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USA Spotlight
The United States of America is a country that is filled with astounding beauty and amazing history. With 50 states and several territories, there is abundant variety. Gay Travelers Magazine has reviewed some of the best of the best in the U.S. to help you plan your vacation.
USA Spotlight
The United States of America is a country that is filled with astounding beauty and amazing history. With 50 states and several territories, there is abundant variety. Gay Travelers Magazine has reviewed some of the best of the best in the U.S. to help you plan your vacation.
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Parton Like A Rockstar Sweepstakes - Win a Trip to Nashville for Opry Goes Dolly <MORE>
This Holiday Season Visit the Whitney Museum - A Must-See New York City Destination <MORE>
A JOYOUS SEASON WELCOMES THE NEW YEAR IN PROVINCETOWN
Provincetown, the free-spirited LGBTQ+ capital of the United States, embraces the
holiday spirit and welcomes 2024 with a splash. <MORE>
Provincetown, the free-spirited LGBTQ+ capital of the United States, embraces the
holiday spirit and welcomes 2024 with a splash. <MORE>
PRIDE JOURNEY: OKLAHOMA CITY BY JOEY AMATO
Some destinations I visited once, while others left such an impression, that I was yearning to return. Oklahoma City is one of those destination <MORE>
Some destinations I visited once, while others left such an impression, that I was yearning to return. Oklahoma City is one of those destination <MORE>
18 SOUTHEAST DESTINATIONS WELCOMING VISITORS WITH HOLIDAY CHEER
The holiday season is just around the corner and there’s no shortage of
heartwarming, holiday cheer to be had throughout the Southeast. <MORE>
The holiday season is just around the corner and there’s no shortage of
heartwarming, holiday cheer to be had throughout the Southeast. <MORE>
AUTRY MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN WEST – UPCOMING EVENTS
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LAND OF OZ NC SHINES ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA 3 WITH SPECIAL FEATURE BY GMA HOST WILL GANSS
The crew and cast of Good Morning America 3 paid a visit to Land of Oz NC on the
last day of their "Autumn at Oz" celebration, capturing the park's magical allure
for a nationwide audience. <MORE>
The crew and cast of Good Morning America 3 paid a visit to Land of Oz NC on the
last day of their "Autumn at Oz" celebration, capturing the park's magical allure
for a nationwide audience. <MORE>
PRIDE JOURNEY: BROOKHAVEN, GEORGIA BY JOEY AMATO
A short 20-minute MARTA ride from downtown Atlanta, Brookhaven stands as a
testament to the perfect blend of history, modernity, and community. <MORE>
A short 20-minute MARTA ride from downtown Atlanta, Brookhaven stands as a
testament to the perfect blend of history, modernity, and community. <MORE>
FALL IN LOVE WITH AUTUMN AT THE LAKE OF THE OZARKS
There's nothing like autumn in the Ozarks. The landscape around Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks features many rolling hills, scenic overlooks and expansive views of the shimmering water. <MORE>
There's nothing like autumn in the Ozarks. The landscape around Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks features many rolling hills, scenic overlooks and expansive views of the shimmering water. <MORE>
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>
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>
Legendary lights and colorful celebrations—discover nearby Southeast holiday towns dressed for the season <MORE>
NYC Winter Lantern Festival Returns for the Holiday Season and Expands to Four Locations in New York
Created by Kaleido Arts & Entertainment Group, NYC Winter Lantern Festival will open throughout the fall on various dates based on location, featuring a total of over 10,000 of LED Chinese-inspired artisan lanterns, along with live performances at select locations and on-site food vendors. <MORE>
Created by Kaleido Arts & Entertainment Group, NYC Winter Lantern Festival will open throughout the fall on various dates based on location, featuring a total of over 10,000 of LED Chinese-inspired artisan lanterns, along with live performances at select locations and on-site food vendors. <MORE>
Farm Fun, Festivals, Fearsome Haunts and Spooky Tours in These 13 Southeastern Destinations
Colorful fall getaways with serious shivers, show-stopping pumpkin patches <MORE>
Colorful fall getaways with serious shivers, show-stopping pumpkin patches <MORE>
Provincetown’s Secret Season is the Second Summer that Brings LGBTQ+ Events, Food & Literary Festivals, & Gorgeous Cape Cod Weather
Those who love Provincetown's incredible beaches, alfresco restaurants, art galleries, and boutiques know that summer doesn’t end on Labor Day <MORE>
Those who love Provincetown's incredible beaches, alfresco restaurants, art galleries, and boutiques know that summer doesn’t end on Labor Day <MORE>
New Mountain Biking Tour of North Dakota's Maah Daah Hey Trail
Escape Adventures is thrilled to offer a 5-day camping and mountain biking tour of the 144-mile-long Maah Daah Hey Trail System (MDH) in North Dakota, showcasing some of America's most unique and breathtaking terrain. <MORE>
Escape Adventures is thrilled to offer a 5-day camping and mountain biking tour of the 144-mile-long Maah Daah Hey Trail System (MDH) in North Dakota, showcasing some of America's most unique and breathtaking terrain. <MORE>
INTERNATIONAL MEN ENJOYING NATURISM
IMEN is an informal social and recreational organization of like-minded men, at least 21 years of age, who enjoy the naturist lifestyle. <MORE>
IMEN is an informal social and recreational organization of like-minded men, at least 21 years of age, who enjoy the naturist lifestyle. <MORE>
California Cruisin’ with American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines announced today their first-ever California cruise. Beginning in 2023, the country’s largest small ship cruise line will offer a brand new 8-Day San Francisco Bay cruise which explores the City on the Bay, Napa Valley, and the San Joaquin Valley. <MORE>
American Cruise Lines announced today their first-ever California cruise. Beginning in 2023, the country’s largest small ship cruise line will offer a brand new 8-Day San Francisco Bay cruise which explores the City on the Bay, Napa Valley, and the San Joaquin Valley. <MORE>
The Naked Trainers LIMITLESS RETREAT
A Transformative Nude Wellness Event For Men, September 16th to 19th, 2022 in Los Gatos, California <MORE>
A Transformative Nude Wellness Event For Men, September 16th to 19th, 2022 in Los Gatos, California <MORE>
Pride Journey Provincetown by Joey Amato
Provincetown is an all-in-one destination, meaning there is something for everyone. Whether you choose to party or just relax on the beach, you will find your tribe in P-Town. <MORE>
Provincetown is an all-in-one destination, meaning there is something for everyone. Whether you choose to party or just relax on the beach, you will find your tribe in P-Town. <MORE>
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>
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>
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Aaron Butcher Visits Glow in the Park at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm
Desert, California
https://youtu.be/xTjxSIg28JQ
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit Honolulu Hawaii
https://youtu.be/JQxm3HVpXDE
Honolulu is a combination of tropical beauty and international metropolis.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit Maui Hawaii
https://youtu.be/CI_Fh9j963k
Maui is known as The Valley Isle. It is the second largest Hawaiian island. Haleakala National Park encompasses the island’s highest peak - volcanic Haleakala. Maui is a leading humpback whale watching center.
Steven and Tom Visit Luray Caverns
https://youtu.be/qxd6hu9IzNo
Luray Caverns are the largest caverns in the eastern United States. We strolled lighted, paved walkways through 10-story high cathedral-sized rooms, towering stone formations, and natural wonders.
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Steven and Tom Visit Graceland
https://youtu.be/VbZRr0Xd5rM
Elvis Presley’s Graceland offers an in-depth look at Elvis Presley the family man and Elvis the superstar. Rolling Stone calls Elvis the first real rock and roll star. Graceland is The Memphis Mansion and Museum of the King of Rock and Roll.
Steven and Tom Visit Dolly Parton's Stampede
https://youtu.be/K1IPJk_QMPM
Dolly Parton’s Stampede brings you a diverse mix of talent in a family-friendly atmosphere. The stars of the show are 32 magnificent horses. Enjoy the show while dining on a four-course meal. One and a half hours of country fun.
Steven and Tom Visit The Valley Of Fire
https://youtu.be/4AFfo22-isY
The Valley of Fire is a State Park in Nevada. It has 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone. Valley of Fire State Park contains ancient, petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit The Seattle Museum of Pop
Photography by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Sunny Harbor Publishing.
https://youtu.be/UMIju3fJrR0
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit The Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum
https://youtu.be/XFLZTiCgK5I
Photography by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Sunny Harbor Publishing.
Aaron Butcher Visits Glow in the Park at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm
Desert, California
https://youtu.be/xTjxSIg28JQ
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit Honolulu Hawaii
https://youtu.be/JQxm3HVpXDE
Honolulu is a combination of tropical beauty and international metropolis.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit Maui Hawaii
https://youtu.be/CI_Fh9j963k
Maui is known as The Valley Isle. It is the second largest Hawaiian island. Haleakala National Park encompasses the island’s highest peak - volcanic Haleakala. Maui is a leading humpback whale watching center.
Steven and Tom Visit Luray Caverns
https://youtu.be/qxd6hu9IzNo
Luray Caverns are the largest caverns in the eastern United States. We strolled lighted, paved walkways through 10-story high cathedral-sized rooms, towering stone formations, and natural wonders.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit Graceland
https://youtu.be/VbZRr0Xd5rM
Elvis Presley’s Graceland offers an in-depth look at Elvis Presley the family man and Elvis the superstar. Rolling Stone calls Elvis the first real rock and roll star. Graceland is The Memphis Mansion and Museum of the King of Rock and Roll.
Steven and Tom Visit Dolly Parton's Stampede
https://youtu.be/K1IPJk_QMPM
Dolly Parton’s Stampede brings you a diverse mix of talent in a family-friendly atmosphere. The stars of the show are 32 magnificent horses. Enjoy the show while dining on a four-course meal. One and a half hours of country fun.
Steven and Tom Visit The Valley Of Fire
https://youtu.be/4AFfo22-isY
The Valley of Fire is a State Park in Nevada. It has 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone outcrops nestled in gray and tan limestone. Valley of Fire State Park contains ancient, petrified trees and petroglyphs dating back more than 2,000 years.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit The Seattle Museum of Pop
Photography by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Sunny Harbor Publishing.
https://youtu.be/UMIju3fJrR0
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit The Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum
https://youtu.be/XFLZTiCgK5I
Photography by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Sunny Harbor Publishing.
Glow in the Park at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, California
By Aaron Butcher
The Living Desert’s brand-new and larger-than-life illuminated experience features dozens of displays with illuminated lanterns and light displays. <MORE>
By Aaron Butcher
The Living Desert’s brand-new and larger-than-life illuminated experience features dozens of displays with illuminated lanterns and light displays. <MORE>
Southern Utah Offers New 190-Mile Glamping Trail
The new Aquarius Trail Hut System offers a backcountry mountain biking experience like no other in the region. A system of five huts furnished with beds, a bathroom, and a fully stocked kitchen has been strategically placed along a 190-mile route through some of Utah’s most scenic backcountry. <MORE>
The new Aquarius Trail Hut System offers a backcountry mountain biking experience like no other in the region. A system of five huts furnished with beds, a bathroom, and a fully stocked kitchen has been strategically placed along a 190-mile route through some of Utah’s most scenic backcountry. <MORE>
Watch our new travel video!
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 Cabo San Lucas Mexico
https://youtu.be/icPc9ukzetk
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Steven and Tom Visit the Panama Canal
https://youtu.be/Y2u-a02rQGQ
The Panama Canal connects 160 countries and 1,700 ports around the world. It is one of the great achievements of the 20th Century.
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Steven and Tom Visit San Blas Islands Panama
https://youtu.be/t_E69f0OcVw
The San Blas Islands of Panama are a collection of 300 isles off Panama’s northeast coast that are governed by the Kuna Indians.
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Steven and Tom Visit Cartagena Columbia
https://youtu.be/jWm4V8BnKlI
Cartegna is a colorful city with a rich history. We enjoyed our visit. We felt safe as armed law enforcement officers roamed the streets.
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.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom visit Cabo San Lucas Mexico
https://youtu.be/icPc9ukzetk
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit the Panama Canal
https://youtu.be/Y2u-a02rQGQ
The Panama Canal connects 160 countries and 1,700 ports around the world. It is one of the great achievements of the 20th Century.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit San Blas Islands Panama
https://youtu.be/t_E69f0OcVw
The San Blas Islands of Panama are a collection of 300 isles off Panama’s northeast coast that are governed by the Kuna Indians.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit Cartagena Columbia
https://youtu.be/jWm4V8BnKlI
Cartegna is a colorful city with a rich history. We enjoyed our visit. We felt safe as armed law enforcement officers roamed the streets.
Pride Journey Indianapolis By Joey Amato
The last time I wrote an article about Indianapolis was back before I was living here. Sometimes you view a city differently as a tourist, so I decided to become a tourist again to explore my beautiful city. <MORE>
The last time I wrote an article about Indianapolis was back before I was living here. Sometimes you view a city differently as a tourist, so I decided to become a tourist again to explore my beautiful city. <MORE>
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit Dubrovnik Croatia
https://youtu.be/6w61wd8G_n8
Dubrovnik is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites for its outstanding medieval architecture and fortified old town.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit THE BRITISH MUSEUM
https://youtu.be/Bkbj6RCTg2g
The British Museum is one of the world's best-known and most-visited museums – and it's free and open to all.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit Honolulu Hawaii
https://youtu.be/JQxm3HVpXDE
Honolulu is a combination of tropical beauty and international metropolis.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit Maui Hawaii
https://youtu.be/CI_Fh9j963k
Maui is known as The Valley Isle. It is the second largest Hawaiian island. Haleakala National Park encompasses the island’s highest peak - volcanic Haleakala. According legend, Hawai?iloa named the island after his son who was named for the demigod Maui. Volcano Haleakala rises to more than 10,000 feet above sea level and measures five miles from sea floor to summit. Maui is a leading humpback whale watching center.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit Casablanca Morocco
https://youtu.be/TkAx0aIlx8g
Casablanca is a port city on the Atlantic coast of Morocco in northwest Africa.
Watch our new travel video!
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. Space View Park
8 Broad St Titusville, FL 32796. Photography by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Video by Sunny Harbor Publishing.
Steven and Tom Visit Dubrovnik Croatia
https://youtu.be/6w61wd8G_n8
Dubrovnik is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites for its outstanding medieval architecture and fortified old town.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit THE BRITISH MUSEUM
https://youtu.be/Bkbj6RCTg2g
The British Museum is one of the world's best-known and most-visited museums – and it's free and open to all.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit Honolulu Hawaii
https://youtu.be/JQxm3HVpXDE
Honolulu is a combination of tropical beauty and international metropolis.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit Maui Hawaii
https://youtu.be/CI_Fh9j963k
Maui is known as The Valley Isle. It is the second largest Hawaiian island. Haleakala National Park encompasses the island’s highest peak - volcanic Haleakala. According legend, Hawai?iloa named the island after his son who was named for the demigod Maui. Volcano Haleakala rises to more than 10,000 feet above sea level and measures five miles from sea floor to summit. Maui is a leading humpback whale watching center.
Watch our new travel video!
Steven and Tom Visit Casablanca Morocco
https://youtu.be/TkAx0aIlx8g
Casablanca is a port city on the Atlantic coast of Morocco in northwest Africa.
Watch our new travel video!
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. Space View Park
8 Broad St Titusville, FL 32796. Photography by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong. Video by Sunny Harbor Publishing.
