Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort – Destin, Florida

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort / 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West / Destin, Florida 32550 /1-800-277-0800 My partner, Jennifer, and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, between Pensacola and Panama City, eight miles east of Destin. A member of Beaches of South … Continue reading

Fifteen Beacon – Boston, MA

Fifteen Beacon / 15 Beacon Street / Boston, MA 02108 / 1-877-XV-BEACON Fifteen Beacon is classic movie star handsome. Think Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, Cary Grant and James Stewart. This modern, yet historic boutique hotel, located on historic Beacon Hill, is oozing with charm and class. Located in a 1903 landmark Beaux Arts building, Fifteen … Continue reading

The Betsy – Miami Beach, Florida

Gay Travel Blog | Gay Travel Information | The Betsy Hotel | The Betsy Miami Beach | Gay Travel | Gay Friendly The Betsy / 1440 Ocean Drive / Miami Beach, FL 33139 / 1-866-792-3879 The Betsy, a boutique hotel located on Ocean Drive in South Beach, Miami offers up one of the best lodging … Continue reading

Xposed! LGBT Beach Party – Tropicana Las Vegas

Xposed! LGBTQ BEACH PARTY – ย SATURDAY’S AT THE NEW TROPICANA LAS VEGAS!ย  Las Vegasย (April 1, 2014) โ€“ The New Tropicana resort in Las Vegas kicked off the first-ever Saturday LGBTQ beach party,ย Xposed!,ย Saturday in the all-new Tropicana Beach Club. Partygoers enjoyed the grand opening festivities such as sun-kissed go-go dancers, live entertainment andย DJ Ryan Kenneyย andย DJ Kidd … Continue reading

InterContinental Boston – Massachusetts

InterContinental Boston / 510 Atlantic Avenue / Boston, MA 02210 /1-617-217-5190 I recently enjoyed my very first stay at an InterContinental property and I can say it will definitely not be my last. Stepping into InterContinental Boston was like meeting a celebrity. Over the years I have booked many clients at InterContinental properties around the … Continue reading

Condor Hotel – Brooklyn, NY

Condor Hotel / 56 Franklin Avenue / Brooklyn, NY 11205 / 1-718-5-CONDORย  As the author of a travel related blog I sometimes get lucky to discover a pretty cool hidden gem, as is the case with Condor Hotel located in the urban Williamsburg area of Brooklyn, NY.ย  This boutique hotel is located minutes away from … Continue reading

Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Waterparks – Wildwood, NJ

Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparksย /ย 3501 Boardwalk / Wildwood, NJ 08260 / 1-609-729-0788 Move over Disney!ย Morey’s Piers, located in Wildwood, NJ on the infamous Jersey Shore, is a magical, affordable, safe destination worthy of some serious applause!ย  Morey’s Piers is aย true classic seaside amusement parkย and I have fallen hard for it. Theย excitement of the three amusement … Continue reading

DeWolf Tavern – Bristol, RI

Gay Travel | Gay Travel Blog | Gay Travel Information | Gay Friendly Rhode Island | Gay Restaurant Reviews DeWolf Tavern / 259 Thames Street / Bristol, RI 02809 / 401-254-2005 Walking toward the entrance of DeWolf Tavern on a recent blustery cold evening, I felt like a character in a 19th century seafaring novel … Continue reading

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel – Nashville, TN

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel / 2100 West End Avenue / Nashville, TN 37203 / 1-800-336-3335 Nashville is truly music city. Right from its very beginnings, music has been the common thread connecting the life and soul of the city and its people. It is no wonder than that Nashville’s Loews Vanderbilt Hotel’s recent $17 million dollar … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Four Seasons Hotel Miami

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MIAMI / 1435 BRICKELL AVE / MIAMI, FL 33131 / 1-305-358-3535 Four Seasons Hotel Miami is eloquently hip. It exudes class with a luxurious, modern vibe. Then again, what would you expect from the Four Seasons? My wife Jennifer and I had the pleasure of experiencing this spectacular hotel first hand this … Continue reading

