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  • LGBTQ+ VOICES
    • * Tommy McGlothlin - before the age of nine, I knew I was different
    • * We Must Never Forget That Being Gay Was A Crime
    • * Scott Wood - 29 months since I accepted I was gay
    • * Why I Celebrate LGBTQ Pride by Steven Skelley
    • * On Coming Out, Self-esteem, and the Love of Being Gay by Curt Solash
    • * Chet Kabara - Fairy child that did not expect to live long enough to grow up
    • * Happy Pride From A Former Homophobia Hostage By Christen Christensen
    • * Michael Doonan - Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name
    • * The Truth About The COVID19 Vaccine
  • Florida Spotlight
    • Pride Journey Orlando By Joey Amato
    • Florida Things To Do Links
    • Big Gay Key West - A large social event for gay chubby men and their admirers
    • Steven and Tom Visit the Wizard of Oz Museum
    • Key West Pride to Feature Parties, Performances and a Parade June 1-5
    • We Would Choose This AirBnB Condo Rental Over Any Hotel Room In Melbourne
    • Key West Pride to Celebrate Diversity in Paradise June 2-6, 2021
    • Manhattan Tower – New Units, Covid Protocols and Dining
    • Key West to Host Annual Womenfest Sept. 4-8
    • LGBTQ Miami - The best choices to create your dream Miami vacation
    • CEDAR LAKES WOODS AND GARDENS - A must-see Nature Coast attraction
    • GayStPete House - the laid back, quirky, friendly and relaxing clothing optional B&B in St. Petersburg, Florida
    • One Magical Weekend - a new kind of PRIDE
    • Central Florida's Freebie and Cheap Fun for Families​
    • Florida Theme Parks and Attractions
    • Gay Travelers Magazine Visits The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
    • Schooner Freedom - Tour St. Augustine In A Tall Ship
    • St. Augustine Gold Tours - Private Driving Tours of St. Augustine Highlights
    • Pompano Beach – Florida’s Warmest Welcome
    • Casa Grandview - Historic Bed & Breakfast in West Palm Beach Florida
    • WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Comes to the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Viera, Florida
    • Come Out With Pride Orlando – Our interview with Jose Luis Dieppa
    • Valerie Paul Wedding and Event Planning
    • LEGOLAND 2018 Events!
    • Beach House Cabanas - Treasure Island, Florida
    • The Villa Bed & Breakfast in Daytona Beach, Florida
    • Old Florida Vacation Rental Homes – Short Term Vacation Rentals Near Sebastian
    • The Big Coconut Guesthouse - The friendly clothing optional gay men's guesthouse
    • Fishermen’s Village – Charlotte County Florida’s Resort, Shopping, and Entertainment Icon
    • Orlando North – Food, fun and entertainment in Seminole County
    • A Celebration of Friends - a celebration of mature men in the gay world
    • Coral Castle Museum - Miami’s quirky, mysterious and world famous attraction
    • Five Reasons You Should Go To The Delray Beach Open
    • Florida.com - deals on restaurants, concerts, sporting events and more
    • Christmas at Gaylord Palms – Kissimmee, Florida
    • Big Cypress Gallery and Swamp Cottages
    • Butterfly World - Coconut Creek, Florida
    • Liberty Garden Suites
    • Grand Resort & Spa - Fort Lauderdale’s Luxury resort and spa for gay men since 1999
    • Reunion Resort
    • Where To Find Florida's Space Coast Surfing Hotspots
    • Palm Island Resort
    • Smyrna Beach Club
    • Black Dolphin Inn
    • Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Welcomes LGBT Weddings
    • Playalinda Beach - Florida's Space Coast nude beach
    • Island House
    • Renaissance World Golf Village Resort & St Augustine’s Nights of Lights
    • Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort
    • Surfing Santas
    • Pompano Beach Resort & Spa
    • Tarpon Lodge
    • Two Fish Inn
    • Five Things You Must See In Cedar Key
    • Cypress Cove Nudist Resort
    • Florida Keys & Key West Events Summer & Fall 2015
    • St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
    • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
    • White Sands Buddhist Center
    • FREE Florida Travel App
    • Schooner Freedom Charters
    • St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
    • Manhattan Tower
    • The Hilton Orlando
    • Plaza Beach Resorts
    • Our Naples, Florida Top 5 Attractions
    • Kennedy Space Center / Cape Canaveral Launch Schedule
    • Marineland Dolphin Adventure
    • Babcock Wilderness Adventures
    • Steinhatchee Landing Resort
    • Florida Same Sex Weddings
    • Historic Casa Marina Hotel Offers Same-Sex Weddings
    • Daytona Beach On A Budget
    • MLB Spring Training 2015 Schedule
    • Fishermens Village Resort - Punta Gorda, Florida
    • The Shell Factory - North Fort Myers, Florida
    • Boca Grande, Florida
    • Blue Man Group - Orlando, Florida
    • Delray Beach Open - Delray Beach, Florida
    • Tuckaway Shores Resort - Indialantic By the Sea, Florida
    • Discover NW Florida – Our Pensacola Area Favorites
    • King Fisher Fleet - Punta Gorda, Florida
    • Lake Como Family Nudist Resort - Lutz, Florida
    • Renninger’s Antique Extravaganza - Mount Dora, Florida
    • B2 Hotel - Miami, Florida
    • Palm Beach Hibiscus B&B - West Palm Beach, Florida
    • Liberty Suites - Dania Beach, Florida
    • Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens - Delray Beach, Florida
    • Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge - Orlando, Florida
    • Busch Gardens - Tampa, Florida
    • The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa - Wilton Manors, Florida
    • Camp Mars Gay Campground - Venus, Florida
    • Casa Marina Hotel - Jacksonville Beach, Florida
    • Charlotte Harbor Highlights - Charlotte County, Florida
    • Cirque du Soleil La Nouba - Orlando, Florida
    • Fort Christmas, Florida
    • Gatorland - Orlando, Florida
    • The Grand Resort and Spa - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    • Hammock Beach Resort - Palm Coast, Florida
    • Haulover Beach - Miami, Florida
    • Historic Cocoa Village - Cocoa, Florida
    • The Inn On Charlotte - St Augustine, Florida
    • Inn on Fifth - Naples, Florida
    • Jungle Adventures - Christmas, Florida
    • Kennedy Space Center - Cape Canaveral, Florida
    • Key West Express - Key West, Florida
    • Koreshan State Park - Estero, Florida
    • Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club - Naples, Florida
    • Naples On A Budget - Naples, Florida
    • Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens - Naples, Florida
    • Old Powderhouse Inn - St Augustine, Florida
    • Renaissance Orlando at Sea World - Orlando, Florida
    • Ringling Museum - Sarasota, Florida
    • Titanic The Experience - Orlando, Florida
    • Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma
    • White Cap Beach Condos - Fort Myers Beach, Florida
    • Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort - Deerfield Beach, Florida
  • USA Spotlight
    • Autumn is Provincetown’s Secret Season
    • New Mountain Biking Tour of North Dakota's Maah Daah Hey Trail
    • The Naked Trainers LIMITLESS RETREAT - A Transformative Nude Wellness Event For Men
    • The best Pride celebrations this June
    • Glow in the Park at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
    • Southern Utah Offers New 190-Mile Glamping Trail
    • Pride Journey Savannah by Joey Amoto
    • Pride Journey Chicago By Joey Amato
    • Summer Series of Gay Wine Events
    • Pride Journey Colorado Springs By Joey Amato
    • LA Black Pride weekend kicks off free community driven festivities throughout Los Angeles & West Hollywood
    • Pride Journey - Palm Springs, California
    • 2021 NYC Pride
    • Pride Journey: Atlanta
    • The 190-Mile Aquarius Trail Hut System in Southern Utah Unveiled
    • Joseph Puopolo Hikes the Constellation Trail in Prescott, Arizona
    • Southern Christmas Getaways From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Blues of Mississippi
    • SILVER AIRWAYS NONSTOP FLIGHTS START NOVEMBER 23, 2020 WITH FARES FROM $49* TO ORLANDO, TAMPA, AND FT. LAUDERDALE
    • Pride Journey: Monterey, California
    • Pride Journey: Aspen Gay Ski Week
    • Pride Journey: Columbus, Ohio By Joey Amato
    • Pride Journey: Grand Rapids/Saugatuck By Joey Amato
    • Bryce Canyon National Park - Utah
    • Pride Journeys St. Louis By Joey Amato
    • Southern Decadence 2019 - parties, parades, brunches and events in New Orleans
    • Pride Journey: Providence, Rhode Island
    • Las Vegas Accommodations For Every Taste
    • Las Vegas Grows More Fabulous with LGBTQ+ Events and Celebrations
    • Las Vegas Issues 20,000th Same-Gender Marriage License
    • Rainbow Room to Host Inaugural Pride Ball - NYC Pride’s Only Black Tie Event
    • Pride Journey: Spokane, Washington
    • Pride Journey: Phoenix/Tempe
    • THE FIRST ANNUAL MENDOCINO PRIDE: CHASING THE RAINBOW FESTIVAL
    • Escape Resort Palm Springs – Our interview with Co-Owner Mark Hunter
    • Pride Journey: Provincetown Cape Cod
    • Foodies Guide To New Orleans
    • Pride Journey: Milwaukee
    • Pride Journey: Portland, Oregon
    • Triangle Inn - Award-winning, historic Palm Springs Resort
    • The Best of the Best By Donald Pile and Ray Williams
    • Bearfoot Inn - An oasis in the desert in sunny Palm Springs, California
    • Pride Journey Indianapolis
    • Experience Holiday Chill in San Diego
    • Park Ridge Lodge - a relaxing men's retreat nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains
    • Starland Community – campground/retreat center located in a Southern California high desert setting near Joshua Tree
    • How To Enjoy Three Palm Springs Gay Resorts In One Week
    • Tortuga Del Sol - One of the most beautiful clothing optional gay resorts we have ever experienced
    • Cedar City, Utah – The Amazing Destination For All Four Seasons
    • Tyler Morgan Tells Us about The Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City
    • US West Coast Holidays Bus Tour – Salt Lake City, Jackson, Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Devil’s Tower, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore and more!
    • Pride Journey: Kansas City
