Gay Travel Information: QGuide.com Announces Their “Fly Me Anywhere in the Big Gay World” Campaign
QGuide.com Announces Their “Fly Me Anywhere in the Big Gay World” Campaign. As part of an overall promotion to get more gay & lesbian travelers aware of their new Gay Travel & Social Networking site, the folks at QGuide.com have put together one heck of an incentive for gay & lesbian travelers worldwide to join, … Continue reading
Gay Travel Information: Provincetown, MA – Spring & Summer Events 2011
Provincetown Events for May, June & July Quick Links Restaurant Week & Gallery Stroll – May 20-26 Single Women’s Weekend – May 20-22 Town-Wide Monumental Yard Sale – May 21-22 National Women of Color Weekend – June 2-5 Provincetown International Film Festival – June 15-19 Independence 2011 – … Continue reading
Gay Travel Information: The Paddock Restaurant – Hyannis, MA
The Paddock Restaurant / 20 Scudder Ave / Hyannis, MA 02601 / (508)-775-7677 A Classic Cape Cod Restaurant I recently had the pleasure of dining at a Cape Cod classic, The Paddock Restaurant, located in Hyannis, MA. The Paddock features fresh seafood, live lobsters, prime steaks, a popular piano bar, an impressive wine … Continue reading
Gay South Africa Tour – Cape Town, Luxury Safari & Victoria Falls!
Gay South Africa Cape Town, Luxury Safari, and Victoria Falls August 25-September 4, 2011 11 days $7,599* See the most beautiful creatures you’ve ever seen in your life. Watch, in fascination, a myriad of mating rituals. Eat breakfast next to a wild beast having his night’s hunt just a few feet away from you. And, … Continue reading
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 & … Continue reading
The Melting Pot: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
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 any … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
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, … Continue reading
Mona Lisa Suite Hotel – Gay & Lesbian Friendly – Best Choice for Orlando / Walt Disney World Travel!
GAY DAYS – ORLANDO, FLORIDA May 31-June 6, 2011 Gay Day at Disney World – Orlando, Florida, is right around the corner! Saturday, June 4, is the BIG DAY! Visit: http://www.gaydays.com for more information and list of all events! WHERE TO STAY? Out & About Travel recommends the beautiful, gay & lesbian friendly, Mona … Continue reading
Atlantis Summit Gay & Lesbian Cruise – March 17-24, 2012 – Now on Sale!
NEW! SUMMIT CARIBBEAN GAY & LESBIAN CRUISE MARCH 17-24, 2012! Fresh from a $50 million dollar makeover! Modern new interiors, new bars, new lounges and much more! Amazing new Southern Caribbean itinerary. Stunning outdoor pool deck, perfect for sunning, t-dances and Atlantis’ famous nighttime parties. Incredible values from $999 Ports of call: San Juan-Puerto … Continue reading
The Salem Cross Inn Restaurant & Tavern – Perfect Gay Wedding Location!
Salem Cross Inn Restaurant & Tavern / 260 West Main Street / West Brookfield, MA 01585 / 1-(508)-867-2345 NEW ENGLAND CHARM, HISTORY & PRIME GAY & LESBIAN WEDDING LOCATION! One of the beautiful things about New England is that you can enjoy a Fall day in Spring. That’s just how it is up North, and … Continue reading
Julian’s: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Julian’s / 318 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 / 401-861-1770 Good Looking on the Inside AND Outside! 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 … Continue reading
Meeting Street Cafe: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Meeting Street Cafe / 220 Meeting Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-273-1066 THE PERFECT PLACE TO MEET – MORNING, NOON or NIGHT! I remember the first time I dined at Meeting Street Cafe. I was 10 years old, the year was 1986, and I thought I had the best parents ever for taking me there. I … Continue reading
Fabulously Kitschy Dining at The Friendly Toast – Cambridge, MA!
Dine on Delicious Food in an Americana Kitsch Museum! My partner, Melanie, and I have been to some pretty interesting restaurants within the past four years, but Friendly Toast is, by far, one of the most unique! Having experienced the original Portsmouth, NH Friendly Toast (and falling head over heels in love with it), we couldn’t … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
LJ’s BBQ: Rhode Island’s Best BBQ in Pawtucket
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Beaconlight Guesthouse + Ciro & Sal’s Italian Restaurant = Perfect Provincetown Getaway!