Hyatt Regency – Boston, MA

Hyatt Regency Boston / One Avenue de Lafayette / Boston, MA 02111 / 617-912-1234 ย  I had heard a lot about the beautiful renovations Hyatt Regency Boston completed in 2012, so I was eager to experience the hotel first hand.ย  ย  My wife and I were immediatelyย impressed as soon as we stepped inside.ย  Splashes of … Continue reading

The Betsy – Miami Beach, Florida

Gay Travel Blog | Gay Travel Information | The Betsy Hotel | The Betsy Miami Beach | Gay Travel | Gay Friendly The Betsy / 1440 Ocean Drive / Miami Beach, FL 33139 / 1-866-792-3879 The Betsy, a boutique hotel located on Ocean Drive in South Beach, Miami offers up one of the best lodging … Continue reading

International House – New Orleans, LA

Gay Travel Informationย  International House / 221 Camp Street / New Orleans, LA 70130 / 1-504-553-9550 Pulling up to International House with my wife this past May, I knew we were in for something ย truly special.ย  International House is an impressive century-old, 12-story Beaux arts building. It’s first incarnation began in 1906 as the Canal … Continue reading

Gay Travel – Loews Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

Loews Atlanta / 1065 Peachtree Street / Atlanta, GA 30309 / 404-745-5000 I have been a fan ofย Loewsย Hotels ever since my first stay atย Loewsย Portofinoย Bay Hotel in Orlando back in 1999.ย  There are many reasons I adoreย Loews,ย including the fact that it is extremelyย Lgbtย friendly, has an amazing pet friendly policy (Loewsย LOVES pets), provide super friendly service, a … Continue reading

Pan Am – Arrive in Style!

Gay Travel | Gay Friendly | Gay Travel Blog | Gay Friendly Product Reviews PAN AM – Arrive In style!ย  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 … Continue reading

Blamo Toys – The Independent Art Toy Company

Blamo Toys – The Independent Art Toy Company.ย  Blamoville is a sorry-less land filled with creatures that share a common love for outrageous adventure, be it a solo train ride through the mountains, a good meal with a friend, or a party on a pirate ship. Swashbuckling, bouncing, flying or crying…whatever adventure awaits, be sure … Continue reading

Fifteen Beacon – Boston, MA

Fifteen Beacon / 15 Beacon Street / Boston, MA 02108 / 1-877-XV-BEACON Fifteen Beacon is classic movie star handsome. Think Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, Cary Grant and James Stewart. This modern, yet historic boutique hotel, located on historic Beacon Hill, is oozing with charm and class. Located in a 1903 landmark Beaux Arts building, Fifteen … Continue reading

Fairway Suites at Peek ‘N’ Peak Resort – Clymer, NY

Gay Travel | Gay Friendly Accommodations | Gay Travel Blog | Gay Friendlyย  Fairway Suites at Peek’ N’ Peak Resort / 1433 Conway Road / Clymer, NY / 1-716-355-5014 Luxurious Vacations in Four Seasons of Fun. The Fairway Suites is ideally located within walking distance to golfing, dining and skiing available at the Peekโ€™ n … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Four Seasons Hotel Miami

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MIAMI / 1435 BRICKELL AVE / MIAMI, FL 33131 / 1-305-358-3535 Four Seasons Hotel Miami is eloquently hip. It exudes class with a luxurious, modern vibe. Then again, what would you expect from the Four Seasons? My wife Jennifer and I had the pleasure of experiencing this spectacular hotel first hand this … Continue reading

Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar and Grill – Fall River, MA

Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill / 1082 Davol Street / Fall River, MA 02720 / 1-508-676-REMY Every so often I get to review a place that truly wins me over in every way possible. As is the case with Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & Grill in Fall River, MA. It could be the delicious … Continue reading

Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard – Destin, FL

Gay Travel | Gay Travel Blog | Gay Friendly Accommodations | Gay Destin | Gay Friendly Destin |ย  Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard / 100 Grand Boulevard / Destin, FL 32550 / 1-850-650-7411 Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard in Destin, FL has it all! Looks, location, friendly service and convenience. Travelers will benefit from the … Continue reading