Pride Journey Charleston, South Carolina By Joey Amato
I am a huge lover of history and usually jump at the chance to visit any historic sites when I travel. What I didn’t realize about Charleston, South Carolina is that I would be walking into a history book. <MORE>
I am a huge lover of history and usually jump at the chance to visit any historic sites when I travel. What I didn’t realize about Charleston, South Carolina is that I would be walking into a history book. <MORE>
GLENN HOBIE TRAVELS - Glacier Bay & Mendenhall Glacier
World traveler Glenn Hobie shares his joyful adventures.
https://youtu.be/MmQXmeO4Yyk
GLENN HOBIE TRAVELS - Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska
World traveler Glenn Hobie shares his joyful adventures.
https://youtu.be/7MPB_wVmIbs
World traveler Glenn Hobie shares his joyful adventures.
https://youtu.be/MmQXmeO4Yyk
GLENN HOBIE TRAVELS - Fortress of the Bear in Sitka, Alaska
World traveler Glenn Hobie shares his joyful adventures.
https://youtu.be/7MPB_wVmIbs
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas features the best of American art from colonial to modern. If that's not enough to get your attention, it is also FREE for guests! Photography by Steven Skelley and Thomas Tom Routzong
https://youtu.be/YAcQU1JTk-o
https://youtu.be/YAcQU1JTk-o
Pride Journey Savannah by Joey Amoto
Taking a trip to Savannah is like taking a journey back in time. Even the airport is designed with architectural elements in mind that make it clear to guests that they are in for a unique experience. <MORE>
Taking a trip to Savannah is like taking a journey back in time. Even the airport is designed with architectural elements in mind that make it clear to guests that they are in for a unique experience. <MORE>
Watch this Steven Skelley and Tom Routzong travel video about their visits to CUMBERLAND ISLAND. People like to say that Cumberland Island is “where nature and history meet.” Cumberland Island is Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. It is filled with pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches, marshes, unique birds and beautiful free-roaming horses. Natives, missionaries, Revolutionary War heroes, British military personnel, enslaved African Americans and some of the wealthiest Americans in U.S. history all walked this island. https://youtu.be/82QEoALLv0o
Pride Journey Chicago By Joey Amato
Chicago is my kind of town…it really is. I’ve been to Chicago more times than I can count over the years, however I have never written a Pride Journeys article about the city. Well, it’s about time I did! <MORE>
Chicago is my kind of town…it really is. I’ve been to Chicago more times than I can count over the years, however I have never written a Pride Journeys article about the city. Well, it’s about time I did! <MORE>
Summer Series of Gay Wine Events
Out In The Vineyard schedules two fabulous events! <MORE>
Out In The Vineyard schedules two fabulous events! <MORE>
Mountain Bike Across Bears Ears National Monument with Escape Adventures
Escape Adventures is excited to announce a 5-day mountain biking tour across the 1.35 million+ acre Bears Ears National Monument. <MORE>
Escape Adventures is excited to announce a 5-day mountain biking tour across the 1.35 million+ acre Bears Ears National Monument. <MORE>
Pride Journey Colorado Springs By Joey Amato
Colorado Springs is a great place for LGBTQ travelers seeking a combination of outdoor adventures as well as city life. <MORE>
Colorado Springs is a great place for LGBTQ travelers seeking a combination of outdoor adventures as well as city life. <MORE>
Explore Kentucky’s Bluegrass & Bourbon on Cycle of Life Adventures Bike Tour
Ride among gently rolling pastures that are home to prized thoroughbreds and historic distilleries on Cycle of Life Adventures’ classic Kentucky Bluegrass & Bourbon Bike Tour. <MORE>
Ride among gently rolling pastures that are home to prized thoroughbreds and historic distilleries on Cycle of Life Adventures’ classic Kentucky Bluegrass & Bourbon Bike Tour. <MORE>
LA BLACK PRIDE 2021
7th Annual LA Black Pride weekend kicks off free community driven festivities
on June 27 with events from July 1 - 5, 2021. The Black Pride movement serves as a way for Black LGBTQ+ people to discuss specific issues that are more unique to the Black LGBTQ+ community. <MORE>
7th Annual LA Black Pride weekend kicks off free community driven festivities
on June 27 with events from July 1 - 5, 2021. The Black Pride movement serves as a way for Black LGBTQ+ people to discuss specific issues that are more unique to the Black LGBTQ+ community. <MORE>
Pride Journey: Palm Springs, California
By Joey Amato
Palm Springs is my happy place. The city and the surrounding area provide me with the perfect mix of relaxation and entertainment. <MORE>
By Joey Amato
Palm Springs is my happy place. The city and the surrounding area provide me with the perfect mix of relaxation and entertainment. <MORE>
NYC Pride announces its Grand Marshals slated to lead the NYC Pride March on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Wilson Cruz, Ceyenne Doroshow, Menaka Guruswamy & Arundhati Katju, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, and Aaron Philip will head this year’s celebration. <MORE>
Pride Journey: Atlanta
By Joey Amato
Almost everyone has been to Atlanta at some point or another. Whether for a conference or just passing through the Hartsfield-Jackson airport, the busiest airport in the world, Atlanta sees more than 100 million visitors per year. <MORE>
By Joey Amato
Almost everyone has been to Atlanta at some point or another. Whether for a conference or just passing through the Hartsfield-Jackson airport, the busiest airport in the world, Atlanta sees more than 100 million visitors per year. <MORE>
The 190-Mile Aquarius Trail Hut System in Southern Utah Unveiled
The NEW Aquarius Trail Hut System offers a backcountry mountain biking experience like no other in the region. <MORE>
The NEW Aquarius Trail Hut System offers a backcountry mountain biking experience like no other in the region. <MORE>
Joseph Puopolo Hikes the Constellation Trail in Prescott, Arizona
In April, 2021, Joseph Puopolo hiked the beautiful Constellation Trail in Prescott, Arizona. His photos were so fabulous that we asked if we could share them. After a year of pandemic isolation and quarantine, Joseph’s photos are like a breath of fresh mountain air. <MORE>
In April, 2021, Joseph Puopolo hiked the beautiful Constellation Trail in Prescott, Arizona. His photos were so fabulous that we asked if we could share them. After a year of pandemic isolation and quarantine, Joseph’s photos are like a breath of fresh mountain air. <MORE>
The Museum of the Rockies - See An Amazing Collection Of T.Rex, Allosaurus, Mammoths, Rhinos and Bone-Crushing Dogs By Steven Skelley and Tom Routzong <MORE>
Southern Christmas Getaways From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Blues of Mississippi - Holidays 2020 can be celebrated in style and safety <MORE>
Nonstop Flights Start November 23, 2020 with Fares from $49* to Orlando, Tampa, and Ft. Lauderdale
Silver Airways America’s leading independent regional airline, today announced plans to resume expansion of safe, reliable and customer-focused service with new nonstop flights between Charleston, South Carolina and three Florida gateway cities. <MORE>
Silver Airways America’s leading independent regional airline, today announced plans to resume expansion of safe, reliable and customer-focused service with new nonstop flights between Charleston, South Carolina and three Florida gateway cities. <MORE>
Pride Journey: Monterey, California
By Joey Amato
For nearly a decade, Monterey has been on my bucket list of United States destinations I wished to visit. <MORE>
By Joey Amato
For nearly a decade, Monterey has been on my bucket list of United States destinations I wished to visit. <MORE>
The Empire State Building Observatory Experience $165 million Renovation Is Complete
The $165 million renovation project is complete, offering various exhibits, rich with history, and immaculate New York City views from the top of the world’s most famous building.<MORE>
The $165 million renovation project is complete, offering various exhibits, rich with history, and immaculate New York City views from the top of the world’s most famous building.<MORE>
GRAND CANYON LODGE NORTH RIM TO OPEN JUNE 15 WITH LIMITED SERVICES
Enjoy Historic Accommodations, Scenic Views, Excellent Hiking Trails at the Grand Canyon’s Less-Traveled North Rim
Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, inside Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, will open for its 2020 season on June 15. Sitting at an elevation of more than 8,000 feet, the comparatively tranquil North Rim receives just one-tenth of the visitation of the South Rim and is known for its recreational activities including hiking trails, mule rides and exploring the local flora and fauna. <MORE>
Enjoy Historic Accommodations, Scenic Views, Excellent Hiking Trails at the Grand Canyon’s Less-Traveled North Rim
Grand Canyon Lodge North Rim, inside Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, will open for its 2020 season on June 15. Sitting at an elevation of more than 8,000 feet, the comparatively tranquil North Rim receives just one-tenth of the visitation of the South Rim and is known for its recreational activities including hiking trails, mule rides and exploring the local flora and fauna. <MORE>
Pioneertown - The Old West Movie Set You Can Visit
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
While staying in Palm Springs, California, we decided to take a drive to the wonders of Joshua Tree National Park. In between Palm Springs and Joshua Tree, we took a small detour to visit Pioneertown and we had a blast. Pioneertown is The Old West Movie Set You Can Visit. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
While staying in Palm Springs, California, we decided to take a drive to the wonders of Joshua Tree National Park. In between Palm Springs and Joshua Tree, we took a small detour to visit Pioneertown and we had a blast. Pioneertown is The Old West Movie Set You Can Visit. <MORE>
Pride Journey: Aspen Gay Ski Week
By Joey Amato
For years I’ve heard about Aspen Gay Ski Week, but it wasn’t until this year that I decided to take the journey out to Colorado to experience the event for myself. Now in its 43rd year, Aspen Gay Ski Week attracts guests from around the country, and possibly around the world. <MORE>
By Joey Amato
For years I’ve heard about Aspen Gay Ski Week, but it wasn’t until this year that I decided to take the journey out to Colorado to experience the event for myself. Now in its 43rd year, Aspen Gay Ski Week attracts guests from around the country, and possibly around the world. <MORE>
Great Eight Dude Ranches from the Western USA
Ranches across North America’s most iconic and scenic landscapes, steeped in legacy and heritage, are now part of an elite, ranching network Best Dude Ranches or BDR. These exceptional family-owned and operated ranches offer variety of sport dependent on location from Arizona to British Columbia and differ from other ranches in reputation and brand. <MORE>
Ranches across North America’s most iconic and scenic landscapes, steeped in legacy and heritage, are now part of an elite, ranching network Best Dude Ranches or BDR. These exceptional family-owned and operated ranches offer variety of sport dependent on location from Arizona to British Columbia and differ from other ranches in reputation and brand. <MORE>
Minneapolis Northwest - A Destination for Unique Summer Events
Where can you enjoy a sambusa while watching a Sudanese dance troupe, watch street artists create larger than life 3-D masterpieces with chalk, and sip local brews on an immaculate golf course this summer? The answer is Minneapolis Northwest - the area representing Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove. <MORE>
Where can you enjoy a sambusa while watching a Sudanese dance troupe, watch street artists create larger than life 3-D masterpieces with chalk, and sip local brews on an immaculate golf course this summer? The answer is Minneapolis Northwest - the area representing Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove. <MORE>
Pride Journey: Palm Springs By Joey Amato
Palm Springs is one of those destinations that you never get tired of. I’m not sure if it’s the landscape, or the abundance of over-the-top gayness that makes the city truly magical. <MORE>
Palm Springs is one of those destinations that you never get tired of. I’m not sure if it’s the landscape, or the abundance of over-the-top gayness that makes the city truly magical. <MORE>
Seattle On A Budget Travel Tips
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Seattle, Washington, USA is a city we’ve wanted to visit for a long time. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is a high-tech city surrounded by natural beauty. The city named after a Native American chief retains its connection to the past and also constantly reaches for the future creating the perfect place for artists, nature lovers and businesses. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Seattle, Washington, USA is a city we’ve wanted to visit for a long time. Located in the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is a high-tech city surrounded by natural beauty. The city named after a Native American chief retains its connection to the past and also constantly reaches for the future creating the perfect place for artists, nature lovers and businesses. <MORE>
Pride Journey: Columbus, Ohio By Joey Amato
This was my fourth visit to Columbus, Ohio and every time I visit, I discover something new. What a lot of people don’t realize about this thriving mid-west city is that its LGBTQ community is one of the largest in the United States and growing every day. <MORE>
This was my fourth visit to Columbus, Ohio and every time I visit, I discover something new. What a lot of people don’t realize about this thriving mid-west city is that its LGBTQ community is one of the largest in the United States and growing every day. <MORE>
Christmas at Biltmore adds a touch of Downton Abbey
“Downton Abbey” exhibit enhances estate’s annual holiday celebration
Known for its monumental scale of traditional holiday décor and dazzling lights, this year Biltmore’s annual Christmas at Biltmore celebration will offer even more than ever before. A yuletide feast for the senses, Christmas at Biltmore begins Nov. 1, 2019. One week later, on Nov. 8, the estate will welcome Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, an immersive experience that celebrates the global hit television series and new feature film. <MORE>
“Downton Abbey” exhibit enhances estate’s annual holiday celebration
Known for its monumental scale of traditional holiday décor and dazzling lights, this year Biltmore’s annual Christmas at Biltmore celebration will offer even more than ever before. A yuletide feast for the senses, Christmas at Biltmore begins Nov. 1, 2019. One week later, on Nov. 8, the estate will welcome Downton Abbey: The Exhibition, an immersive experience that celebrates the global hit television series and new feature film. <MORE>
80 foot Tall Christmas Tree Debuts Nov 2 at Silver Dollar City
Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas, 4-time winner of “Best Theme Park Holiday Event*,” debuts an all-new, 80-foot-tall, state-of-the-art Christmas tree as part of the two-month long holiday celebration in Branson, Missouri. The sheer height and immense density of lights on the tree make it the first of its kind on Earth. The custom-designed, towering tree will soar 8 stories into the night sky as the centerpiece of the all-new “Joy on Town Square.” This significant $1.5-million project adds to the illumination of Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas. <MORE>
Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas, 4-time winner of “Best Theme Park Holiday Event*,” debuts an all-new, 80-foot-tall, state-of-the-art Christmas tree as part of the two-month long holiday celebration in Branson, Missouri. The sheer height and immense density of lights on the tree make it the first of its kind on Earth. The custom-designed, towering tree will soar 8 stories into the night sky as the centerpiece of the all-new “Joy on Town Square.” This significant $1.5-million project adds to the illumination of Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas. <MORE>
SeaWorld Parks Unveil New All-Season Dining Pass
Purchase 2020 All-Season Dining Pass Now; Eat FREE in 2019.
SeaWorld San Antonio , as well as parks in Orlando and San Diego, has introduced brand new All-Season Dining Pass Products at the theme park and Aquatica water park, designed to offer guests incredible value and a wide variety of delicious dining options every time they visit throughout the year. <MORE>
Purchase 2020 All-Season Dining Pass Now; Eat FREE in 2019.
