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Maui Hawaii Celebrate Gay Marriage this Week
2012-01-06 16:08:00 Paradise is a strong word, and I don't use it lightly. But Maui , Hawaii is truly a paradise in every way. It has glorious warm weather all year, with just enough of a breeze from the trade winds to keep you feeling refreshed. The tropical greenery and colourful flowers are spectacular, and there's nothing better than the relaxing sound of the surf crashing on the beach as you drift off to sleep every night. Wouldn't you want to get married in Paradise?! A gay Oklahoma City couple is happy to be on Maui and among the first couples to be joined in a civil union after a state law allowing such unions went into effect last Sunday. "We are proud to be part of it," said 40-year-old Rich Tucker, a mortgage company owner, shortly before his Monday sunset ceremony with partner 37-year-old David Dobson, a Realtor. "We wanted to have the ceremony somewhere tropical. It's awesome to have accepting people that accept everyone. No one is segregated," Tucker said about Hawaii and... More About: Marriage , Celebrate , Gay Marriage
Awesome Travel Photography from Around the World
2012-01-02 23:43:00 Balloons in Cappadocia...Cappadocia which is unique in the world and is a miraculous nature wonder is the common name of the field covered by the provinces of Aksaray, Nevsehir, Nigde, Kayseri and Kirsehir in the Central Anatolian region. Banpo Bridge in Seoul , South Korea . GAY SEOUL KOREADesert with Phacelia (Scorpion Weed). Flowering once in several years.Favelas of Brazil . The boundary between wealth and poverty. Sad. Dubai is the leading regional commercial hub with state-of-art infrastructure and a world class business environment to support and sustain its great grouth potential. The buildings are just amazing. It's funny if you Google GAY DUBAI our site comes up in top search! And Dubai is not gay at all!The Happy Rizzi House (usually just "Rizzi House") is a contemporary building in Brunswick , by the American artist James Rizzi designed by the architect Konrad monastery was implemented.Restaurant on a cliff on the east coast ... More About: Travel , Photography , World , Awesome , Around the world
Gay Marriage Comes to Cancun Mexico in 2012 #gaytravel
2011-12-31 00:10:00 Everybody wants a piece of that pink dollar!The city-state of Mexico City legalized gay marriage in 2010 and remains the only municipality in Mexico where such marriages are officially allowed.Now Cancun and other resort areas on the Mexican Caribbean will have a new attraction for gay and lesbian couples from the US, Canada and Europe, allowing them to legalize their unions thanks to a quirk in the local civil code, activist Patricia Novelo.Novelo said that in January the first same-sex group wedding will be held in the resort area as part of local support for the human rights of the gay community.Gay travel groups in the state say they are now preparing to market the state as a destination for gay couples to marry and will promote a mass wedding of gay couples sometime in January. (It was not clear whether the first 8 confirmed couples would wed in separate ceremonies.)The gay travel groups say that travel agencies on average receive about 200 requests per month fro... More About: Marriage , Gay Marriage , Gay News
Gay Travel to Lake Superior - Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota
2011-12-20 14:50:00 I was in Michigan this week visiting some family - I DID NOT KNOW, that Lake Superior was the largest freshwater lake in the WORLD!The Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world at 143,244 square miles. Though it is saltwater, it is land-locked. The largest freshwater lake in the world is Lake Superior at 31,700 square miles.So if you are into nature, hiking, camping and the beautiful outdoors, you should check out Lake Superior. More About: Travel , Minnesota , Wisconsin
Annual Gay Travel Data from Community Marketing
2011-12-20 14:13:00 NEW YORK CITY is #1, again, for the 16th year in a row, as the #1 Gay Destination. San Francisco-based Community Marketing , Inc. just released their yearly data. And while some of the results will be less-than-shocking (gay New York City gets high scores, as does gay Miami and gay New Orleans), there are still a few surprises in the 40-page report. The 16th annual survey of its kind analyzes online responses from more than 6,700 U.S. residents and 540 Canadians, completed between September 20 and October 31, 2011.Based on the survey and Department of Commerce tourism statistics, CMI estimates that gay and lesbian tourism generates more than $65 billion a year in the U.S. alone. Here are some of the more interesting findings of this year?s survey:1. Economy be damned! Overall, the gay and lesbian community reported more trips in the past 12 months, while travel had been down in the past two years? surveys. Both men and women took an average of more than three leisur... More About: Travel , Travel Tips , Data
BYTOX - You Might Not Be Able to Cure a Hangover, But You Can Prevent it!