    • The Appalachian Trail Day Hikers' Guide: Downhill to Fine Wine and Accommodations: Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee by Carol and Jim Steiner
    • Pride Journeys: Rochester, New York
    • Carpe Diem Guesthouse and Spa - One of Provincetown's finest boutique guesthouses with a unique clothing optional spa
    • Southern Cheyenne Marlon Fixico Helps Us Understand The Native American TWO SPIRIT (LGBT) People
    • Grant Philipo’s Las Vegas Showgirl Museum
    • Pride Journeys: Houston By Joey Amato
    • Pride Journey: Philadelphia By Joey Amato
    • The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo ¬- just about everything one could ever ask for!
    • Kings Island - The perfect combination of world-class thrills and family attractions.
    • A Visit To The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta – Coke Nirvana
    • Copper Cactus Ranch Men’s Retreat – The Men’s Sanctuary Near Phoenix, Arizona
    • The Best Of LGBT New York City
    • Provincetown – Where LGBTQ+ can be themselves
    • Seattle - The perfect cocktail for adventure
    • Long Beach Pride
    • Philadelphia LGBT Hotspots
    • The National Gem and Mineral Collection of the Smithsonian Institute
    • Escape Resort - Palm Springs, California
    • Santiago Resort - Palm Springs private, luxury, swimsuit-optional escape for gay men
    • Pigeon Forge – The Great Smoky Mountains Destination With Something For Everyone
    • Memphis – Discover the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock n Roll
    • Circle J Guest Ranch - Where men can come together in beautiful East Texas
    • New Orleans Fall Festivals
    • Michigan - Home to the Midwest’s Largest Gay Resort and more
    • Hollywood Museum Salutes LGBTQ
    • Coney Island & Luna Park
    • Elvis Presley’s Graceland – The Memphis Mansion and Museum of the King of Rock and Roll
    • Nashville – The Songwriting Capital Of The World and Much, Much More
    • LBGT MUSEUM EXHIBITS IN NEW YORK CITY
    • Roseland Resort & Campground – The gay, clothing optional resort on 222 acres in West Virginia
    • Simple Ways To Save On Airfare – Tips from AAA
    • William McKinley Memorial Monument and William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
    • Silver Dollar City - The amazing theme park for anyone who has ever played cowboy or cowgirl
    • Gay Naturists International - An organization that cares about who you are, not what you do
    • San Francisco - Use Attraction Passes To Save Money And See San Francisco
    • Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction
    • Arcadia – Washington State’s Romantic Nudist Club Getaway
    • Where You Can Fly High In San Diego
    • What To See and Do In Ptown In 2017 - Provincetown, Massachusetts
    • Hillside Campgrounds - Pennsylvania’s clothing optional attitude free campground for gay men
    • Freedom Valley Campground - Ohio’s safe haven for gay, questioning and straight men
    • Vermontology Guided Tours - An intimate tour experience that feels like traveling with a group of friends
    • Maison Dupuy – The New Orleans French Quarter Hotel just two blocks from Bourbon Street
    • CampBuckwood - The All male campground resort in the rolling hills of central Indiana
    • The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center welcomes tourists, visitors, and first timers in 2017!
    • The Woods Campground - The LGBT clothing optional camping resort in the Poconos
    • Camp Camp - The all-inclusive, week-long real summer camp experience for LGBT adults
    • NUDE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GRAND CANYON
    • The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa - Eureka Springs, Arkansas
    • Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art – Bentonville, Arkansas
    • The Showboat Branson Belle
    • Eureka Springs, Arkansas
    • Brimfield Antiques & Collectibles Show
    • PRIDE Events - USA, Canada, Mexico
    • Provincetown Spring 2016 Events
    • Our interview with American Association for Nude Recreation President Beverly B. Price
    • Louisville Celebrates Marriage Equality With Wedding Contest
    • Provincetown Halloween 2015
    • Hot Air Balloon Festivals
    • Fall Foliage Sightseeing Tips
    • Tin Can Tourists
    • Broadway 2015 / 2016
    • GNI Gathering 2015
    • AANR Skinny Dip 2015
    • National Register of Historic Places Itineraries and Self-Guided Tours
    • Do It Yourself Covered Bridge Tour
    • U.S.A. Tourism Links
    • A+ Weddings by Rev. Vernon Diannah Porter
    • Edenfield House Bed and Breakfast
    • Gay Hotels & Accommodations USA
    • Gay Campgrounds USA
    • Alabama Road Trips - Alabama
    • USA National Parks
    • USA Zoos
    • Land's End Inn - Provincetown, Massachusetts USA
    • Chatham Gables Inn - Chatham, Massachusetts
    • Captain David Kelley House - Centerville, Massachusetts
    • Old Manse Inn - Brewster, Massachusetts
    • St. Simons Island, Georgia - Artsy, Classy and All About Friends and Family
    • Parliament Resort - Augusta, Georgia
    • Our St. Mary's, Georgia Top Ten - St. Mary's, Georgia
    • Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta - New Mexico, USA
    • The Best of Columbus - Columbus, Ohio
    • Georgia Mountain Fair - Hiawassee, Georgia
    • Goodbread House B&B - St Marys, Georgia
    • Huntington Hotel and Nob Hill Spa - San Francisco, California
    • Pride Journey Indianapolis By Joey Amato
    • Inns of Elegance - St Augustine, Florida
    • Jekyll Island, Georgia
    • Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Long Beach, California
    • Luray Caverns - Luray, Virginia
    • Napa Valley Wine Train - Napa, California
    • Oahu Nature Tours - Oahu, Hawaii
    • Palm Springs, California
    • Philadelphia & Brandywine - Pennsylvania's Uniquely Beautiful Gems
    • Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival - Canton, Ohio
    • Pink Jeep Tours - Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Provincetown: The Iconic LGBTQ Destination - Provincetown, MA
    • The Queen Mary - Long Beach, California
    • Renaissance World Golf Village - St Augustine, Florida
    • Ritz Carlton LGBT Package - Cleveland, Ohio
    • San Francisco Helicopter Tours - San Francisco, California
    • San Pedro & The Port of Los Angeles - San Pedro, California
    • South Carolina National Heritage Corridor - Mountain Lakes Region
    • Terranea Resort - Los Angeles, California
    • Tower Tours / Yosemite In A Day - San Francisco, California
    • Tybee Gay Days - Tybee Island, Georgia
    • Unique Beach Vacation Ideas
  • International Spotlight
    • INTERNATIONAL MEN ENJOYING NATURISM - social and recreational organization of like-minded men
    • Norse Atlantic Airways takes off from the west coast for the first time with its inaugural flight from LAX to Oslo
    • Naturist / Clothing Optional Boutique B&B in East Northamptonshire UK
    • Vigeland Sculpture Park - Oslo, Norway
    • NO TAN LINES VACATION - Clothing Optional Condo Rental in Tulum, Mexico
    • R Family Vacations LGBThailand 2020
    • SIX OF THE BEST CITY TOURS BY BIKE
    • Saddle Skedaddle - Break away from the tourist hordes and enjoy a different side of France from the comfort of your saddle
    • WILD TERRAINS ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHEDULE FOR PORTUGAL & MEXICO CITY
    • Pink Rose Guesthouse & Spa - Experience Cape Town and the Winelands
    • GAY CANADA - The best links for LGBTQ2 travelers
    • PARIS FRANCE for the gay traveler
    • HAVEN RIVIERA CANCUN RESORT - This haven is a little piece of heaven that welcomes LGBTQ guests
    • TheXT10 Men-Only GuestHouse in Costa Rica
    • Gay Travelers Magazine Visits Tulum Mayan Ruins, Mexico
    • Gay Travelers Magazine Visits El Rey Mayan Ruins in Cancun, Mexico
    • Gay Travelers Magazine Visits Chichen Itza, Mexico
    • Gay Travelers Magazine Visits Vigeland Sculpture Park & Museum in Oslo, Norway
    • Frank Jones Visits The Magnificent Cave Temples of Dambulla, Sri Lanka
    • Adventure Trips for Solo Travelers
    • NKD Training – Nude Fitness In London
    • PrivateFly - Island Hop In The Bahamas Luxuriously
    • St. Thomas Food Tours - Walking tours with a delicious twist
    • Butterfield & Robinson Offers Amazing Walking Trips Europe Asia, Latin America and Africa
    • The Abridged Guide to Venice’s Most Beautiful Canal Crossings
    • Enjoy Budapest With Free, Self Guided Walking Tours
    • Amatungulu Tours – Nudist Activities In The Most Picturesque Places In South Africa
    • MajorPride - The first Pride event in Llantwit Major, the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, UK
    • 48 Hours in Stuttgart
    • IRELAND’S DROMOLAND CASTLE COMPLETES 20 MILLION EURO REFURBISHMENT
    • Flavors of St Thomas Food Tours
    • Sacred Tours of Mexico - Experience the spiritual and historical traditions of Mexico
    • Olympus Tours – Tours of Cancun, Chichen Itza, Tulum and More
    • Vinales Valley, Cuba - Touring the UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Shady Ladies Tours Presents Shady Ladies of Paris
    • Rusty Rover Tours – Delightful Tours of Prince Edward Island
    • A Free Tour Of Quebec
    • Contiki Travel - Celebrate pride in Athens, Ios and Mykonos
    • Camp It - Australian Camping For Gay, Bi and Trans Men Who Love Men
    • Whistler Pride and Ski Festival - Sports, culture, entertainment and LGBT Human Rights celebration in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
    • Villa Rainbow – The charming guesthouse on St Martin for gay males
    • Out & Out Club Jamboree - Toronto's fun-filled week of summer camp for LGBTQ campers
    • DETOURS Travel - Laid Back Gay Adventure Travel
    • Gay Homestays - Matching travelers with LGBTQ property owners
    • TLVFest - Tel-Aviv International LGBT Film Festival
    • Titanic Belfast - Experience the Titanic on the very site where the she was built
    • Zoom Vacations- Gay Vacation Experts
    • World Naked Bike Ride
    • Bimini
    • CUBA! NOW BY LAND AND SEA
    • Poldie's Bed and Breakfast
    • Mexico Travel Tips
    • Australia Tourism Links
    • Cozumel Cruise Excursions - Cozumel, Mexico
    • Blue Lagoon Island and Dolphin Encounters - Nassau, Bahamas
    • Journeying Through The Swiss Alps - Switzerland
    • Blue Lagoon Dolphin Encounter Nassau, Bahamas
    • Abaco Island Beach Resort, Bahamas