SeaWorld San Antonio , as well as parks in Orlando and San Diego, has introduced brand new All-Season Dining Pass Products at the theme park and Aquatica water park, designed to offer guests incredible value and a wide variety of delicious dining options every time they visit throughout the year. <MORE>
Gondwana Ecotours Announces Alaska Northern Lights Photo Tour
Gondwana Ecotours is excited to announce a 7-day “Alaska Northern Lights Ecotour.” Guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night. Highlights of the tour include dogsledding through snowy forests, hiking alongside a family of reindeer, taking curling lessons from locals in Fairbanks, soaking in the geothermal Chena Hot Springs, learning to photograph the Aurora Borealis from a professional photographer, snowshoeing on private land, and exploring the Ice Sculpture Museum. <MORE>
Gondwana Ecotours is excited to announce a 7-day “Alaska Northern Lights Ecotour.” Guests will get a dose of local culture by day and photograph the Aurora Borealis under the massive Alaskan sky by night. Highlights of the tour include dogsledding through snowy forests, hiking alongside a family of reindeer, taking curling lessons from locals in Fairbanks, soaking in the geothermal Chena Hot Springs, learning to photograph the Aurora Borealis from a professional photographer, snowshoeing on private land, and exploring the Ice Sculpture Museum. <MORE>
Pride Journey: Grand Rapids/Saugatuck
By Joey Amato
For the past few years, I’ve heard about a small town in Michigan known for its LGBTQ friendliness and charm, but it wasn’t until recently that I had the opportunity to visit Saugatuck and its neighboring town, Douglas. If you don’t live within driving distance, you’ll probably have to fly into Grand Rapids, another Midwestern city worth exploring. The journey will be well worth it. <MORE>
By Joey Amato
For the past few years, I’ve heard about a small town in Michigan known for its LGBTQ friendliness and charm, but it wasn’t until recently that I had the opportunity to visit Saugatuck and its neighboring town, Douglas. If you don’t live within driving distance, you’ll probably have to fly into Grand Rapids, another Midwestern city worth exploring. The journey will be well worth it. <MORE>
Ski Areas in Colorado Celebrate Life with Discounts and Deals for Senior Skiers and Riders
Senior skiers and snowboarders are celebrated on the slopes in Colorado, where Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member ski areas welcome seniors to take advantage of dozens of deals, discounts and special events. <MORE>
Senior skiers and snowboarders are celebrated on the slopes in Colorado, where Colorado Ski Country USA (CSCUSA) member ski areas welcome seniors to take advantage of dozens of deals, discounts and special events. <MORE>
6 Things You Need to Do This Fall in Reno-Tahoe
Pull out your flannels and scarves, grab your favorite cup of coffee and get outside in Reno-Tahoe to experience all the destination has to offer during this most colorful season. Here’s a few must-do activities in the region this season <MORE>
Pull out your flannels and scarves, grab your favorite cup of coffee and get outside in Reno-Tahoe to experience all the destination has to offer during this most colorful season. Here’s a few must-do activities in the region this season <MORE>
Nation's Tallest Indoor Christmas tree leads the holiday traditions at Galleria Dallas
Galleria Dallas has been one of the top holiday destination spots for shoppers across North Texas and around the world for more than three decades. From the iconic 95-foot-tall Christmas tree to Missile Toes, the ice-skating Santa who shoots fireworks from his skates, the holiday celebration at Galleria Dallas is recognized as one of the grandest nationwide. <MORE>
Galleria Dallas has been one of the top holiday destination spots for shoppers across North Texas and around the world for more than three decades. From the iconic 95-foot-tall Christmas tree to Missile Toes, the ice-skating Santa who shoots fireworks from his skates, the holiday celebration at Galleria Dallas is recognized as one of the grandest nationwide. <MORE>
Take to the Air (and Sea) in San Diego
Take to the Air (and Sea) in San DiegoSunny San Diego’s blue skies and pristine waters are the perfect playground for thrill-seekers looking for their next outdoor adventure. With an abundance of both aerial and aquatic activities, California’s beach city offers daredevils the chance to soar, spin, splash and dive, and even have unique animal encounters. <MORE>
Take to the Air (and Sea) in San DiegoSunny San Diego’s blue skies and pristine waters are the perfect playground for thrill-seekers looking for their next outdoor adventure. With an abundance of both aerial and aquatic activities, California’s beach city offers daredevils the chance to soar, spin, splash and dive, and even have unique animal encounters. <MORE>
Bryce Canyon National Park - Utah
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Over two million people visit Bryce Canyon National Park each year. Why? Bryce Canyon National Park holds the largest concentration of Hoodoos found anywhere on Earth. Canyon after canyon of these colorful irregular columns of rock fill your view as far as the eye can see. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Over two million people visit Bryce Canyon National Park each year. Why? Bryce Canyon National Park holds the largest concentration of Hoodoos found anywhere on Earth. Canyon after canyon of these colorful irregular columns of rock fill your view as far as the eye can see. <MORE>
Pride Journeys St. Louis By Joey Amato
The last time I was in St. Louis I was still in my 20s, and I had the energy to party all night. After many shameless social media posts and ten years later, I had the opportunity to revisit The Lou with a friend of mine from Indianapolis. St. Louis is more or less centrally located, so it is easy to travel to from almost anywhere in North America. This makes St. Louis a fantastic destination for a long weekend getaway. <MORE>
The last time I was in St. Louis I was still in my 20s, and I had the energy to party all night. After many shameless social media posts and ten years later, I had the opportunity to revisit The Lou with a friend of mine from Indianapolis. St. Louis is more or less centrally located, so it is easy to travel to from almost anywhere in North America. This makes St. Louis a fantastic destination for a long weekend getaway. <MORE>
Southern Decadence 2019 - parties, parades, brunches and events in New Orleans
Each year, Labor Day weekend in New Orleans is filled with a host of parties, parades, brunches and events in celebration of the city’s gay community. For over four decades, this French Quarter-wide fest has been the perfect way to close out summertime in the Crescent City. Participate in this year’s Southern Decadence August 29 - September 2. <MORE>
Each year, Labor Day weekend in New Orleans is filled with a host of parties, parades, brunches and events in celebration of the city’s gay community. For over four decades, this French Quarter-wide fest has been the perfect way to close out summertime in the Crescent City. Participate in this year’s Southern Decadence August 29 - September 2. <MORE>
Pride Journey: Providence, Rhode Island
By Joey Amato
Being a proud gay journalist, I’ve travelled to dozens of pride events around the world. From São Paulo to Nashville, I’ve seen just about everything. But, the one thing I had never seen was a night-time parade. That all changed in Providence. Yes…Providence, Rhode Island! <MORE>
By Joey Amato
Being a proud gay journalist, I’ve travelled to dozens of pride events around the world. From São Paulo to Nashville, I’ve seen just about everything. But, the one thing I had never seen was a night-time parade. That all changed in Providence. Yes…Providence, Rhode Island! <MORE>
Las Vegas Accommodations For Every Taste
Las Vegas' array of accommodations and amenities offer something for nearly every taste, including visitors seeking a luxurious experience, both in and out of the casino. In the last several years, Las Vegas has established itself as one of the top luxury destinations across the globe. The destination is home to seven AAA Five Diamond Awards winning hotels and 23 AAA Four Diamond Award winners. <MORE>
Las Vegas' array of accommodations and amenities offer something for nearly every taste, including visitors seeking a luxurious experience, both in and out of the casino. In the last several years, Las Vegas has established itself as one of the top luxury destinations across the globe. The destination is home to seven AAA Five Diamond Awards winning hotels and 23 AAA Four Diamond Award winners. <MORE>
Las Vegas Grows More Fabulous with LGBTQ+ Events and Celebrations
From annual traditions to world-class entertainment, Las Vegas empowers travelers to break through their comfort zones and embrace who they are at their very core year-round. Featuring a wide-variety of LGBTQ-driven entertainment, dining, nightlife and special events, Las Vegas is the ultimate escape for anyone and everyone for any occasion <MORE>
From annual traditions to world-class entertainment, Las Vegas empowers travelers to break through their comfort zones and embrace who they are at their very core year-round. Featuring a wide-variety of LGBTQ-driven entertainment, dining, nightlife and special events, Las Vegas is the ultimate escape for anyone and everyone for any occasion <MORE>
Las Vegas Issues 20,000th Same-Gender Marriage License
On May 16, 2019, Las Vegas’ Clark County Clerk’s Marriage License Bureau issued the 20,000th marriage license to a same-gender couple – James Johnson, 33, and Matthew Tipple, 30, of DeBary, Florida. <MORE>
On May 16, 2019, Las Vegas’ Clark County Clerk’s Marriage License Bureau issued the 20,000th marriage license to a same-gender couple – James Johnson, 33, and Matthew Tipple, 30, of DeBary, Florida. <MORE>
GAY WINE WEEKEND is a 3+ day celebration of Food, Wine & the Ambience of Northern California's Wine Country for the LGBTQ Community. <MORE>
Pride Journey: Spokane, Washington
By Joey Amato
The Pacific Northwest is and has always been one of my favorite places in the country to visit. Natural beauty is around every corner and Spokane is no different. The city, historically overshadowed by Seattle, is going through a bit of a renaissance as of late and creating a vibe and culture that sets itself apart from its larger neighbor to the west. <MORE>
By Joey Amato
The Pacific Northwest is and has always been one of my favorite places in the country to visit. Natural beauty is around every corner and Spokane is no different. The city, historically overshadowed by Seattle, is going through a bit of a renaissance as of late and creating a vibe and culture that sets itself apart from its larger neighbor to the west. <MORE>
Pride Journey: Phoenix/Tempe
By Joey Amato
The last time I was in the Phoenix area was 2005, so when I was offered a chance to visit the city again, I jumped at the opportunity, especially since this trip would coincide with Phoenix Pride. The temperature in the spring and fall is quite tolerable and enjoyable so I would plan your vacation during those seasons, unless you are an avid heat seeker. <MORE>
By Joey Amato
The last time I was in the Phoenix area was 2005, so when I was offered a chance to visit the city again, I jumped at the opportunity, especially since this trip would coincide with Phoenix Pride. The temperature in the spring and fall is quite tolerable and enjoyable so I would plan your vacation during those seasons, unless you are an avid heat seeker. <MORE>
THE FIRST ANNUAL MENDOCINO PRIDE: CHASING THE RAINBOW FESTIVAL
Three-day Event in Northern California includes Wine Tasting, Pristine Beaches, Rainbow Express Train, Local Cuisine, and Giraffe Kisses <MORE>
Three-day Event in Northern California includes Wine Tasting, Pristine Beaches, Rainbow Express Train, Local Cuisine, and Giraffe Kisses <MORE>
Escape Resort Palm Springs – Our interview with Co-Owner Mark Hunter
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Escape Resort is a quality, clothing optional, gay resort with excellent amenities, a fantastic staff and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. We found the courtyard, heated pool and hot tub to be perfect for meeting and talking to our fellow guests. Each room also had a nice front porch where we sat and spoke to other guests as they strolled by. We asked co-owner Mark Hunter to tell about Escape resort. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Escape Resort is a quality, clothing optional, gay resort with excellent amenities, a fantastic staff and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. We found the courtyard, heated pool and hot tub to be perfect for meeting and talking to our fellow guests. Each room also had a nice front porch where we sat and spoke to other guests as they strolled by. We asked co-owner Mark Hunter to tell about Escape resort. <MORE>
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Pride Journey: Provincetown Cape Cod
By Joey Amato
By now, most of you know I march to the beat of my own drummer, so when I decided to visit a summer time destination in the winter, people weren’t surprised. Cape Cod is known for attracting throngs of LGBTQ beach and party goers to its northmost tip, Provincetown. Having never been to P-Town, the locals found it surprising that I would visit during the winter, when the town’s population is a fraction of what it is during the summer. <MORE>
By Joey Amato
By now, most of you know I march to the beat of my own drummer, so when I decided to visit a summer time destination in the winter, people weren’t surprised. Cape Cod is known for attracting throngs of LGBTQ beach and party goers to its northmost tip, Provincetown. Having never been to P-Town, the locals found it surprising that I would visit during the winter, when the town’s population is a fraction of what it is during the summer. <MORE>
Foodies Guide To New Orleans
NewOrleans.com has compiled this wonderful Foodies Guide To New Orleans. Enjoy your tasty trip to the Big Easy. <MORE>
NewOrleans.com has compiled this wonderful Foodies Guide To New Orleans. Enjoy your tasty trip to the Big Easy. <MORE>
Pride Journey: Milwaukee
By Joey Amato
I am always up for a big adventure, so I thought visiting Milwaukee right before winter would be a good idea. Little did I know, winter comes early in Wisconsin. I was greeted with a small snow storm and below freezing temperatures, but I wasn’t going to let that stop me. It was my first time visiting the city and I had lots to see. <MORE>
By Joey Amato
I am always up for a big adventure, so I thought visiting Milwaukee right before winter would be a good idea. Little did I know, winter comes early in Wisconsin. I was greeted with a small snow storm and below freezing temperatures, but I wasn’t going to let that stop me. It was my first time visiting the city and I had lots to see. <MORE>
Rainbow Room to Host Inaugural Pride Ball - NYC Pride’s Only Black Tie Event
Posted by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
MARINA, Betty Who, and More Headline NYC Pride’s Only Black Tie Event ‘Love Above All Ball’ Benefiting Born This Way Foundation <MORE>
Posted by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
MARINA, Betty Who, and More Headline NYC Pride’s Only Black Tie Event ‘Love Above All Ball’ Benefiting Born This Way Foundation <MORE>
Pride Journey: Portland, Oregon
By Joey Amato
For years, my former boss at South Florida Gay News would rave about Portland, Oregon. He loved the free-spirited nature of the community as well as the abundance of outdoor activities available outside the city. After years of seeing Norm and other friends post breathtaking photos on social media, I thought it was time to give Portland a try. <MORE>
By Joey Amato
For years, my former boss at South Florida Gay News would rave about Portland, Oregon. He loved the free-spirited nature of the community as well as the abundance of outdoor activities available outside the city. After years of seeing Norm and other friends post breathtaking photos on social media, I thought it was time to give Portland a try. <MORE>
Triangle Inn - Award-winning, historic Palm Springs Resort
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Palm Springs, California is a place we could visit again and again. It has a long history as a well-known gay tourist destination. We asked Michael C. Green, co-owner of Triangle Inn Palm Springs to tell us more. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Palm Springs, California is a place we could visit again and again. It has a long history as a well-known gay tourist destination. We asked Michael C. Green, co-owner of Triangle Inn Palm Springs to tell us more. <MORE>
The Best of the Best By Donald Pile and Ray Williams
A TRAVELING IN OUR FABULOUS GAY WORLD article by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
For over 18 years years we have traveled coast to coast and have stayed in over 100 Gay owned resorts, hotels, motels and Bed and Breakfasts. Most of them have been very fine experiences and some were just 'so so' and a few have not been very good. It is like in the old days about Gay bars. All you had to do was open a Gay bar and you automatically had a lot of business. However Gay bars in the country are fading fast and over half of them closed in the past 10 years. <MORE>
A TRAVELING IN OUR FABULOUS GAY WORLD article by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
For over 18 years years we have traveled coast to coast and have stayed in over 100 Gay owned resorts, hotels, motels and Bed and Breakfasts. Most of them have been very fine experiences and some were just 'so so' and a few have not been very good. It is like in the old days about Gay bars. All you had to do was open a Gay bar and you automatically had a lot of business. However Gay bars in the country are fading fast and over half of them closed in the past 10 years. <MORE>
Bearfoot Inn - An oasis in the desert in sunny Palm Springs, California
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Palm Springs, California is a must-see destination for gay travelers. With gorgeous mountain and desert views, a rich history, high quality dining and entertainment, Palm Springs is also an inclusive community where LGBTQ+ can hold hands openly strolling the avenues day or night. We asked Jerry Pergolesi, Co-owner of Bearfoot Inn in Palm Springs, to tell us about what Bearfoot Inn offers the gay traveler. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Palm Springs, California is a must-see destination for gay travelers. With gorgeous mountain and desert views, a rich history, high quality dining and entertainment, Palm Springs is also an inclusive community where LGBTQ+ can hold hands openly strolling the avenues day or night. We asked Jerry Pergolesi, Co-owner of Bearfoot Inn in Palm Springs, to tell us about what Bearfoot Inn offers the gay traveler. <MORE>
INNdulge Resort Palm Springs - Our interview with owner Jon Jackson
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Palm Springs, California is a wonderful place for anyone to visit but it is especially significant for gay travelers. Palm Springs has an inclusive, welcoming vibe, excellent entertainment and dining options, beautiful views and a variety of quality gay resorts to choose from. We asked INNdulge Resort Palm Springs owner Jon Jackson to tell us about resort.
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By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Palm Springs, California is a wonderful place for anyone to visit but it is especially significant for gay travelers. Palm Springs has an inclusive, welcoming vibe, excellent entertainment and dining options, beautiful views and a variety of quality gay resorts to choose from. We asked INNdulge Resort Palm Springs owner Jon Jackson to tell us about resort.
