5pm. Info: http://www.nyttravelshow.com/Travel-Seminars.html (click link and scroll down)
Tour of the Week: Machu Picchu with Out Adventures
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Our friends at gay tour operator Out-Adventures have publicized several specials on their website. The trip to Machu Picchu is on sale for 10% off. The deal is only good till Monday February 28, 2011, the company owner, Robert Sharp, said he’d honor that deal until Friday March 4, 2011 ifContinue reading “Tour of the Week: Machu Picchu with Out Adventures”
Deal of the Week: Lufthansa’s Twitter Contest
Originally published in GPS.OutTraveler.com Lufthansa German Airlines is celebrating the launch flight of its sixth A380 — the world’s largest aircraft – which is coming to New York’s JFK on Monday, February 28. The “Big Apple” is the very first U.S. destination for Lufthansa’s A380, and they want to share our excitement with New YorkContinue reading “Deal of the Week: Lufthansa’s Twitter Contest”
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