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 – 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 – Atlantis 2014 Southern Caribbean Gay Cruise!

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NEW! EXOTIC SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE March 8-15, 2014 Aboard the Celebrity Summit NOW ON SALE!!!! Ports of call: San Juan-Puerto Rico, St, Barths, Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados and back to San Juan.  Contact Out & About Travel at info@gaytravelpros.com for more information on how to secure your spot on this cruise when it goes on … 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 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 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 – Product Review – Scottevest Travel Vest

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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 – Julian’s – Providence, RI

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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: King Richard’s Faire – New England’s Renaissance Festival – Carver, MA

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  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: What Has Desiree Sousa Been Up To?

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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

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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: Cuban Revolution – Providence, Rhode Island

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Cuban Revolution / 50 Aborn Street / Providence, RI / 401-331-8829 Cuban Revolution is one of the most unique, satisfying, genuinely hip restaurants I have had the pleasure of reviewing. They describe themselves as ”A spirited swanky setting that propels you to tropical 1950′s Cuba. Rat Pack was kicking. Beatles were rocking. Malcolm X and MLK … Read more

Gay Travel Information: Paddy’s Beach Restaurant – Westerly, Rhode Island

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Paddy’s Beach Restaurant / 159 Atlantic Avenue / Westerly, RI / 401-596-2610  No shoes, no shirt, no problem is definitely the motto of Paddy’s Beach Restaurant located, yup, you guessed it….on the beach!  But not just any beach, Rhode Island’s most beautiful (in my opinion) - Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, RI.    Paddy’s is pure FUN! If you are looking … 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

Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort – Sandestin, Florida

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I love Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. I have been lucky enough to visit this beautiful property located on Florida’s Emerald Coast several times since 2004. I found the resort to be very LGBT welcoming as well as the entire Emerald Coast area including Destin/Fort. Walton Beach and the resorts that line Scenic 30-A.  For … 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: Peru Trip Report from Alexandria Lauren

Alexandria Lauren from http://www.courthousenews.com shares her report on a recent trip to Peru. Check it out here: http://www.courthousenews.com/2011/09/21/39966.htm   Read another post of Alexandria’s on the same-sex marriage bill proposel here in Rhode Island (which unfortantely did not pass – just Civil Unions). http://www.courthousenews.com/2011/02/15/34206.htm.   Desiree Sousa Out & About Travel http://www.gaytravelpros.com

Gay Travel Information: First-Ever Gay Ski Trip Planned for India in February 2012

Billing it as the first Asian gay ski trip ever, Go Pink invite lesbian and gay skiers of any level of proficiency to ski in the Himalayas. The group (up to 30 skiers) will also get a sample of the emerging gay life in Delhi as well as a visit to the famous Taj Majhal … 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: Out & About Travel October Newsletter!

Out & About Travel’s October Newsletter is now available! CLICK HERE

Gay Travel Information: NEW Atlantis 2012 Summer Cruises Now On Sale!

   GET YOUR FORMS IN NOW! info@gaytravelpros.com _______________________________ NOW ON SALE!   Copenhagen to Stockholm Cruise    July 24-31, 2012    Explore the best of the Baltic in style in 2012. You’ll sail the stunning Eurodam from Copenhagen to Stockholm visiting Berlin, Tallin, and Helsinki in seven magical days. There’s even a full two-day stay … Read more

Gay Travel Information: RSVP Danuber Riverboat Cruise

        RSVP’s Danube Riverboat Cruise scheduled for July 8-15, 2012 is SOLD OUT, however, a WAIT LIST is available.   Pleas email info@gaytravelpros.com to be added.   The sooner you get on the list, the better your odds of getting on the cruise!   Click HERE for more information.