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Pride Journey Indianapolis
By
Joey Amato
Indianapolis has always felt like a second home to me. I used to publish a gay magazine there called UNITE a few years ago, so I was frequently visiting the city. This time, I wanted to experience things that I may not have had the chance to see on previous visits. <MORE>
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Joey Amato
Indianapolis has always felt like a second home to me. I used to publish a gay magazine there called UNITE a few years ago, so I was frequently visiting the city. This time, I wanted to experience things that I may not have had the chance to see on previous visits. <MORE>
Experience Holiday Chill in San Diego
While the destination may be best known for summer fun, San Diego offers a magical seaside getaway during the winter months, featuring pleasantly mild temperatures (averaging 66 degrees), sparkling beaches and a sunny, cheerful vibe with holiday festivities for all ages. <MORE>
While the destination may be best known for summer fun, San Diego offers a magical seaside getaway during the winter months, featuring pleasantly mild temperatures (averaging 66 degrees), sparkling beaches and a sunny, cheerful vibe with holiday festivities for all ages. <MORE>
Park Ridge Lodge - a relaxing men's retreat nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We love visiting the Smoky Mountains. Pigeon Forge and Dollywood are a blast and Dolly Parton has openly supported the gay community. When we heard about a gay men’s resort opening nearby, we had to know more. We asked David Whittle and Terry Russell – owners of Park Ridge Lodge – to tell us all about it. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We love visiting the Smoky Mountains. Pigeon Forge and Dollywood are a blast and Dolly Parton has openly supported the gay community. When we heard about a gay men’s resort opening nearby, we had to know more. We asked David Whittle and Terry Russell – owners of Park Ridge Lodge – to tell us all about it. <MORE>
Starland Community – campground/retreat center located in a Southern California high desert setting near Joshua Tree
By Steven Skelley & Thomas Routzong
We asked Mohabee Serrano - Info Guru and Volunteer Resident Administrator - to tell us about the Starland Community campground/retreat center located in a Southern California high desert setting near Joshua Tree National Park. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley & Thomas Routzong
We asked Mohabee Serrano - Info Guru and Volunteer Resident Administrator - to tell us about the Starland Community campground/retreat center located in a Southern California high desert setting near Joshua Tree National Park. <MORE>
How To Enjoy Three Palm Springs Gay Resorts In One Week
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Our Palm Springs adventure began as we stepped off our plane into the Palm Springs International Airport. The first thing we noticed was the aroma. The open air design of the airport means that passengers are immediately greeted by the fresh, clean Palm Springs air. After six hours on a plane, it is a simple pleasure. During our Palm Springs visit, we were able to sample three gay, clothing optional accommodations. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Our Palm Springs adventure began as we stepped off our plane into the Palm Springs International Airport. The first thing we noticed was the aroma. The open air design of the airport means that passengers are immediately greeted by the fresh, clean Palm Springs air. After six hours on a plane, it is a simple pleasure. During our Palm Springs visit, we were able to sample three gay, clothing optional accommodations. <MORE>
Tortuga Del Sol - One of the most beautiful clothing optional gay resorts we have ever experienced
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We were invited to Palm Springs to learn more about the privately owned boutique resorts catering to gay men. After meeting one of the owners of Tortuga Del Sol at an old Frank Sinatra hangout for dinner, we spent three incredibly relaxing days enjoying Tortuga Del Sol. It is one of the most beautiful clothing optional gay resorts we have ever experienced. The reason is probably that it has two of the most beautifully spirited owners we have ever met. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We were invited to Palm Springs to learn more about the privately owned boutique resorts catering to gay men. After meeting one of the owners of Tortuga Del Sol at an old Frank Sinatra hangout for dinner, we spent three incredibly relaxing days enjoying Tortuga Del Sol. It is one of the most beautiful clothing optional gay resorts we have ever experienced. The reason is probably that it has two of the most beautifully spirited owners we have ever met. <MORE>
Cedar City, Utah – The Amazing Destination For All Four Seasons
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
When we decided to enjoy a Western USA sightseeing trip, we chose to book our hotel in Cedar, City, Utah. This beautiful mountain town not only has beautiful views of its own, it is a perfect launching point for visits to Utah’s five national parks including Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef. We asked the Cedar City – Brian Head Tourism Bureau to share their thoughts with us. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
When we decided to enjoy a Western USA sightseeing trip, we chose to book our hotel in Cedar, City, Utah. This beautiful mountain town not only has beautiful views of its own, it is a perfect launching point for visits to Utah’s five national parks including Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef. We asked the Cedar City – Brian Head Tourism Bureau to share their thoughts with us. <MORE>
Tyler Morgan Tells Us about The Utah Shakespeare Festival in Cedar City
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Cedar City, Utah is a friendly mountain town with amazing views, friendly people, ample dining options, and fantastic arts and theatre choices. We asked Tyler Morgan, MA, MBA, Marketing and Communications Director for the Utah Shakespeare Festival to tell us more. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Cedar City, Utah is a friendly mountain town with amazing views, friendly people, ample dining options, and fantastic arts and theatre choices. We asked Tyler Morgan, MA, MBA, Marketing and Communications Director for the Utah Shakespeare Festival to tell us more. <MORE>
US West Coast Holidays Bus Tour – Salt Lake City, Jackson, Wyoming, the Tetons, Yellowstone National Park, Devil’s Tower, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore and more! By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We booked a fun-filled US West Coast Holidays Bus Tour of Salt Lake City, Jackson, Wyoming, the Tetons, Yellowstone National Park, Devil’s Tower, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore and more through their agent TakeTours. Other than bus excursions at cruise ship destinations, we had never tried a bus tour. We found our 5 day US West Coast Holidays Bus Tour to be enjoyable in every way. <MORE>
We booked a fun-filled US West Coast Holidays Bus Tour of Salt Lake City, Jackson, Wyoming, the Tetons, Yellowstone National Park, Devil’s Tower, Crazy Horse Memorial, Mount Rushmore and more through their agent TakeTours. Other than bus excursions at cruise ship destinations, we had never tried a bus tour. We found our 5 day US West Coast Holidays Bus Tour to be enjoyable in every way. <MORE>
Pride Journey: Kansas City
By Joey Amato
The only things I knew about Kansas City prior to visiting, were the tales of legendary BBQ and the Chiefs. I went with an open mind and little expectations. The city has been generating a lot of positive buzz as of late, so I thought I’d see what all the talk was about. <MORE>
By Joey Amato
The only things I knew about Kansas City prior to visiting, were the tales of legendary BBQ and the Chiefs. I went with an open mind and little expectations. The city has been generating a lot of positive buzz as of late, so I thought I’d see what all the talk was about. <MORE>
The Appalachian Trail Day Hikers' Guide: Downhill to Fine Wine and Accommodations: Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee by Carol and Jim Steiner
Book review by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Carol and Jim Steiner are hikers, writers and photographers. They have hiked over 800 miles of the Appalachian Trail. A mutual friend brought them to our annual open house get-together and we loved their stories about their hiking adventures. When they told us they were writing a guidebook about their experiences, we knew we wanted to review it. <MORE>
Book review by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Carol and Jim Steiner are hikers, writers and photographers. They have hiked over 800 miles of the Appalachian Trail. A mutual friend brought them to our annual open house get-together and we loved their stories about their hiking adventures. When they told us they were writing a guidebook about their experiences, we knew we wanted to review it. <MORE>
Pride Journeys: Rochester, New York
By Jesse Walker
Nestled 90 minutes from Niagara Falls and just off of the southern shore of Lake Ontario in the Finger Lakes region of New York, you’ll find the truly limitless city of Rochester. Known for numerous festivals and events throughout the year, immense history, world class museums, and its inclusive hospitality, New York State’s third largest city has something for everyone. <MORE>
By Jesse Walker
Nestled 90 minutes from Niagara Falls and just off of the southern shore of Lake Ontario in the Finger Lakes region of New York, you’ll find the truly limitless city of Rochester. Known for numerous festivals and events throughout the year, immense history, world class museums, and its inclusive hospitality, New York State’s third largest city has something for everyone. <MORE>
Carpe Diem Guesthouse and Spa - One of Provincetown's finest boutique guesthouses with a unique clothing optional spa
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
One of Provincetown's finest boutique guesthouses with a unique clothing optional spa is Carpe Diem Guesthouse and Spa. We asked Stephen Hooper and Paul Graves there to tell us more. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
One of Provincetown's finest boutique guesthouses with a unique clothing optional spa is Carpe Diem Guesthouse and Spa. We asked Stephen Hooper and Paul Graves there to tell us more. <MORE>
Southern Cheyenne Marlon Fixico Helps Us Understand The Native American TWO SPIRIT (LGBTQ) People
By Steven Skelley & Thomas Routzong
Most people probably do not know that Native American / Indigenous communities welcomed and honored LGBTQ people for centuries before Europeans forced bigotry and religious persecution upon them. We asked Southern Cheyenne Marlon Fixico to help us understand the Native American TWO SPIRIT (LGBTQ) people and the history that genocidal conquerors nearly destroyed. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley & Thomas Routzong
Most people probably do not know that Native American / Indigenous communities welcomed and honored LGBTQ people for centuries before Europeans forced bigotry and religious persecution upon them. We asked Southern Cheyenne Marlon Fixico to help us understand the Native American TWO SPIRIT (LGBTQ) people and the history that genocidal conquerors nearly destroyed. <MORE>
Grant Philipo’s Las Vegas Showgirl Museum
A TRAVELING IN OUR FABULOUS GAY WORLD article by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
Whenever we visit cities from coast to coast we always enjoy visiting the different museums and galleries. Sometimes they are the Metropolitan in New York City or the Getty in Los Angeles. We have visited the Fabulous World Erotic Art Museum in South Beach, the Neon Light Museum in Las Vegas which has a huge collection of vintage neon signs for Las Vegas’s past. No museum is too small or large for us to visit. <MORE>
A TRAVELING IN OUR FABULOUS GAY WORLD article by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
Whenever we visit cities from coast to coast we always enjoy visiting the different museums and galleries. Sometimes they are the Metropolitan in New York City or the Getty in Los Angeles. We have visited the Fabulous World Erotic Art Museum in South Beach, the Neon Light Museum in Las Vegas which has a huge collection of vintage neon signs for Las Vegas’s past. No museum is too small or large for us to visit. <MORE>
Pride Journeys: Houston
By Joey Amato
Throughout my career as a travel journalist thus far, I have been to Texas about a dozen times for both work and pleasure. However, the one city I never visited until recently was Houston. I quickly noticed that each Texas metropolis has its own flavor. Houston is no different. I was surprised how much I enjoyed the city, which is home to a great mix of art, music and LGBT culture. <MORE>
By Joey Amato
Throughout my career as a travel journalist thus far, I have been to Texas about a dozen times for both work and pleasure. However, the one city I never visited until recently was Houston. I quickly noticed that each Texas metropolis has its own flavor. Houston is no different. I was surprised how much I enjoyed the city, which is home to a great mix of art, music and LGBT culture. <MORE>
Pride Journey: Philadelphia By Joey Amato
The first time I visited Philadelphia was for last year’s NLGJA conference and to be perfectly honest, I really didn’t think much of the city. Fast forward almost one year later and I found myself in the City of Brotherly Love once again. This time was for pleasure, not work, so I knew my experience would be drastically different than my last. And I was right! <MORE>
The first time I visited Philadelphia was for last year’s NLGJA conference and to be perfectly honest, I really didn’t think much of the city. Fast forward almost one year later and I found myself in the City of Brotherly Love once again. This time was for pleasure, not work, so I knew my experience would be drastically different than my last. And I was right! <MORE>
The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - just about everything one could ever ask for!
By Christopher Skelley
The Cleveland Zoo is a great place to spend a day; the several ecologically-themed habitats are visually interesting, and the wide variety of animals is impressive. Lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, gorillas, lemurs, orangutans, spider monkeys, zebras, wolves, bears, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, condors, eagles, rhinos, hippos, elephants… they have just about everything one could ever ask for! <MORE>
By Christopher Skelley
The Cleveland Zoo is a great place to spend a day; the several ecologically-themed habitats are visually interesting, and the wide variety of animals is impressive. Lions, tigers, cheetahs, leopards, gorillas, lemurs, orangutans, spider monkeys, zebras, wolves, bears, giraffes, kangaroos, koalas, condors, eagles, rhinos, hippos, elephants… they have just about everything one could ever ask for! <MORE>
Unique Beach Vacation Ideas
As you likely already know, when it comes to vacations, there are different options for you to choose from. If you happen to be an adrenaline junkie, you may want to go on an adventure vacation, while those who enjoy the countryside may want to opt for a cabin getaway. There is another type of vacation which tends to be quite popular and it’s that of a beach vacation. <MORE>
As you likely already know, when it comes to vacations, there are different options for you to choose from. If you happen to be an adrenaline junkie, you may want to go on an adventure vacation, while those who enjoy the countryside may want to opt for a cabin getaway. There is another type of vacation which tends to be quite popular and it’s that of a beach vacation. <MORE>
Travel, Counseling and Reconciliation in Western Colorado
When your relationship is going through a tough patch, it’s useful to get some space and time for some introspection too. At this point, it’s a good idea to embark on some travel to take a breather from everyday life. <MORE>
When your relationship is going through a tough patch, it’s useful to get some space and time for some introspection too. At this point, it’s a good idea to embark on some travel to take a breather from everyday life. <MORE>
Kings Island - The perfect combination of world-class thrills and family attractions.
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio is one of the world’s premier amusement parks. Kings Island has been thrilling visitors of all ages and setting world records for almost fifty years. The Partridge Family and The Brady Bunch both filmed episodes there. Kings Island hosts an annual PRIDE NIGHT! <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio is one of the world’s premier amusement parks. Kings Island has been thrilling visitors of all ages and setting world records for almost fifty years. The Partridge Family and The Brady Bunch both filmed episodes there. Kings Island hosts an annual PRIDE NIGHT! <MORE>
A Visit To The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta
By Curt Solash
If there is anything that’s as mythically American as Uncle Sam, baseball, apple pie, or the expression “o.k.”, it’s Coca-Cola. This national ambassador expressing “everything U.S.A.” has traveled around the globe to almost 200 countries, consumed at a rate of over 1.2 billion drinks a day. As a long time collector of Coke memorabilia, I have for many years wanted to visit “Coke Nirvana”, Atlanta’s World of Coca-Cola, and I recently did just that on a road trip with a friend to Georgia. <MORE>
By Curt Solash
If there is anything that’s as mythically American as Uncle Sam, baseball, apple pie, or the expression “o.k.”, it’s Coca-Cola. This national ambassador expressing “everything U.S.A.” has traveled around the globe to almost 200 countries, consumed at a rate of over 1.2 billion drinks a day. As a long time collector of Coke memorabilia, I have for many years wanted to visit “Coke Nirvana”, Atlanta’s World of Coca-Cola, and I recently did just that on a road trip with a friend to Georgia. <MORE>
Copper Cactus Ranch Men’s Retreat – The Men’s Sanctuary Near Phoenix, Arizona
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We received a message in our GTM (Gay Travelers Magazine) Facebook group from Bobby Cook. He and his partner Rich Homan own the 40 acre Copper Cactus Ranch Men’s Retreat near Phoenix, Arizona. This is what Bobby had to say about Copper Cactus Ranch Men’s Retreat. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We received a message in our GTM (Gay Travelers Magazine) Facebook group from Bobby Cook. He and his partner Rich Homan own the 40 acre Copper Cactus Ranch Men’s Retreat near Phoenix, Arizona. This is what Bobby had to say about Copper Cactus Ranch Men’s Retreat. <MORE>
Bear and Butterfly Bed & Breakfast – The North Carolina mountain escape for men
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
North Carolina is well-known for its Blue Ridge Mountains, Smoky Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail. North Carolina’s mountain region offers waterfalls, rivers, forests and trails galore. In the midst of all this natural beauty, you will find the Bear and Butterfly Bed & Breakfast – the North Carolina mountain escape for men. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
North Carolina is well-known for its Blue Ridge Mountains, Smoky Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail. North Carolina’s mountain region offers waterfalls, rivers, forests and trails galore. In the midst of all this natural beauty, you will find the Bear and Butterfly Bed & Breakfast – the North Carolina mountain escape for men. <MORE>
Provincetown – Where LGBTQ+ can be themselves
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Provincetown, Massachusetts stands out in history as not only the first place where the Pilgrims landed, it is constantly evolving to accept those who seek refuge, a place to be free and a place to be themselves. We asked locals to give us the inside scoop on the past, present and future of LGBTQ+ Provincetown. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Provincetown, Massachusetts stands out in history as not only the first place where the Pilgrims landed, it is constantly evolving to accept those who seek refuge, a place to be free and a place to be themselves. We asked locals to give us the inside scoop on the past, present and future of LGBTQ+ Provincetown. <MORE>
The Best Of LGBT New York City
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
New York City is one of the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural icons with Wall Street, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Broadway, Times Square and Stonewall. It is also an LGBT affirming and welcoming destination with wonderful assets that many probably don’t even know about. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
New York City is one of the world’s major commercial, financial and cultural icons with Wall Street, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Broadway, Times Square and Stonewall. It is also an LGBT affirming and welcoming destination with wonderful assets that many probably don’t even know about. <MORE>