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel – Nashville, TN

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel / 2100 West End Avenue / Nashville, TN 37203 / 1-800-336-3335 Nashville is truly music city. Right from its very beginnings, music has been the common thread connecting the life and soul of the city and its people. It is no wonder than that Nashville’s Loews Vanderbilt Hotel’s recent $17 million dollar … Continue reading

Besos Kitchen & Cocktails – East Greenwich, RI

Besos Kitchen & Cocktails / 378 Main Street / East Greenwich, RI / 1-401-398-8855 I love, love, love, LOVEย Besosย Kitchen & Cocktails. There is no other way to start this review than to state that fact.ย  I developed a crush and swooned from afar after seeing photos and readingย Besos’ (which means “kisses” in Spanish) menu online, … Continue reading

Gay Travel | Hotel Champlain – Quebec, QC

Gay Friendly Hotel | Gay Travel | Gay Friendly | Gay Quebec City | Gay Friendly Hotels in Quebec City HOTEL CHAMPLAIN – ย 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 … Continue reading

Gay Travel – The Inn at St. Botolph – Boston, MA

Gay Travel | Gay Travel Blog | Gay Boston Tips | Gay Friendly Travel | Gay Travel Tips The Inn at St. Botolph / 99 Saint Botolph Street / Boston, MA 02116 / 1-617-236-8099 As a frequent traveler Iย am use to the average, run-of-the-mill, cookie cutter type accommodations, so when I discover a truly unique … Continue reading

Gay Travel – The Importance of Business Role Models

Gay Travel | Travel Guru’s | Gay Travel Blog | Role Models | Inspirational peopleย  “There is an innocence in admiration; it is found in those to whom it has never yet occurred that they, too, might be admired some day.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche.ย  It is said that we learn to be moral (virtuous) by … Continue reading

Gay Travel | Resorts Casino & Hotel – Atlantic City, NJ

Gay Travel | Gay Travel Information | Gay Friendly | Gay Friendly Atlantic City Resorts Casino & Hotel / 1133 Boardwalk / Atlantic City, NJ 08401 / 1-800-772-9000 Resorts Casino & Hotel’s tag line is “The Fun is Here” and let me say – that is an understatement! There is so much to love about … Continue reading

Out and About Travel – Gay Travel | Gay Travel Agency | Gay Travel Information.

OUT and ABOUT TRAVEL – GAY TRAVEL AGENCY – GAY TRAVEL AGENT – GAY & LESBIAN TRAVEL. I remember when I started Out & About Travel back in 1999. I was 23 years old and had limited experience. What I DID have was an absolute passion and drive to let the gay & lesbian community … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Four Seasons Hotel Miami

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MIAMI / 1435 BRICKELL AVE / MIAMI, FL 33131 / 1-305-358-3535 Four Seasons Hotel Miami is eloquently hip. It exudes class with a luxurious, modern vibe. Then again, what would you expect from the Four Seasons? My wife Jennifer and I had the pleasure of experiencing this spectacular hotel first hand this … Continue reading

Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa – Lake Placid, NY

Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa / 77 Mirror Lake Drive / Lake Placid, NY 12946 / 1-518-523-2544 ย  Sitting down to write this review of Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa, I truly did not know where to start. Do I start with the breathtaking views the resort has from being perched on 7 … Continue reading

Victorinox Swiss Army Explorer Jacket

Gay Travel Information Victorinix Swiss Army – Companion For Life I don’t mean to burst your summer bubble, but fall and winter are right around the corner. As a person who looks forward to the leaves changing color, the season’s first snow fall, roaring fireplaces andย Aprรจs-Ski, I was excited to learn about (the always fashionable) … Continue reading

Orchid Key Inn – Key West, Florida

Gay Travel Information Orchid Key Inn / 1004 Duval Street / Key West, FL 33040 / 1-305-296-9915 The Orchid Key Inn is the type place you will want to return to time and time again. The type place that leaves you torn between wanting to shout out what an amazing place you found and wanting … Continue reading

International House – New Orleans, LA

Gay Travel Informationย  International House / 221 Camp Street / New Orleans, LA 70130 / 1-504-553-9550 Pulling up to International House with my wife this past May, I knew we were in for something ย truly special.ย  International House is an impressive century-old, 12-story Beaux arts building. It’s first incarnation began in 1906 as the Canal … Continue reading