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Gay Travel Information: Out in the Park Six Flags New England – September 18, 2011

  Out In The Park at Six Flags New England is the Ultimate GLBT Party. Held each year in September, Out In The Park is a family friendly event for the GLBT community as well as family, friends, and supporters. Out In The Park is a day of Thrills, Music, Entertainment, and Friends! Visit: http://www.outinthepark.info 

Gay Travel Information: QGuide Gives Back 6% to our Big Gay World!

Here is a special offer from our friends at QGuide! Now and through the end of 2011, QGuide will donate 6% of its revenue to efforts supporting Gay Equality, Freedom, Health, Education or Sport – all over the world. QGuide works with specially selected international well-known travel brands, so you know you are getting the … 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

Gay Travel Information: The Common Man Inn – Plymouth, NH – Gay & Lesbian Friendly Getaway!

The Common Man Inn & Spa / I-93, Exit # 26 / 231 Main Street / Plymouth, NH / 03264 / 1-866-The-CMAN   The Common Man Inn — A True Find at the Gateway to New Hampshire’s White Mountain Region!     I recently had the complete joy of spending an evening at The Common … Read more

Gay Travel Information: Mediterraneo Caffe – Providence, RI – Gay & Lesbian Hot Spot!

Mediterraneo Caffe / 134 Atwells Ave / Providence, RI 02903 / (401)-331-7760   A Must Visit When in Providence, Rhode Island!   When I think of Federal Hill, Providence, RI’s “Little Italy” neighborhood and the place where I was born, raised & lived for over 30 years, I can’t help but think of Mediterraneo Caffe.     Mediterraneo Caffe … Read more

The Melting Pot – Providence, RI – Gay & Lesbian Hotspot!

The Melting Pot / 199 Providence Place / Providence, RI 02903 / (401)-865-6670 DIP INTO SOMETHING DIFFERENT!   Dining at The Melting Pot is a special event. It doesn’t matter if you only stop in for their delicious chocolate fondue dessert or go all out with their Big Night Out Four-Course Dinner. It is unlike … Read more

Visit LGBT Friendly Salem, MA for their First Annual OUT Night!

  Out Night in Salem | Thursday, June 30, 2011   Salem will celebrate Pride Month throughout June, especially on Thursday, June 30 when businesses will offer promotions, programs and specials to celebrate Boston Pride in Salem. Restaurants and retail will offer Pride Specials, and the Salem Trolley will provide extended shuttle service and tours. … Read more

Help This Lovely Couple Out & SWEET Will Match Dollar for Dollar!

I came across this article on http://www.discoversweet.com and was so moved by it, I just had to post it to our blog. This amazing, loving couple has endured many hardships, but their love and postive attitude keeps them going. Please read their story, and if you can, donate. Even the smallest donation makes a big … 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

10 Gay & Lesbian Friendly Getaways from Boston!

GAY & LESBIAN FRIENDLY NEW ENGLAND   Auther, Andrew Collins, share’s his pick on 10 Gay & Lesbian Friendly getaways from Boston. Being from Providence, RI, I couldn’t agree more with his picks! CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE Follow Andrew’s Gay & Lesbian Travel page for About.com HERE.

Splash! Grand Canyon Gay & Lesbian White Water Rafting Tour!

White water, red rock, blue sky: Rafting through two billion years of history.     No geologic feature in America inspires the imagination as does the Grand Canyon. A mile deep, up to eighteen miles wide, and slashing through 2 billion years of rock, the Canyon is viewed from above by millions of visitors each … Read more

GIT YOUR BIPPY TO LJ’S FOR RHODE ISLAND’S BEST BBQ!

LJ’s BBQ / 727 East Avenue / Pawtucket, RI / (401)-305-5255   SO GOOD, IT’LL MAKE YOU CURSE!   LJ’s BBQ is so much more than just delicious, award winning BBQ. It is about the LOVE that goes into the preparation of food. It’s the passion. The pride. The enthusiasm. The authenticity. The confidence in knowing that you make … Read more

Hotel Providence – Packages for Everyone!