Seattle - The perfect cocktail for adventure
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Seattle, Washington was once named The Emerald City because of its beautiful green trees. It has become a world famous destination for arts, entertainment and leisure activities. We asked Visit Seattle Public Relations Manager Chantelle Lusebrink to tell us what makes Seattle such a popular destination. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Seattle, Washington was once named The Emerald City because of its beautiful green trees. It has become a world famous destination for arts, entertainment and leisure activities. We asked Visit Seattle Public Relations Manager Chantelle Lusebrink to tell us what makes Seattle such a popular destination. <MORE>
Long Beach Pride
Pride means different things to different people, but at its core, it’s about embracing what makes everyone unique. As Pride Festival season approaches, LGBTQ+ communities and travelers around the world gather to celebrate everything special about themselves. <MORE>
Pride means different things to different people, but at its core, it’s about embracing what makes everyone unique. As Pride Festival season approaches, LGBTQ+ communities and travelers around the world gather to celebrate everything special about themselves. <MORE>
Philadelphia LGBT Hotspots
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Where could a traveler go to find unique, revolutionary, historical significance, one of the most influential, big cities of the New World, and some of the best LGBT hotspots in the USA? According to VISIT PHILADELPHIA, all this and more is available in the city of brotherly love. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Where could a traveler go to find unique, revolutionary, historical significance, one of the most influential, big cities of the New World, and some of the best LGBT hotspots in the USA? According to VISIT PHILADELPHIA, all this and more is available in the city of brotherly love. <MORE>
The National Gem and Mineral Collection of the Smithsonian Institute
You will certainly be a gem enthusiast when you leave
By Curt Solash
For a gem enthusiast like me, a recent trip to Washington, D.C. represented a chance to visit the ultimate site of worship – the National Gem and Mineral Collection at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. <MORE>
You will certainly be a gem enthusiast when you leave
By Curt Solash
For a gem enthusiast like me, a recent trip to Washington, D.C. represented a chance to visit the ultimate site of worship – the National Gem and Mineral Collection at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. <MORE>
Escape Resort - Palm Springs, California
From TRAVELING IN OUR FABULOUS GAY WORLD by Donald Pile and Ray Williams. We have been visiting Palm Springs for many years but for some reason have not been back for about 6 or 7 years. It is basically still the same and always fabulous. This time we stayed at the Escape Resort which is one of the longest running, clothing-optional Gay resorts in the area. <MORE>
From TRAVELING IN OUR FABULOUS GAY WORLD by Donald Pile and Ray Williams. We have been visiting Palm Springs for many years but for some reason have not been back for about 6 or 7 years. It is basically still the same and always fabulous. This time we stayed at the Escape Resort which is one of the longest running, clothing-optional Gay resorts in the area. <MORE>
Santiago Resort - Palm Springs private, luxury, swimsuit-optional escape for gay men
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Palm Springs, California offers crystal-clear blue skies, year-round sunshine, stunning landscapes, streets lined with palm trees and snow-capped mountains. Palm Springs is one of our favorite destinations. The Santiago Resort is a swimsuit-optional, gay men’s oasis in this beautiful vacation hotspot. We asked General Manager Kent Taylor to tell us more. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains, Palm Springs, California offers crystal-clear blue skies, year-round sunshine, stunning landscapes, streets lined with palm trees and snow-capped mountains. Palm Springs is one of our favorite destinations. The Santiago Resort is a swimsuit-optional, gay men’s oasis in this beautiful vacation hotspot. We asked General Manager Kent Taylor to tell us more. <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>
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>
Pigeon Forge – The Great Smoky Mountains Destination With Something For Everyone
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Over 10 million people visit Pigeon Forge, Tennessee each year. The nearby 500,000 acre Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the U.S. With beautiful nature, and abundance of dining options, incredible musical talent, plenty of stage shows and theatres, amusement rides, museums, shopping and Dolly Parton’s fantastic theme park Dollywood, Pigeon Forge is a vacation destination with something for everyone. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Over 10 million people visit Pigeon Forge, Tennessee each year. The nearby 500,000 acre Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the U.S. With beautiful nature, and abundance of dining options, incredible musical talent, plenty of stage shows and theatres, amusement rides, museums, shopping and Dolly Parton’s fantastic theme park Dollywood, Pigeon Forge is a vacation destination with something for everyone. <MORE>
Memphis – Discover the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock n Roll
By Steven Skelley & Thomas Routzong
Memphis, Tennessee is called the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock n Roll. It is both of those and so much more. Memphis is also the place to taste world-famous barbecue, applaud hotel ducks, see historic paddlewheelers floating lazily along the Mississippi River and learn how brave Americans fought for civil rights. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley & Thomas Routzong
Memphis, Tennessee is called the Home of the Blues and the Birthplace of Rock n Roll. It is both of those and so much more. Memphis is also the place to taste world-famous barbecue, applaud hotel ducks, see historic paddlewheelers floating lazily along the Mississippi River and learn how brave Americans fought for civil rights. <MORE>
Circle J Guest Ranch - Where men can come together in beautiful East Texas
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We received a message on our Facebook page from a guy who said he couldn’t wait to start his upcoming vacation at Circle J Guest Ranch in Eustace Texas. We reached out to Circle J Guest Ranch and asked staff member Craig M to tell us about the ranch. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We received a message on our Facebook page from a guy who said he couldn’t wait to start his upcoming vacation at Circle J Guest Ranch in Eustace Texas. We reached out to Circle J Guest Ranch and asked staff member Craig M to tell us about the ranch. <MORE>
Maison Dupuy – The New Orleans French Quarter Hotel just two blocks from Bourbon Street
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We wanted to spend some time in the world-famous New Orleans French Quarter. We hoped for a quality hotel that was right in the heart of things but where we could also get a restful night’s sleep. The Maison Dupuy, just two blocks from Bourbon Street, was the perfect fit. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We wanted to spend some time in the world-famous New Orleans French Quarter. We hoped for a quality hotel that was right in the heart of things but where we could also get a restful night’s sleep. The Maison Dupuy, just two blocks from Bourbon Street, was the perfect fit. <MORE>
New Orleans Fall Festivals
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
New Orleans is known for its history, architecture, cities of the dead cemeteries, food and parties. If you want to enjoy an Autumn getaway, New Orleans offers a variety Fall festivals. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
New Orleans is known for its history, architecture, cities of the dead cemeteries, food and parties. If you want to enjoy an Autumn getaway, New Orleans offers a variety Fall festivals. <MORE>
CampBuckwood
All male campground resort in the rolling hills of central Indiana
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Indiana has been known as the Hoosier State, the Land of the Indian and the Crossroads of America. For more than 15 years, it has also been home to the clothing optional, all male campground and resort CampBuckwood. We asked CampBuckwood co-owner Darrell Gill to tell us more. <MORE>
All male campground resort in the rolling hills of central Indiana
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Indiana has been known as the Hoosier State, the Land of the Indian and the Crossroads of America. For more than 15 years, it has also been home to the clothing optional, all male campground and resort CampBuckwood. We asked CampBuckwood co-owner Darrell Gill to tell us more. <MORE>
What's New in San Francisco
See the March / April 2017 edition of "What's New in San Francisco"
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See the March / April 2017 edition of "What's New in San Francisco"
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Michigan - Home to the Midwest’s Largest Gay Resort and more!
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Michigan is well known for its 19 million acres of forest, 100 public beaches, 129 lighthouses, auto industry history and Motown. Did you also know that Michigan has been an LGBT vacation destination since the 1920s and is now home to the Midwest’s largest gay resort? <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Michigan is well known for its 19 million acres of forest, 100 public beaches, 129 lighthouses, auto industry history and Motown. Did you also know that Michigan has been an LGBT vacation destination since the 1920s and is now home to the Midwest’s largest gay resort? <MORE>
The Woods Campground
The LGBT clothing optional camping resort in the Poconos By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
The Pocono Mountains in northeast Pennsylvania are well-known as a destination for families, honeymooners, hikers, skiers and nature-lovers. This breathtakingly beautiful region of waterfalls, woodlands and winding rivers is also home to The Woods Campground - The LGBT clothing optional camping resort in the Poconos.<MORE>
The LGBT clothing optional camping resort in the Poconos By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
The Pocono Mountains in northeast Pennsylvania are well-known as a destination for families, honeymooners, hikers, skiers and nature-lovers. This breathtakingly beautiful region of waterfalls, woodlands and winding rivers is also home to The Woods Campground - The LGBT clothing optional camping resort in the Poconos.<MORE>
Hollywood Museum Salutes LGBTQ
A TRAVELING IN OUR FABULOUS GAY WORLD column by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
We have been to the Hollywood Museum a couple of times and now they are having a special exhibit featuring the LGBTQ community. Steve Nycklemoe is the Director and Curator of the Museum and a VERY professional and friendly guy. We enjoyed meeting him the last time we were there and he gave a private tour of the museum for us. <MORE>
A TRAVELING IN OUR FABULOUS GAY WORLD column by Donald Pile and Ray Williams
We have been to the Hollywood Museum a couple of times and now they are having a special exhibit featuring the LGBTQ community. Steve Nycklemoe is the Director and Curator of the Museum and a VERY professional and friendly guy. We enjoyed meeting him the last time we were there and he gave a private tour of the museum for us. <MORE>
Atlantis Events – Gay Cruises and Events
Our Interview With The Largest Gay And Lesbian Tour Operator In The World By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
If you have opened just about any LGBT magazine in the past 20 years, you’ve definitely seen the enticing and inviting ads for Atlantis Events and Atlantis Cruises. As the largest gay and lesbian tour operator in the world, Atlantis Events makes dream vacations a reality for over 25,000 people each year. <MORE>
Our Interview With The Largest Gay And Lesbian Tour Operator In The World By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
If you have opened just about any LGBT magazine in the past 20 years, you’ve definitely seen the enticing and inviting ads for Atlantis Events and Atlantis Cruises. As the largest gay and lesbian tour operator in the world, Atlantis Events makes dream vacations a reality for over 25,000 people each year. <MORE>
Coney Island & Luna Park -The Ghost of The World’s Playground
By Curt Solash
Ah, Brooklyn! As famous as the U.S. itself, where one out of every seven Americans has his roots. And, from an historical perspective, one of the most colorful parts of Brooklyn’s story is the area known to the world as Coney Island, once called “The World’s Playground.” <MORE>
By Curt Solash
Ah, Brooklyn! As famous as the U.S. itself, where one out of every seven Americans has his roots. And, from an historical perspective, one of the most colorful parts of Brooklyn’s story is the area known to the world as Coney Island, once called “The World’s Playground.” <MORE>
The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa
Eureka Springs Historic, Haunted Hilltop Hotel
For 130 years, The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa has housed guests from the wealthiest of the wealthy to those conned out of their savings in a historic 1930’s medical scam. It is now a member of Historic Hotels of America and has earned a place on the National Trust for Historic Preservation. <MORE>
Eureka Springs Historic, Haunted Hilltop Hotel
For 130 years, The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa has housed guests from the wealthiest of the wealthy to those conned out of their savings in a historic 1930’s medical scam. It is now a member of Historic Hotels of America and has earned a place on the National Trust for Historic Preservation. <MORE>
Elvis Presley’s Graceland – The Memphis Mansion and Museum of the King of Rock and Roll
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Elvis Presley is a music icon. Rolling Stone calls him “the first real rock and roll star.” Others call him “The King of Rock and Roll.” From his youthful gleaning of Bealle Street music styles in Memphis to his complete takeover of American radio, movies and television, Elvis sold over one billion records. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Elvis Presley is a music icon. Rolling Stone calls him “the first real rock and roll star.” Others call him “The King of Rock and Roll.” From his youthful gleaning of Bealle Street music styles in Memphis to his complete takeover of American radio, movies and television, Elvis sold over one billion records. <MORE>
The Showboat Branson Belle
Enjoy dinner, music and comedy on an 1880’s style paddle-wheeler
In the 1800’s, paddle-wheelers were described as floating palaces. Today, in Branson, Missouri, you can experience the joy of exploring the beautiful Table Rock Lake on a majestic paddle-wheeler named The Showboat Branson Belle while enjoying a multi-course dinner and a show! <MORE>
Enjoy dinner, music and comedy on an 1880’s style paddle-wheeler
In the 1800’s, paddle-wheelers were described as floating palaces. Today, in Branson, Missouri, you can experience the joy of exploring the beautiful Table Rock Lake on a majestic paddle-wheeler named The Showboat Branson Belle while enjoying a multi-course dinner and a show! <MORE>
Nashville – The Songwriting Capital Of The World and Much, Much More
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
When you say the words “Nashville, Tennessee,” you probably immediately think “country music.” Nashville is called Music City and The Songwriting Capital Of The World for good reason. We visited Nashville and discovered a vibrant, modern city with deep, historic roots and a unique style all its own. We asked Heather Middleton, Vice President of Public Relations for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp., to tell us more. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
When you say the words “Nashville, Tennessee,” you probably immediately think “country music.” Nashville is called Music City and The Songwriting Capital Of The World for good reason. We visited Nashville and discovered a vibrant, modern city with deep, historic roots and a unique style all its own. We asked Heather Middleton, Vice President of Public Relations for the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp., to tell us more. <MORE>
Escape The Summer Heat With These Cool LGBT Museum Exhibits in New York City
By Brad Henry @BradHenry
Visiting New York City this summer? If the day is so hot you could fry eggs on Broadway, cool off in one of the city’s many world-class museums. Even better, several venues are offering one-of-a-kind exhibits this season that explore and celebrate LGBT art and culture from the days of ancient Greece to today. <MORE>
By Brad Henry @BradHenry
Visiting New York City this summer? If the day is so hot you could fry eggs on Broadway, cool off in one of the city’s many world-class museums. Even better, several venues are offering one-of-a-kind exhibits this season that explore and celebrate LGBT art and culture from the days of ancient Greece to today. <MORE>
GAY PRIDE Events - USA, Canada, Mexico
We believe that LOVE IS LOVE. We believe that everyone should be treated equally and fairly in society. We are proud of who we are and we will not allow ourselves to be treated as second class citizens. PRIDE events and celebrations help us to stand with our brothers, sisters and allies to celebrate equality. <MORE>
We believe that LOVE IS LOVE. We believe that everyone should be treated equally and fairly in society. We are proud of who we are and we will not allow ourselves to be treated as second class citizens. PRIDE events and celebrations help us to stand with our brothers, sisters and allies to celebrate equality. <MORE>
Alpenglow Ranch – the upscale clothing optional bed & breakfast with resort type amenities in Central Oregon
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Oregon is a state that is famous for its natural beauty. With stunning coastline, magnificent mountains and crystal clear lakes, Oregon is a national treasure. If you are a nudist or naturist, the Alpenglow Ranch near Bend, Oregon offers everything you’ll need to enjoy it all.<MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Oregon is a state that is famous for its natural beauty. With stunning coastline, magnificent mountains and crystal clear lakes, Oregon is a national treasure. If you are a nudist or naturist, the Alpenglow Ranch near Bend, Oregon offers everything you’ll need to enjoy it all.<MORE>
Do It Yourself Covered Bridge Tour
Drive To 12 Covered Bridges In Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Bucks County, Pennsylvania is the fourth most populous county in Pennsylvania. It is the home of Sesame Place amusement park themed after the popular children’s television show Sesame Street. It is also the home of nine wineries. And for lovers of covered bridges, Bucks County houses a treasure of twelve beautiful covered bridges. <MORE>
Drive To 12 Covered Bridges In Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Bucks County, Pennsylvania is the fourth most populous county in Pennsylvania. It is the home of Sesame Place amusement park themed after the popular children’s television show Sesame Street. It is also the home of nine wineries. And for lovers of covered bridges, Bucks County houses a treasure of twelve beautiful covered bridges. <MORE>
Roseland Resort & Campground – The gay, clothing optional resort on 222 acres in West Virginia
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
West Virginia is known for country roads, rolling hills, Appalachian hiking, white water rafting, Civil War sites and fall foliage. Gay men know that West Virginia is also home to Roseland Resort & Campground – the 222 acre clothing optional gay men’s campground. We asked Scott at Roseland Resort and Campground to tell us more.<MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
West Virginia is known for country roads, rolling hills, Appalachian hiking, white water rafting, Civil War sites and fall foliage. Gay men know that West Virginia is also home to Roseland Resort & Campground – the 222 acre clothing optional gay men’s campground. We asked Scott at Roseland Resort and Campground to tell us more.<MORE>
Alabama Road Trips
Driving itineraries that travelers can experience over two or three days.
"We wanted to make it easier for travelers to plan their trip so we came up with 100 itineraries. There's something for everyone," said tourism director Lee Sentell. "If you're planning a trip to the beach, we have an itinerary for that, or a trip to experience the small towns of Alabama, we've got that too." <MORE>
Driving itineraries that travelers can experience over two or three days.
