Gay Travel Information – Hotel Champlain – Quebec, QC

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 in February 2012 and where we celebrated our honeymoon in January 2013. Something about crossing the Canadian border into Quebec … Continue reading

Jerry Remy’s Sports Bar & 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

Gay Travel – RSVP Vacations 2014 Caribbean Gay Cruise!

NEW! 2014 RSVP CARIBBEAN CRUISE February 15-22, 2014 Aboard the stunning MSC Divinia.ย  Contact Out & About Travel for more information at info@gaytravelpros.com or 1-800-842-4753. Ports of call: Miami-Florida, ย Philipsburg-St. Maartan, San Juan-Puerto Rico, Great Stirrup Cay-Bahamas and back to Miami. RSVP Divina Caribbean Cruise Itinerary Date Port Arrive Depart 15 Feb Miami, Florida ย  … Continue reading

Gay Travel – Atlantis 2014 Southern Caribbean Gay Cruise!

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.ย  Contact Out & About Travel at info@gaytravelpros.com for more information on how to secure your spot on this cruise when it goes on … Continue reading

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!ย  ย  Let’sย start with the stunningly beautiful renovations that completed in 2012.ย  ย  My wife and I were immediatelyย impressed as soon as we stepped … 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

Coco Pazzo / English Cellar Alehouse – Providence, RI

Coco Pazzoย / English Cellar Alehouse / 165 Angell Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-454-3434 Coco Pazzo is slang forย “crazy crazy”ย (Crazy in Italian and Crazy in French) but I think it should be slang forย “brilliant brilliant”ย or, better yet,ย “Oh my God, this brilliant restaurant has some of the best food I have ever eaten!”ย Yeah, that’s it.ย THATย is … Continue reading

Bio-Blaze: Bio-Ethanol Fireplace

BIO-BLAZE – BIO-ETHANOL FIREPLACE Bio-Blaze describes itself as an innovative fireplace that functions on bio-ethanol.ย  ย  No installation. No chimney. No electricity. No gas. No smoke.ย  ย  My wife and I have the Hanging Model, Square Small II, and absolutely love it!ย  ย We live in a modest sized apartment and have always wanted a fireplace. … Continue reading

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.ย 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 … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Hotel Champlain – Quebec, QC

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 in February 2012 and where we celebrated our honeymoon in January 2013. Something about crossing the Canadian border into Quebec … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Gavin’s Pub & Restaurant – Providence, RI

Gavin’s Pub & Restaurant / 520 South Water Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-383-3833 Gavin’s Pub & Restaurant, located on Providence’s Waterfront, will truly transport you to a different era. The second you step inside this new hot spot, you will feel as if you are back in the 1940’s-1950’s. Think WWII aviation and … Continue reading

Congratulations Desiree & Jennifer Sousa-Walsh!

CONGRATULATIONS!ย  Gay Travel Information would like to congratulate author Desiree Sousa-Walsh and her new wife, Jennifer Sousa-Walsh on tying the knot this past December! The couple were marriedย on December 30, 2012 at Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield, MA.ย  Desiree has lots of exciting reviews to share with all of you when she returns from … Continue reading

Gay Travel – 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

Gay Travel – XO Cafe – Providence, RI

XO Cafe / 125 North Main Street / Providence, RI / 401-273-9090 ย  ย  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. ย  Here goes… ย  The first thing that struck … Continue reading

Gay Travel – Ale House Inn – Portsmouth, NH

Ale House Inn : 121 Bow Street : Portsmouth, NH : 03801: (603)-431-7760 ย  Walking into The Ale House Inn is likeย being introduced toย 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 lesbian, … Continue reading

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!ย I’m talking European chic, hot. Think high ceilings with ย organically inspired chandeliers, the soft glow of candlelight, the pulsating beat of New Age pop, an extremely attractive (and friendly) staff, community tables made … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: NYLO Hotel – Providence/Warwick, RI

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. ย  There are several things I liked about NYLO … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Steve Thomas Art