    • Adventure Eagle Tours - Tahiti
    • Avventure Bellisme Tours - Venice, Italy
    • Bruges, Belgium
    • Butchart Gardens - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
    • Chez Rick & Phil B&B - a safe environment in Normandy France for LGBTQ brothers and sisters
    • Dover, England
    • Eze, France - A fascinating medieval village
    • Flavors of San Juan Food & Culture Tours - San Juan, Puerto Rico
    • Godfrey Tours - St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
    • Best Western Hotel Bologna - Mestre, Italy
    • Nassau Bahamas Easy Walking Tour
    • Niagara Falls, Canada
    • Pride Journey Iceland By Joey Amato
    • Polynesian Xplorer Tours - Western Samoa
    • Reykjavic, Iceland
    • Red October Tours - St Petersburg, Russia
    • San Blas Islands - Panama
    • Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
    • Vancouver Island, BC Canada
    • Vigeland Sculpture Park - Oslo, Norway
  • Cruise Spotlight
    • The Big Easy Cruise - New Orleans music festival at sea
    • The 70s Rock and Romance Cruise
    • Ultimate Disco Cruise 2023
    • Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise 2023
    • Country Music Cruise 2023
    • 12 DAY POLYNESIA CRUISE ABOARD ARANUI
    • Uniworld’s Mekong Jewel - Spectacular vacation in Vietnam & Cambodia
    • California Cruisin’ with American Cruise Lines
    • MIM TRAVEL - Join our Annual LGBT Cruise Event for the mature male and his admirers
    • The Viking Mars Will Be Named on May 17 by the Countess of Carnarvon of Highclere Castle
    • Great Deals on Two New Atlantis Cruise and Resort Vacations
    • MSC CRUISES OFFERS AN INCREDIBLE CHOICE OF SHIPS AND DESTINATIONS FOR SUMMER 2023
    • VIKING Announces Newest Ocean Ship And Three New Itineraries
    • Atlantis 2021 Gay Greek Isles Cruise
    • American Cruise Lines - First to Cruise the U.S.A. and the Only Line Cruising the East Coast
    • Expedition Cruise Lines for Summer 2021
    • Overseas Adventure Travel to Resume International Travel
    • Two Bad Tourists Gay Sailing Trip of Croatia - August 2021
    • Star Clipper Returns to Mediterranean for 2022 Season Star Clippers has announced that its namesake tall sailing ship, Star Clipper, will return to ply the blue waters of the Mediterranean for the 2022 season.
    • MIM TRAVEL - 17th Annual Gay Group Cruise for Mature guys (and gals) and their younger and older admirers!
    • Virgin Voyages is Loud and Proud for Pride
    • TLO Cruises & Tours - Cruising with Polar Bears
    • We Cruised To CUBA For $339 With An Open Bar!
    • Here’s where to find your Cuba Cruise
    • MIM TRAVEL 2019 and 2020 Gay Cruises and Tours
    • ON THE BLUE cruise 2020 hosted by Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues
    • Everything To Sea - Clothing-Optional Relaxed Sailing for Men
    • Atlantis Events - 2019 All Gay Cruises and Resorts
    • Upcoming Meet Me On Board Gay Group Cruises
    • NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS SAILS INTO MIAMI WITH $115 MILLION NEW LOOK
    • Princess Cruises to Activate Three Additional Princess MedallionClass Ships in 2019
    • Disney Cruise Line Epic Adventures in 2020 - Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea
    • BLISS CRUISES– 2019 and 2020 Cruises for adult swingers
    • Norwegian EPIC 11 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
    • Gorgeous Ladies of Wresting – From their Netflix tv series to ComicCons to cruises, GLOW keeps entertaining 80s style!
    • Discover Florida Cruise Ports & Which Cruise Lines Sail From Each
    • National Geographic and Scenic Add New Sailings for 2019
    • Princess Transatlantic Cruise
    • Disney Cruise Line Announces 2019 Return of Star Wars Day at Sea and Marvel Day at Sea
    • Cruise To Cuba On The Norwegian Sky and Discover The Vinales Valley
    • Book Your Big Nude Boat Cruise For 2018 & 2019
    • Atlantis Events All-Gay Cruises For 2017 & 2018
    • Big Nude Boat – Start Your 2019 With A Nude Cruise
    • Windstar Cruises - Experience Asia in Private Yacht Style
    • Cunard Welcomes Same-Sex Marriages on its Iconic Three Ships
    • Five Reasons To Cruise To Cuba On The Norwegian Sky
    • Chub Cruises – Cruises For Large Gay Men And Their Admirers
    • SAILORdudes Gay Sailing Adventures – Nude and Clothing Optional Gay Cruises
    • Amazing Nude Cruise Opportunities For 2016
    • Norwegian EPIC – Our Caribbean cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida
    • Atlantis Events – Gay Cruises and Events
    • Viking’s 10 New Ocean Cruise Itineraries for 2017
    • Why Oceania Cruises is the Best Choice for Mature Travelers
    • Viking River Cruises Grand European Tour
    • Chumley's BearCruises
    • Norwegian 2017 Itineraries
    • Cruising On The Carnival Breeze
    • Carnival Breeze Behind The Fun Tour
    • Prime Timers 7 Night Cruise
    • Atlantis All Gay Cruises for 2016
    • Star Trek: The Cruise
    • Pearl Seas Cruises Cultural Voyages to Cuba
    • Avalon Offers Palate-Pleasing Themed Cruises in 2016
    • Cruise Line Websites
    • Caribbean Princess - 5 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
    • Atlantis All Gay Cruises - 2015 Cruise Schedule
    • Carnival Victory - 7 Day New England / Canada Cruise
    • Carnival Inspiration - 5 Day Western Caribbean Cruise
    • Cruise Line Carry-On Alcohol Policies
    • Holland America Statendam - Alaska: Glacier Discovery Cruise
    • Holland America - Panama Canal & Inca Discovery
    • Holland America - 7 Day Western Caribbean
    • MSC Poesia - Caribbean Cruise
    • MSC Musica - Mediterranean Cruise
    • MSC Poesia Transatlantic
    • Norwegian Cruise Line - Chef's Table Experience
    • Oceania - Western Caribbean cruise
    • Princess - Australia / New Zealand 12 Day Cruise
    • Princess - Greek Isles 12 Day Cruise
    • Princess - 28 Day Hawaii, Tahiti & Samoa Adventure
    • Princess - 15 day Iceland & Greenland Transatlantic Cruise
    • Princess - Northern Europe Grand Adventure Transatlantic 28 day Baltic Cruise
    • Princess - 10 day Tahitian Princess Polynesian & Cook Islands
    • Royal Caribbean - 3 day 4 night Bahamas Cruise from Port Canaveral, FL
    • Royal Caribbean- 7 Day Serenade of the Seas Southern Caribbean
  • Nudist and Naturist Spotlight
    • Federation of Canadian Naturists - Canada’s national nudist organization
  • Entertainment, Dining & Theater Spotlight
    • Photographic Artist Gianni Gianorso Rauso Shares His Love Of Italy, Photography, The Nude Body And Body- Positivity
    • Sunken Roads: Three Generations After D-Day movie review by Steven Skelley
    • A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood movie review by Steven Skelley
    • DON’T YOU DARE by Gayla Turner Book Review by Steven Skelley
    • Sheryl: Music From The Feature Documentary
    • COUNTRY MUSIC COMMUNITY MOURNS THE LOSS OF NAOMI JUDD
    • 100 Years of Men in Love - The Accidental Collection movie review by Steven Skelley
    • THE BATMAN movie review by Steven Skelley
    • Farewell Yellow Brick Road - The Final ELTON JOHN Tour Dates
    • Gotham Knights NYC Gay Rugby Team 2020 Calendar
    • SISTER AIMEE - Movie Review by Steven Skelley
    • FREE ADMISSION EXTENDED THROUGH AUGUST AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY
    • ROCKETMAN – Movie Review By Steven Skelley
    • Boy Erased - Movie Review by Curt Solash
    • John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum - Movie Review by Steven Skelley
    • YESTERDAY The Movie - Movie Review by Steven Skelley
    • La Cage Aux Folles at the Titusville Playhouse
    • The Opera House - The Met’s odyssey for a new home in the 1950s and ‘60s
    • The Wizards of Winter - Time Travel Back To A 70s and 80s Prog Rock Holiday
    • Wilander On Wheels - The first fantasy tennis experience with a former World #1 that comes to you
    • Ollom Art – Our interview with John Ollom about healing art, nudity and dance
    • The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts - Bringing World Class Live Entertainment to Florida’s Space Coast
    • The Court of Two Sisters – New Orleans
    • Naked Boys Singing - Six guys. Sixteen songs. No clothes!
    • The Birdcage Fine Art Gallery & Studio
    • Spamilton - A hilarious parody of Hamilton
    • Zeek Taylor
    • Tab Hunter Confidential Documentary Debuts on DVD and Blu-Ray
    • Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows Laugh your way to solving a crime
    • AA Garden Fusion
    • The Cork & Bottle
    • Lewis Black
    • Sister Act
    • Belinda Carlisle
    • The Naked Magicians
    • Kathy Griffin Wows Audience on Carnival Cruise Ship
    • Hairspray
    • Savory Faire Food Tasting Tour
    • Dracula
    • The Shady Maple Smorgasboard
    • The Full Monty Titusville Playhouse Inc.
    • Brazilian Grill - Cape Cod, MA
    • Zeta Brewing Company
    • Arlo Guthrie - Alice's restaurant 50th Anniversary Tour
    • Al Capones Dinner & Show - Kissimmee, Florida
    • Arabian Nights - Orlando, Florida
    • The Best of Columbus Dining - Columbus, Ohio
    • Broadway Palm Dinner Theater - Ft Myers, Florida
    • The Golden Apple Dinner Theater - Sarasota, Florida
    • Jakes On Market - San Francisco, California
    • The Lazy Goat - Greenville, South Carolina
    • Mai Kai Polynesian Restaurant & Dinner Show - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    • Medieval Times - Kissimmee, Florida
    • Oh Canada Eh? - Niagara Falls, Canada
    • Outta Control Magic Comedy - Orlando, Florida
    • Pirates Dinner Adventure - Orlando, Florida
    • Dining In Provincetown Massachusetts
    • Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show - Orlando, Florida
    • Sugardaddy's - Columbus, Ohio
    • 3030 Ocean Restaurant - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    • Titanic Dinner Event - Orlando, Florida
    • To Live and Love Well: The true story of a gay man's struggle with poverty, abuse, and excommunication from the Mormon Church
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Gay Travelers Magazine 
Florida Spotlight 
Florida is one of the top travel destinations in the USA for good reason - it has something for everyone! Gay Travelers Magazine's Florida Spotlight is meant to highlight the best of Florida's many wonderful travel opportunities.


