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Desiree Sousa
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Gay Travel Information – Product Review – ATTO
ATTO – A New Urban Classic ATTO : pronunced “àt-to” is a small brand, dedicated to personal accessories design, a language, intended to express a certain view. They believe in a product that can live out of trends made of hard work full of passion. With Christmas right around the corner we couldn’t wait to spotlight ATTO’s Hero bag. … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
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 – Product Review – Kikkerland
KIKKERLAND – MAKING PEOPLE SMILE FOR 20 YEARS! The Holidays are upon us and if you are (gulp) anything like me you are constantly searching for that gift that will either a.) shock the pants off of someone b.) cause an uncontrollable fit of laughter or c.) cause an uncontrollable fit of laughter while the person’s … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – BUILT
BUILT – Bags, Totes & Cases. One of the things I love most about my job is discovering great companies such as BUILT and reviewing their products. BUILT is a New York-based company that designs fashionable and functional bags, totes, and cases for life on the go. Drawing inspiration from the city that never … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – SPENGLISH
SPENGLISH (SPƎNGLISH) – Supporting Happiness, Reinforcing Love and Celebrating Diversity I have a lot of T-shirts. A lot. No, seriously – A LOT OF T-SHIRTS. Just sayin. SPENGLISH (SPƎNGLISH) stands out in my ever growing collection. The QUALITY is unlike any other tees I own. They use 100% Premium Cotton with a very special … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – KEEN Footwear
KEEN – Innovative and comfortable products that transition seamlessly from work to play, and enables people to pursue a Hybrid lifestyle: create, play and care. Some brands are just cool, as is the case with KEEN. Keen exudes a youthful, healthy, environmentally involved vibe. The outdoors. Supporting good causes. Adventure. Fun. Life. They have … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Greg Stevens Designs
GREG STEVENS DESIGNS – Simplicity & Functionality Greg Stevens Designs makes some of the most handsome watch straps, belts and watches you will ever find. The product reflects the Greg I have come to know via email conversations. A passionate man all about simplicity and functionality. The passion shows through in his products. Every detail, … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Urban Cricket
Urban Cricket – To clothe all who come through Union Square Park (and beyond)! Urban Cricket was developed by a pair of roommates in a small New York City apartment. As of now all products are designed, illustrated, printed and sold by one of both Gloria & Audrey. You can find them in Union … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Tag
TAG – Bringing well-designed, stylish, and affordable products into the home of every consumer. For over 35 years, Tag has distributed thousands of home decor, kitchen, tabletop, gift, garden and furniture products through retailers across the country. You have seen their products in department stores, home stores, and the “mom-and-pop” gift shop on Main Street. … Read more
Gay Travel Information – The Galley Grille – Westport, MA
THE GALLEY GRILLE at WHITE’S OF WESTPORT / 66 State Road / Westport, Ma. 02790 / 508-675-7185 The Galley Grille is something truly special. Attached to White’s of Westport, The Galley Grille is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Located conveniently off of I-195 and less than 30 minutes from Providence, The Galley Grille will make you feel … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Dicks Cottons
DICKS COTTONS – Be Happy. Live Comfortably. I love sunglasses. Ever since I was a little (tomboy) girl I could always be found wearing hats & sunglasses. Not much has changed these past 36 years. I STILL love sunglasses, wear hats and, well, I am still a tomboy! I discovered Dicks Cottons Sunglasses one day … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Tortilla Flats – Providence, RI
Tortilla Flats / 355 Hope Street / Providence, RI / 401-751-6777 What’s not to love about Tortilla Flats? Nothing, that’s what! How could you not love a place that writes on their web site: “Where you are cordially invited to seat yourself. To be yourself. To choose for yourself.” It goes on to … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Trinity Brewhouse – Providence, RI
Trinity Brewhouse / 186 Fountain Street / Providence, RI 02905 / 401-453-BEER (2337) Trinity Brewhouse is a Gothic funhouse of award winning beers, delicious pub food, rock music, friendly service, and a trendy, youthful, local clientele. It’s eye catching carnival styled signs beckon you to step right up and try “the best beer in Rhode … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Newport, RI Food Truck Festival – October 20, 2012