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 … Continue reading
The Sunnyside Daytime Dining – Gay & Lesbian Friendly Warren, RI!
The Sunnyside Daytime Dining / 267 Water Street / Warren, RI / (401)-247-1200 The Sunnyside Daytime Dining in Warren, RI feels like a restaurant you’d expect to find located in Florida’s panhandle, on scenic Route 30-A near Destin, Florida . The name is extremely fitting, as it is the type place that would feel sunny even … Continue reading
DownCity – Providence, Rhode Island’s Ultimate Gay & Lesbian Friendly Restaurant & Lounge!
DownCity / 50 Weybosset Street / Providence, RI 02903 / (401)-331-9217 The Ultimate Gay & Lesbian Stop When in Providence, Rhode Island! Abby Cabral, general manager and co-owner of DownCity in Providence, is extremely cute, feisty, stylish, friendly, approachable, sassy, instantly likeable and just down right — cool. Much like DownCity … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Spirit Journeys – Gay Travel – Beautiful lands, magical places and amazing people!
A SPIRIT JOURNEY IS A VACATION….AND SO MUCH MORE! Spirit Journeys offers extraordinary gay travel, vacations, tours and retreats at magical destinations all over the world. Whether it be on adventure travel tours or attending a retreat, their aim is to offer you a chance to “get away from it all”, to connect with others and … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Cider House BBQ & Pub in Gay & Lesbian Friendly Vermont!
CIDER HOUSE BBQ & PUB / 1675 US ROUTE 2 / WATERBURY, VT / 1-802-244-8400 SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY in NORTHERN VERMONT! I fell in love with Cider House BBQ & Pub before we ever “met”. It was one of those, “love from afar” crushes. We met on the Internet. I had been reading about Cider … Continue reading
Turks & Caicos Gay Tour for Men: May 7-14, 2011 – SAVE 10%!!
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 … Continue reading
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. … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Gay Side of SXSW – Austin, Texas!
AUSTIN, TEXAS – SXSW FESTIVAL Austin is Texas’s most liberal city and quickly becoming a top gay & lesbian destination. It is consistantly voted amongst the best cities for young people to live and also known as “The Live Music Capital of the World.” South by Southwest Conferences & Festivals is an annual 10-day event … Continue reading
Bump! Travel Guides – The Ultimate Gay and Lesbian Travel Companion!
Gay Travel Has Never Been Easier for Everybody From the Upwardly Mobile to Those Who’ve Arrived “Bump!” television series reveals hot, new pocket apps for global adventure-seekers Toronto, Ontario – From the producers of the world’s most watched gay and lesbian travel series and Canada’s most successful gay TV show export along with the … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
The Hotel Providence: Gay-Friendly Hotel in Providence, 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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Spirit Journeys – Gay Travel – Beautiful lands, magical places and amazing people!
A SPIRIT JOURNEY IS A VACATION….AND SO MUCH MORE! Spirit Journeys offers extraordinary gay travel, vacations, tours and retreats at magical destinations all over the world. Whether it be on adventure travel tours or attending a retreat, their aim is to offer you a chance to “get away from it all”, to connect with others … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
Gay and Lesbian Travel: The Options are Limitless!
The beauty of travel is options to see and experience the world are truly limitless. Our “average clients” tend to be in their late 20’s to mid 60’s and prefer everything from beach destinations with active nightlife to relaxing at a beach resort offering a luxury spa and fine dining. A sample … Continue reading
RSVP 2012 GAY and LESBIAN CARIBBEAN CRUISE NOW ON SALE!
NOW ON SALE! HOLLAND AMERICA’S NIEUW AMSTERDAM FEBRUARY 12-19, 2012 Join RSVP on their 2012 Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam setting sail from Fort Lauderdale. Ports of call: Fort Lauderdale, FL; Half Moon Cay-Bahamas; San Juan-Puerto Rico; St. Thomas-Virgin Islands and back to Fort Lauderdale. Priced from $949.00 per person! … Continue reading
Post-Thanksgiving Gay & Lesbian Caribbean Cruise!