2011-12-12 23:46:00 HOW DO YOU CURE A HANGOVER? You can't technically. However, You can PREVENT IT with BYTOX. HOW GREAT IS THIS?! Perfect this time of year, when many of us go to party after party and over-indulge. Be prepared for the biggest drinking time (as in alcoholic consumption) of the year. Let me introduce you to Bytox patches?.the ultimate hangover remedy patch which will allow you to wake up the next morning with a clear memory and feeling good. SO EASY TO USE! As you head out to your party, stick the patch on your body and just leave it on till the next morning. The specially-formulated Bytox hangover remedy patch effectively replenishes the vital levels of vitamins and nutrients your body loses when you consume alcohol. By enhancing and restoring these levels, Bytox reduces the physical side effects of alcohol consumption. Use the patch before during or after your night out for maximum relief from hangovers. The pat... More About: Holidays , Gay News , Hangover
Sunset at the North Pole #northpole #santa
2011-12-07 01:42:00 This is the sunset at the North Pole with the moon at its closest point last month. A scene you will probably never get to see in person, so take a moment and enjoy.HAPPY HOLIDAYS!#northpole #santa More About: Holidays , Sunset , Santa , Travel photography
American Airlines Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
2011-11-30 16:42:00 AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines , Inc. and AMR Eagle Holding Corporation (American Eagle), announced yesterday that it filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York.American Airlines passengers should not expect any near-term changes, but the bankruptcy filing may affect their future plans.The Chapter 11 reorganization of American Airlines and its parent company AMR Corp could lead to a shakeup in prices, fewer flights and an altered flying experience.American sent a letter on Tuesday to its frequent flyers saying, "We want to assure you that your AAdvantage miles are secure," and noting its intent to honor existing program awards.Airlines tend to protect their mileage programs throughout bankruptcy, he said, because they make money selling miles to credit card issuers, and even passengers trading in miles fill seats and spend money.American may cut prices to keep planes full ...
San Francisco Calendar of Gay Events and Happenings
2011-11-20 16:34:00 WsupNow.com was created with the intention to give users the most up-to-date information on gay parties and events nearest to them, at a quick glance. The first city launched is SAN FRANCISCO. With WsupNow.com, you can always have gay nightlife at the tips of your fingers as long as you have an internet connection. "With a simple time+distance formula,, we?ll show you the events that are happening nearby and now, but you have the ability to filter events that resonate with you. Our goal is to capture every piece of gay nightlife for you, so that anyone can find the events or parties that are best-suited for them."Stuart Leung is the creator of the site. "A friend was coming into town and he wanted to go out on a Wednesday night. I knew of a couple gayparties that were happening in the city, but drew a blank to whether any other parties were occurring. I found it frustrating that I had been in San Francisco 7 years and still didn?t know what was going on. And ... More About: Events , Gay News , Calendar
Liverpools Gay Quarter Installs LGBT Street Signage
2011-11-16 21:02:00 Liverpool's "Gay Quarter" (sometimes Liverpool gay village or the "Stanley Street Quarter") is a relatively modern term to identify the gay scene in Liverpool. The area encompasses Stanley Street, Cumberland Street, Victoria St and Eberle St, and is where the bulk of the gay bars and clubs are located in Liverpool, in North West England. Stanley St is the main hub of the gay quarter and is where most of the bars are found. On 12th August 2011, the area received official recognition by Liverpool City Council.Liverpool's gay quarter was pedestrianised in December 2009. Stanley Street is now closed to traffic between 10pm-6am seven days of the week, Cumberland Street is closed between 6pm-6am seven days of the week, and Eberle Street is closed for 24 hours of the day seven days of the week.Liverpool is now the first city in the UK to officially recognise its gay quarter with street signs. The new signs will incorporate a rainbow arch and will be used on... More About: Europe , Gay News
