Gay Travel – The Whiteface Lodge – Lake Placid, NY
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 – Tipsy Toboggan Fireside Pub – Fall River, MA
Tipsy Toboggan Fireside Pub / 75 Ferry Street / Fall River, MA 02721 / 508-567-0550 The Tipsy Toboggan Fireside Pub, located in Fall River, MA (well known for Lizzie Borden, Portuguese Culture, and Battleship Cove), will make you feel as if you have been transported to a rustic Après-ski hangout in some hip ski town. I felt my … Read more
Gay Travel – Trattoria Roma – Providence, RI
Trattoria Roma / 310 Atwells Ave / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-331-5000 Stepping into Trattoria Roma is truly like stepping into Italy. The smells, the ambiance, the friendliness of the staff are all so authentic you will forget you are in Rhode Island! However, Rhode Island you are and Roma Providence, an icon in my … Read more
Gay Travel – Product Review – RHEYN Clothing
RHEYN – High quality sportswear with contemporary styling and value-adding details in the trims. I love when I discover hot new fashion, as is the case with RHEYN, founded in 2009. Background info: I had the pleasure of reviewing their Short Stop Henley in Blue and Varsity Hoodie. My first impression was of the absolute … Read more
Gay Travel Spotlight – Brederson Law – Providence, RI
BREDERSON LAW / 950 Smith Street / Providence, RI 02908 / 1-866-625-0588 I have known Attorney Richard Brederson for over 30 years. We attended Holy Ghost and La Salle Academy together in Providence, RI. Richard was the adorable little boy I crushed on as a little girl and one of the sweetest guys around. Not … Read more
Gay Travel – The Whiteface Lodge – Lake Placid, NY
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 – Product Review – Tretorn & Radii Footwear
Tretorn Footwear / Radii Footwear – Unique shoes with modern style. Who doesn’t like a new pair of shoes or sneakers, right? Two companies I recently came across are Tretorn Footwear and Radii Footwear. Tretorn is all about taking you from the woods to the city. Tretorn celebrates lifestyle lived largely outside with functional and stylishly understated … Read more
Gay Travel – Tazza – Providence, RI
Tazza / 250 Westminster Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-421-0031 I call them as I see them and Providence’s Tazza is HOT! I’m talking European chic, hot. Think high ceilings with organically inspired chandeliers, the soft glow of candlelight, the pulsating beat of New Age pop, an extremely attractive (and friendly) staff, community tables made … Read more
Gay Travel – Product Review – Eyepster
Eyepster – Current, Fashionable, Unique and Attractive Sunglasses Eyepster was born in Miami as Glasiz, where sunglasses are as indispensable as house keys. Since early 2010, when the company officially launched, they’ve been pushing the limits of creativity and self-expression by putting their own twist on an already fun fashion staple. Eyepster changes the way … Read more
Gay Travel – Product Review – Loog Guitars
The Loog Guitar - The small and innovative 3-string guitar that makes it fun and easy for kids to play music. Now here is something extremely cool for the kids (and young at heart) this holiday season! The Loog Guitar is a small and innovative 3-string guitar that makes it FUN and EASY for kids to … Read more
Gay Travel – Product Review – Cohesive & Co.
Cohesive & Co – Transcending Social Boundaries Cohesive & Co. is a Los Angeles based fashion brand designed and inspired for guys living a true LA lifestyle. Cohesive & Co. collections blend rebellion and tradition by reinterpreting historic menswear trends with their own signature aesthetic. The collection’s foundation is a selection of preppy-meets-street separates including … Read more
Gay Travel – Product Review – Tego Audio
Tego Audio – Wireless & Portable Mini Speakers with a BIG Sound! Tego Audio (pronounced Tey-Go) has produced the perfect mini portable speakers. The quality, sound and style are of the highest standard and will not disappoint! Tego’s philosophy is that every product sold must be superior in quality, sound, and style. You will find … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Steve Thomas Art
Steve Thomas Art & Illustrations – Retro-futuristic, Vintage Poster Art. If you are looking for truly unique prints to decorate your home, office or space ship look no further than Steve Thomas Art. I have fallen in love with this amazing artist work! About the artist: Steve Thomas is a freelance illustrator/graphic artist. He … Read more
Gay Travel Information – 10 Prime Steak & Sushi – Providence, RI
10 Prime Steak & Sushi / 55 Pine Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-453-2333 Stepping into 10 Prime Steak & Sushi is like stepping into a trendy, sexy, Miami bistro. Everything about the decor and ambiance is funky, chic and downright beautiful. From the zebra striped door to the cobalt blue backdrop and naked … Read more
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Eagle Creek Luggage
EAGLE CREEK – Luggage, Packing Solutions, Travel Accessories and Everyday Bags As frequent travelers my partner and I are always searching for great new luggage. My partner is a fanatic when it comes to organization so she (and I) were in heaven when we discovered Eagle Creek luggage! Eagle Creek, which was born in the … Read more
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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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
Airport Grille – New Bedford, MA
Airport Grille / 1569 Airport Road / New Bedford, MA / 1-508-99-Grill The Airport Grille is a hidden gem if ever there was one. Located at the small New Bedford, MA airport, this intimate, upscale restaurant is a personal favorite of mine. This attractive, big city styled restaurant makes me want to put on a bomber jacket and act … Read more
Gay Travel Information: Kendra Staley Introduces us to Scentsy!
(Kendra Staley) A close friend of Out & About Travel’s, Kendra Staley, shared information with us on her SCENTSY business. “Since I can remember I’ve always had a passion for candles and the warm, cozy feeling that seemed to wrap around you when the scent was released in to the air. I’ve … Read more