Newport Food Truck Festival – October 20, 2012 Announcing Participating Trucks and Menus for the Newport Food Truck Festival on October 20th Newport, RI – The Newport Food Truck Festival coming to the Newport Yachting Center on Saturday, October 20th is just days away! Running from 11am to 4pm, the festival will feature a variety … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Hyatt Regency Newport, Rhode Island
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 – Product Review – Prajaa Shoes
PRAJAA – High end street fashion, uniting the elegance of formal footwear with its casual, sneaker-inspired base. Every once and awhile you discover a new product that instantly becomes a favorite. That is the case with Prajaa. I currently own two pairs of Prajaa shoes and I can honestly say they are some of … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Dreamlets
Dreamlets® Dreamlets is a Seattle based company founded in 2006 to put smiles on faces by reigniting the childlike part in all of us; the place where creativity is conceived and dreams are never limited by our present understanding. Dreamlets believes that dreams do come true, and creativity has the power to make the … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – ADZIF
ADZIF – Unique Collection of Self-Adhesive Products ADZIF has been working since 2007 with artists to create unique collections of self-adhesive products. All products are made entirely at their Canadian production facility with purchased high quality raw materials from North American suppliers. This gay friendly company had a head office in Montreal, Canada and two distribution … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – HOMOSAYSWHAT
HOMESAYSWHAT – Cute Clothes for people with Dirty MindsHOMOSAYSWHAT has something gay to tell you! That is the tag line on owner, Adam’s, Kickstarter page. This is Adam, say hello! It goes on to say that: HOMOSAYSWHAT designs & screenprints Tshirts that use cute drawings to make dirty jokes so you can get away with wearing … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Morey’s FEARS – Terror on the Boardwalk – Wildwoods, NJ
Morey’s FEARS – Terror On The Boardwalk – Wildwoods, NJ Morey’s FEARS-Terror on the Boardwalk returns for 2012 with NINE nights of nightmares. OCTOBER 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 AND 27. Morey’s Piers have recreated the attractions that made Morey’s FEARS a hit in bigger, badder ways AND added an ALL … Read more
Gay Travel Information – The Walart Wallet
THE WALART WALLET The Walart Wallet is 100% recyclable, tear resistant, water resistant and made in Australia. It is a collection of art & design from around the world displayed on the one medium - THE WALART. Constructed from a single piece of enviro-friendly paper, resistant to mother nature and the dullness of everyday society. The … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Reviews – Coney Island Craft Larger
CONEY ISLAND CRAFT LARGER – SHMALTZ BREWING COMPANY The Coney Island Brewing Company is the “world’s smallest brewery”. How do we know? Well representatives from the Guinness Book of World Records tells us so! The micro-brewery produces lager one gallon at a time! Owners say that their recipes are inspired by the local artistic and … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Reviews – Waviators
WAVIATORS – Unsinkable Shades Waviators were created to solve a simple problem. Sunglasses that look good don’t float. The creators played in the water. They wore sunglasses. Their old shades sank too many times. WELCOME WAVIATORS! These unskinkable, fashionable shades come in four hot colors – Blue, Red, White & Yellow. As an avid swimmer … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – FlyingFlips
FLYINGFLIPS – FlipFlops for Good At FlyingFlips they believe in spreading the love. For every pair of FlyingFlips you buy they give a pair to a human in need. Smitten yet? They have partnered with Souls4Souls and Foundacion A. Jean Brugger to insure the shoes get to the right people in need. FlyingFlips is special. … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Boccia id. Watch Configurator
BOCCIA id. Watch Configurator Now here is something cool….. How would you like to design your own watch? You can pick everything from the case, bezel, dials, hands, strap and crystal! I recently designed a watch using The Boccia id. Watch Configurator. There were so many options that I will have to keep adding to … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Sebago’s Filson Knight Shoe