Steve Thomas Art & Illustrations – Retro-futuristic, Vintage Poster Art.ย  If you are looking for truly unique prints to decorate your home, office or space ship look no further than Steve Thomas Art.ย  ย  I have fallen in love with this amazing artist work! About the artist: Steve Thomas is a freelance illustrator/graphic artist. He … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Harry’s Bar & Burger – Providence, RI

Harry’s Bar & Burger / 121 N. Main Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-228-7437 There is no denying the fact that I am a HUGE Chow Fun Food Group groupie! I love the concepts of each of their restaurants which include Rick’s Roadhouse, 10 Prime Steak & Sushi, XO Cafe, Luxe Burger Bar and … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Caffe Dolce Vita, Hotel Dolce Villa & Smoke Lounge – Providence, RI

Caffe Dolce Vita / 59 DePasquale Avenue / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-331-8240 I grew up on Federal Hill, Providence’s eclectic Little Italy neighborhood, continuously voted one of the top Little Italy’s in North America.ย  One of the reason’s Federal Hill is so popular is because of its Italian eateries including Caffe Dolce Vita. Caffe … Continue reading

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 … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Urban Cricket

Urban Cricket – To clothe all who come through Union Square Park (and beyond)!ย    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 … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Tag

TAG – Bringing well-designed, stylish, and affordable products into the home of every consumer. For over 35 years, Tag has distributed thousands of home decor, kitchen, tabletop, gift, garden and furniture products through retailers across the country.ย  You have seen their products in department stores, home stores, and the “mom-and-pop” gift shop on Main Street.ย  … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – The Galley Grille – Westport, MA

THE GALLEY GRILLE at WHITE’S OFย WESTPORTย /ย 66 State Road /ย Westport, Ma. 02790 /ย 508-675-7185 The Galley Grille is something truly special. Attached to White’s ofย Westport, The Galley Grille is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.ย  Located conveniently off of I-195 and less than 30 minutes from Providence, The Galley Grille will make you feel … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Trinity Brewhouse – Providence, RI

Trinity Brewhouse / 186 Fountain Street / Providence, RI 02905 / 401-453-BEER (2337) Trinity Brewhouse is a Gothic funhouse of award winning beers, delicious pub food, rock music, friendly service, and a trendy, youthful, local clientele. It’s eye catching carnival styled signs beckon you to step right up and try “the best beer in Rhode … 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 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.ย  I currently own two pairs of Prajaa shoes and I can honestly say they are some of … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Dreamlets

  Dreamletsยฎ 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 … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – HOMOSAYSWHAT

HOMESAYSWHAT – Cute Clothes for people with Dirty MindsHOMOSAYSWHAT has something gay to tell you!ย  That is the tag line on owner, Adam’s, Kickstarter page. This is Adam, say hello! It goes on to say that:ย HOMOSAYSWHAT designs & screenprints Tshirts that use cute drawings to make dirty jokes so you can get away with wearing … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Morey’s FEARS – Terror on the Boardwalk – Wildwoods, NJ

  Morey’s FEARS – Terror On The Boardwalk – Wildwoods, NJ Moreyโ€™s FEARS-Terror on the Boardwalk returns for 2012 with NINE nights of nightmares. OCTOBER 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 AND 27. Morey’s Piers have recreated the attractions that made Moreyโ€™s FEARS a hit in bigger, badder ways AND added an ALL … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – The Walart Wallet

THE WALART WALLET The Walart Wallet is 100% recyclable, tear resistant, water resistant and made in Australia.ย  It is a collection of art & design from around the world displayed on the one medium –ย THE WALART.ย  Constructed from a single piece of enviro-friendly paper, resistant to mother nature and the dullness of everyday society. The … Continue reading

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! ๐Ÿ˜‰ย  The micro-brewery produces lager one gallon at a time!ย  Owners say that their recipes areย inspired by the local artistic and … Continue reading