Gay Travel to Umbria Jazz, Lake Como Italy and East African Safari
2011-11-15 17:20:00 Where will you go in 2012?? 3 exciting LGBT tours!! Love To Travel With Pride Lake Como 2012 An Exclusive LGBT Vacation Event Together We Welcome Gay Men, Women and Friends to join us on Lago di Como, Italy , Summer 2012 We are offering this vacation on 2 separate weeks. The choice is yours: May 26 - June 2 or August 25 -September 1 Villa Stupenda is a stunning 9-bedroom Hotel and combined fully furnished apartment complex situated directly on Lake Como: A completely refurbished 19th Century Villa Our enticing itinerary will introduce you to the culture and beauty of the Lake Como region of Northern Italy with: Wine tastings, A private estate BBQ, Travel to St. Moritz, Switzerland, "Sfilata Privata" (reception & private fashion display) in the House of Armani, Milan, Italy Spa Day in Bormio, Italy, An intimate evening boat tour of the Villas of Lake Como, An unforgettable unique dining exp... More About: Europe , Safari , Jazz
5 Best Places to celebrate New Year's Eve
2011-11-11 19:30:00 New Year?s Eve is celebrated all over the world with various different types of celebration, but one thing that is for certain is that wherever you go; there?s bound to be parties, smiles and usually fireworks. Here is our guide to the top 5 places to celebrate New Year?s Eve? It goes without saying that London plays a genial and merry host for a New Year's Eve party, with the River Thames itself serving as a spectacular venue for this special night. What could be better than celebrating the New Year as you pass through this historic City? Many companies offer river cruises, giving you a prime location to enjoy the fireworks display by the London Eye, whilst enjoying food and drinks along the way. You?ll have to get down by the Thames early to get a good spot, however the fireworks are an amazing site to behold, and you?ll be able to see them from miles away. With the flashes of golden light reflecting on the water and the cheers of those gathered on the bridges, you can enjoy y... More About: Holidays , Travel Tips , Celebrate , Places
New York City and Columbus Ohio Rank High for Gay Travel
2011-11-08 19:02:00 The results for the first annual LOGO TV NewNowNext Travel Awards are in and we have some winners to share with you ? and one of them (hint: pictured ) is a bit of a shocker to some people - but not really. First a recap of how this all went down. To start with, a group of professional travel writers were polled ? the NewNowNext Travel Awards Academy ? and they gave their nominations in 10 categories. From their expert input, nominees in all 10 categories were submitted and then opened it to voting by the readers or Tripouttravel.com and Newnownext.com. Thousands voted and some interesting places took the top position ? most notable is probably Columbus as the NewNowNext destination. - But as we found out this year, Columbus is an up and coming gem, that many LGBT folks are discovering! Here?s the full list of the 2011 NewNowNext Travel Award winners: Best US Destination: New York City - no shocker here - they always win. Best Global De... More About: Ohio , Rank
Amtrak Dealing With WiFi Gay Issues This week