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Florida Things To Do Links
There is so much to see and do in the Sunshine State! No matter where you are or where you are traveling, use these maps and these THINGS TO DO links to discover your perfect Florida adventure. Enjoy! Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong <MORE> 
Florida Theme Parks & Attractions
Florida is THE destination for year-round theme park fun! Click any of the following links to find all you'll need to know for your theme park adventure! <MORE> 

DAYTONA BEACH ATTRACTIONS: SPEEDWAY TO FAIRWAY, BALLPARK TO STATE PARK
This Florida destination is home to NASCAR and so much more. It is home to a surprising variety of attractions that are bringing visitors with diverse interests, all year long. <MORE> 
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CHICAGO - The 25th Anniversary Tour 
The Maxwell C. King Center Performance
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
It is hard to conceive that we've enjoyed twenty-five years of "Razzle Dazzle CHICAGO!" This fabulous Prohibition era musical is so iconic in its music, costuming and choreography that we must never allow ourselves to forget how incredible it is in every way. <MORE> 

Key West Headdress Ball Set to Tower Above Audiences October 27
Merrymakers can show off their most creative, extravagant masks and dazzling headdress regalia at the 39th annual Headdress Ball <MORE> 
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GoNaked Travels - celebrating the male nudist community
GoNaked Travels celebrates the male nudist community by connecting their readers to the people and services that support their lifestyle. Their heart-centered community of men spans a wide spectrum of men from diverse and interesting backgrounds. <MORE> 
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One Tank, One Trunk: Southern Holiday Getaways 2022 GEORGIA, LOUISIANA, SOUTH CAROLINA, FLORIDA
Legendary lights and colorful celebrations—discover nearby Southeast holiday towns dressed for the season <MORE> 

Pride Journey Orlando By Joey Amato
The next time you visit Orlando, I would encourage you to venture outside of the amusement park areas to get to experience the city. I met so many wonderful people when I lived there, so I would love for you to get to know the locals the way I did. <MORE> 
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Big Gay Key West - A large social event for gay chubby men and their admirers. 
Big Gay Key West is a large social event for gay chubby men and their admirers that takes place September 13-18, 2023 in the LGBT island paradise Key West, Florida. <MORE> 

Steven and Tom Visit the Wizard of Oz Museum.
The Wizard of Oz Museum in Cape Canaveral, Florida near Cocoa Beach is filled with an amazing collection of memorabilia and a 2000 square foot room where you can enjoy and immersive Van Gogh experience and the immersive Wizard of Oz experience. See our article and video at <MORE> 
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The best Pride celebrations this June
June is a celebration of all things LGBTQ+ Pride, with events, experiences and parades around the world throughout the month that you won't want to miss. <MORE>
Key West Pride to Feature Parties, Performances and a Parade June 1-5
The subtropical island of Key West is to welcome revelers to its annual Pride celebrations Wednesday through Sunday, June 1-5. Scheduled festivities showcase the diversity and equality that help make the continental United States’ southernmost city a top vacation destination for LGBTQ visitors worldwide. <MORE> 
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Steven and Tom Visit The Ormond Beach Celtic Festival
https://youtu.be/Cdcm6cIPXA4
The Ormond Beach Celtic Festival celebrates Celtic culture. It is a an event filled
with fabulous outfits, music, sporting games, history, kids activities and the friendliest people you'll meet anywhere!
 
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Steven and Tom Visit Dunedin Highland Games
https://youtu.be/qUyq-LtHZA4
We had a blast at the Dunedin Highland Games & Festival!
Dunedin Highland Games & Festival celebrates the Heritage and Culture of Scotland.
 
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Steven and Tom Visit Space View Park Titusville Florida
https://youtu.be/_-Rp4I475gA
Space View Park is the first and only park in America that honors astronauts and the men and women who helped lead the world to space. Photography by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Video by Sunny Harbor Publishing.
 
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Steven and Tom Visit Fort Christmas
https://youtu.be/KAKDqbZa0Dw
Fort Christmas is located in Christmas, Florida. The original fort was begun in 1837 after white settlers tried to take back land Native Americans had been granted in a treaty. The fort houses an exhibit about the Seminole Indian War.The twenty-five acre park is has no admission charge.
 
Steven and Tom Visit Marineland
https://youtu.be/4OpNv6N3LlI
Marineland opened in 1938 as Marine Studios and was designed for Hollywood film makers to shoot underwater footage for motion pictures. Marineland Dolphin Adventure was founded to foster the preservation and protection of marine life.
 
Steven and Tom Visit The Big Coconut Gay Guesthouse
https://youtu.be/SSr9-4ldJy8
The Big Coconut Guesthouse in Fort Lauderdale is now high on our list of favorite places to stay. From the courtyard seating to the complimentary Happy Hour to the crystal clear swimming pool to the complimentary Continental Breakfast, everything is designed to encourage guests to get to know each other and become family.
 
Steven and Tom Visit THE PAUL BALIKER GALLERY
https://youtu.be/uTer5NS-4fY
Paul Baliker Gallery – Amazing art you have to see to believe.Paul Baliker has been sculpting for over 35 years and has created more than 1,000 pieces. Baliker’s art is wood or bronze that expresses a symbiotic relationship with nature. Music by Steven Buhler.
 
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Steven and Tom Visit Life Beneath Our Sea Sand Sculptures at the Brevard Zoo
https://youtu.be/F_vmjvclHO4
Five hundred tons of incredible sand sculptures hand-crafted by world-class artists!
 
Daytona Beach Outdoors
Beyond-the-beach activities add outdoor adventure to Daytona Beach appeal
http://www.sunnyharborpublishing.org/daytona-beach-outdoors---beyond-the-beach-activities.html

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Lazy Turtle RiverFront Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Bay, Florida
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
On the advice of a new friend we met last weekend, we made reservations at The Lazy Turtle RiverFront Grill & Tiki Bar in Palm Bay, Florida. Now we have another option when considering our favorite local waterfront dining choices.
http://www.sunnyharborpublishing.org/lazy-turtle-riverfront-grill--tiki-bar-in-palm-bay-florida.html
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Steven and Tom Visit Discovery Cove Orlando
Discovery Cove is special in every way. Swim with dolphins. Kiss a dolphin. Go for a ride on a dolphin! Swim with stingrays. Snorkel with tropical fish. Feed birds. Take an underwater walk with a breathing helmet. And - unlike other parks - breakfast, lunch, snacks and non alcoholic beverages are all included! <MORE> 
WATCH OUR NEW VIDEO: Discovery Cove - the all inclusive, family friendly resort in Orlando, Florida. Kiss a dolphin. Go for a ride on a dolphin! Swim with stingrays. Snorkel with tropical fish. Feed birds. Take an underwater walk with a breathing helmet. And - unlike other parks - breakfast, lunch, snacks and non alcoholic beverages are all included!
https://youtu.be/fuMkwyOGEyg
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We Would Choose This AirBnB Condo Rental Over Any Hotel Room In Melbourne
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Whether you are looking for a vacation rental or a long term business rental, We would choose this AirBnB condo rental in Historic Downtown Melbourne over any hotel room in Melbourne.<MORE> 
Key West Pride to Celebrate Diversity in Paradise June 2-6, 2021
Renowned for its "One Human Family" philosophy of unity and equality, Key West is to welcome visitors to its annual Pride festivities. <MORE> 
Don't Miss These Spring Events on the Florida Space Coast
Cocoa Beach Air Show, Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest, Space Coast CityFest, Space Coast Balloon Glow, Space Coast State Fair, Grant BBQ Fest, Great Florida Air Show and Thunder on Cocoa Beach <MORE> 
​Washington County, Florida, has preserved its past and invites today’s visitors to explore and enjoy
Those looking for authentic, old Florida need look no further than Washington County, in the state’s predominantly rural northwestern region. <MORE> 
Space Coast Eco Tours - Two Hours Of Beauty, Peace And Fun
By Steven Skelley and Tom Routzong
Florida's Space Coast has a plethora of amazing things to see and do. After our two-hour Indian River boat tour, we think it's time to add Space Coast Eco Tours to that list. Captain Rob Miller grew up here, served this community in his career as a Wildlife Officer and is now perfectly equipped to offer guests Indian River Tours from Cocoa Village. <MORE> 
Manhattan Tower – New Units, Covid Protocols and Dining
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Manhattan Tower, on the water in Fort Lauderdale Beach, is the ideal vacation getaway property for people like us that desire more than a cookie-cutter hotel room experience. Manhattan Tower offers complete apartment rentals right on the Intracoastal Waterway and just a short stroll from the world-famous beach. <MORE> 

