Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa – Lake Placid, NY

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Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa / 77 Mirror Lake Drive / Lake Placid, NY 12946 / 1-518-523-2544   Sitting down to write this review of Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa, I truly did not know where to start. Do I start with the breathtaking views the resort has from being perched on 7 … Read more

Inn at The Moors – Provincetown, MA

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Inn at The Moors / 59 Provincelands Road / Provincetown, MA 02657 / 1-800-842-6379 Having traveled extensively throughout New England, I can honestly say that the view from Inn at The Moors is one of the best I have witnessed.     The inn is located on Provincelands Road, which is a short walk to … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Waterparks – Wildwood, NJ

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Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks + Starlux Boutique Hotel / 3501 Boardwalk / Wildwood, NJ 08260 / 1-609-729-0788 Move over Disney! Morey’s Piers, located in Wildwood, NJ on the infamous Jersey Shore, is a magical, affordable, safe destination worthy of some serious applause!  Morey’s Piers is a true classic seaside amusement park and I have fallen hard for … Read more

Hyatt Regency Newport, Rhode Island

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Hyatt Regency Newport /1 Goat Island / Newport, RI 02840 / 401-846-7210 Hyatt Regency Newport has an idyllic setting.   The hotel is situated on Goat Island and surrounded by Narragansett Bay, offering the seclusion of a private island, just minutes from downtown Newport.  My partner Jennifer and I enjoyed a relaxing weekend getaway this summer … Read more

Gay Travel – Loews Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

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Loews Atlanta / 1065 Peachtree Street / Atlanta, GA 30309 / 404-745-5000 I have been a fan of Loews Hotels ever since my first stay at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando back in 1999.  There are many reasons I adore Loews, including the fact that it is extremely Lgbt friendly, has an amazing pet friendly policy (Loews LOVES pets), provide super friendly service, a … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Hyatt Regency Newport, Rhode Island

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Hyatt Regency Newport /1 Goat Island / Newport, RI 02840 / 401-846-7210 Hyatt Regency Newport has an idyllic setting.   The hotel is situated on Goat Island and surrounded by Narragansett Bay, offering the seclusion of a private island, just minutes from downtown Newport.  My partner Jennifer and I enjoyed a relaxing weekend getaway this summer … Read more

Gay Travel – Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort – Sandestin / Destin, Florida

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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort / 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West / Destin, Florida 32550 /1-800-277-0800 My partner, Jennifer, and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, between Pensacola and Panama City, eight miles east of Destin. A member of Beaches of South … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Hotel Champlain – Quebec, QC

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HOTEL CHAMPLAIN –  115, Sainte-Anne Street / Old-Quebec (Quebec), Canada G1R 3X6 / 1-800-567-2106 Quebec City is one of the most romantic, beautiful cities in the world. It is where I proposed to my wife in February 2012 and where we celebrated our honeymoon in January 2013. Something about crossing the Canadian border into Quebec … Read more

Gay Travel – The Hotel Viking – Newport, RI

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The Hotel Viking / One Bellevue Avenue / Newport, RI 02840 / 401-847-3300 Entering The Hotel Viking in Newport, RI is like stepping back in time to the Gilded Age.   This upscale, luxury hotel open in 1926 and underwent a 6.8 million dollar renovation in 2007.  It is a member of the prestigious Historic … Read more

Hyatt Regency Boston – Boston, MA

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Hyatt Regency Boston / One Avenue de Lafayette / Boston, MA 02111 / 617-912-1234 There are so many things to love about the Hyatt Regency Boston! The decor! The location! Service! Food!    Let’s start with the stunningly beautiful renovations that completed in 2012.    My wife and I were immediately impressed as soon as we stepped … Read more

Gay Travel – The Hotel Viking – Newport, RI

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The Hotel Viking / One Bellevue Avenue / Newport, RI 02840 / 401-847-3300 Entering The Hotel Viking in Newport, RI is like stepping back in time to the Gilded Age.   This upscale, luxury hotel open in 1926 and underwent a 6.8 million dollar renovation in 2007.  It is a member of the prestigious Historic … Read more