Our beloved Hotel Providence  has some fantastic packages! For more information contact info@gaytravelpros.com or call 1-800-842-4753. Romance Package One Night Stay Dinner for Two in Aspire Restaurant Breakfast for Two in Aspire Restaurant Bottle of House Champagne and Chocolate Covered Strawberries No Worries Package One Nights Deluxe Accommodations $25 Dining card to Aspire Free Valet Parking … 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

Gay Friendly Curacao – Travel Packages!

  One of the most gay friendly islands in the Caribbean is Curacao. The island’s motto is “Biba i laga Biba” which means “Live and Let Live.”   Curacao is committed to welcoming all visitors to their island and actively promote themselves to the gay & lesbian community via http://www.gaycuracao.com.     Most hotels and … Read more

Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge! Mama Mia, It’s Goooood!

Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge / 1899 Mountain Road / Stowe, VT / 1-(802)-253-4411   NOW THAT’S A NICE SLICE!     Stowe, Vermont is the ultimate New England ski town and when you think of skiing you think of après ski and when you think of après ski you think of pizza, beer and good … 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

Greetings From Jamaica, Wish You Were Queer by Mari SanGiovanni!

OUT & ABOUT TRAVEL BOOK RECOMMENDATION! If you don’t mind laughing out loud at the beach on your next vacation, pick up a copy of GREETINGS FROM JAMAICA, WISH YOU WERE QUEER by Mari SanGiovanni.   The Advocate: “A breezy romp!”   AfterEllen.com: “Damn if I didn’t actually laugh out loud while reading it — several … Read more

Sweet Summer Rafting Tours for Lesbians!

Looking for a great way to spend your summer vacation? Sweet offers four epic adventures for women, from 3 to 11 days, that you’ll be bragging about all year long. Sweet WestWater canyon rafting June 23-25, 2011 Grand Canyon, Grand Shmanyon. It’s too big! There’s too many people. Besides, everything is getting smaller these days. … 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

Liberty Elm Diner – Providence, RI – As Gay and Lesbian Friendly as it Gets!

Liberty Elm Diner * 777 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI * (401) 467-0777     LIVE MUSIC! ART! DELICIOUS FOOD! PINK FLAMINGO!?   It’s amazing how far one can travel in such a short distance. This weekend I felt like I dined at the coolest of retro-Americana diners in Austin, TX, yet, I traveled a mere 13 … Read more

Turks & Caicos Gay Tour – May 7-14, 2011!

Straight Out Adventures Inc.     Straight Out Adventures Inc. is the premier vacation provider for gay men who pursue the world of unique adventures and pampered luxury. Service is their top priority! Their team is dedicated to your personalized holiday experience.   Relax. be entertained, and discover the best that life has to offer.  Straight … Read more

The Hotel Providence – Gay and Lesbian Friendly Rhode Island!

HOTEL PROVIDENCE – 139 Matthewson Street, Providence, RI 02903 / 401-861-8000 At first glance one may drive past Hotel Providence and not realize the grand dame she is. Located on Matthewson Street, in the heart of Providence’s arts & entertainment district, the area surrounding the hotel isn’t as aesthetically pleasing as some of the other … Read more

Now On Sale – Atlantis 2012 Allure of the Seas Gay and Lesbian Caribbean Cruise!

Allure of The Seas Caribbean Cruise   January 29-February 5, 2012   Atlantis’ Allure of the Seas Caribbean cruise is now on sale the general public. We can’t stress strong enough the importance of booking in advance! The 2011 Allure cruise sold out in record time. Please contact info@gaytravelpros.com for more information/pricing details. Allure is … Read more

Gay Friendly Curacao – Travel Packages!

  One of the most gay friendly islands in the Caribbean is Curacao. The island’s motto is “Biba i laga Biba” which means “Live and Let Live.”   Curacao is committed to welcoming all visitors to their island and actively promote themselves to the gay & lesbian community via http://www.gaycuracao.com.     Most hotels and … Read more