Florida's Treasure Coast - How to Get the Most of 48 Hours on Florida's Treasure Coast
Boomers and Millennials have a lot in common, especially when it comes to fulfillment from travel experiences. These similarities have added the term “boomerlennials” to the American lexicon. It identifies those free spirits of both generations seeking various forms of activity and activism. For Boomers it’s the freedom to reconnect with old tendencies from their youth; like Millennials, taking chances and grabbing the gusto in natural surroundings. In Indian River County’s communities of Vero Beach, Fellsmere and Sebastian, visitors can enjoy a bounty of youthful engagement, and all in just a long weekend. <MORE> 
Lion Country Safari - Florida's only drive-through safari 
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Since 1967, they have "been a leader in animal care, conservation and education to inspire people through connections with wildlife in a fun, family-friendly environment." <MORE> 
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS THROUGHOUT SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Catch the holiday spirit with plays, concerts, parades, fairs and even an outdoor winter wonderland. Here’s a sampling of spirited events of the season. Oh, and many are free! <MORE> 
Cirque du Soleil + Walt Disney World
Set your imagination in motion and get ready for an enlivening collaboration with Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering, iconic memory makers. <MORE>
THINGS TO DO AND SCHEDULED EVENTS IN VERO BEACH, FLORIDA FOR THE WINTER 2019/2020 SEASON
Vero Beach, Florida sits at the intersection of green and glamorous. Welcoming aquamarine seas and stretches of white-sand beaches encourage Zen-like adventures year round at an oceanfront known for its sunrises — without the high rises. Beachgoers can expect 26 miles of well-preserved waterfront — a place where sea turtles call home, couples get engaged, and others find their bliss. Now, as winter approaches, there’s a wide selection of activities beyond the beach, both eco and cultural to enjoy. <MORE> 
FREE WHEELING AROUND NAVARRE BEACH FLORIDA
With the summer season winding down, visitors to Navarre Beach in autumn and winter can turn their attention and energy to a variety of two and four-wheel sporting adventures just a short distance inland from the Gulf of Mexico beaches. <MORE> 
Last-Minute Florida Fall Deals You’ll Want to Snatch Up
The Sunshine State Offers Just-for-Autumn Discounts and Special Packages from Coast-to-Coast. The Sunshine State beckons fall travelers with its warm temperatures, uncrowded beaches, slower pace—and a bevy of stay-and-play discounts. To kick off the first official day of fall, Visit Florida is sharing 10 of Florida’s most exciting deals to take advantage of this season. <MORE> 
Key West to Host Annual Womenfest Sept. 4-8
The subtropical island of Key West, renowned for its all-welcoming diversity, is to host thousands of women during the annual Womenfest celebration scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 4-8. <MORE>
LGBTQ Miami - The best choices to create your dream Miami vacation 
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Miami, Florida, USA is a worldwide destination for vacation travel. How could it not be? Fabulous year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, Art Deco buildings, cruise ships galore, dining for every palate, shopping for every budget, world class entertainment and a plethora of LGBTQ options. <MORE> 
CEDAR LAKES WOODS AND GARDENS - A must-see Nature Coast attraction
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We owned a home for several years on Florida's Nature Coast. It is a special place that is still amazingly not overdeveloped like so much of the Sunshine State. One of our favorite places on the Nature Coast is CEDAR LAKES WOODS AND GARDENS in the small town of Williston. This is truly a must-see Nature Coast attraction. <MORE> 
GayStPete House - the laid back, quirky, friendly and relaxing clothing optional B&B in St. Petersburg, Florida
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
The historic GayStPete House was built in 1929 as a single family home for a former Mayor of the City. Brian Longstreth converted it to a Bed & Breakfast in 2008. Brian's goal was to create an old Key West feel, laid back, quirky and friendly.  A relaxing clothing optional place to stay, where you can make new friends, or just work on your tan. <MORE>
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Camp David - a Florida private membership,  men's RV and tent retreat
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Florida's Nature Coast is perfectly named. While other areas have been overdeveloped for decades, the Nature Coast still offers miles of unspoiled wilderness, fresh water springs, wetlands and Gulf of Mexico waterfront. Situated deep in the woods east of Inverness, Florida, Camp David offers a secluded, clothing optional men's retreat. <MORE> 
One Magical Weekend - a new kind of PRIDE
Posted by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
One Magical Weekend kicks off June Pride Month with international DJs, spectacular nightly events & daytime pool parties where everyone is welcome at the most magical place on Earth; Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World Parks! <MORE> 
Central Florida's Freebie and Cheap Fun for Families
Well they've once again raised admission prices at several of the Orlando area theme parks. So what's a family to do to stretch their vacation dollars?  A breezy 45 minutes from the theme parks you’ll discover Orlando North Seminole County where there’s lots of budget-friendly fun that’s a fractional cost of a day at the theme parks (lodging costs also average 30% less here, too. Say goodbye to parking fees and resort fees.) <MORE> ​
Gay Travelers Magazine Visits The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is a place that everyone should visit. Learn about the exciting "space race," climb inside space capsules and a Space Shuttle, watch IMAX movies, dine on-site, eat with an astronaut or watch an actual thundering, ground shaking rocket launch.  <MORE> 
Schooner Freedom - Tour St. Augustine In A Tall Ship
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
St. Augustine is the most uniquely historic city in Florida. It is the oldest city of the USA with a beautiful waterfront, a Spanish fortress and stunning architecture at every turn. One of the most enjoyable ways to view such beauty is from the water onboard the Schooner Freedom. <MORE>
St. Augustine Gold Tours - Private Driving Tours of St. Augustine Highlights
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
St. Augustine, Florida is different from anywhere else in the Sunshine State. It has a special history as the oldest city in the United States, a waterfront location, excellent dining, unique architecture and a variety of accommodations for every taste. We've enjoyed many tours of the historic area but we've never had one more fun than St. Augustine Gold Tours. <MORE> 
Pompano Beach – Florida’s Warmest Welcome
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We recently enjoyed a three-day getaway to Cottages By The Ocean in Pompano Beach, Florida. We had a private historic cottage in agroup of 1940’s era cottages just two blocks from Pompano’s renovated beachfront that is an example of everything a family beach should be. <MORE>  
Casa Grandview - Historic Bed & Breakfast in West Palm Beach Florida
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
West Palm Beach, Florida is known for its celebrity mansions, upscale shopping and nightlife. What if you could be in the heart of it all but tucked away in a historic lodging in a peaceful neighborhood? Our stay at Casa Grandview's 1917-1948 lodgings was a delightful surprise. <MORE> 
WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Comes to the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Viera, Florida
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
The WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup is coming to the USSSA Space Coast Complex in Viera, Florida. For 10 days, 12 countries will compete for the Women’s Baseball World Cup Title. <MORE> 
The new Hyatt House across from Universal Orlando Resort offers the perfect family lodging in the perfect location
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
If you are considering a family vacation to Orlando or Universal Orlando Resort, the brand new Hyatt House across from Universal Orlando Resort offers the perfect family lodging in the perfect location. <MORE> 
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#BEERISBACK AT BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is going back to its roots with the return of free beer all summer long, and the introduction of a new Busch Gardens Brew Club program. <MORE> ​
Paradise Lakes Resort - Smiling faces (and bare bottoms) are everywhere!
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We spent a few very-relaxing and enjoyable days at Paradise Lakes Resort in Pasco County, just north of Tampa, Florida. Whether you are younger, older, straighter, gayer, thinner or thicker, lighter or darker, Paradise Lakes Resort staff and guests will welcome you like part of the family. Smiling faces (and bare bottoms) are everywhere! <MORE> 
Come Out With Pride Orlando – Our interview with Jose Luis Dieppa 
 By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Come Out With Pride is one of the largest Pride events in Florida. We asked Come Out With Pride Board Member Jose Luis Dieppa to tell us all about the event and its impact. <MORE> 
Haulover Beach
Sunny Isles, Florida
South Florida's World Famous Clothing Optional Beach
By Steven Skelley & Thomas Routzong
Haulover Beach in South Florida is a) one of the most beautiful beaches in the world b) one of the most popular of Florida's many beautiful beaches c) a huge income source for the Miami Dade Park system and d) legally clothing optional! <MORE> 
Valerie Paul Wedding and Event Planning
Interview by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Some people seem to be born to do what they do. Valerie Paul is one such person. Read newspaper interviews about her collecting bald Barbies for children undergoing cancer treatment or hear first-hand accounts of her caring heart and exceptional organizational skills and you’ll quickly learn that Valerie Paul Wedding and Event Planning is such a success because of the first two words - Valerie Paul! And, it doesn’t hurt that Valerie is a beautiful woman with a dazzling smile. <MORE> 
LEGOLAND 2018 Events!
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Everyone loves LEGOS and everyone we know loves LEGOLAND! LEGOLAND is a 150-acre theme park with more than 50 rides, shows and attractions inspired by popular LEGO brands and characters, plus the LEGOLAND Water Park, LEGOLAND Hotel and LEGOLAND Beach Retreat. <MORE> 
Playalinda Beach - Florida's Space Coast nude beach
Titusville, Florida
Located on Florida's beautiful Space Coast just minutes from legendary Cape Canaveral, the Kennedy Space Center and the world famous Cocoa Beach, Playalinda Beach in the Canaveral National Seashore is one of the the area residents' best kept secrets. Parking lot 13 is just steps away from where 100 or so men and women suntan nude every day of the week - even more on weekends! <MORE> 
The Villa Bed & Breakfast in Daytona Beach, Florida
A TRAVELING IN OUR FABULOUS GAY WORLD column by Donald Pile and Ray Williams, Award-Winning, Celebrity Travel Columnists
If you ever want to really live like real European Royalty but want to stay in the United States, then visit Daytona Beach, Florida and stay at the Villa Bed and Breakfast. The setting is a gated 1927 Mediterranean Villa on over 1 1/2 acres, with all the amenities. The grand host is James Camp and he certainly knows how to make every guest truly feel as though they really are Royalty. <MORE> 
Florida.com - deals on restaurants, concerts, sporting events and more
 By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
 Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Whether you are a Florida resident or a traveler enjoying all the Sunshine State has to offer, you’ll want to get the best deals on restaurants, concerts, sporting events and more. Florida.com has been offering travel information and deals since 1994. We asked Florida.com CEO David Kaleky to tell us more. <MORE>
 
Where To Find Florida's Space Coast Surfing Hotspots
 Nearly 250 years ago, explorer Captain James Cook sailed into the Hawaiian islands and witnessed the natives gliding across the waves. Two and a half centuries later, surfing has become a worldwide athletic sensation. If you want to ride the waves on the Space Coast  in Florida, you need to know where to find the surfing hotspots.
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Old Florida Vacation Rental Homes – Short Term Vacation Rentals Near Sebastian
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Somehow, Glenn and Scott have taken a historic structure and property and maintained the historic charisma but equipped it with all the modern conveniences. If you are looking for a short term vacation rental with an old Florida feel where you can embrace peace and tranquility, this is the place. 
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Black Dolphin Inn
Everything an upscale, historic inn can and should be
We have traveled all over Florida. There are many beautiful places to like but we simply love New Smyrna Beach. Whether you are riverside or oceanside, this artsy and unique community has a special feel all its own. If you enjoy beautiful, historic lodgings, look no further. The Black Dolphin Inn is everything an upscale,  historic inn can and should be. <MORE> 
​Beach House Cabanas  - Treasure Island, Florida
A TRAVELING IN OUR FABULOUS GAY WORLD column by Donald Pile and Ray Williams, Award-Winning, Celebrity Travel Columnists
Need to get away and have a VERY comfortable, relaxing and enjoying time ? We have found the perfect place! Treasure Island, Florida is just about 8 miles west of downtown St. Petersburg and a little over 20 miles from the Tampa International Airport. They have the most beautiful  beaches and the beaches are extremely wide, like a block wide! The sand is perfect. We also found the perfect place to stay….. Beach House Cabanas. <MORE> 
Christmas at Gaylord Palms – Kissimmee, Florida
Christmas Trees, Cirque Dreams, Charlie Brown, ICE! and more
Even if it is 80 degrees outside in sunny Florida, if you want to get in the holiday spirit, go to Christmas at Gaylord Palms, put on a parka, ride the Alpine Rush ice slides and view millions of pounds of carved ice masterpieces. <MORE> 
The Big Coconut Guesthouse 
The friendly clothing optional gay men's guesthouse