Fifteen Beacon – Boston, MA

Fifteen Beacon / 15 Beacon Street / Boston, MA 02108 / 1-877-XV-BEACON Fifteen Beacon is classic movie star handsome. Think Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, Cary Grant and James Stewart. This modern, yet historic boutique hotel, located on historic Beacon Hill, is oozing with charm and class. Located in a 1903 landmark Beaux Arts building, Fifteen … Continue reading

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel – Nashville, TN

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel / 2100 West End Avenue / Nashville, TN 37203 / 1-800-336-3335 Nashville is truly music city. Right from its very beginnings, music has been the common thread connecting the life and soul of the city and its people. It is no wonder than that Nashville’s Loews Vanderbilt Hotel’s recent $17 million dollar … Continue reading

Paddy’s Beach Club – Westerly, RI (Misquamicut Beach)

Paddy’s Beach Club / 159 Atlantic Ave / Westerly, RI 02891 / 401-596-2610 As a local Rhode Islander summer officially starts when Paddy’s Beach Club on Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, RI opens! Summer just isn’t summer without a trip to this beachfront paradise.ย  As an avid traveler and beach lover, I’ve always felt LUCKY to … Continue reading

Hotel Indigo – Chicago Downtown Gold Coast

Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast / 1244 North Dearborn Parkway / Chicago, IL 60610 / 312-416-5807 Gay Travel Information welcome’s our newest advertiser – Hotel Indigo Chicago Downtown Gold Coast.ย  Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this fabulously whimsical boutique property.ย  You can contact us at Out & About Travel (www.gaytravelpros.com) for … Continue reading

InterContinental Boston – Massachusetts

InterContinental Boston / 510 Atlantic Avenue / Boston, MA 02210 /1-617-217-5190 I recently enjoyed my very first stay at an InterContinental property and I can say it will definitely not be my last. Stepping into InterContinental Boston was like meeting a celebrity. Over the years I have booked many clients at InterContinental properties around the … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Four Seasons Hotel Miami

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MIAMI / 1435 BRICKELL AVE / MIAMI, FL 33131 / 1-305-358-3535 Four Seasons Hotel Miami is eloquently hip. It exudes class with a luxurious, modern vibe. Then again, what would you expect from the Four Seasons? My wife Jennifer and I had the pleasure of experiencing this spectacular hotel first hand this … Continue reading

Camden Harbour Inn – Camden, Maine

Camden Harbour Inn * Natalie’s Restaurant / 83 Bay View Street / Camden, Maine / 207-236-4200 ย  In the spring of 2011 I was fortunate enough to be invited by Camden Harbour Inn owner, Raymond Brunyanszki & his partner, Oscar Verest, to experience this truly enchanting inn. ย  My story is rather unique in that … Continue reading

Architect’s Inn – Newport, Rhode Island

Architect’s Inn / 2 Sunnyside Place / Newport, RI 02840 / 401-845-2547 ย  The first word that came to mind when I saw Architect’s Inn was exquisite. ย  Located in the center of Newport, off famous Bellview Ave (the historic playground for the rich and famous), The Architect’s Inn – George Champlin Mason House B&B, … Continue reading

The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’s – Provincetown, MA

The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’sย / 102 Bradford Street / Provincetown, MA / 1-508-487-3232 ย  Located at the base of the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown, MA,ย anย arrivalย at The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’s is like pulling upย to theย enchanted garden. ย  The courtyard has an array of multi-tiered decks, fountains, gardens, bar-b-que area, paths to the park, outdoor fire … Continue reading

LJ’s BBQ – Pawtucket, Rhode Island

LJ’s BBQ / 727 East Avenue / Pawtucket, RI 02860 / 401-305-5255 Sometimes a place is just TOO GOOD to spotlight only once as is the case with LJ’s BBQ in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Gay Travel Information originally reviewed LJ’s back in April 2011. You can read that review HERE. Since then, LJ’s has been … Continue reading

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 … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information’s Southern Road Trip!