New England Inn & Lodge – North Conway, NH

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NEW ENGLAND INN & LODGE / 336 Route 16A (Intervale Resort Loop) / Intervale, NH 03845 / 1-800-826-3466 This past December my wife Jennifer and I set out to “find Christmas”. No, this isn’t going to be some religious, “I want world peace” type article (I mean, who doesn’t, right – lol)? No, this is about … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Hotel Champlain – Quebec, QC

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HOTEL CHAMPLAIN –  115, Sainte-Anne Street / Old-Quebec (Quebec), Canada G1R 3X6 / 1-800-567-2106 Quebec City is one of the most romantic, beautiful cities in the world. It is where I proposed to my wife in February 2012 and where we celebrated our honeymoon in January 2013. Something about crossing the Canadian border into Quebec … Read more

Gay Travel – The Whiteface Lodge – Lake Placid, NY

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The Whiteface Lodge / 7 Whiteface Inn Lane / Lake Placid, NY 12946 / 1-800-903-4045 I have found the most magical, enchanting resort in the Northeast. A resort designed as a return to the Adirondack Great Camp, nestled in the woodlands surrounding Lake Placid, New York.  There is something to be said about atmosphere and … Read more

Gay Travel – Fifteen Beacon – Boston, MA

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Fifteen Beacon / 15 Beacon Street / Boston, MA 02108 / 1-877-XV-BEACON Fifteen Beacon is classic movie star handsome. Think Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, Cary Grant and James Stewart. This modern, yet historic boutique hotel, located on historic Beacon Hill, is oozing with charm and class. Located in a 1903 landmark Beaux Arts building, Fifteen … Read more

Gay Travel – Ale House Inn – Portsmouth, NH

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Ale House Inn : 121 Bow Street : Portsmouth, NH : 03801: (603)-431-7760   Walking into The Ale House Inn is like being introduced to the most handsome man, EVER. You know the type. So good looking you can’t help but stare. So good looking that you can’t help but admit it, even if you are lesbian, … Read more

Gay Travel – The Whiteface Lodge – Lake Placid, NY

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The Whiteface Lodge / 7 Whiteface Inn Lane / Lake Placid, NY 12946 / 1-800-903-4045 I have found the most magical, enchanting resort in the Northeast. A resort designed as a return to the Adirondack Great Camp, nestled in the woodlands surrounding Lake Placid, New York.  There is something to be said about atmosphere and … Read more

Gay Travel Information: NYLO Hotel – Providence/Warwick, RI

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NYLO Providence-Warwick / 400 Knight Street / Warwick, RI 02886 / 401-734-4460 I’ve had the NYLO Hotel in Warwick, Rhode Island on my radar for quite some time. Earlier this month my partner Jennifer and I were lucky enough to finally experience this chic, ultra-modern hotel.   There are several things I liked about NYLO … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Caffe Dolce Vita, Hotel Dolce Villa & Smoke Lounge – Providence, RI

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Caffe Dolce Vita / 59 DePasquale Avenue / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-331-8240 I grew up on Federal Hill, Providence’s eclectic Little Italy neighborhood, continuously voted one of the top Little Italy’s in North America.  One of the reason’s Federal Hill is so popular is because of its Italian eateries including Caffe Dolce Vita. Caffe … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel

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RENAISSANCE PROVIDENCE DOWNTOWN HOTEL / 5 Avenue of the Arts / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-919-5000 Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel is one of the most spectacular properties I have stayed at here in New England.   The hotel, designed using the old facade of a Masonic Temple, is a true work of art.   The hotel has … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Hyatt Regency Newport, Rhode Island

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Hyatt Regency Newport /1 Goat Island / Newport, RI 02840 / 401-846-7210 Hyatt Regency Newport has an idyllic setting.   The hotel is situated on Goat Island and surrounded by Narragansett Bay, offering the seclusion of a private island, just minutes from downtown Newport.  My partner Jennifer and I enjoyed a relaxing weekend getaway this summer … Read more