By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
The Big Coconut Guesthouse in Fort Lauderdale is now high on our list of favorite places to stay. The accommodations are excellent, the grounds are beautifully tropical and the whole atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. From the courtyard seating to the complimentary Happy Hour to the crystal clear swimming pool to the complimentary Continental Breakfast, everything is designed to encourage guests to get to know each other and become family.  <MORE> 
Renaissance World Golf Village Resort & St Augustine’s Nights of Lights
A perfect combination for a new holiday tradition
 Every holiday season, 450 year old St. Augustine, Florida lights its buildings and streets with millions of white lights for the Nights of Lights display which has been named one of the ten best holiday light displays in the world. Just minutes from historic St. Augustine, the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort offers exceptional rooms and suites, a museum and two world-class golf courses created by Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen. Put the St. Augustine Nights of Lights and the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort together and you have a perfect holiday getaway. <MORE> 
​Fishermen’s Village – Charlotte County Florida’s Resort, Shopping, and Entertainment Icon
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Everyone in Charlotte County, Florida knows about Fishermen’s Village Resort. It is THE place to go for quality waterfront dining, shopping and entertainment. For visitors to Charlotte County, it is also an amazing resort that puts them in the heart of it all. <MORE> 
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
The Ponte Vedra Beach Resort that has it all
Close your eyes for just a moment and imagine your dream vacation. Does it include a beautiful beach with all the amenities, a spa with services to pamper you, beautiful natural surroundings where eagles soar overhead, refreshing swimming pools, relaxing hot tubs, delicious dining, beautifully spacious guest rooms and even a world-famous golf course? You don’t have to imagine any longer because your dream vacation destination is real and it’s called the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in sunny Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. <MORE> 
Orlando North – Food, fun and entertainment in Seminole County
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Just minutes north of Orlando Florida attractions, Seminole County is experiencing a cultural and entrepreneurial resurgence. Called Orlando North by those in the know, it offers “an easier, wilder way to do Orlando” with “pristine nature parks, less crowded restaurants and more affordable hotels.” We spent several days touring Seminole County meeting business owners. <MORE> 
A Celebration of Friends - a celebration of mature men in the gay world
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Italian poet Cesare Pavese said, “The closing years of life are like the end of a masquerade party, when the masks are dropped.” Many gay men find liberation in their mature years. They can be themselves, enjoy each other’s company and bask in the attentions of those who are attracted to mature men. For more than a dozen years, A Celebration of Friends has offered events where mature gay men are celebrated. <MORE> 
Two Fish Inn
Old Florida hospitality in a boater’s paradise
 Just minutes from bustling Fort Myers and the throngs of tourists of Sanibel, there is a place that may be one of the Florida Gulf Coast’s best kept secrets. The 17 mile long Pine Island is the kind of old-Florida community that is a breath of fresh air for those wanting something different. If laid-back, homey, quiet and friendly are assets that appeal to you, then Pine Island is the place to be and the Two Fish Inn is the place to stay. <MORE> 
Coral Castle Museum
Miami’s quirky, mysterious and world famous attraction

By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Miami, Florida has a lot to see and do but if you’re looking for a quirky, mysterious and world famous attraction, be sure to visit the Coral Castle Museum. Its art, architecture and myth have been the subject of news stories, magazine articles and television shows. <MORE> 
Five Reasons You Should Go To The Delray Beach Open
Delray Beach, Florida
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
 We have been enjoying the Delray Beach Open for more than a decade. It is one of our favorite tennis tournaments so we have put together a list of five reasons you should go to the Delray Beach Open too! <MORE> 
Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa
The perfect leisure travel resort on Florida’s Gold Coast
Located between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, the city of Pompano Beach offers a more leisurely vibe and excellent tourist amenities within minutes of the bigger cities. When planning a Pompano Beach getaway, we highly recommend the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa. <MORE> 
Big Cypress Gallery and Swamp Cottages
Visit World Famous Photographer Clyde Butcher’s Gallery and Swamp Cottages in the Florida Everglades
Clyde Butcher is known worldwide for his amazing black and white photography of untouched natural landscapes of North America. After his son was killed by a drunk driver, Butcher wandered the swamps of the Everglades for days creating “a personal bond with the environment” and finding “communion with the natural world.” He is a conservationist who shares his art, his love for the Florida swamps and his home with those who want to learn.  <MORE> 
Tarpon Lodge
The perfect location for a relaxing vacation
 Imagine yourself walking barefoot across a vibrant green lawn, sitting down for a rest at a waterside bench and staring off across the rolling waves to the islands in the distance. If this is your idea of the perfect vacation, then you will love the Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant on Pine Island in Pineland, Florida. <MORE> 
Butterfly World - Coconut Creek, Florida
Three Acres Of A Butterfly Hobby Gone Wild
Illinois native Ronald Boender has loved butterflies ever since he was a child on his family farm. In 1988, he opened Butterfly World with three acres of butterfly aviaries, botanical gardens and a working butterfly farm and research center. The park then grew to include the two more aviaries to highlight “a rainbow of birds and hummingbirds, an interactive lorikeet encounter, as well as a skilled aviculture care.”  <MORE> 
Liberty Garden Suites
Dania Beach, Florida
 Gay owned and operated garden suites between Fort Lauderdale and Haulover Beach
 Liberty Suites in Dania Beach has been our favorite south Florida gay resort for years. Now rebranded as Liberty Garden Suites with a new look and focus, we know it will be a success with gay travelers looking for gay owned and operated accommodations just minutes from Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport and the world-famous clothing-optional Haulover Beach. <MORE> 
The Grand Resort & Spa 
Fort Lauderdale’s Luxury resort and spa for gay men since 1999
 Fort Lauderdale is one of the most popular gay vacation destinations on the planet. In the past several years, many gay resorts have been sold to developers who have rebranded them as family accommodations. If you are looking for luxury resort and spa accommodations, The Grand Resort and Spa is still going strong and still – in our opinion – one of the best kept and best managed resorts we’ve visited. <MORE>
 
Five Things You Must See In Cedar Key
Cedar Key, Florida
Located on a small island on Florida’s Gulf Coast about an hour southwest of Gainesville, you will find one of Florida’s best vacation treasures. The tiny seaside fishing village of Cedar Key offers visitors a glimpse of Old Florida that few get to experience these days. If a relaxing atmosphere, beautiful sunsets and friendly people are what you’re looking for in a vacation location, Cedar Key is the place. <MORE> 
Reunion Resort
A private, exclusive oasis in the heart of the most popular vacation destination in the world
 Imagine a private, exclusive oasis in the heart of the most popular vacation destination in the world that is family friendly, affordable, and filled with amenities that urban tower hotels can’t or don’t even try to offer. Such a place exists. It is the 2300 acre Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, Florida. <MORE>
White Sands Buddhist Center
The three largest granite Buddhist statues in the entire state of Florida
Mims, Florida
The White Sands Buddhist Center in Mims, Florida is truly a unique and little-known treasure on Florida's Space Coast just north of Titusville. From the moment you begin to follow the winding sand driveway through lush Florida foliage until you reach the meditation center with the three huge Buddha statues, everything about this property exudes peacefulness. <MORE> 
Palm Island Resort
Cape Haze, Florida
Florida’s family friendly, relaxing, private island resort
Palm Island Resort, on Florida’s Gulf Coast near Boca Grande and Englewood, is one the most peaceful, tranquil and relaxing resorts we have ever visited. Accessible only by water taxi, boat or ferry, Palm Island Resort is never crowded, never loud and never touristy. It is a family-friendly resort where they emphasize quality, family and nature. <MORE> 
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Ideal for both children and adults
After living in Florida for 7.5 years, I finally decided to take a trip to St. Augustine. As everyone said I would, I found it to be charming and educational, full of color, history, and legend with more museums, monuments, castles, forts and attractions than many larger cities. Just across the river, we found the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Gardens. It is absolutely delightful and ideal for both children and adults. <MORE> 
Smyrna Beach Club
Oceanfront and fully equipped one, two and three bedroom condos
New Smyrna Beach is one of our favorite beach towns in all of Florida. With abundant natural beauty and controlled development, New Smyrna Beach has everything you need for a great time. If you are looking for an oceanfront condo, Smyrna Beach Club is an excellent option for your New Smyrna Beach getaway. <MORE> 
Schooner Freedom Charters
Day, Romantic Sunset & Moonlight Sails In St. Augustine, FL
Webb Chiles said, "A sailor is an artist whose medium is the wind."  Those who have mastered sailing a multi-mast vessel truly are a rare breed. If you are planning a visit to St. Augustine, Florida, be sure to book a cruise on the Schooner Freedom and experience the art of sailing firsthand. You’ll be glad you did. <MORE> 
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa Welcomes LGBT Weddings
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
While many businesses across the USA were still deciding they'd handle LGBT marriage and equality, the Marriott brand had already made corporate-wide steps toward inclusiveness. The world-famous Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in sunny Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida started training their employees even before the Supreme Court ruling made marriage-equality the law of the land. Now, they want to become a leader in both same-sex and opposite-sex weddings in the state of Florida. <MORE> 


Manhattan Tower
A charming and peaceful oasis in the Fort Lauderdale Beach area

Serene, peaceful, soothing, tranquil, restful and harmonious are just a few of the words that come to mind when we think of idyllic Manhattan Tower Apartment Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. If you are looking for a charming and peaceful oasis in the busy Fort Lauderdale Beach area, we can't think of a better place to stay. Yes, we love this place! <MORE> 
Island House Key West
Key West, Florida, USA
The upscale, clothing-optional, gay resort in Key West
When The Travel Channel UK calls you “The best gay resort we’ve ever visited” and OUT Traveler Magazine names you "Best gay resort in the world," you know you are doing something amazing. Island House Key West is something amazing in its unique way. <MORE> 
​Savory Faire Food Tasting Tour
St. Augustine, Florida
Dine and drink your way through the USA's oldest city

St. Augustine, Florida is truly one of the most unique and interesting cities in the U.S.A. With 450 years of history in its city streets and Spanish fortress, it is a must-see for anyone visiting the Sunshine State. If you'd like to enjoy an eclectic variety of taste treats while exploring this beautiful city, be sure to join the Savory Faire Food Tasting Tour and dine and drink your way through the USA's oldest city.<MORE> 
The Hilton Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Orlando’s Family Friendly Luxury Hotel

The 1417 room Hilton Orlando resort has only been open since 2009 but it has already won Hilton's coveted Connie Award for excellence three times! Not only is it the winner of impressive awards and located right in the heart of Orlando's tourism district, the Hilton Orlando was designed to be the perfect family vacation resort. <MORE> 
Surfing Santas 
A Cocoa Beach Holiday Charity Tradition