2011-11-08 18:02:00 Despite opposition from anti-gay groups such a the Family Research Institute, in recent years, Amtrak has been very active in marketing to the LGBT communities.While they are not painting the cars rainbow colors anytime soon, they are a member of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association; and they operate a website design specifically for LGBT travelers, Amtrakridewithpride.com; and has been a sponsors of many gay events.Last week Amtrak confirmed that it is conducting a soft launch of free WiFi service on its Northeast Regional trains, which include those serving Washington, DC. WiFi is already available on its Acela trains, some regional trains on the west coast and at select stations. Amtrak is expect to provide a formal update next week about its expansion efforts.Of course they are trying to block porn on the train. But some LGBT news sites were also blocked. Christina Leeds, a media representative for Amrak, also acknowled... More About: Pets , Issues , Train , Wifi , Week
Travel Book Collection Gift Set - 4 Cities by Taschen
2011-11-05 20:41:00 Travel wisdom in your pocket Get around New York, Paris, Berlin, and London in high styleTASCHEN 4 Cities is a 12 Vol. Boxed set of wonderful books covering New York, London, Paris, and Berlin. Each city separated into 3 guides for ?hotels?, ?restaurants?, and ?shops?. We love that they?ve taken the design-oriented (and coffee-table sized) TASCHEN guide book concept and translated it into pocket-sized companions. Wonderful for gift giving and a great keepsake from these wonderful cities! Great photos and the text gives you interesting and useful information, as well as addresses, phone numbers and website address. $60 retail price, $39 at Amazon. TASCHEN 4 Cities - 12 Vol. in Box (available Nov. 22)Highlights include - London: Number Sixteen, a chic South Kensington hotel in a beautiful Victorian townhouse with romatic gardens, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's restaurant and social project, Fifteen, where teenagers cook the m... More About: Book , Gift , Travel photography
A Battle for the Pink Gay Travel Dollars... Beirut vs. Tel Aviv
2010-10-27 22:52:00 We all know, Gay tourism is a multi-billion-dollar industry. EVERYONE wants our money. And is this economy, it's amazing how many cities have decided GAY IS OK! And are rolling out the red carpet for us!And two Mediterranean cities are both angling for a piece of the action. The two hotspots, each boasting trendy nightlife, warm climate and carefree attitude, are vying for the pink dollars of the world?s gay tourists. Tel Aviv, Israel?s cultural and business capital, has already earned its place as a must-go destination for globe-trotting gays, and now Beirut is making its pitch, too. ?Western travelers come to us to feel the Arabian spirit,? Bertho Makso, Lebanon?s first and perhaps best-known gay travel operator, told The Media Line . ?And Arabs have come to feel more comfortable.? Beirut and Tel Aviv are less than 200 kilometers (125 miles) apart on the Mediterranean coast, but two-city package tours for gays are not going to be offered anytime soon. Israel and Lebanon ... More About: Travel , Pink , Gay News
Gay Travel and ReLocation to Maryland and Mount Rainier
2010-10-26 15:54:00 Mount Rainier is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland . Bordering Washington, DC, Mount Rainier got its start as a streetcar suburb.According to local tradition, surveyors from the Pacific Northwest named the town, giving the streets names such as "Shasta" and "Cascade". Mount Rainier has attracted a significant gay and lesbian population. In 2000, same-sex couples accounted for 1.0 percent of households, almost double the national average. IN fact, in 2004, gay and lesbian families were showing up in greater numbers in the nation's suburbs and rural areas. The trend is a product both of migration from the cities and of cultural changes that have encouraged same-sex couples to become more visible . Maryland Gov. Martin O?Malley, a Democrat, told a radio caller Thursday he would sign a gay marriage bill ? if he?s re-elected and the state legislature were to pass one. Malley had previously only been in favor of civil unions. These fabulous photos were sent to us from ... More About: Travel , Travel photography
LGBTQ2 Transgender Travel Information and Tips