Gay Travel Information: Mystic Hilton – Mystic, Connecticut

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  Hilton Mystic / 20 Coogan Blvd / Mystic, CT / 860-572-0731 Located across the street from famed Mystic Aquarium and Olde Mystic Village, the newly renovated Hilton Mystic Hotel in Connecticut is one convenient hotel! The hotel offers impeccable service and outstanding amenities as my partner and I discovered on a recent weekend getaway.  … Read more

Gay Travel Information: The Colonnade Hotel – Boston, MA

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The Colonnade Hotel / 120 Huntington Ave / Boston, MA 02116 / 1-800-962-3030 The Colonnade Hotel is an exceptional luxury hotel located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. Many factors make The Colonnade stand out from the competition, such as being home to Boston’s only rooftop pool located 11 stories up in the … Read more

Gay Travel Information: Condor Hotel – Brooklyn, NY

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Condor Hotel / 56 Franklin Avenue / Brooklyn, NY 11205 / 1-718-5-CONDOR  As the author of a travel related blog I sometimes get lucky to discover a pretty cool hidden gem, as is the case with Condor Hotel located in the urban Williamsburg area of Brooklyn, NY.  This boutique hotel is located minutes away from … Read more

Gay Travel Information – Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Waterparks – Wildwood, NJ

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Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks + Starlux Boutique Hotel / 3501 Boardwalk / Wildwood, NJ 08260 / 1-609-729-0788 Move over Disney! Morey’s Piers, located in Wildwood, NJ on the infamous Jersey Shore, is a magical, affordable, safe destination worthy of some serious applause!  Morey’s Piers is a true classic seaside amusement park and I have fallen hard for … Read more

Gay Travel Information: Providence Marriott Downtown – Providence, Rhode Island

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Providence Marriott Downtown / 1 Orms Street / Providence, RI 02904 / 1-866-807-2171 My first impression as I walked into the Providence Marriott Downtown hotel was how beautiful their lobby was. I loved the orange & brown earth tones, swanky lighting and openness. I noticed several people working on laptops, enjoying the hotel’s complimentary wireless … Read more

Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort – Sandestin / Destin, Florida

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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort / 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West / Destin, Florida 32550 /1-800-277-0800 My partner, Jennifer, and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, between Pensacola and Panama City, eight miles east of Destin. A member of Beaches of South … Read more

Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa – Lake Placid, NY

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Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa / 77 Mirror Lake Drive / Lake Placid, NY 12946 / 1-518-523-2544   Sitting down to write this review of Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa, I truly did not know where to start. Do I start with the breathtaking views the resort has from being perched on 7 … Read more

Inn at The Moors – Provincetown, MA

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Inn at The Moors / 59 Provincelands Road / Provincetown, MA 02657 / 1-800-842-6379 Having traveled extensively throughout New England, I can honestly say that the view from Inn at The Moors is one of the best I have witnessed.     The inn is located on Provincelands Road, which is a short walk to … Read more

Architect’s Inn – Newport, RI

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Architect’s Inn / 2 Sunnyside Place / Newport, RI 02840 / 401-845-2547   The first word that came to mind when I saw Architect’s Inn was exquisite.   Located in the center of Newport, off famous Bellview Ave (the historic playground for the rich and famous), The Architect’s Inn – George Champlin Mason House B&B, … Read more

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac – Quebec, Canada

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Fairmont Le Château Frontenac / 1 rue des Carrières /Québec, Canada / 1-866-540-4460   This past December my partner and I had the pleasure of reviewing Fairmont Le Château Frontenac. It has always been a dream of mine to experience this opulent hotel, so I was truly grateful for the opportunity.   Wide eyed and jaw … Read more