Cocoa Beach, Florida
Who could ever foresee that a simple phone call from a Mom and Dad inviting their son and daughter-in-law out to surf some waves would become a tradition that would spread around the world and bring much-needed help to those battling cancer? Surfing Santas in Cocoa Beach, Florida has become a local and international tradition that everyone should support and enjoy. <MORE> 
Cypress Cove Nudist Resort
The Orlando area's most peaceful, welcoming and natural resort
A record 62 million people visited the Orlando, Florida area in 2014. Why? Central Florida has year-round ideal weather, world-class entertainment, professional sporting events, beautiful scenery, theme parks galore and the most peaceful, welcoming and natural resort you will find anywhere - Cypress Cove Nudist Resort. <MORE> 
Kennedy Space Center & Cape Canaveral Launch Schedule for 2015
Florida’s Space Coast is home to some of the most exciting space exploration history the United States has ever seen. Millions of people have traveled from around the world to witness those rare brief moments of powerful technology and human ingenuity combining to drive thousands of pounds of spacecraft up off the launch pad, beyond the pull of gravity and out into space. In the history of our planet, it is a thrill that relatively few have been fortunate enough to experience. <MORE> 
Florida Same Sex Wedding Specialists
FloridaLGBTWeddings.com specializes in Same Sex weddings!
When Marriage Equality came to Florida beginning Jan 6, 2015, FloridaLGBTWeddings.com was ready. They had been officiating Opposite Sex weddings and Civil Unions for 14 years! FloridaLGBTWeddings.com and Skelley & Skelley Photography support equality and are honored to officiate and photograph your wedding!  <MORE> 
Steinhatchee Landing Resort 
Steinhatchee, Florida  

All the modern comforts yet an old-Florida feel 
From Native Americans to Spanish conquistadors to Generals Andrew Jackson and Zachary Taylor, Steinhatchee, Florida has held a unique place in Florida history. Even today, as many other areas are filling with modern gated communities and high-rise condos, Steinhatchee has somehow retained its old-Florida vibe. <MORE> 
Tuckaway Shores Resort
Indialantic By the Sea, Florida
Jacqui McPhillips wanted to purchase a small hotel but only if it was something very special. Just minutes from the touristy, high-traffic areas just to the north, McPhillips found Tuckaway Shores Resort sitting right on an unbelievably secluded and tranquil beach perfect for travelers looking for a return to a simpler time and a more personal lodging experience. <MORE> 
Blue Man Group
Orlando, Florida

Looking for a fun, family-friendly experience in Orlando? Blue Man Group may just be the show you’re looking for! You and your family will enjoy experiencing the mystery, the humor and the euphoria that is Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando Resort and you will be mesmerized by the indescribable celebration of art, technology and music that Blue Man Group uniquely presents throughout the one hour and forty-five minute show. <MORE> 
King Fisher Fleet - Punta Gorda, Florida
The perfect way to sight-see and fish on beautiful Charlotte Harbor
If you love being outdoors and plan a visit to Charlotte Harbor in Punta Gorda, Florida, then a sightseeing or fishing cruise on the award-winning King Fisher Fleet located at the Fishermen's Village Marina is definitely a "must!" <MORE> 
Lake Como Family Nudist Resort and Community
Lutz, Florida, USA

Quite possibly the friendliest place where you can be nude and natural
If there could ever be a role-model for what a nudist resort should be, Lake Como Family Nudist Resort and Community in Lutz, Florida would be it. Quality lodgings, great management, a beautiful setting, amazing amenities and some of the friendliest people we have ever encountered anywhere - Lake Como Family Nudist Resort and Community has it all. <MORE>
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
Naples, Florida

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, in the heart old “Old Naples,” stretches impressively from the Tamiami Trail all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. Its’ 125 acres accommodate a beautiful white-sandy beach, more than 300 guest rooms and suites, a championship golf course, an award winning tennis facility, a fitness center, a luxury day spa, a beachside bar, four restaurants, two beachfront pools, two whirlpools, a poolside bar and grill and a complimentary Beach Club for your kids! <MORE> 
White Cap Beach Condos
Fort Myers Beach, Florida

If you are looking for luxury accommodations at one of the world's most famous beaches, the White Cap Beach Condos may be just what you're searching for. With state-of-the-art plasma TVs, kitchens that are a chef’s dream, modern decor with a warm friendly feel, fresh new linens in every room, a private swimming pool, a beautiful beach view and 2 or 3 bedroom options, the White Cap Beach Condos are that rare combination - luxury and an amazingly fair price. <MORE> 
Naples on a Budget
Naples, Florida, USA

Naples, Florida has a reputation as a playground for the wealthy. Twenty, thirty and forty-thousand square foot homes line the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches. Tour guides gladly point out the gated communities where Elton John, Barbra Streisand and Steven Spielberg reportedly have homes. What people may not know is that this Gulf Coast paradise has excellent accommodations and attractions for every vacation budget. <MORE> 
Liberty Suites in Dania Beach, Florida
The Fort Lauderdale area's exclusive men’s apartment resort that's perfect for gay vacations & relocations

Liberty Suites in Dania Beach, Florida is a special place. In fact, it is one of our favorite gay men's resorts anywhere. Owners Joe Van Eron and Jack Zimmerman are LGBT pioneers in their community who have worked diligently within local, regional and state politics to create a home away from home where guests from all over the world feel like family.  We love this place - and so does everyone else we have talked to. <MORE> 
Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge 
Orlando, Florida

What happens when you combine one of the classiest golfers ever to pick up a club and one of the most prestigious golf courses in the country? Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge is what happens - and it should definitely be on the Bucket List of any golfer visiting the Orlando area. <MORE> 
Busch Gardens
Tampa, Florida, USA

With world class rides, colorful stage shows, live music, educational programs, and one of the best zoo experiences around, Busch Gardens has something for everyone. What else can we say but, "highly recommended!" Busch Gardens - Tampa Bay bills itself as "the ultimate family adventure park." offering an array of fascinating attractions based on exotic encounters with the African continent. <MORE> 
Camp Mars
Venus, Florida

Camping for gay men in the real Florida - the old Florida. Have you ever dreamed of camping in the real Florida - the old Florida - where it is so quiet that you can hear every bird chirp and every cow moo, where giant live-oak trees covered in drooping Spanish moss and clinging air plants provide beautiful shade and amazing scenery? Then Camp Mars in Venus, Florida is your dream come true. <MORE> 
Charlotte Harbor Highlights
Charlotte County, Florida

Located between the bustling, touristy beaches of Fort Myers and Sarasota, more and more savvy travelers are discovering one of Florida's best kept secrets - the beautiful and unique Charlotte Harbor. <MORE> 
Fort Christmas
Christmas, Florida
Just a short drive from PORT CANAVERAL, Fort Christmas Historical Park is located just off Route 50 between Brevard County's Space Coast and Orlando, FL. It is a great place to explore the past and imagine the lives of Florida's settlers as you enjoy a relaxing stroll back in time. <MORE> 
The Grand Resort and Spa
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Located just a few minutes leisurely stroll from the beautiful Fort Lauderdale beaches between Sunrise and Los Olas, The Grand Resort and Spa is Fort Lauderdale’s first Gay men’s resort with its own full-service day spa and hair studio which offers Customized and Specialty Massages, Facials, Wet Room Treatments, Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing and Hair Cuts. <MORE> 
Titanic: The Experience
Orlando, Florida

For more than a century, the disastrous sinking of the RMS Titanic and the tragic loss of innocent lives has intrigued and beguiled people from every part of the world. Popular movies and television productions have made millions of dollars drawing on that perplexing tragedy. If the Titanic legend interests you too, Orlando Florida's Titanic: The Experience is for you. <MORE> 
Hammock Beach Resort
Palm Coast, Florida, USA

Located on the beautifully unspoiled beaches of Florida’s Palm Coast, Hammock Beach Resort is a unique treasure – a luxury resort that offers fine dining, an ocean-inspired spa, multiple swimming pools, waterfalls, a lazy river, a three-story waterslide, eight hydro-clay tennis courts, a marina and two world class golf courses designed by legends Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson! <MORE> 
Historic Cocoa Village
Cocoa, Florida

Just minutes from Port Canaveral on sunny Florida's Space Coast, Historic Cocoa Village is one of Brevard County's many treasures. There is so much to see and do that it is well worth visiting and revisiting again and again throughout the year. There is something for everyone. From the eclectic community theater to the stylish, upscale restaurants to the quaint bars to the specialty shops, dance studios, antique stores, art galleries, boutiques, historic buildings, seasonal festivals, community murals and waterfront park, Cocoa Village will keep you coming back for more. <MORE> 
The Inn on 5th
Naples, Florida

The world-famous Fifth Avenue is located right in the heart of Naples' most trendy neighborhood and The Inn on 5th is the most prominent boutique hotel there. Just blocks from the 13th best beach in the USA, The Inn on 5th is an 87 room classic, boutique hotel with a contemporary feel.  In late 2012, The Inn on 5th underwent a $1.7 million renovation introducing " a new elegant, contemporary decor...welcoming a new generation of guests to come discover refinement reborn at the Inn on Fifth." <MORE>
 
Key West Express
Fort Myers and Key West, Florida

Want to visit the Florida Keys from the Gulf Coast but don’t want to spend all day driving? For a relaxing, scenic and fun mode of transportation to Key West - the Key West Express can’t be beat. <MORE> 
B2 Hotel
Miami, Florida

Downtown Miami, Florida is world-famous for its' unique style - a blend of urban chic, accessibility, creativity, great food and world-class entertainment. Who wouldn't want to be right in the heart of it all? You can! The B2 Hotel puts you right there. Their motto even says it, "The B2 - we’re in the center of it all…you should b2!" <MORE> 
The Shell Factory and Nature Park
North Fort Myers, Florida

Southwest Florida’s number one tourist destination
The Shell Factory and Nature Park in Fort Myers, Florida celebrates 75 years as Southwest Florida’s number one tourist destination! Located right off of Tamiami Trail, the Shell Factory is an easy stop for any traveler wanting a unique experience. <MORE> 
Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort
Deerfield Beach, Florida

Located on one of the most pristine beaches in the state and just steps away from a wonderfully picturesque pier, the Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort may be one of the Atlantic Coast's best kept secrets. With its multi-million dollar transformation to a "Sleek, Contemporary and Utterly  Comfortable" design, it is quickly gaining a new upscale clientele and a reputation for exceptional customer service. <MORE>
Ringling Museum
Sarasota, Florida, USA