"We wanted to make it easier for travelers to plan their trip so we came up with 100 itineraries. There's something for everyone," said tourism director Lee Sentell. "If you're planning a trip to the beach, we have an itinerary for that, or a trip to experience the small towns of Alabama, we've got that too." <MORE>
Simple Ways To Save On Airfare – Tips from AAA
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Everyone wants to find the best purchase for the least amount of money. This is especially true when purchasing airfare. We want the best and most comfortable seats for a good price. The American Automobile Association knows travel – including airline travel. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Everyone wants to find the best purchase for the least amount of money. This is especially true when purchasing airfare. We want the best and most comfortable seats for a good price. The American Automobile Association knows travel – including airline travel. <MORE>
U.S.A. Tourism Links
Find Tourism Links for U.S.A. States and Territories
The United States of America and its territories contain some of the most beautiful and historic sites on the planet. We have gathered a list of links to tourism departments for U.S. states and territories. These links are a great place to research your current or upcoming vacation travel. <MORE>
Find Tourism Links for U.S.A. States and Territories
The United States of America and its territories contain some of the most beautiful and historic sites on the planet. We have gathered a list of links to tourism departments for U.S. states and territories. These links are a great place to research your current or upcoming vacation travel. <MORE>
William McKinley Memorial Monument and William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
By Christopher Skelley
William McKinley was born in Niles, Ohio, but he considered Canton his home. It is where he practiced as a lawyer, where he met his beloved wife, Ida Saxton, and where he successfully campaigned for political office: first as Congressman, then Governor, and eventually for President. The spot where his memorial now sits is a place that Mr. McKinley personally enjoyed visiting, and is the same site he had suggested as a setting for a memorial to fallen Soldiers and Sailors. <MORE>
By Christopher Skelley
William McKinley was born in Niles, Ohio, but he considered Canton his home. It is where he practiced as a lawyer, where he met his beloved wife, Ida Saxton, and where he successfully campaigned for political office: first as Congressman, then Governor, and eventually for President. The spot where his memorial now sits is a place that Mr. McKinley personally enjoyed visiting, and is the same site he had suggested as a setting for a memorial to fallen Soldiers and Sailors. <MORE>
Fall Foliage Sightseeing Tips
Everything you need to know to find the best color
There’s an old saying that goes like this, “Autumn paints in colors that Summer has never seen.” It is true. When the leaves on the trees begin their annual Autumn change, hillsides, farmlands, parks, and valleys that were once just different shades of green suddenly burst forth with kaleidoscopes of color and transform into vibrant works of art. <MORE>
Everything you need to know to find the best color
There’s an old saying that goes like this, “Autumn paints in colors that Summer has never seen.” It is true. When the leaves on the trees begin their annual Autumn change, hillsides, farmlands, parks, and valleys that were once just different shades of green suddenly burst forth with kaleidoscopes of color and transform into vibrant works of art. <MORE>
Silver Dollar City - The amazing theme park for anyone who has ever played cowboy or cowgirl
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
People have been telling us for years that we should visit Branson, Missouri and the Ozarks. After visiting ourselves, we’re now the ones raving about this delightful tourist destination! One of our favorite Branson attractions is Silver Dollar City. Silver Dollar City is a theme park designed to allow guests to step into an 1880’s era town complete with a marshal, a blacksmith, musicians, craftsmen and craftswomen, cowboy cooks, cowboy shows and enough modern rides to thrill all ages. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
People have been telling us for years that we should visit Branson, Missouri and the Ozarks. After visiting ourselves, we’re now the ones raving about this delightful tourist destination! One of our favorite Branson attractions is Silver Dollar City. Silver Dollar City is a theme park designed to allow guests to step into an 1880’s era town complete with a marshal, a blacksmith, musicians, craftsmen and craftswomen, cowboy cooks, cowboy shows and enough modern rides to thrill all ages. <MORE>
Gay Naturists International - An organization that cares about who you are, not what you do
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Nudist, naturist and skinnydip vacations are some of the fastest growing markets for travelers today. Nudist and naturist venues offer a welcoming attitude of body acceptance for people of every shape and size. Gay men have an excellent opportunity to enjoy nudist, naturist and skinnydip social events through Gay Naturists International. We asked GNI Board Member Nick Roessler to tell us more. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Nudist, naturist and skinnydip vacations are some of the fastest growing markets for travelers today. Nudist and naturist venues offer a welcoming attitude of body acceptance for people of every shape and size. Gay men have an excellent opportunity to enjoy nudist, naturist and skinnydip social events through Gay Naturists International. We asked GNI Board Member Nick Roessler to tell us more. <MORE>
Tin Can Tourists
A Vintage Trailer & Motor Coach Club
We have some wonderful married friends named Larry and Don who have restored a vintage travel trailer. They have raved to us about a club called the Tin Can Tourists. If it is even half as fun as they described, more people need to know about it. The Tin Can Tourists club is an all make and model vintage trailer and motor coach club. Their goal is to promote and preserve vintage trailers and motor coaches through planned gatherings and the exchange of information. <MORE>
A Vintage Trailer & Motor Coach Club
We have some wonderful married friends named Larry and Don who have restored a vintage travel trailer. They have raved to us about a club called the Tin Can Tourists. If it is even half as fun as they described, more people need to know about it. The Tin Can Tourists club is an all make and model vintage trailer and motor coach club. Their goal is to promote and preserve vintage trailers and motor coaches through planned gatherings and the exchange of information. <MORE>
San Francisco - Use Attraction Passes To Save Money And See San Francisco
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We could visit San Francisco again and again. It is truly one wonder after another. From the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to the cable cars to the Castro District to Chinatown to the Palace of Fine Arts to Nob Hill to Lombard Street to Fishermen’s wharf, San Francisco is a delight to explore. San Francisco Travel (SFtravel) offers the following advice about using attraction passes to see San Francisco <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We could visit San Francisco again and again. It is truly one wonder after another. From the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to the cable cars to the Castro District to Chinatown to the Palace of Fine Arts to Nob Hill to Lombard Street to Fishermen’s wharf, San Francisco is a delight to explore. San Francisco Travel (SFtravel) offers the following advice about using attraction passes to see San Francisco <MORE>
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction
Family Fun in Branson, Missouri and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
When something bears the name of Dolly Parton, you just know it is going to be something special. The iconic singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actor, author, business person, and philanthropist has excelled in every endeavor. Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction in Branson, Missouri and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a perfect example. <MORE>
Family Fun in Branson, Missouri and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
When something bears the name of Dolly Parton, you just know it is going to be something special. The iconic singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actor, author, business person, and philanthropist has excelled in every endeavor. Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction in Branson, Missouri and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is a perfect example. <MORE>
Hot Air Balloon Festivals
Where to find hot air balloon festivals around the world
Hot Air Balloon festivals are an incredible sight! Imagine yourself walking among hundreds of enormous colorful creations and watching as they rise into the air and slowly glide through the skies overhead. Hundreds of balloon festivals are held around the world each year. <MORE>
Where to find hot air balloon festivals around the world
Hot Air Balloon festivals are an incredible sight! Imagine yourself walking among hundreds of enormous colorful creations and watching as they rise into the air and slowly glide through the skies overhead. Hundreds of balloon festivals are held around the world each year. <MORE>
Arcadia – Washington State’s Romantic Nudist Club Getaway
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Imagine a six acre nudist resort in beautiful Washington state with 100 year-old cedar trees, flower gardens, ponds, a solar-heated Muses Sea Nymphs Greek swimming pool and statues where positive body acceptance guides you toward greater inner peace and positive energy. If this sounds like your perfect nudist getaway, you’ll want to learn more about Arcadia – Washington state’s romantic nudist club getaway. <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Imagine a six acre nudist resort in beautiful Washington state with 100 year-old cedar trees, flower gardens, ponds, a solar-heated Muses Sea Nymphs Greek swimming pool and statues where positive body acceptance guides you toward greater inner peace and positive energy. If this sounds like your perfect nudist getaway, you’ll want to learn more about Arcadia – Washington state’s romantic nudist club getaway. <MORE>
Where You Can Fly High In San Diego
San Diego, California
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
With assets like 17 miles of coastline, beautiful beaches, whale watching and the Port of San Diego, you might think San Diego vacations are all about the beach. The truth is, if you’ve ever dreamed about soaring through the air and “tasting flight” as Da Vinci described, San Diego offers plenty of those adventures too! <MORE>
San Diego, California
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
With assets like 17 miles of coastline, beautiful beaches, whale watching and the Port of San Diego, you might think San Diego vacations are all about the beach. The truth is, if you’ve ever dreamed about soaring through the air and “tasting flight” as Da Vinci described, San Diego offers plenty of those adventures too! <MORE>
San Francisco Helicopter Tours
San Francisco. California
Igor Sikorsky said, “The helicopter approaches closer than any other vehicle to fulfillment of mankind's ancient dreams of the flying horse and the magic carpet.” We agree! The feeling of floating effortlessly into the sky and gliding through the air is something everyone should experience. San Francisco Helicopter Tours offers an excellent opportunity to see the best of San Francisco with that amazing feeling of gliding through the air. <MORE>
San Francisco. California
Igor Sikorsky said, “The helicopter approaches closer than any other vehicle to fulfillment of mankind's ancient dreams of the flying horse and the magic carpet.” We agree! The feeling of floating effortlessly into the sky and gliding through the air is something everyone should experience. San Francisco Helicopter Tours offers an excellent opportunity to see the best of San Francisco with that amazing feeling of gliding through the air. <MORE>
What To See and Do In Ptown In 2017 - Provincetown, Massachusetts
Provincetown, Massachusetts 2017 Calendar of Events
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
When we first visited Provincetown, Massachusetts, we felt like we had come home. I don’t know if everyone feels that way but we did. We loved Ptown so much that we returned there to be married. Located at the end of Cape Cod, Provincetown stands as an icon of diversity, spirit and artistic expression. <MORE>
Provincetown, Massachusetts 2017 Calendar of Events
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
When we first visited Provincetown, Massachusetts, we felt like we had come home. I don’t know if everyone feels that way but we did. We loved Ptown so much that we returned there to be married. Located at the end of Cape Cod, Provincetown stands as an icon of diversity, spirit and artistic expression. <MORE>
Hillside Campgrounds
Pennsylvania’s clothing optional, attitude-free campground for gay men
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
For more than 30 years, Hillside Campgrounds has served the gay male community on their 235 secluded acres in the Endless Mountain region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. We asked groundskeeper Richard O’Connor and general greeter Bobbie Dewitt to tell us more. <MORE>
Pennsylvania’s clothing optional, attitude-free campground for gay men
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
For more than 30 years, Hillside Campgrounds has served the gay male community on their 235 secluded acres in the Endless Mountain region of Northeastern Pennsylvania. We asked groundskeeper Richard O’Connor and general greeter Bobbie Dewitt to tell us more. <MORE>
Pink Jeep Tours
Las Vegas, Nevada
For more than 50 years, Pink Jeep Tours have been providing "off-road family adventures" in the American Southwest. They offer more than a dozen tours from Las Vegas alone! If you are in Las Vegas and have always dreamed of seeing the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, the Hoover Dam, Death Valley, Red Rock Canyon or the Valley of Fire, Pink Jeep Tours is the perfect choice. <MORE>
Las Vegas, Nevada
For more than 50 years, Pink Jeep Tours have been providing "off-road family adventures" in the American Southwest. They offer more than a dozen tours from Las Vegas alone! If you are in Las Vegas and have always dreamed of seeing the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, the Hoover Dam, Death Valley, Red Rock Canyon or the Valley of Fire, Pink Jeep Tours is the perfect choice. <MORE>
Freedom Valley Campground
Ohio’s safe haven for gay, questioning and straight men
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
The tourism motto for Ohio is “find it here.” If you are looking for a safe haven for gay, questioning and straight men, you will find it in Ohio. It’s called Freedom Valley Campground. We asked Freedom Valley Campground owner Michael Folkman to tell us all about it. <MORE>
Ohio’s safe haven for gay, questioning and straight men
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
The tourism motto for Ohio is “find it here.” If you are looking for a safe haven for gay, questioning and straight men, you will find it in Ohio. It’s called Freedom Valley Campground. We asked Freedom Valley Campground owner Michael Folkman to tell us all about it. <MORE>
Royal Street
The real queen of New Orleans
By Brad Henry
In New Orleans, bawdy Bourbon Street isn’t even half the story in the French Quarter. One block to the east lies the more regal Royal Street: a ribbon of galleries, boutiques, and cafes that extends beyond the Quarter into the more residential neighborhoods of The Marigny and The Bywater. Where Bourbon Street is your rowdy frat boy, Royal Street is a classy dame, quietly beckoning you with creativity, style and wonder. <MORE>
The real queen of New Orleans
By Brad Henry
In New Orleans, bawdy Bourbon Street isn’t even half the story in the French Quarter. One block to the east lies the more regal Royal Street: a ribbon of galleries, boutiques, and cafes that extends beyond the Quarter into the more residential neighborhoods of The Marigny and The Bywater. Where Bourbon Street is your rowdy frat boy, Royal Street is a classy dame, quietly beckoning you with creativity, style and wonder. <MORE>
Our St. Marys, Georgia Top Ten
St. Mary's, Georgia
St. Mary's, Georgia has been called America's second oldest city. St. Mary's is also the Gateway to the Cumberland Island National Seashore. Staying in St. Mary's is like stepping back in time to a kinder and more peaceful era where neighbors and visitors alike are greeted with a genuine smile and a friendly wave. If you are looking for a vacation destination with an old-Georgia feel, amazing history and beautiful scenery, St. Marys, Georgia is the place. <MORE>
St. Mary's, Georgia
St. Mary's, Georgia has been called America's second oldest city. St. Mary's is also the Gateway to the Cumberland Island National Seashore. Staying in St. Mary's is like stepping back in time to a kinder and more peaceful era where neighbors and visitors alike are greeted with a genuine smile and a friendly wave. If you are looking for a vacation destination with an old-Georgia feel, amazing history and beautiful scenery, St. Marys, Georgia is the place. <MORE>
Vermontology Guided Tours
An intimate tour experience that feels like traveling with a group of friends
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
The Vermont Dept. of Tourism & Marketing calls the Vermont “a four-season tourism destination with strong businesses and breathtaking spaces.” The Green Mountain State is home to more than one-hundred 19th-century covered wooden bridges, and thousands of acres of mountain terrain with hiking trails and ski slopes. Vermontology Guided Tours offers intimate tour experiences for those wanting to explore this beautiful state. <MORE>
An intimate tour experience that feels like traveling with a group of friends
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
The Vermont Dept. of Tourism & Marketing calls the Vermont “a four-season tourism destination with strong businesses and breathtaking spaces.” The Green Mountain State is home to more than one-hundred 19th-century covered wooden bridges, and thousands of acres of mountain terrain with hiking trails and ski slopes. Vermontology Guided Tours offers intimate tour experiences for those wanting to explore this beautiful state. <MORE>
South Carolina National Heritage Corridor
Mountain Lakes Region
The South Carolina Heritage Corridor Upcountry is rich in history from the Cherokee Indians to the man who introduced us to poinsettias to Revolutionary and Civil War heroes to textiles to German luxury automobiles. This area offers a unique combination of southern charm, natural beauty, historical significance and the kind of restaurants and theaters you expect to only find in the big-city. <MORE>
Mountain Lakes Region
