Travel Diaries: Las Vegas – Day Three

It’s time to go home. Day three in Las Vegas and I feel like I’ve been thrown into the eye of a glitzy storm and come out on the other side a tad bit tired but sated with good food, great entertainment and more bright lights than I can count. I actually can’t imagine spending 48 hours in a place with any more razzle dazzle than Las Vegas, but then again, that’s the whole point of Las Vegas it seems. ...more

May 23, 2007

Travel Diaries: Las Vegas – Day Two

It’s always the eighth or twentieth drink that kills you, wouldn’t you agree? I’m already worse for the wear as a result of my visit. The Las Vegas Gay Pride Festival is taking place today and I had planned to go, but before I could take two steps outside the lobby doors of the Paris Las Vegas Hotel a wave of heat overcame me, leading me to decide to show my pride in true gay fashion by spending the day shopping… INDOORS! ...more

May 22, 2007

Travel Diaries: Las Vegas – Day One

Touchdown Las Vegas! Day one and I'm on my way to Las Vegas for a weekend excursion. Before this day is over I will have survived a bubbly gaggle of bachelorette party revelers, nibbled on Pan Asian cuisine, sampled a decadent snack while enjoying a classic Vegas sextravaganza, dined on 'stacked' surf & turf, downed copious amounts of vodka and mingled on a dancefloor or two. My, my what a difference twelve short hours can make in one's life. ...more

May 21, 2007

Girls in Wonderland

Ever see that tee-shirt, 'Doing my part to piss off the religious right'? You can do your part this year by going to Girls in Wonderland, a weekend-long party for women during Gay Day at Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida. It’s political just to be at Girls in Wonderland. But it’s also a really good time. This year, you can even bring your kids. ...more

May 03, 2007

Atlanta Tops Hotwire Travel Value Index of U.S. Places for Value Vacations in 2007

Southern states ranked very high on Hotwire.com's 2007 Travel Value Index. Gay-friendly Atlanta topped this year's list due to its strong discounts and wide variety of affordable entertainment and attractions. Dallas-Fort Worth, known for its super-sized barbeques and travel discounts, ranked second this year, up from ninth in 2006. Meanwhile, Raleigh-Durham remained solidly in third place. ...more
February 15, 2007

Key West’s Quirky Charm

At the end of a 126-mile long highway that travels over 42 bridges, 100 islands and three National Historic Sites, Key West really is the end of the road. I was introduced to the singular charms of this lesbian and gay-adored resort town at a splendidly out-of-season Key West New Year party in Miami. Key West made a great first impression. ...more
February 12, 2007

South Beach Warms, Welcomes Gay Travelers

Thanks in large part to gay designers including Gianni Versace and others with a similar fiscal orientation, South Beach has come full circle in recent years. The art deco hotels that line South Beach's Ocean Drive are now highly prized by visitors who want to stay in the middle of it all. ...more
February 08, 2007

Can New Orleans Stage a Comeback?

What does it say about the 'state of our union' when Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey and Rosie O’Donnell not only talk more about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, but do more for the ailing city of New Orleans than our commander-in-chief? Not a whole lot in my estimation. Despite being largely ignored by the Bush Administration, New Orleans seems set on re-inventing itself and reclaiming its former glory. ...more
January 29, 2007

Beat a Hasty Retreat to Some Winter Heat

If you’re Gay or Lesbian and you need to ask the 'California or Florida' question at the mention of Palm Springs, than you’ve (obviously) never had the pleasure of visiting our amazing community in the Southern California Desert; otherwise, you’d already know the answer. Secondly, if you haven’t been here, you’re in grave danger of having your 'Gay Card' revoked. ...more
January 09, 2007

Key West: Florida's Anything Goes Gay Getaway

While playing pool in the nude may get you thrown out of a bar in San Francisco, it doesn't raise an eyebrow in Key West. It's just part of another day in the live and let live vacation island paradise just 90 miles from Cuba. ...more
January 05, 2007

Finding Truth in Sedona

These days Sedona, Arizona is more famous than ever, its natural beauty and quirkiness the subject of endless articles and TV features. One would think that a place as beautiful and famous as Sedona would be teeming with celebrities, right? That visitors can expect to rub shoulders with the rich, famous and infamous at local coffee shops and bistros? Wrong. Very wrong. ...more
December 25, 2006

Hawaii Whale Watching: 5 Tips for an Enjoyable Adventure

Each year, the great Humpback Whales migrate some 4,500 miles, from summer feeding grounds in Alaska, to mate in the warm waters of Hawaii. As a Hawaii local and avid waterman, I have 5 simple tips that will help you get the most out of your Hawaii whale watching adventure. So before planning your next Hawaii vacation, follow these tips and you might just have an unforgettable whale encounter! ...more
December 13, 2006

Las Vegas Bets on Gay Visitors

America's city of lights has long had a well-deserved reputation for its over-the-top heterosexuality. But the love that dare not speak its name has remained mostly hidden in plain sight amid the glitz and glamour that put Vegas on the map. But despite its low profile gay community, Las Vegas has long been a favorite destination for gay travelers. ...more
December 04, 2006

New York Top Destination Among Gay and Lesbian Travelers

According to a recently released research study by Community Marketing, Inc., New York City continues to rank as the No. 1 destination for US gay men, followed by Las Vegas, San Francisco and Los Angeles. But while the Big Apple was ranked No. 1 by gay men, it ranked No. 3 among lesbian respondents, who ranked Las Vegas No. 1. ...more
October 18, 2006

Aspire to a La Quinta Vacation

Known as 'The Gem of The Desert' and sparkling with endless vacation potential, La Quinta is one of Southern California’s idyllic spots that tend to incite jealousy, or at least fervent admiration, among non-Californians. At any rate, it’s a great place to visit, so consider stopping by if you’re ready for some high-quality, west coast-style rest and relaxation. ...more
October 16, 2006