Hello readers!ย  It feels so weird, yet oddly enough, GOOD, to be sitting behind my computer again at work.ย  This past month my wife Jennifer and I were on a media trip of the south reviewing lots of amazing properties, restaurants and attractions that I cannot wait to share with you all!ย  Upcoming reviews include: … Continue reading

Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa – Lake Placid, NY

Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa / 77 Mirror Lake Drive / Lake Placid, NY 12946 / 1-518-523-2544 ย  Sitting down to write this review of Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa, I truly did not know where to start. Do I start with the breathtaking views the resort has from being perched on 7 … Continue reading

Inn at The Moors – Provincetown, MA

Inn at The Moors / 59 Provincelands Road / Provincetown, MA 02657 / 1-800-842-6379 Having traveled extensively throughout New England, I can honestly say that the view from Inn at The Moors is one of the best I have witnessed. ย  ย  The inn is located on Provincelands Road, which is a short walk to … Continue reading

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!ย Morey’s Piers, located in Wildwood, NJ on the infamous Jersey Shore, is a magical, affordable, safe destination worthy of some serious applause!ย  Morey’s Piers is aย true classic seaside amusement parkย and I have fallen hard for … Continue reading

Trafford Restaurant – Warren, Rhode Island

Trafford / 285 Water Street / Warren, RI 02885 / 401 – 289-2265 Some places are worth reviewing again (and again), as is the case with Trafford located in historic Warren, Rhode Island. I had reviewed Trafford’s a year ago (which you could findย HERE) and was beyond excited to return. I am happy to say … Continue reading

Hyatt Regency Newport, Rhode Island

Hyatt Regency Newport /1 Goat Island / Newport, RI 02840 / 401-846-7210 Hyatt Regency Newport has an idyllicย setting. ย  The hotel is situated on Goat Island and surrounded by Narragansett Bay, offering the seclusion of a private island, just minutes from downtown Newport.ย  My partner Jennifer and I enjoyed a relaxing weekend getaway this summer … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – T’s Restaurant – Cranston, East Greenwich & Narragansett, RI

T’s Restaurant / Cranston * East Greenwich * Narrgansett – Rhode Islandย  T’s is aptly named for many reason’s.ย  ย  First it stands for owner’s Tony and Tina Tomaselliย (and coincidently their children are named Tara and Anthony – “Tony”.)ย  ย  But T’s can also stand forย tackle, tact and talent.ย  To tackle something is to embark … Continue reading

Gay Travel – Loews Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

Loews Atlanta / 1065 Peachtree Street / Atlanta, GA 30309 / 404-745-5000 I have been a fan ofย Loewsย Hotels ever since my first stay atย Loewsย Portofinoย Bay Hotel in Orlando back in 1999.ย  There are many reasons I adoreย Loews,ย including the fact that it is extremelyย Lgbtย friendly, has an amazing pet friendly policy (Loewsย LOVES pets), provide super friendly service, a … Continue reading

Gay Travel – Jacky’s Waterplace & Sushi Bar

Jacky’s Waterplace & Sushi Bar / 200 Exchange Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-383-5000 I have been a fan of Jackyย Koย for years. I am lucky enough to live in the east bay area of Rhode Island, very close to Jacky’sย Galaxieย & Sushi Bar in Bristol.ย  Having frequented Jacky’s Bristol, North Providence and Cumberland locations, I … Continue reading

Gay Travel – Rue de L’Espoir – Providence, RI

Rue De L’ Espoir / 99 Hope Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-751-8890 Rue Deย L’Espoirย is a Rhode Island institution. The Rue, as it is affectionatelyย referred to, opened in ย May 1976. Over the past 36 years, The Rue has experienced continued success and has been featured in travel books and magazines, including Esquire, Bonย Appetit, Food … Continue reading

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 idyllicย setting. ย  The hotel is situated on Goat Island and surrounded by Narragansett Bay, offering the seclusion of a private island, just minutes from downtown Newport.ย  My partner Jennifer and I enjoyed a relaxing weekend getaway this summer … Continue reading

Gay Travel – Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort – Sandestin / Destin, Florida

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort / 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West / Destin, Florida 32550 /1-800-277-0800 My partner, Jennifer, and I recently had the pleasure of staying at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort located on Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, between Pensacola and Panama City, eight miles east of Destin. A member of Beaches of South … Continue reading