Does a straightfriendly, gay resort in NYC make sense? Oh, yes ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Life+Style Editor Here’s the difference between a hotel and a resort: A hotel offers conveniences to make your travel experience more enjoyable; a resort offers the experiences in-house. It’s a perfect explanation for why, when we think of resort properties, [...]
Toronto, where same-sex marriage is legal, really knows how to do Pride up STEVEN LINDSEY | Contributing Writer stevencraiglindsey@me.com It’s been said that love is the universal language. But gay Pride comes in a close second. Rainbow-colored everything. Shirtless men holding hands. Lesbians on motorcycles. No matter where in the world you may find yourself, [...]
A great foodie city marked by soothing summer temps, Seattle is a cosmopolitan gay destination ANDREW COLLINS | Contributing Writer outoftown@qsyndicate.com A city sculpted by Puget Sound and Lake Washington, and crowned with leafy hills abounds with lively diversions (both indoors and out), Seattle is a gem. A sunny and mild climate from June through [...]
Is it Julie and Julia … or Jack and Ennis at the C.I.A. in San Antonio? david currier | Contributing Writer david@kkdc.com Creative foods with delicious aromas, impressive international wine selections, distinguished table settings with starched linen napkins, romantic flickering candlelight — it’s so perfectly gay. My partner Kevin and I have shared kitchen duties [...]
Although being gay is still a crime on the island nation of Singapore, the gay community there has made huge strides toward gaining acceptance “Majulah Singapura” means “Onward, Singapore” in Malay — a motto the local LGBT community is truly living. Homosexuality is still illegal in this island city-state, but in recent years, gays and [...]
Think that Cuba is totally off limits? It’s not, and a paradise for gay travelers Puerta Vallarta — so 2000s. Key West — boring. The new hot spot for gay men is 90 miles south of Florida. Sleepy, mysterious Cuba may be officially off-limits to Americans, but with a little creativity is readily accessible [...]
Colorado has had a devastating summer so far, but Pagosa Springs has sidestepped most of the fire damage that hit other parts of the state. Located 270 miles southwest of Denver, the Rocky Mountain backdrop and natural springs make this small town a big scenic destination. And one reason to visit is the lesbian-owned Wild [...]
From couterculture icon to gay mecca, there is no one San Francisco experience ARNOLD WAYNE JONES | Life+Style Editor With Milk Day last month and Gay Pride celebrated throughout June, San Francisco is on the mind of many gays who respected the openly gay member of the city’s board of supervisors. More than 30 years [...]
While smaller than Oahu, Maui is a gay paradise for adventurous travelers For the queer couple seeking a romantic haven, the island of Maui is waiting to welcome travelers with bright rainbow leis. From snorkeling to eco-tourism to lounging on a remote gay beach, Maui is paradise found. The first step in planning your memorable [...]
LGBT travel agency Concierge Travel delivers the exotic with its cruise to the Greek Isles and Turkey from Aug. 25–Sept. 1. Departing from Athens, the ship spends the days at sea before visiting Kusadasi, Turkey. Greek destinations include Mykonos, Piraeus and Santorini. Staterooms start at $1,195/person. Can you spend a week with a bunch of [...]