The South Carolina Heritage Corridor Upcountry is rich in history from the Cherokee Indians to the man who introduced us to poinsettias to Revolutionary and Civil War heroes to textiles to German luxury automobiles. This area offers a unique combination of southern charm, natural beauty, historical significance and the kind of restaurants and theaters you expect to only find in the big-city. <MORE>
The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center welcomes tourists, visitors, and first timers in 2017! Here’s your chance to visit the world famous MET in New York By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
You don’t want to miss the world famous Metropolitan Opera when visiting New York. The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center welcomes tourists, visitors and first timers in 2017 with “a line-up of beloved and accessible operas, perfect for first timers and opera lovers alike.” <MORE>
You don’t want to miss the world famous Metropolitan Opera when visiting New York. The Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center welcomes tourists, visitors and first timers in 2017 with “a line-up of beloved and accessible operas, perfect for first timers and opera lovers alike.” <MORE>
Brimfield Antiques & Collectibles Show
Brimfield, Massachusetts
The largest outdoor antique flea market in the entire country
By Curtis Solash
There are many wonderful antique and collectible venues in the U.S., but one legendary name stands out above the rest: Brimfield! Three times a year, for a week in May, July and September, this 1.5 mile stretch on Route 20 in southern Massachusetts, between Sturbridge and Palmer, becomes the largest outdoor antique flea market in the entire country: the Brimfield Antiques & Collectibles Show. <MORE>
Brimfield, Massachusetts
The largest outdoor antique flea market in the entire country
By Curtis Solash
There are many wonderful antique and collectible venues in the U.S., but one legendary name stands out above the rest: Brimfield! Three times a year, for a week in May, July and September, this 1.5 mile stretch on Route 20 in southern Massachusetts, between Sturbridge and Palmer, becomes the largest outdoor antique flea market in the entire country: the Brimfield Antiques & Collectibles Show. <MORE>
Camp Camp
The all-inclusive, week-long real summer camp experience for LGBT adults By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
About 45 miles west of Portland, Maine, a 2.5 hour drive from Boston or a 7 hour drive from New York City, there is a place where LGBT adults can enjoy summer camp! Who knew? Camp Camp is the friendly, inclusive gay community where summer is still the best time ever! <MORE>
The all-inclusive, week-long real summer camp experience for LGBT adults By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
About 45 miles west of Portland, Maine, a 2.5 hour drive from Boston or a 7 hour drive from New York City, there is a place where LGBT adults can enjoy summer camp! Who knew? Camp Camp is the friendly, inclusive gay community where summer is still the best time ever! <MORE>
Gay Homestays
Matching travelers with LGBTQ property owners
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Gay Homestays was established in 2010 to provide safe and welcoming travel accommodation to the LGBTQ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer). This gay owned and operated company offers an online community marketplace for people to list, browse, discover and book gay accommodation around the world. <MORE>
Matching travelers with LGBTQ property owners
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
Gay Homestays was established in 2010 to provide safe and welcoming travel accommodation to the LGBTQ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer). This gay owned and operated company offers an online community marketplace for people to list, browse, discover and book gay accommodation around the world. <MORE>
St. Simons Island
Artsy, Classy and All About Friends and Family
St. Simons Island, Georgia
One of the most delightful aspects of travel is the discovery of something wonderfully unexpected. St. Simon's Island is one of those unexpected wonders for us. While many of the beach towns along the Atlantic Coast are known to be either stuffy, commercial or touristy, St. Simon's Island has positively evolved into a special place that is somehow artsy, classy and all about friends and family. <MORE>
Artsy, Classy and All About Friends and Family
St. Simons Island, Georgia
One of the most delightful aspects of travel is the discovery of something wonderfully unexpected. St. Simon's Island is one of those unexpected wonders for us. While many of the beach towns along the Atlantic Coast are known to be either stuffy, commercial or touristy, St. Simon's Island has positively evolved into a special place that is somehow artsy, classy and all about friends and family. <MORE>
DETOURS Travel
Laid Back Gay Adventure Travel
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
DETOURS travel is called “a laid-back, no-strings-attached approach to gay group travel that feels more like exploring the world with old friends than anything else.” We interviewed Miles Mitchinson, the Adventure Director at Detours Travel. <MORE>
Laid Back Gay Adventure Travel
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
DETOURS travel is called “a laid-back, no-strings-attached approach to gay group travel that feels more like exploring the world with old friends than anything else.” We interviewed Miles Mitchinson, the Adventure Director at Detours Travel. <MORE>
The Court of Two Sisters – New Orleans
The French Quarter Jazz Brunch That Shouldn’t Be Missed
There are some things you simply must do when visiting the New Orleans French Quarter. The Jazz Brunch at The Court of Two Sisters is definitely one of them. We enjoyed every delicious minute! <MORE>
The French Quarter Jazz Brunch That Shouldn’t Be Missed
There are some things you simply must do when visiting the New Orleans French Quarter. The Jazz Brunch at The Court of Two Sisters is definitely one of them. We enjoyed every delicious minute! <MORE>
Oahu Nature Tours
Oahu, Hawaii
Throughout history, Oahu has been called “The Gathering Place.” That description is valid even today. Oahu is the third largest Hawaiian island but it is the most populated. It is a fascinating blend of Native Hawaiian, Eastern and Western cultures. It is a contrast of old and new. It is modern cities surrounded by ancient natural wonders. <MORE>
Oahu, Hawaii
Throughout history, Oahu has been called “The Gathering Place.” That description is valid even today. Oahu is the third largest Hawaiian island but it is the most populated. It is a fascinating blend of Native Hawaiian, Eastern and Western cultures. It is a contrast of old and new. It is modern cities surrounded by ancient natural wonders. <MORE>
Nude At The Bottom of the Grand Canyon
Nude Raft Trips
By Beverly B. Price
Grand – and magnificent, splendid, glorious, superb, impressive, awe-inspiring, majestic. It is impossible to be in the depths of the Grand Canyon and believe that the word “grand” says it all. <MORE>
Nude Raft Trips
By Beverly B. Price
Grand – and magnificent, splendid, glorious, superb, impressive, awe-inspiring, majestic. It is impossible to be in the depths of the Grand Canyon and believe that the word “grand” says it all. <MORE>
Our interview with American Association for Nude Recreation President Beverly B. Price
People all over the world enjoy nonsexual nude recreation. Some call themselves skinnydippers. Some call themselves nudists. Some call themselves naturists. There are nudist or naturist vacations, clubs, resorts, campgrounds, groups, cruises and beaches across the globe. We asked American Association for Nude Recreation President Beverly B. Price about AANR and nudism. <MORE>
People all over the world enjoy nonsexual nude recreation. Some call themselves skinnydippers. Some call themselves nudists. Some call themselves naturists. There are nudist or naturist vacations, clubs, resorts, campgrounds, groups, cruises and beaches across the globe. We asked American Association for Nude Recreation President Beverly B. Price about AANR and nudism. <MORE>
A+ Weddings by Rev. Vernon Diannah Porter
Provincetown, Massachussetts
Provincetown weddings by someone who truly cares
There are some people who are born to do exactly what they do. Reverend Vernon Diannah Porter of Provincetown, Massachussetts is one of those rare people. We cannot imagine a more perfect wedding officiant than Reverend Vernon Diannah Porter. <MORE>
Provincetown, Massachussetts
Provincetown weddings by someone who truly cares
There are some people who are born to do exactly what they do. Reverend Vernon Diannah Porter of Provincetown, Massachussetts is one of those rare people. We cannot imagine a more perfect wedding officiant than Reverend Vernon Diannah Porter. <MORE>
Gay Campgrounds USA
If you are feeling adventurous and want to enjoy a camping experience, visit our Gay Campgrounds USA page for a list of locations across the US. <MORE>
If you are feeling adventurous and want to enjoy a camping experience, visit our Gay Campgrounds USA page for a list of locations across the US. <MORE>
Terranea Resort
Los Angeles, California
The Los Angeles Luxury Resort With Mediterranean Flair
Less than twenty miles from Los Angeles International Airport, poised artistically on one of Southern California’s most scenic coastlines, with unobstructed and amazing views overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island, the Mediterranean influenced Terranea Resort is THE choice for luxury accommodation seekers. <MORE>
Los Angeles, California
The Los Angeles Luxury Resort With Mediterranean Flair
Less than twenty miles from Los Angeles International Airport, poised artistically on one of Southern California’s most scenic coastlines, with unobstructed and amazing views overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island, the Mediterranean influenced Terranea Resort is THE choice for luxury accommodation seekers. <MORE>
Louisville Celebrates Marriage Equality With Wedding Contest
Louisville, Kentucky
While national news has recently been focused on an intolerant Kentucky Clerk of Courts and several opportunistic politicians who continue their rants to make LGBT people second-class citizens, Louisville embraced the Supreme Court decision that recognized the right of all people to marry. <MORE>
Louisville, Kentucky
While national news has recently been focused on an intolerant Kentucky Clerk of Courts and several opportunistic politicians who continue their rants to make LGBT people second-class citizens, Louisville embraced the Supreme Court decision that recognized the right of all people to marry. <MORE>
Eureka Springs, Arkansas - We spent six days exploring the Ozarks and what we found was amazing!
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We had no idea what to expect when we were invited to visit Arkansas and Missouri. We spent six days exploring Eureka Springs and the Ozarks and what we found was amazing! <MORE>
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
We had no idea what to expect when we were invited to visit Arkansas and Missouri. We spent six days exploring Eureka Springs and the Ozarks and what we found was amazing! <MORE>
USA National Parks
The USA National Park system is made up of 398 areas covering more than 84 million acres. These areas include national parks, monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical parks, historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, recreation areas, scenic rivers and trails, and the White House. More than 250,000,000 people visit our national parks each year! <MORE>
The USA National Park system is made up of 398 areas covering more than 84 million acres. These areas include national parks, monuments, battlefields, military parks, historical parks, historic sites, lakeshores, seashores, recreation areas, scenic rivers and trails, and the White House. More than 250,000,000 people visit our national parks each year! <MORE>
USA Zoos
A list of zoos in the USA
Did you know that historians believe that the first zoo was created in 1500 B.C.? Everyone loves the zoo! It brings out the little child within us. A visit to the zoo is educational, entertaining, relaxing and a great way to exercise! The USA has an incredible variety of zoos. <MORE>
A list of zoos in the USA
Did you know that historians believe that the first zoo was created in 1500 B.C.? Everyone loves the zoo! It brings out the little child within us. A visit to the zoo is educational, entertaining, relaxing and a great way to exercise! The USA has an incredible variety of zoos. <MORE>
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art – Bentonville, Arkansas
Our Interview With Media Relations Manager Beth Bobbitt
Bentonville, Arkansas may be known as the hometown of mega-retailer WalMart, but it is also home to one of the most unique and FREE museums anywhere in the world. There is no cost to view the Museum’s year- round permanent collection. General admission to Crystal Bridges is sponsored by Walmart. <MORE>
Our Interview With Media Relations Manager Beth Bobbitt
Bentonville, Arkansas may be known as the hometown of mega-retailer WalMart, but it is also home to one of the most unique and FREE museums anywhere in the world. There is no cost to view the Museum’s year- round permanent collection. General admission to Crystal Bridges is sponsored by Walmart. <MORE>
The National Register of Historic Places Itineraries and Self-Guided Tours
Self-guided tours to historic places around the USA
If you want to know more about the history and the people of the United States of America firsthand, the Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Series by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is a great place to start. The Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Series is a list of historic travel destinations that you can visit online or in person. <MORE>
Self-guided tours to historic places around the USA
If you want to know more about the history and the people of the United States of America firsthand, the Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Series by the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places is a great place to start. The Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Series is a list of historic travel destinations that you can visit online or in person. <MORE>
Land's End Inn
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Stepping through the door of Land's End Inn in Provincetown, Massachusetts is like stepping into another world. At first, it is hard to believe your eyes. The delightful blend of gorgeous antiques, eclectic art, global memorabilia, crackling fires in the wall-sized stone fireplace, comfortable seating and stunning bay views makes Land's End Inn one of the most unique and cherished properties that we have ever had the pleasure of enjoying anywhere in the world. <MORE>
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Stepping through the door of Land's End Inn in Provincetown, Massachusetts is like stepping into another world. At first, it is hard to believe your eyes. The delightful blend of gorgeous antiques, eclectic art, global memorabilia, crackling fires in the wall-sized stone fireplace, comfortable seating and stunning bay views makes Land's End Inn one of the most unique and cherished properties that we have ever had the pleasure of enjoying anywhere in the world. <MORE>
Parliament Resort
The World’s Largest All-Male Gay Resort
Augusta, GA
Augusta, Georgia, which sits on the legendary Savannah River -
a) is home to one of the most popular golf tournaments in the world b) is the second largest metro area in the state of Georgia
c) has a historic district dating to pre Civil War, and d) is home to The World’s Largest All-Male Gay Resort - Parliament Resort! <MORE>
The World’s Largest All-Male Gay Resort
Augusta, GA
Augusta, Georgia, which sits on the legendary Savannah River -
a) is home to one of the most popular golf tournaments in the world b) is the second largest metro area in the state of Georgia
c) has a historic district dating to pre Civil War, and d) is home to The World’s Largest All-Male Gay Resort - Parliament Resort! <MORE>
Captain David Kelley House
Centerville, Massachusetts
Located just three miles from historic and scenic Hyannis, MA and the John F. Kennedy Museum, the Captain David Kelley House is a wonderfully unique find for any Cape Cod traveler. This beautifully maintained Greek Revival home is one of the most joy-filled accommodations we have experienced anywhere with owners who strive to make every guest’s stay memorable and every breakfast an event! <MORE>
Centerville, Massachusetts
Located just three miles from historic and scenic Hyannis, MA and the John F. Kennedy Museum, the Captain David Kelley House is a wonderfully unique find for any Cape Cod traveler. This beautifully maintained Greek Revival home is one of the most joy-filled accommodations we have experienced anywhere with owners who strive to make every guest’s stay memorable and every breakfast an event! <MORE>
Chatham Gables Inn
Chatham, Massachusetts
Cape Cod, Massachusetts is a special place. It has a rich history, a unique place in the struggle for equality and some of the most beautiful scenery to be found anywhere on the Atlantic Coast. When staying on the Cape, your accommodations should be equally special. Located in Chatham right at the elbow of Cape Cod, the Chatham Gables Inn is a prime example of all-that-is-right with Cape Cod. <MORE>
Chatham, Massachusetts
Cape Cod, Massachusetts is a special place. It has a rich history, a unique place in the struggle for equality and some of the most beautiful scenery to be found anywhere on the Atlantic Coast. When staying on the Cape, your accommodations should be equally special. Located in Chatham right at the elbow of Cape Cod, the Chatham Gables Inn is a prime example of all-that-is-right with Cape Cod. <MORE>
Tower Tours
Yosemite In A Day Tour
San Francisco, California
Tower Tours in San Francisco, California offers a variety of excellent sightseeing experiences for tourists. What many people probably don't know is that Tower Tours also offers a fantastic day-trip tour to the "Crown Jewel" of the National Park system - Yosemite National Park! <MORE>
Yosemite In A Day Tour
San Francisco, California
Tower Tours in San Francisco, California offers a variety of excellent sightseeing experiences for tourists. What many people probably don't know is that Tower Tours also offers a fantastic day-trip tour to the "Crown Jewel" of the National Park system - Yosemite National Park! <MORE>
Edenfield House Bed and Breakfast
Swainsboro, Georgia
Swainsboro, Georgia is known as The Crossroads of the Great South. Located in the heart of Swainsboro, the Edenfield House Bed & Breakfast is also a crossroad of its own. It's a special place where old meets new, where quality meets affordability, where student meets mentor, where lodgings become home, where breakfast becomes an event and where guests become family. We don't think we've met a more outgoing and focused host in any of our travels. <MORE>
Swainsboro, Georgia
Swainsboro, Georgia is known as The Crossroads of the Great South. Located in the heart of Swainsboro, the Edenfield House Bed & Breakfast is also a crossroad of its own. It's a special place where old meets new, where quality meets affordability, where student meets mentor, where lodgings become home, where breakfast becomes an event and where guests become family. We don't think we've met a more outgoing and focused host in any of our travels. <MORE>
The Best of Gay Columbus!