Chatham Bars Inn – Chatham, Cape Cod, MA

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Chatham Bars Inn / 297 Shore Road / Chatham, Cape Cod, MA  02633 / 1-800-527-4884   Chatham Bars Inn is known as New England’s finest oceanfront luxury resort & spa. It has been called “One of the top resorts in the world” by Conde Nast Traveler (Gold List). It has a 4 Diamond AAA Award … Read more

The Inn at St. Botolph – Boston, MA

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The Inn at St. Botolph / 99 Saint Botolph Street / Boston, MA 02116 / 1-617-236-8099 As a frequent traveler I am use to the average, run-of-the-mill, cookie cutter type accommodations, so when I discover a truly unique property I really (REALLY) appreciate it. That is how I felt about my stay at the luxurious, stylish … Read more

Fifteen Beacon – Boston, MA

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Fifteen Beacon / 15 Beacon Street / Boston, MA 02108 / 1-877-XV-BEACON Fifteen Beacon is classic movie star handsome. Think Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, Cary Grant and James Stewart. This modern, yet historic boutique hotel, located on historic Beacon Hill, is oozing with charm and class. Located in a 1903 landmark Beaux Arts building, Fifteen … Read more

The Francis Malbone House – Newport, RI

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The Francis Malbone House / 392 Thames Street / Newport, RI 02840 / 1-800-846-0392     My partner & I recently had the distinct pleasure of staying at Newport, Rhode Island’s most luxurious B&B, The Francis Malbone House.   The Francis Malbone House is a colonial mansion built circa 1760. Located on Newport’s harborfront, the inn … Read more

Gay Travel Information: L’ Hotel du Capitole – Quebec City, Canada

L’Hôtel du Capitole / 972, rue Saint-Jean / Québec (Québec) G1R 1R5 / 1-800-363-4040     Quebec City is truly…..special. There is something magical about being in a city, in a different country, whose primary language is French.  There is something even more magical about being in such a place during winter. Yes, Quebec City is … Read more

GAY TRAVEL INFORMATION: Mont Tremblant + Côté Nord – Quebec, Canada

Mont-Tremblant / Côté Nord Tremblant / 141 Tour Du Lac Rd / Lac-Superieur, Quebec J0T 1P0, Canada / 1-819-688-5201   My first visit to Mont Tremblant was in 1997. I was 21 years old and had never been out of the country. Crossing into Quebec, Canada from the Vermont border was (is) magical. I remember … Read more

Gay Travel Information: Gabriel’s Provincetown, MA

Gabriel’s at the Ashbrooke Inn / 104 Bradford Street / Provincetown, MA / 1-508-487-3232   Located at the base of the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown, MA, an arrival at Gabriel’s at the Ashmont Inn is like pulling up to the enchanted garden.     The courtyard has an array of multi-tiered decks, fountains, gardens, bar-b-que area, paths to the park, outdoor … Read more

Gay Travel Information: NYLO Hotel – Providence/Warwick, RI – Gay Friendly Accommodations!

NYLO Providence-Warwick / 400 Knight Street / Warwick, RI 02886 / 401-734-4460   I’ve had the NYLO Hotel in Warwick, Rhode Island on my radar for quite some time. Earlier this month my partner Jennifer and I were lucky enough to finally experience this chic, ultra-modern hotel.   There are several things I liked about … Read more

Gay Travel Information: The Kearsarge Inn + Horsefeather’s Restaurant – North Conway, NH

The Kearsarge Inn / 42 Seavey Street, North Conway, NH / 1-855-532-7727   Horsefeather’s Restaurant / 2679 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, NH / 603-356-2687   The Kearsarge Inn is a modern rendition of a grand hotel. Located in the heart of North Conway in the Mt. Washington Valley of New Hampshire, Kearsarge Inn is … Read more

Gay Travel Information: Camden Harbour Inn – Camden, Maine

Camden Harbour Inn * Natalie’s Restaurant / 83 Bay View Street / Camden, Maine / 207-236-4200     This past spring I was fortunate enough to be invited by Camden Harbour Inn owner, Raymond Brunyanszki & his partner, Oscar Verest, to experience this truly enchanting inn.     My story is rather unique in that … Read more