SEBAGO SHOES Today I am going to spotlight one hot pair of boots – Sebago’s Filson Knight ($170). These rugged blucher moccasins can handle any kind of weather or conditions! You can choose from full grain waterproof leather / Filson tin cloth upper , waxy full grain leather or waterproof leather uppers. Rawhide laces stay … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Anderson Design Group
ANDERSON DESIGN GROUP – Award Winning Graphic Design Firm based in Nashville, TN Every season (or sometimes every month….week….ahem) I like to re-decorate! I like the home my partner and I live in to truly reflect our personalities. Since we are both travel lovers we are ALWAYS on the lookout for cool new travel art. … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Providence Coal Fired Pizza – Providence, RI
Providence Coal Fired Pizza / 385 Westminster Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-454-7499 I had never heard about coal fired pizza before learning about Providence Coal Fired Pizza here in Rhode Island, but I knew it was something I had to try out! A friend of mine stumbled across this amazing restaurant on a … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Pan Am
PAN AM – Arrive In style! I am a travel fanatic. I have been since the age of six after winning a trip to Walt Disney World for my family by writing a poem (okay so my mother helped, ahem) in the ‘Lester Lightbulb’ electricity contest here in Rhode Island. I will never forget the … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Gola
GOLA – Styles of yesteryear combined with today’s most sought after trends. Fall, my absolute favorite time of the year, has always meant new fashion to me! I am a sucker for bulky sweaters, colorful scarves and, of course – sneakers. Oh. How. I . Love. Sneakers. One of my absolute favorite brands, Gola, feeds … Read more
Gay Travel Information: Paragon & Viva – Providence, RI
Paragon & Viva / 234 Thayer Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-331-6200 There are many aspects that make Paragon / Viva great, one being it’s central location on thriving Thayer Street near Brown University. Then there is the alfresco dining. The beautiful interior. Their huge Sunday Brunch and incredibly delicious food. Café Paragon opened … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Tula Hats
TULA HATS I do a lot of traveling and spend a lot of time in the sun. For awhile now my partner and I have been looking for the perfect hat to protect us from the sun while still being stylish. Luckily I came across Tula Hats! Not only do these hats pack easily, … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Dpcted Apparel
DPCTED APPAREL So last summer I was going through a major breakup. It hurt. It hurt – hard. One of those “out of the blue” type breakups where you get an “I love you” in the morning and an “I love you so much but….” text (yes, text) in the afternoon. Ouch. Between … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – COOKOO Watch
COOKOO – THE WATCH FOR THE CONNECTED GENERATION Okay, this just blew my socks off….oh wait…..my flip-flops….listen, something just blew off me! Why? Because this is just so – damn – cool! Go grab a tissue, napkin or something because you are going to drool! Your smartphone may not always be at hand—but the cookoo … Read more
27th Annual Aids Walk For Life Rhode Island
27TH ANNUAL AIDS WALK FOR LIFE RHODE ISLAND 2012 Walkers are needed for the 27th annualAIDS Walk For Life Rhode Island, on Sunday, September 23, 2012. The 2.5 mile walk begins and ends on the Rhode Island State House lawn. Registration is 9:00am and the walk begins at 10:00am. Fundraising page: http://www.firstgiving.com/aidswalkri I asked AIDS … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – SkyRoll
SkyRoll On Wheels Wheeled Suitcase & Garment Bag in One It’s a carry-on suitcase with a wrap-around garment bag Suits gently wrap around the outside – they never fold It’s two pieces of luggage in one No more checked baggage fees SkyRoll was created by Don Chernoff. It all began one day as he was … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Toilet Yoga
TOILET YOGA Sometimes items are just destined to cross your path as is the way I feel with Toilet Yoga. Ah, yes. Adds all new meaning to “killing two birds with one stone” (by the way – can we have a second for what an awful saying that is)? Anywho…. Toilet Yoga. Put … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – 3 Sprouts
3 Sprouts Do you ever squeal when you see something so cute you just can’t take it? Yeah, me too. That is how I felt when I received 3 Sprouts Squirrel Bin and Kangaroo Storage Box. The options are limitless to what these can be used for! Toy box? Magazine holder? Laundry? Decoration? My … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Touch Time Digital Watch with Touch Screen!