2010-10-22 21:21:00 It was brought to my attention the other day that we never address the transgender community here on this Gay Travel site. So we wanted to include some resources and tips - Transgender people have as much right to travel as anyone else and we have a right to express any gender we want, any way we want while traveling (with the exception of some head and face coverings). However, recent heightened airport security has meant increased scrutiny, harassment, and discrimination against trans people who fly. NCTE hopes this document will help make your air travel experience smoother. This document for transgendered travel is little dated, but provides some useful guidelines. In 2009, 2009-The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) rolled out a new phase of their Secure Flight program over the weekend. Passengers will now be required to provide their birth date and gender when they book an airline ticket as part of a move to help distinguish passengers from those on the governmen... More About: Information , Travel Tips , Tips
Avoid The Winter Blues...Book Your Gay Palm Springs Getaway Now with INNdul
2010-10-14 17:29:00 Holidays and Winter IN GAY PALM SPRINGS! Looking for a break from Winter weather (and all the stresses of the holiday season)? Look no further! Sunny Palm Springs, California , is the perfect choice for December and January Getaway s! After all, who needs to deal with snow and ice, when you can bask by the pool in the Palm Springs sun instead! Palm Springs always delivers sunshine (more than 330 days each year). And that?s not all. You can also count on an incredible list of December special events and activities, great dining options, and enough shopping options to satisfy even the most extreme shop-a-holic! So much to do! (Photo-INNdulge Palm Springs Courtyard) In Palm Springs, December fun starts early with the Annual Festival of Lights Parade on December 4th. Historic Palm Canyon Drive comes alive with dozens of floats covered with tiny lights, marching bands, singers, and holiday entertainers to get you in the Holiday mood. The fun continues on December... More About: Blues , Book
Being Smart With Your Phone Traveling Overseas
2010-10-14 15:26:00 Last year we did an article about traveling with our iPhone . Common sense told me that international roaming rates would be outrageous - so I barely made any calls. Only 2. To my mother and my mother in law! Roughly $2.30 per minute. A 15 minute call was $35! Ouch! I should have sent postcards! I guess I am naive...or stupid...I really didn't think about roaming charges being applied to texts and that data usage could be an issue. The iPhone, with all it's delicious apps and bells and whistles - SUCKS DATA. Most domestic plans here in the US have unlimited data, so few users, like me, bother to track the amount I send and receive. Shame on me. When you travel to overseas, AT & T offers a pricey a la carte menu which is almost impossible for the simple mind like mine, to decipher. I don't know how many bytes of this and that I am going to need to read emails! How is that even calculated? I flunked Algebra! And every country has different rates... More About: Travel Tips , Smart
GLBT Travelers Take It From 'Mild To Wild' In Greater Fort Lauderdale
2010-10-12 19:51:00 Greater Fort Lauderdale has long rolled out the rainbow carpet for GLBT guests, but now "America's Favorite Gay Resort Town" is offering GLBT travelers the chance take their vacation from "Mild to Wild " with the destination's latest mobile site. The new "Mild to Wild" GLBT mobile site is easy to navigate, and lets users select what type of activities they would like to experience in Greater Fort Lauderdale ranging in levels from Mild, Medium to Wild day or night! The Mild to Wild digital stylist randomly generates morning, afternoon, evening and late-night activities and events, as well as Foursquare deals from participating businesses. Visitors can Play Gay on Greater Fort Lauderdale's new GLBT mobile site and input their travel dates to customize the Event Calendar, browse GLBT-owned and GLBT-friendly accommodation choices, as well as enter to win a free beach getaway. "'Mild to Wild' is all about coming OUT and enjoying more in Greater Fort Lauderdale, from the waterw...