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.ย  WELCOME WAVIATORS! ๐Ÿ˜€ These unskinkable, fashionable shades come in four hot colors – Blue, Red, White & Yellow.ย  As an avid … Continue reading

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?ย  They have partnered with Souls4Souls and Foundacion A. Jean Brugger to insure the shoes get to the right people in need.ย  FlyingFlips is special. … Continue reading

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!ย  I recently designed a watch using The Boccia id. Watch Configurator. There were so many options that I will have to keep adding to … Continue reading

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.ย  Rawhide laces stay … Continue reading

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.ย  Since we are both travel lovers we are ALWAYS on the lookout for cool new travel art. … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Providence Coal Fired Pizza – Providence, RI

Providence Coal Fired Pizza / 385 Westminster Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-454-7499ย  I had never heard about coal fired pizza before learning about Providence Coal Fired Pizza here in Rhode Island, but I knew it was something I had to try out! A friend of mine stumbled across this amazing restaurant on a … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Pan Am

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 the ‘Lester Lightbulb’ electricity contest here in Rhode Island. I will never forget the … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Gola

GOLA – Styles of yesteryear combined with today’s most sought after trends.ย  Fall, my absolute favorite time of the year, ย 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.ย  One of my absolute favorite brands, Gola, feeds … Continue reading

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.ย  Cafรฉ Paragon opened … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Tula Hats

TULA HATSย    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.ย  Luckily I came across Tula Hats! Not only do these hats pack easily, … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Dpcted Apparel

    DPCTED APPAREL So last summer I was going through a major breakup. It hurt. It hurt – hard. One of those “out of the blue” type breakups where you get an “I love you” in the morning and an “I love you so much but….” text (yes, text) in the afternoon. Ouch. Between … Continue reading

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!ย  Go grab a tissue, napkin or something because you are going to drool!ย  Your smartphone may not always be at handโ€”but the cookoo … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – SkyRoll

SkyRoll On Wheelsย  Wheeled Suitcase & Garment Bag in One Itโ€™s a carry-on suitcase with a wrap-around garment bag Suits gently wrap around the outside โ€“ they never fold Itโ€™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 … Continue reading

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)?ย    Anywho…. Toilet Yoga. Put … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Touch Time Digital Watch with Touch Screen!

Touch Time: Digital Watch with Touch Screen Something exciting is coming!ย  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!ย  Drooling yet?ย  INSPIRATION:ย  Todayโ€™s mobile phones and other electronic devices donโ€™t look and function like they did … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: Hilton Mytic – Mystic, Connecticut

Hilton Mystic / 20 Coogan Blvd / Mystic, CT / 860-572-0731 Located across the street from famed Mystic Aquarium and Olde Mystic Village, the newly renovated Hilton Mystic Hotel in Connecticut is one convenient hotel! The hotel offers impeccable service and outstanding amenities as my partner and I discovered on a recent weekend getaway.ย  Not … Continue reading

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.ย  Greeted by a friendly doorman we entered the dimly lit foyer and proceeded upstairs to the dining room.ย  My … Continue reading

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 … Continue reading

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! ๐Ÿ˜‰ 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 … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Julian’s – Providence, RI

JULIANโ€™Sย / 318 BROADWAY, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909 / 401-861-1770 Do you rememberย that personย in high school that oozed with punk rock, zine reading, sci-fi coolness? Some people may have thought they wereย โ€œstrangeโ€,ย but not you.ย Oh no.ย Youย anticipated passing them each day in the school hall hoping maybe, just maybe you would get a nod or half smile.ย Youโ€™d make it … Continue reading

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

  KING RICHARDโ€™S FAIRE INVITES YOU TO ESCAPE REALITY,ย COME TO THE FAIRE! Dates: King Richardโ€™s Faire,ย September 1- October 21st, 2012 weekends/Mon. holidays Website: http://www.kingrichardsfaire.netย  CARVER, Mass.ย — King Richardโ€™s Faire, New Englandโ€™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 … Continue reading

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, 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 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 … Continue reading

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.ย  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 is … Continue reading