Post-Thanksgiving Gay & Lesbian Group Cruise CELEBRITY ECLIPSE November 26–December 3, 2011 It’s never too early to start planning! Join a group of gay men and women on one of the most popular gay group cruise of the year, the 12th annual post-Thanksgiving cruise. Cruise organizers are planning several additional events and activities beyond what was offered … Continue reading
Coming soon – Desi’s OUTing’s!
Out & About Travel is beyond thrilled with all the feedback we have been receiving about our new blog, Gay Travel Information! We look forward to all the exciting features we have planned for the near future! One of these features will have me personally reviewing properties throughout the country that promote themselves as gay & lesbian owned … Continue reading
Q & A with Gay & Lesbian Travel Guru, Desiree Sousa!
I was recently asked a series of questions for a project I am working on within the travel industry. 1.) How long have you been a gay & lesbian travel specialist? Ever since I started out in travel, back in 1996, I have specialized in gay & lesbian travel. As a lesbian … Continue reading
Atlantis 2012 Allure Of The Seas Caribbean Cruise!
The Atlantis Allure of The Seas Caribbean Cruise scheduled for January 29-February 5, 2012 will go on sale to alumni starting February 23, 2011! Based on the # of trips you have taken with Atlantis, you may not be eligable to book until March 10, 2011. With that said, Out & About Travel urges you to … Continue reading
Desiree Sousa – My Passion for Gay and Lesbian Travel
PASSIONATE ABOUT TRAVEL! When I was six years old I entered a contest for our local electric company here in Providence, RI. It was called ‘The Lester Lightbulb’ contest. Contestents were to write a poem about conserving energy. This was in 1982. The grand prize winner would win an all expense paid vacation … Continue reading
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.
Gay Palm Springs, CA!
Author, Andrew Collins, has written a new post for Oregon’s Just Out Magazine, on gay & lesbian friendly Palm Springs. You can read the article here: Gay Springs Eternal: Get your sun on—and your suit off—in Palm Springs Read more about Andrew Collins’ travels at http://www.thecountyhunter.com and http://www.gaytravel.about.com.
Gay & Lesbian Travel – Hotter Than Ever!
As a travel agent who specializes in gay & lesbian travel, I follow the news and trends in this niche closely. I am always asked how business is and I am lucky enough to respond, “Very well!” Why is this? Beside providing top notch customer service, amazing value and a price match guarantee, gay & lesbian … Continue reading
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News: Gay Ski Weeks Are Here!
San Diego Gay & Lesbian News recently published an article written by Out & About Travel’s owner, Desiree Sousa, about this year’s plethora of gay & lesbian ski weeks! CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE Highlights include: Aspen Gay Ski Week, Telluride Gay Ski Week, Whistler Gay Ski Week, Stowe Gay Ski Week and the new … Continue reading
Out & About Travel Featured on About.com’s Gay & Lesbian Travel Site!
Andrew Collins, travel writer and editor since 1991, operates the popular About.com Gay & Lesbian Travel page. Andrew recently spotlighted Out & About Travel in an interview which can be viewd HERE. Andrew conceived & wrote Fodor’s Gay Guide to the USA, which won a Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism award from the Society of American … Continue reading
OutLOUD Gay & Lesbian Group Cruise to the Caribbean!
OutLOUD Cruises, run by Out & About Travel, has announced their first gay & lesbian group cruise for the 2011 season. The first cruise being offered is to the Western Caribbean aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s Valor December 4-11, 2011. The beautiful Valor has three pool areas, Carnival’s Seaside Theatre with the BIGGEST screen you’ve ever seen as well … Continue reading
DISCOVER GAY HAWAII!
OUTTraveler writes about America’s LGBT-friendly paradise. HAWAII ROLLS OUT a RAINBOW-COLORED ALOHA! Let Out & About Travel customize a package to Hawaii for you! E-mail info@gaytravelpros.com for more information.
101 Romantic Gay & Lesbian Friendly Spots!
OUTTraveler looks at 101 Romantic Spots for you and your sweety! Six of the eleven countries listed have legalized same-sex marriage. CLICK HERE FOR 101 ROMANTIC SPOTS Countries include: Spain, Canada, Argentina, South Africa, Sweden, Mexico and United States.