Kent Connecticut Is Becoming The Place For Nuptials, Hiking, Camping and S
2010-10-09 16:03:00 GUEST AUTHOR LYNDON EVANS shares his take on Kent, Connecticut . When folks think of travel and tourism in Connecticut most think of the southeastern part of the state from Essex/Deep River over to Mystic and up to the casino area of Uncasville and Mashantucket. But I?d like to tell you about my part of Connecticut the western side. Recently the Litchfield County Times ran an article by Kathryn Boughton about same-sex marriage and how the village of Kent is becoming the place to celebrate nuptials. A quiet revolution has been taking place in Kent as same-sex couples have made their way to the beautiful little town to solemnize their marriage vows. Town Clerk Darlene Brady said that the number of marriage licenses issued in the town has more than doubled since a New York State minister started to promote Kent as a location for gay and lesbian weddings. She reports there have been 161 gay marriages in Kent since 2008 and another 13 civil unions performed before that. Also boosting th... More About: Hiking , Camping , Gay News , Place
Travel Around The World....in Hamburg Germany
2010-10-03 00:04:00 DOES THIS TRAIN MAKE ME LOOK GAY? WOW! This is pretty incredible! Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany and the eighth-largest city in the European Union. The city is home to over 1.8 million people and these Two German Brothers have put this TRAIN SET together. This is the world's biggest train set, which Covers 1,150 square meters / 12,380 square feet. Features almost six miles of track and is still not complete!! Twin brothers Frederick and Gerrit Braun, 41, began work on the 'Miniatur Wunderland' in 2000 The set covers six regions including America , Switzerland , Scandinavia , Germany , and the Austrian Alps...The American section features giant models of the Rocky Mountains, Everglades , Las vegas, Grand-Canyon ... The Scandinavian part has a 4ft long passenger ship floating in a 'fjord'. It is expected to be finished in 2014, when the train set will cover more than 1,800 square meters / (19,376 sq ft) and feature almost 13 miles of track, by which time... More About: Travel , World , Around the world , Gay News
Southwest and AirTran Merger a ?Big Win? for Gay Lesbian Travel
2010-10-01 03:20:00 The DC Gay Travel Examiner, Troy Petenbrink, reports that the pending merger of AirTran and Southwest airlines (announced this week) appears to be a big win for gay travelers. While AirTran has generally remained invisible when it comes to marketing to gay travelers and supporting the gay community, Southwest has been flying sky high. Southwest is a member of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association and has been a supporter of many gay events, including Washington, DC?s Capital Pride. In addition, Southwest operates a corporate-wide gay-specific micro-site: SouthWest GayTravel . On the site the company states, ?Southwest Airlines is a Company that works hard every day to provide Positively Outrageous Customer Service, regardless of race, religion, and sexuality. It?s in our DNA and goes to the heart of our Culture of Freedom, inclusiveness, and living and practicing the Golden Rule.? Assuming that Southwest retains AirTran?s current gates, the merger will result in S... More About: Gay News
Gay Travel to Costa Rica
2010-09-29 18:03:00 So, how do Costa Rica ns view gay people? Can I kiss in public? Are there any nude gay beaches? Gay friendly hotels? Get your answers HERE! Costa Rica decriminalized homosexuality between consenting adults in the 1970s. Since then, a series of legal rulings, on a judicial as well as administrative level, have turned things around for Costa Rican lesbians and gay men. The Costa Rica constitution makes the Catholic Church the official state religion (church and state is not separated in Costa Rica), and about 80% or more of the country is Catholic. So, you can imagine where the gay lifestyle sits in their eyes. Gay Costa Rica citizens are still fighting their straight counterparts so they can have the same benefits that heterosexual couples receive such as inheritance rights, pensions, and tax rights to name a few. Besides the Catholics in Costa Rica, the gay community here is battling against the Evangelicals in Costa Rica, who came out 20,000 strong from all over Costa Rica... More About: Travel
Lesbian Travel and Festival at Eressos on Greece's Lesbos island
2010-09-17 16:53:00 It's September and for a 10th year, the village of Eressos on Greece's Lesbos island has drawn lesbians from across Europe to a unique international festival for women. In a country strongly influenced by the Greek Orthodox church and where roughly half the population is against same-sex marriage, the lesbian-run event has been quietly growing in this corner of the Aegean Sea. Over the past decade, attendance at the two-week International Women's Festival has jumped from 30 to hundreds of women - mainly German, British, Dutch and Scandinavian, but also Greek and Italian. Lesbian s began to visit the island in the 70s, and have been coming back ever since. Tensions have been high at times and trouble has brewed in the past. Three Lesbians (natives of the island of Lesbos) submitted a legal challenge in an attempt to stop the Homosexual and Lesbian Community of Greece (OLKE) from using the term "lesbian". The use of the word to denote a sexual preference derives from the islan... More About: Travel , Island