Touch Time: Digital Watch with Touch Screen Something exciting is coming! How does a next generation digital watch with a touch screen, Smartphone-like watch apps, “always on” display sound? Oh yes, AND you never have to charge it! Drooling yet? INSPIRATION: Today’s mobile phones and other electronic devices don’t look and function like they did … Read more
Gay Travel Information: Mystic Hilton – Mystic, Connecticut
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 – Gem Restaurant & Lounge – Boston, MA
Gem Restaurant & Lounge / 42 Province Street / Boston, MA / 617-482-1213 My partner and I recently had the pleasure of dining at the new Gem Restaurant & Lounge located in Boston’s downtown Financial District. Greeted by a friendly doorman we entered the dimly lit foyer and proceeded upstairs to the dining room. My … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Scottevest Travel Vest
I am in love with Scottevest. Their (stylish) Travel Vest is a must have for every traveler! Those of us familiar with airport security know the hassle of having to empty your belonging’s into that little tray causing sighs of disgust (and maybe a curse or two…ahem) if you take half-a-second too long. We’ve all … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Industry Portage Co.
Everyone knows what it is like to see something and know your world would just be so much better if you had it! Well, that was the case when I discovered the beautiful bags made by Industry Portage. I was immediately drawn to their rugged, stylish design. The Industry Portage Company designs and … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Julian’s – Providence, RI
JULIAN’S / 318 BROADWAY, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909 / 401-861-1770 Do you remember that person in high school that oozed with punk rock, zine reading, sci-fi coolness? Some people may have thought they were “strange”, but not you. Oh no. You anticipated passing them each day in the school hall hoping maybe, just maybe you would get a nod or half smile. You’d make it … Read more
Gay Travel Information: Mister Sister Erotica – Providence, RI
Quality Erotica without the attitude. Mister Sister Erotica / 268 Wickendon Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-421-6969 Nestled in the heart of Fox Point in Providence, Rhode Island, Mister Sister adds a tasteful and diverse selection of erotica catering to the eclectic neighborhood in which she stands. Mister Sister is an Erotic Boutique that … Read more
Gay Travel Information: King Richard’s Faire – New England’s Renaissance Festival – Carver, MA
KING RICHARD’S FAIRE INVITES YOU TO ESCAPE REALITY, COME TO THE FAIRE! Dates: King Richard’s Faire, September 1- October 21st, 2012 weekends/Mon. holidays Website: http://www.kingrichardsfaire.net CARVER, Mass. – King Richard’s Faire, New England’s largest and longest-running Renaissance Festival, opens its 2012 season on September 1 and runs through October 21, 2012 on weekends and Monday holidays (Labor … Read more
Gay Travel Information: Besos Kitchen & Cocktails – East Greenwich, Rhode Island
Besos Kitchen & Cocktails / 378 Main Street / East Greenwich, RI / 1-401-398-8855 I love, love, love, LOVE Besos Kitchen & Cocktails. There is no other way to start this review than to state that fact. I developed a crush and swooned from afar after seeing photos and reading Besos’ (which means “kisses” in Spanish) menu online, … Read more
Gay Travel Information: What Has Desiree Sousa Been Up To?
OUT & ABOUT TRAVEL As many of you know (or may not know), Gay Travel Information is run by moi, Desiree Sousa, owner of Out & About Travel! Out & About Travel has been serving the Gay & Lesbian community since 1999 and is one of the leading online LGBT travel agencies with clients from … Read more
Gay Travel Information: 2013 Gay & Lesbian Ski Weeks
Gay & Lesbian Ski Weeks Now On Sale! 2013 looks to be as exciting as ever with gay & lesbian ski weeks planned for popular destinations such as: Utah Gay Ski Week – January 9-13, 2013 Aspen Gay Ski Week – January 13-20, 2013 Stowe Winter Rendezvous Gay Ski Week – January 23-27, 2013 Whistler … Read more
Gay Travel Information: Birds of a Feather Gay & Lesbian Community – Pecos, New Mexico
Birds of a Feather is a gay and lesbian community like no other in the world located in the “Land of Enchantment”, sunny Northern New Mexico. Our community is located on 140 acres of beautiful pine-forested property just 30 short minutes from Santa Fe. It is gated, all utilities are underground and high-speed internet … Read more
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