Columbus, Ohio
The word is out! One of the biggest cities in the Midwest is also one of the nation’s most welcoming cities for GLBT travelers. As Columbus, Ohio celebrates its 200th anniversary, it is being heralded as one of the most inclusive cities in the country. <MORE>
Columbus, Ohio
The word is out! One of the biggest cities in the Midwest is also one of the nation’s most welcoming cities for GLBT travelers. As Columbus, Ohio celebrates its 200th anniversary, it is being heralded as one of the most inclusive cities in the country. <MORE>
Inns of Elegance
St Augustine, Florida
Holiday Getaways In Florida's European Seaside Village
What happens when you take the oldest city in the USA, a historic area that is reminiscent of a European seaside village, five fantastic inns and some very special holiday rates? You get the St. Augustine Inns of Elegance Light Up Your Life package during the Nights of Lights! The Inns of Elegance "are a celebrated collection of romantic, bed & breakfast inns in historic St. Augustine, Florida." They include the Casablanca Inn, Inn on Charlotte, Westcott House, Bayfront Marin House and St. Francis Inn. <MORE>
St Augustine, Florida
Holiday Getaways In Florida's European Seaside Village
What happens when you take the oldest city in the USA, a historic area that is reminiscent of a European seaside village, five fantastic inns and some very special holiday rates? You get the St. Augustine Inns of Elegance Light Up Your Life package during the Nights of Lights! The Inns of Elegance "are a celebrated collection of romantic, bed & breakfast inns in historic St. Augustine, Florida." They include the Casablanca Inn, Inn on Charlotte, Westcott House, Bayfront Marin House and St. Francis Inn. <MORE>
Spring 2016 Events in Provincetown
How many times can we say it? We love Provincetown! This icon of diversity, tolerance and equality is just 120 miles from Boston on a gorgeous National Seashore on the outer most tip of Cape Cod. We highly recommend Provincetown as a year-round LGBTQ destination. It has a fascinating history, incredible beaches, natural beauty, whale watching, an eclectic arts and culture scene and world-class dining and shopping. If you are searching for the perfect Spring 2016 destination, here are some of Ptown's signature spring events and celebration <MORE>
How many times can we say it? We love Provincetown! This icon of diversity, tolerance and equality is just 120 miles from Boston on a gorgeous National Seashore on the outer most tip of Cape Cod. We highly recommend Provincetown as a year-round LGBTQ destination. It has a fascinating history, incredible beaches, natural beauty, whale watching, an eclectic arts and culture scene and world-class dining and shopping. If you are searching for the perfect Spring 2016 destination, here are some of Ptown's signature spring events and celebration <MORE>
Broadway 2015 / 2016 for Travelers
A look at the 2015 / 2016 Broadway season for tourists and travelers to NYC
Emmy Award winning actor Hugh Jackman said, "I'm lucky to have worked in theatre all over the world, but there's something magical about Broadway." New York City’s Broadway has been the standard for American theatre for decades. Everyone who is anyone has performed on Broadway. It is a stage actor’s dream come true. Thanks to NYC & Company and Tony Award winner, Roger Gindi, we can offer you a peek at the 2015 / 2016 Broadway season. <MORE>
A look at the 2015 / 2016 Broadway season for tourists and travelers to NYC
Emmy Award winning actor Hugh Jackman said, "I'm lucky to have worked in theatre all over the world, but there's something magical about Broadway." New York City’s Broadway has been the standard for American theatre for decades. Everyone who is anyone has performed on Broadway. It is a stage actor’s dream come true. Thanks to NYC & Company and Tony Award winner, Roger Gindi, we can offer you a peek at the 2015 / 2016 Broadway season. <MORE>
The Huntington Hotel & Nob Hill Spa
San Francisco, California
San Francisco’s Nob Hill is historically where the society’s most elite come to stay and play. For nearly 100 years, The Huntington Hotel and Nob Hill Spa has earned a reputation for successfully catering to that special clientele. If you are looking for luxury accommodations for your San Francisco visit, we highly recommend The Huntington Hotel and Nob Hill Spa. <MORE>
San Francisco, California
San Francisco’s Nob Hill is historically where the society’s most elite come to stay and play. For nearly 100 years, The Huntington Hotel and Nob Hill Spa has earned a reputation for successfully catering to that special clientele. If you are looking for luxury accommodations for your San Francisco visit, we highly recommend The Huntington Hotel and Nob Hill Spa. <MORE>
Georgia Mountain Fair and Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
Hiawassee, Georgia
Located along the beautiful shores of Lake Chatuge in the North Georgia Mountains in the rustic community of Hiawassee, the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds hosts the wonderful Georgia Mountain Fair and Georgia Mountain Fall Festival each year. <MORE>
Hiawassee, Georgia
Located along the beautiful shores of Lake Chatuge in the North Georgia Mountains in the rustic community of Hiawassee, the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds hosts the wonderful Georgia Mountain Fair and Georgia Mountain Fall Festival each year. <MORE>
Las Vegas, Nevada
Everyone should visit Las Vegas at least once. With its' rich pop culture history, lavish big-name musical productions, neon saturated Strip, casinos of every imaginable design, restaurants of every imaginable style, free daily entertainment and 24 hour a day options for food and fun, there is nowhere else quite like it. <MORE>
Everyone should visit Las Vegas at least once. With its' rich pop culture history, lavish big-name musical productions, neon saturated Strip, casinos of every imaginable design, restaurants of every imaginable style, free daily entertainment and 24 hour a day options for food and fun, there is nowhere else quite like it. <MORE>
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
New Mexico, USA
Who doesn't love watching hot air balloons float lazily across the blue sky or light up the night sky? For over four decades, the Albuquerque
International Balloon Fiesta has been a world-renowned attraction and the premier ballooning event destination for all ages. <MORE>
New Mexico, USA
Who doesn't love watching hot air balloons float lazily across the blue sky or light up the night sky? For over four decades, the Albuquerque
International Balloon Fiesta has been a world-renowned attraction and the premier ballooning event destination for all ages. <MORE>
AANR Skinny Dip 2015
Simultaneously skinny-dipping across North America and beyond
Anyone who has ever tossed aside their swimsuit knows that unmistakable feeling of exhilaration, freedom and comfort that only skinny-dipping in the nude brings. If you would like to enjoy that wonderfully satisfying and natural feeling again, you don’t have to do it alone. The American Association for Nude Recreation is hosting a nationwide skinny-dipping event! <MORE>
Simultaneously skinny-dipping across North America and beyond
Anyone who has ever tossed aside their swimsuit knows that unmistakable feeling of exhilaration, freedom and comfort that only skinny-dipping in the nude brings. If you would like to enjoy that wonderfully satisfying and natural feeling again, you don’t have to do it alone. The American Association for Nude Recreation is hosting a nationwide skinny-dipping event! <MORE>
Old Manse Inn
Brewster Massachusetts
Cape Cod, Massachusetts is a world-famous travel destination known for its history, natural beauty, popular beaches, elite clientele and equality. If you are seeking the perfect hub for your own Cape Cod adventure, there is no better choice than the Old Manse Inn in Brewster, MA. This historic compound is a fantastic destination in itself. <MORE>
Brewster Massachusetts
Cape Cod, Massachusetts is a world-famous travel destination known for its history, natural beauty, popular beaches, elite clientele and equality. If you are seeking the perfect hub for your own Cape Cod adventure, there is no better choice than the Old Manse Inn in Brewster, MA. This historic compound is a fantastic destination in itself. <MORE>
Napa Valley Wine Train
Napa, California
Napa Valley, California is one of the state's most visited tourist attractions because of its beautiful rolling hills, picturesque vineyards and winery after winery after winery. If you'd like a unique Napa Valley experience, we recommend that you try the Napa Valley Wine Train where you can sit in antique train cars while enjoying dinner, wine and some of the best sights in Napa Valley. <MORE>
Napa, California
Napa Valley, California is one of the state's most visited tourist attractions because of its beautiful rolling hills, picturesque vineyards and winery after winery after winery. If you'd like a unique Napa Valley experience, we recommend that you try the Napa Valley Wine Train where you can sit in antique train cars while enjoying dinner, wine and some of the best sights in Napa Valley. <MORE>
The Goodbread House Inn Bed & Breakfast
St. Mary's, Georgia
There is something special about the Goodbread House Inn Bed & Breakfast in St. Mary's, Georgia. You feel it as soon as you stand at the white picket fence surrounding the green lawn that leads up to the 150 year old home. The porch swing - swaying gently in the breeze - seems to beckon you in for a relaxing visit. The white window frames on the light-blue face of the house remind you of the synchronicity of white clouds floating lazily through a beautiful blue sky on a Summer day. <MORE>
St. Mary's, Georgia
There is something special about the Goodbread House Inn Bed & Breakfast in St. Mary's, Georgia. You feel it as soon as you stand at the white picket fence surrounding the green lawn that leads up to the 150 year old home. The porch swing - swaying gently in the breeze - seems to beckon you in for a relaxing visit. The white window frames on the light-blue face of the house remind you of the synchronicity of white clouds floating lazily through a beautiful blue sky on a Summer day. <MORE>
Long Beach, California
Long Beach, California is called “the ultimate Southern California waterfront playground” for a very good reason – it is the perfect description! Community leaders, business owners and residents have united to turn this former naval base suburb into an incredible vacation and convention destination. <MORE>
Long Beach, California is called “the ultimate Southern California waterfront playground” for a very good reason – it is the perfect description! Community leaders, business owners and residents have united to turn this former naval base suburb into an incredible vacation and convention destination. <MORE>
Philadelphia & Brandywine
Pennsylvania's Uniquely Beautiful Gems
Where could a traveler go to find unique, revolutionary, historical significance, one of the most influential, big cities of the New World, and some of the most beautiful, scenic countryside, wineries and gardens? Pennsylvania's Philadelphia and nearby Brandywine Country offer it all. <MORE>
Pennsylvania's Uniquely Beautiful Gems
Where could a traveler go to find unique, revolutionary, historical significance, one of the most influential, big cities of the New World, and some of the most beautiful, scenic countryside, wineries and gardens? Pennsylvania's Philadelphia and nearby Brandywine Country offer it all. <MORE>
Luray Caverns
Luray, Virginia
Just minutes from the magnificent views of Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia’s Luray Caverns draws 500,000 visitors each year deep underground to stunning sights and sounds including its world famous Stalagpipe Organ. <MORE>
Luray, Virginia
Just minutes from the magnificent views of Skyline Drive in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia’s Luray Caverns draws 500,000 visitors each year deep underground to stunning sights and sounds including its world famous Stalagpipe Organ. <MORE>
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Festival
Canton, Ohio
Each summer, Canton, Ohio opens its doors to a new class of legends: the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees. During the first week of August, in honor of these men, Canton hosts a celebration of food, festivals, parades and parties that attract not only football fans but pleasure seekers from across the country. Cantonians like myself look forward to the celebration every summer. <MORE>
Canton, Ohio
Each summer, Canton, Ohio opens its doors to a new class of legends: the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees. During the first week of August, in honor of these men, Canton hosts a celebration of food, festivals, parades and parties that attract not only football fans but pleasure seekers from across the country. Cantonians like myself look forward to the celebration every summer. <MORE>
Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs is like no other place we have visited. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains with crystal-clear blue skies, year-round sunshine, stunning landscape, streets lined with palm trees and snow-capped mountains at every turn, Palm Springs is one of our favorite destinations. We cannot recommend it highly enough! <MORE>
Palm Springs is like no other place we have visited. Nestled at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains with crystal-clear blue skies, year-round sunshine, stunning landscape, streets lined with palm trees and snow-capped mountains at every turn, Palm Springs is one of our favorite destinations. We cannot recommend it highly enough! <MORE>
Jekyll Island, Georgia
If your idea of a dream vacation is 1) near beautiful beaches 2) relaxing
3) historically significant, then we highly recommend Jekyll Island, Georgia. Jekyll Island became a winter escape for our country's wealthy families after it was purchased in 1886 and became known as Jekyll Island Club. For more than a half century it was an exclusive retreat for the most elite Americans including the Rockefellers, Morgans, Pultzers and Goulds. <MORE>
If your idea of a dream vacation is 1) near beautiful beaches 2) relaxing
3) historically significant, then we highly recommend Jekyll Island, Georgia. Jekyll Island became a winter escape for our country's wealthy families after it was purchased in 1886 and became known as Jekyll Island Club. For more than a half century it was an exclusive retreat for the most elite Americans including the Rockefellers, Morgans, Pultzers and Goulds. <MORE>
Renaissance World Golf Village Resort
St Augustine, Florida
Located just minutes from historic St. Augustine, Florida, the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort offers exceptional rooms and suites, flat-panel TVs, spa-inspired bathrooms, wireless Internet, a luxury spa, onsite dining, Serenata Beach Club and two world-class golf courses: King & Bear, the only course ever created by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, and Slammer & Squire, designed with input from legends Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen just steps from the resort! <MORE>
St Augustine, Florida
Located just minutes from historic St. Augustine, Florida, the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort offers exceptional rooms and suites, flat-panel TVs, spa-inspired bathrooms, wireless Internet, a luxury spa, onsite dining, Serenata Beach Club and two world-class golf courses: King & Bear, the only course ever created by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus, and Slammer & Squire, designed with input from legends Sam Snead and Gene Sarazen just steps from the resort! <MORE>
The Port of Los Angeles & San Pedro
San Pedro, California
The Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro is the largest cruise and commercial port on the West Coast. If you are planning a cruise from here, we highly recommend that you schedule a few additional days before and after your cruise to enjoy the small town charm of San Pedro. You'll be glad you did. <MORE>
San Pedro, California
The Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro is the largest cruise and commercial port on the West Coast. If you are planning a cruise from here, we highly recommend that you schedule a few additional days before and after your cruise to enjoy the small town charm of San Pedro. You'll be glad you did. <MORE>
The Queen Mary
Long Beach, California
The Queen Mary is probably the most famous ocean liner in history (besides the Titanic) and she is open to the public as an amazingly unique hotel, tourist attraction and eatery. Her classic design and rich history make her well worth a visit if you are in the Long Beach / Los Angeles area. <MORE>
Long Beach, California
The Queen Mary is probably the most famous ocean liner in history (besides the Titanic) and she is open to the public as an amazingly unique hotel, tourist attraction and eatery. Her classic design and rich history make her well worth a visit if you are in the Long Beach / Los Angeles area. <MORE>
Gay Hotels and Accommodations - USA
There are a variety of hotels, motels and accommodations across the USA that cater to gay travelers. Visit our Gay Hotels and Accommodations - USA page for a list. <MORE>
There are a variety of hotels, motels and accommodations across the USA that cater to gay travelers. Visit our Gay Hotels and Accommodations - USA page for a list. <MORE>
Provincetown
- The Iconic LGBTQ Destination
Provincetown, Massachussetts
Just 120 miles from Boston on a gorgeous National Seashore on the outer most tip of Cape Cod, the LGBTQ community found a home and travelers from around the world found a home away from home. For more than 50 years, Provincetown, MA has been an icon of diversity, tolerance and equality. <MORE>
- The Iconic LGBTQ Destination
Provincetown, Massachussetts
Just 120 miles from Boston on a gorgeous National Seashore on the outer most tip of Cape Cod, the LGBTQ community found a home and travelers from around the world found a home away from home. For more than 50 years, Provincetown, MA has been an icon of diversity, tolerance and equality. <MORE>
Provincetown Halloween 2015
Exotic and Elaborate
Laying claim to Halloween as a signature annual event in many towns has become fashionable to elevate the fall touring months. But in America's First Destination, where the pilgrims first landed almost 400 years ago, reveling fright figures by the thousands venture to the tip of Cape Cod each year for the grand daddy spook fest of them all, in the foggy and eerie village where it all began. <MORE>
Exotic and Elaborate
Laying claim to Halloween as a signature annual event in many towns has become fashionable to elevate the fall touring months. But in America's First Destination, where the pilgrims first landed almost 400 years ago, reveling fright figures by the thousands venture to the tip of Cape Cod each year for the grand daddy spook fest of them all, in the foggy and eerie village where it all began. <MORE>
GNI Gathering 2015
Gay Naturists Gather In PA
On August 21, 2015, more than 500 men will meet in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains and celebrate The Gathering - The Annual International Gathering of Male Naturists. If you are a gay, bisexual, or gay-friendly man who loves the freedom that nudism brings, this is the place for you. <MORE>
Gay Naturists Gather In PA
On August 21, 2015, more than 500 men will meet in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains and celebrate The Gathering - The Annual International Gathering of Male Naturists. If you are a gay, bisexual, or gay-friendly man who loves the freedom that nudism brings, this is the place for you. <MORE>
Tybee Gay Days
Tybee Island, Georgia
One of Georgia's foremost vacation hotspots became a pioneer of inclusiveness as Tybee Island hosted the first-ever Tybee Gay Days in May 2013. Tybee Island Mayor Jason Buelterman fully supported Tybee Gay Days. "The first Tybee Gay Days event was not only good for our island's businesses, but helped raise funds for some worthy causes and made our island's beach cleaner thanks to a beach sweep that was part of the event. We hope the organizers come back to Tybee next year," Buelterman told us. <MORE>
Tybee Island, Georgia
One of Georgia's foremost vacation hotspots became a pioneer of inclusiveness as Tybee Island hosted the first-ever Tybee Gay Days in May 2013. Tybee Island Mayor Jason Buelterman fully supported Tybee Gay Days. "The first Tybee Gay Days event was not only good for our island's businesses, but helped raise funds for some worthy causes and made our island's beach cleaner thanks to a beach sweep that was part of the event. We hope the organizers come back to Tybee next year," Buelterman told us. <MORE>
The Out In Cleveland Package at the Ritz Carlton
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio’s official motto is “Progress and Prosperity.” That motto seems especially appropriate since the iconic, luxury hotel Ritz Carlton has recently become a pioneer by offering a package specifically designed to welcome LGBT guests. <MORE>
Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio’s official motto is “Progress and Prosperity.” That motto seems especially appropriate since the iconic, luxury hotel Ritz Carlton has recently become a pioneer by offering a package specifically designed to welcome LGBT guests. <MORE>
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