Gay Travel Information: Kiwassa Lake B&B – Saranac Lake, NY – Adirondacks

KIWASSA LAKE ADIRONDACK BED & BREAKFAST / 1150 Kiwassa Lake Road / Saranac Lake, NY 12983 / 1-518-891-5721   This spring I had the absolute pleasure of staying 2 nights at Kiwassa Lake B&B located 3 miles from the beautiful village of Saranac Lake and 10 miles from the Olympian Village of Lake Placid, in … Read more

Gay Travel Information: Church Landing at Mills Falls & Lago Restaurant – Meredith, NH!

Church Landing / The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls / 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH 03253 / 1-800-622-6455   Lago Restaurant / The Inn at Bay Point / Exit 23 off I-93 / Meredith, NH 03253 / 1-603-279-2253   Lake Winnipesaukee’s Most Luxurious Resort!     As a travel writer I have been blessed … Read more

Harbor Village – Hyannis Port, MA – Gay & Lesbian Friendly Cottage Rentals!

Harbor Village – Cape Cod Cottages & Vacation Home Rentals / 160 Marston Avenue / Hyannis Port, MA 02647 / (508)-775-7581   The mid cape is home to a hidden gem. Harbor Village – Hyannis Port, MA.     Harbor Village consists of twenty cottages, all with individual charm. Some are country, some are eclectic … Read more

The Mirror Lake Inn – Lake Placid, NY – Celebrates LGBT Pride Month with New Package!

In Celebration of LGBT Pride Month, the Mirror Lake Inn Introduces New Package!   In the Adirondacks, as the spring snowmelt gives way to the lush greens of summer, the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa in Lake Placid, NY is gearing up for another summer season. This year, in celebration of LGBT Pride month, … Read more

The Back Bay Hotel – Boston – Perfectly Located in Gay Friendly South End!

The Bay Bay Hotel / 350 Stuart Street / Boston, MA 02116 / (877)-587-9774 Boston Pride runs from June 3-13, 2011 and there is no better place to stay than Boston’s Back Bay Hotel. The Back Bay Hotel is located on the border of Boston’s historic Back Bay area and vibrant, gay friendly South End. … Read more

Beaconlight Guesthouse + Ciro & Sal’s Italian Restaurant = Perfect Provincetown Getaway!

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Beaconlight Guesthouse / 12 Winthrop Street / Provincetown, MA / 1-800-696-9603 Ciro & Sals / 4 Kiley Court / Provincetown, MA / 1-(508)-487-6444      Provincetown is truly a fantasyland for gays & lesbians. It is one of the few places, if not thee only place, where gays & lesbians seem to outnumber the “straight folk”. Where lesbian … Read more

Stowe Cabins in the Woods – Perfect, Gay and Lesbian Friendly Accommodations!

Stowe Cabins in the Woods / Route 100 / Waterbury, VT / 1-(802)-244-853   Beautiful Vermont Cabins in a Picturesque New England Woodland Setting      After my recent stay at Stowe Cabins in the Woods in Waterbury, Vermont, it’s clear that proprietor since 2007, Edward Drill, is a man that not only takes great pride … Read more

The Salem Inn – Salem, MA – Gay and Lesbian Friendly Ghosts!

The Salem Inn * 7 Summer Street * Salem, MA 01970 * (978)-741-0680     Myth! Magic! Fantasy! Ghosts! Super Moon!?   March 19, 2011    Irony: I was supposed to attend an event in Caritas, Alabama on March 19, 2011 celebrating the apparitions of “The Blessed Mother” occurring in a small village in Bosnia called … Read more

The Ale House Inn – Portsmouth, NH – Gay and Lesbian Friendly!

Ale House Inn : 121 Bow Street : Portsmouth, NH : 03801: (603)-431-7760     Walking into The Ale House Inn is like being introduced to the most handsome man, EVER. You know the type. So good looking you can’t help but stare. So good looking that you can’t help but admit it, even if you are … Read more