Gay Travel Information – Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Waterparks – Wildwood, NJ
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
Bonefish Grill – Cranston, Rhode Island
Bonefish Grill / 2000 Chapel View Blvd / Cranston, RI 02920 / 401-275-4970 Bonefish Grill’s motto is to embrace happiness, laugh more and worry less. To swap out boredom and routine for an inspired dinner and to open your eyes. After dining at the new Bonefish Grill in Cranston, Rhode Island, I can honestly say … Read more
Gay Travel – Rue de L’Espoir – Providence, RI
Rue De L’ Espoir / 99 Hope Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-751-8890 Rue De L’Espoir is a Rhode Island institution. The Rue, as it is affectionately referred to, opened in May 1976. Over the past 36 years, The Rue has experienced continued success and has been featured in travel books and magazines, including Esquire, Bon Appetit, Food … Read more
Hyatt Regency Boston – Boston, MA
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
Besos Kitchen & Cocktails – East Greenwich, RI
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
Coco Pazzo / English Cellar Alehouse – Providence, RI
Coco Pazzo / English Cellar Alehouse / 165 Angell Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-454-3434 Coco Pazzo is slang for ”crazy crazy” (Crazy in Italian and Crazy in French) but I think it should be slang for ”brilliant brilliant” or, better yet, ”Oh my God, this brilliant restaurant has some of the best food I have ever eaten!” Yeah, that’s it. THAT is … Read more
Gay Travel – Salvation Cafe – Newport, RI
Salvation Cafe / 140 Broadway / Newport, RI 02840 / 401-847-2620 A visit to Salvation Cafe in Newport, RI is like visiting a local celebrity. It is a locals favorite (also popular with tourists) and as “cool as can be”, hip, eclectic and fun. It’s not a follower, it is a leader and stands out with … Read more
New England Inn & Lodge – North Conway, NH
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 – 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 – XO Cafe – Providence, RI
XO Cafe / 125 North Main Street / Providence, RI / 401-273-9090 XO Cafe is one sexy place. I have been writing reviews for over a year now and I am truly at a lost for words on how to describe this amazing restaurant. Here goes… The first thing that struck … 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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
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 – 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: 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: 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
Gay Travel Information: The Colonnade Hotel – Boston, MA
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