About an hour south of the Port of Tampa, the world famous Ringling Museum has been delighting visitors almost 100 years. With an art museum, furnished mansion, a statue filled rose garden, a circus museum and a courtyard designed to resemble Rome, this is a great way to spend a vacation day in Florida.
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Kennedy Space Center
Cape Canaveral, Florida

Each year, more than 1.5 million guests from around the world experience their very own space adventure by exploring the exciting past, present and future of America’s space program at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Built in 1967, today the Visitor Complex is one of Central Florida’s most popular tourist destinations. <MORE>
Jungle Adventures
Christmas, Florida, USA

For those who want to see Florida wildlife up close and personal, Jungle Adventures Nature Park is the perfect place! Their motto "It's all so close to civilization...yet still a world apart" says it all. Jungle Adventures Nature Park is located in Christmas, Florida just northeast of Orlando, southwest of Daytona, and west of the Space Coast. It is a short drive from any of those vacation hotspots and well worth the drive. <MORE> 
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
Drink from the Fountain of Youth in St. Augustine, Florida
I found the Fountain of Youth and I have drunk from its restorative waters! Sadly, I don’t look or feel any younger - but that’s okay. Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park in St. Augustine, Florida is a fantastic journey back in time. <MORE> 
Free Florida Travel App
Public beach access points info and 171 state parks and trails

There are smartphone apps for just about everything. Sometimes a really impressive one comes along. If you are traveling in Florida, you'll be sure to want to download the Florida Pocket Ranger® State Park app. This handy app can guide users to  Public beach access points and 171 state parks and trails. <MORE> 
St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum
An Innovative, Educational and Entertaining Pirate Experience

Pirates have captured the world’s imaginations from Peter Pan to Pirates of the Caribbean. If you love those fictional swashbuckling tales, you’ll be amazed at the legends and stories of the real pirates that stalked the seas. There is no better place to immerse yourself in pirate history than the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum. <MORE> 
Plaza Beach Resorts
St. Pete Beach, Florida

Three award-winning boutique resorts in St. Pete Beach, Florida
What if there was an award-winning, family-owned resort on one of Florida's most beautiful beaches that didn't cost you an arm and a leg? Even better, what if there were three? Look no further! The Plaza Beach Resorts in beautiful St. Pete Beach, Florida is just what you are looking for. <MORE> 
Marineland Dolphin Adventure 
St. Augustine, Florida 

An enjoyable, educational experience in an amazing Atlantic beach setting
Marineland Dolphin Adventure in St. Augustine, Florida has an amazing history! They were pioneers in underwater filming and in marine research.They were the most visited tourist attraction in the entire state of Florida in their heyday. They are home to the oldest dolphin in care anywhere in the world and their facility was the first research site to host a dolphin birth. Marineland Dolphin Adventure is an enjoyable, educational experience in an amazing Atlantic beach setting. <MORE> 
Babcock Wilderness Adventures 
Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
Where you can take a ride on the wild side 

As a native, country-boy Floridian, my visit to Babcock Wilderness Adventures in Punta Gorda, Florida was like reliving my childhood. My family owned 30 acres of “old Florida” back in the days before theme parks and gated communities. If you want to see something special, see the real Florida, see the old Florida, then Babcock Wilderness Adventures is the perfect place to start. <MORE> 
Our Naples, Florida Top 5 Attractions
Naples, Florida

We love visiting Naples on Florida’s southwest coast. The upscale community has excellent hotels, restaurants, beaches and something to offer travelers on any budget. Here are Our Naples Top 5: Bayfront Inn 5th Avenue, The Dock at Crayton Cove, Pinchers Crab Shack, Riverwalk Tin City restaurant, and the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens. <MORE> 
Daytona Beach On A Budget
Daytona Beach, Florida

15 Free and Budget Friendly Daytona Beach Attractions. It's been called "The World's Most Famous Beach." With 23 miles of beautiful, wide, white, sandy beaches for swimming and tanning, a family-friendly boardwalk area, beaches you can drive your car on, a world famous auto racing history, restaurants, concerts and night-life galore, Daytona Beach has something to offer for travelers of every budget. <MORE> 
Historic Casa Marina Hotel Offers Same-Sex Weddings
Jacksonville Beach, Florida

The historic Casa Marina Hotel in beautiful Jacksonville Beach, Florida is the only "Historic Hotels of America" oceanfront property that offers LGBT oceanfront weddings. Even before Same-Sex marriage was legal in Florida, the Casa Marina hosted LGBT civil unions. <MORE> 
Delray Beach Open Is a Tennis Lover's Dream Come True
There is only one place in the U.S.A. where tennis fans can catch a glimpse of some of the biggest young guns of today and some of the most successful pros of yesterday. The Delray Beach Open in sunny Delray Beach, Fla. offers the amazing combination of an ATP World Tour event and an ATP Champion's event in an action-filled 10 day span. This is truly a tennis lover's dream come true. <MORE> 
Discover NW Florida – Our Pensacola Area Favorites
Pensacola, Florida

When people talk about Florida, they often talk about South Florida’s culture, the Southwest Gulf Coast’s beaches, Central Florida’s theme parks, the state’s five cruise ship ports, the legendary Space Coast or the various sports venues but there is a special part of Florida that may very well be its best keep secret – Pensacola and the Northwest Florida Panhandle. It is a place of incredible natural beauty, modern amenities, historical heritage, culture and wonderful southern charm. <MORE>
Renninger’s Antique Extravaganza - Mount Dora, Florida 
1400 antique dealers and collectors in Mount Dora, FL

Mount Dora is one of central Florida’s most charming cities. It offers something for everyone. Lovers of crafts, fine dining, music festivals, jewelry shops, bars and historic hotels and homes will find walking and browsing in Mount Dora a delight. Mount Dora has several antique malls and stores that lovers of the old and unusual will certainly enjoy but the highlight of it all is Renninger’s Flea Market and Antique Center. <MORE>
Boca Grande
Boca Grande, Florida

On the island of Gasparilla rests the historic village of Boca Grande, located at the southern end of the Cape Haze Peninsula on Florida’s Southwest Coast. Along this island seven miles of powdery white sand stretches alongside the beautiful emerald-colored Gulf water. <MORE> 
Fishermen's Village Resort
Punta Gorda, Florida

It is no secret that hundreds of thousands of people flock to Fishermen's Village every year for unique boutique shopping, scenic waterfront dining, a myriad of special events and spectacular Charlotte Harbor sunset views. What many people may not know is that this iconic local property also houses the Fishermen's Village Resort. If you are a traveler that enjoys ample space, comfortable accommodations and one of the best locations on Florida's Gulf Coast, you'll want to place Fishermen's Village Resort on the top of your list of places to stay in the Charlotte Harbor. <MORE>
 
Renaissance Orlando at Sea World
Orlando, Florida

Orlando, Florida has become the tourism capital of the world and Sea World is one of its most visited attractions. The beautiful Renaissance Orlando at Sea World is just steps away from Sea World, has a fantastic free water park for kids, a luxurious spa, half a dozen on-site restaurants, a stunning ocean-themed interior courtyard and exclusive benefits vacation packages for SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica! <MORE> 
Palm Beach Hibiscus Bed & Breakfast
West Palm Beach, Florida

A beautiful and historic bed and breakfast right in the center of one of Florida's most popular shopping, entertainment and restaurant districts
Question: What happens when you place a beautiful and historic bed and breakfast right in the center of one of Florida's most popular shopping, entertainment and restaurant districts? Answer: You get the delightful Palm Beach Hibiscus Bed & Breakfast in trendy West Palm Beach, Florida. <MORE> 
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Delray Beach, Florida, USA

An oasis of tranquility and serenity just minutes from Florida's I-95
There is an oasis of tranquility and serenity just minutes from the hectic 70 mile per hour speeds of Florida's I-95 and the crowded streets South Florida's many shopping and business districts. Even Florida natives have driven by without noticing this historical landmark but for those who do stop, they discover one of South Florida's gems - the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens. <MORE> 
The Old Powderhouse Inn
St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine, Florida is one of the most unique places we have ever visited. Its history as the oldest city in the United States combined with its waterfront location and charming accommodations makes it both a Bucket List destination and a favorite place to return to and enjoy again and again. <MORE>
The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa
Wilton Manors, Florida

Fort Lauderdale is world-famous as a gay vacation hotspot and Wilton Manors is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale for gay men. While many of the resorts that cater to gay clientele are beachside across the causeway, there is one clothing-optional gay men's resort right in the heart of Wilton Manors. It is called The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa and it is one of our favorite places to stay in Wilton Manors. <MORE> 
The Casa Marina Hotel
Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Though there are many hotels to choose from on Florida’s famous east coast, there are select few that offer something truly unique and, among those few, there are just a couple with the incredibly rare blend of important history, beautiful design and stunning ocean views. The Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach, Florida is one of those rare finds. <MORE> 
Cirque du Soleil - La Nouba
Orlando, Florida

Trying to describe the artistry of Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba is like tryng to describe the beauty of an ocean sunset - calling it amazing would be an understatement. From its' permanent home in Orlando, Florida in the Downtown Disney complex, La Nouba is a fascinating mixture of art, music, acrobatics, dance, costume and choreography that has left over seven million audience members shaking their heads in awe and disbelief again and again. <MORE> 
Gatorland
Orlando, Florida

Florida is known for being the home of the alligator and there is nowhere in Orlando where you can see more gators than Gatorland. Gatorland - the Alligator Capital of the World - is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve, combining Old Florida  charm with exciting exhibits, unique animal encounters, family-friendly entertainment and even a zip line over gators and  crocs! <MORE> 
The Inn On Charlotte
St. Augustine, Florida

The perfect accommodation in the perfect destination. If you would love a vacation to a European seaside village but don’t want to lay out the high costs associated with international travel, then St. Augustine, Florida is the perfect destination and the Inn On Charlotte is the perfect accommodation. <MORE> 
Florida Keys & Key West Events
Summer, Fall & Winter 2015
The Florida Keys & Key West provide year-round entertainment for visitors, from festivals focusing on the area's colorful history, artistic culture and eccentric ambiance to events celebrating the Keys' underwater paradise and culinary offerings. <MORE> 
Major League Baseball Spring Training
Florida

2015 Major League Baseball Spring Training Grapefruit League Schedule
by Thomas Routzong & Steven Skelley
Major League Baseball begins each year with Spring Training in sunny Florida. Whether you hope to see your favorite team's All-Star in action or hope to catch a glimpse of rising talent, here is some information to help you plan your Spring Training getaway. <MORE> 

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