Gay Weddings Planned on SAS Scandinavian Airlines in December
2010-09-16 15:52:00 Scandinavian airline SAS plans to host the first-ever in-flight gay wedding in December, and is searching for a suitable couple to walk down the airplane aisle. "It will be a very traditional wedding," SAS spokesman Anders Lindstroem told AFP. "There will be wedding cake and dancing in the aisles." SAS has 100 gay couples in the running, with the winning entry will be chosen by an online vote . The ceremony itself would need to take place in Swedish airspace, where gay marriage is legal. As part of SAS Airlines ? big new social media contest campaign titled "Love is in the Air" on December 6, the winning gay or lesbian European-based couple get flown via SAS from Stockholm to New York, and on the way they?ll take over an entire business class cabin and have their same-sex nuptials performing in-flight by the plane?s captain. Once they land, the newlyweds will enjoy a glam U.S. honeymoon, staying two nights at one of NYC?s finer W Hotels and then jetting off to L.A. for three nigh... More About: Weddings , Gay Marriage , Gay News
Buenos Aires Sets Up PINK POINT for the Gay Lesbian Traveler
2010-09-12 15:20:00 The city of Buenos Aires has long been regarded as one of the hottest international destinations for gay tourism. Now, with the passing of the Same Sex Marriage Law in Argentina, the country has already seen a surge in gay travel. Yet some, who have never been, wonder whether Buenos Aires really is as gay-friendly as it seems to be. Unlike many cities known for being gay friendly, there is no ?district? in Buenos Aires housing a slew of gay bars and nightclubs. This often makes it difficult for gay tourists to find exactly what it is they are looking for. There is nothing worse than being in strange territory, trying to navigate your way around. ?A lot of gay students and tourists that come to Buenos Aires get lost in this big jungle of a city, and without any specific districts or signs to help them out, it can be overwhelming,? said Erik Hovenga, Managing Director of Ecole del Sur Travel Agency and founder of The Royal Family , a gay-friendly language school. ?The truth is, Bu... More About: Pink , Lesbian , Sets , Point
Gay Lesbian Travel to Philadelphia...A New Hotspot?
2010-09-11 14:59:00 Philadelphia was named a "Best U.S. Destination" by LOGO, the gay and lesbian network owned by Viacom's MTV Networks. An international panel of travel journalists compiled the list, made up of Philadelphia, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Las Vegas, Provincetown and San Francisco, for LOGO's annual "TripOut Gay Travel Awards." Travelers can vote online for their favorite U.S. destination among the six contenders through October 18, 2010. To vote for Philadelphia, go to Visit Philly or Trip Out Gay Travel . "Philadelphia is an exceptional getaway for gay travelers," said Ed Salvato, one travel expert who participated in the "TripOut Gay Travel Awards" nomination process. "This city stands out for its historic attractions, friendliness and gay nightlife scene." "We're grateful to LOGO for the recognition, and we encourage our loyal visitors to vote early and often," said Meryl Levitz, president & CEO, Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. "Philadelphia is welcoming, ... More About: Philadelphia , Lesbian
State Department Worldwide Travel Alert
More articles from this author:2010-09-10 18:48:00 The Christian minister of a small church in Florida canceled on Thursday his plan to burn copies of the Quran that had been scheduled for Saturday, the ninth anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United State s. The planned protest had sparked angry demonstrations by Muslims around the world. The Reverend Terry Jones announced his change of heart at a news conference late Thursday in front of his church in Gainesville, Florida. Jones said he called off the Quran burning protest because he had secured an agreement with Muslim leaders in New York City to move the location of a controversial planned Islamic center and mosque away from the site of the 2001 terrorist attacks known as Ground Zero in lower Manhattan. "The American people do not want the mosque there and, of course, Muslims do not want us to burn the Quran," said Terry Jones. "The imam has agreed to move the mosque. We have agreed to cancel our event on Saturday. And on Saturday, I will be flying up there... More About: Travel , Department , State Department , Alert 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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