Gavin’s Pub & Restaurant: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
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
Gay Travel – The Whiteface Lodge – Lake Placid, NY
The Whiteface Lodge / 7 Whiteface Inn Lane / Lake Placid, NY 12946 / 1-800-903-4045 I have found the most magical, enchanting resort in the Northeast. A resort designed as a return to the Adirondack Great Camp, nestled in the woodlands surrounding Lake Placid, New York.ย There is something to be said about atmosphere and … Continue reading
Gay Travel – Hair & Makeup Artistry by Brittany Paige
So you need a haircut….badly. The thing is you are sick of the same old thing. You want something hot. Something different. You start to panic because you don’t want to entrust just anyone to touch your precious locks. You need someone talented to work their magic. You need a HAIR ARTIST. Someone truly passionate … Continue reading
Gay Travel – Tipsy Toboggan Fireside Pub – Fall River, MA
Tipsy Toboggan Fireside Pubย / 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),ย will make you feel as if you have been transported to a rustic Aprรจs-skiย hangout in some hip ski town. I felt my … Continue reading
Trattoria Roma: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
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!ย However, Rhode Island you are and Roma Providence, an icon in my … Continue reading
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:ย I had the pleasure of reviewing their Short Stop Henley in Blue and Varsity Hoodie.ย My first impression was of the absolute … Continue reading
Gay Travel Spotlight – Brederson Law – Providence, RI
BREDERSON LAW / 950 Smith Street / Providence, RI 02908 / 1-866-625-0588 I have known Attorney Richard Brederson for over 30 years. We attended Holy Ghost and La Salle Academy together in Providence, RI. Richard was the adorable little boy I crushed on as a little girl and one of the sweetest guys around. Not … Continue reading
Gay Travel – The Whiteface Lodge – Lake Placid, NY
The Whiteface Lodge / 7 Whiteface Inn Lane / Lake Placid, NY 12946 / 1-800-903-4045 I have found the most magical, enchanting resort in the Northeast. A resort designed as a return to the Adirondack Great Camp, nestled in the woodlands surrounding Lake Placid, New York.ย There is something to be said about atmosphere and … Continue reading
Gay Travel – Product Review – Tretorn & Radii Footwear
Tretorn Footwear / Radii Footwear – Unique shoes with modern style.ย Who doesn’t like a new pair of shoes or sneakers, right? Two companies I recently came across are ย Tretorn Footwearย andย 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 … Continue reading
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.ย Eyepster changes the way … Continue reading
Gay Travel – Product Review – Loog Guitars
The Loog Guitar –ย The small and innovative 3-string guitar that makes it fun and easy for kids to play music. Now here is something extremely cool for the kids (and young at heart) this holiday season!ย The Loog Guitar is a small and innovative 3-string guitar that makes it FUN and EASY for kids to … Continue reading
Gay Travel – Product Review – Cohesive & Co.
Cohesive & Co – Transcending Social Boundariesย Cohesive & Co. is a Los Angeles based fashion brand designed and inspired for guys living a true LA lifestyle.ย Cohesive & Co. collections blend rebellion and tradition by reinterpreting historic menswear trends with their own signature aesthetic. The collection’s foundation is a selection of preppy-meets-street separates including … 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
Harry’s Bar & Burger: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
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
Caffe Dolce Vita, Hotel Dolce Villa & Smoke Lounge: Gay-Friendly Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island
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
10 Prime Steak & Sushi: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
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 – 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!ย Eagle Creek, which was born in the … Continue reading
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Kikkerland
KIKKERLANDย โ MAKING PEOPLE SMILE FOR 20 YEARS!ย 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 personโs … Continue reading
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – SPENGLISH
SPENGLISH (SPฦNGLISH) – Supporting Happiness, Reinforcing Love and Celebrating Diversity I have a lot of T-shirts. A lot. No, seriously – A LOT OF T-SHIRTS. ย Just sayin.ย SPENGLISH (SPฦNGLISH) 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 … Continue reading
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.ย Keen exudes a youthful, healthy, environmentally involved vibe. The outdoors. Supporting good causes. Adventure. Fun. Life.ย ย They have … Continue reading
Gay Travel Information – Product Review – Greg Stevens Designs
GREG STEVENS DESIGNS – Simplicity & Functionality Greg Stevens Designs makes some of the most handsome watch straps, belts and watches you will ever find.ย The product reflects the Greg I have come to know via email conversations. A passionate man all about simplicity and functionality.ย The passion shows through in his products. Every detail, … 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 – Newport, RI Food Truck Festival – October 20, 2012
Newport Food Truck Festival – October 20, 2012 Announcing Participating Trucks and Menus for the Newport Food Truck Festival on October 20th Newport, RI โ The Newport Food Truck Festival coming to the Newport Yachting Center on Saturday, October 20th is just days away!ย Running from 11am to 4pm, the festival will feature a variety … 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 – Morey’s FEARS – Terror on the Boardwalk – Wildwoods, NJ
Morey’s FEARS – Terror On The Boardwalk – Wildwoods, NJ Moreyโs 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 Moreyโs FEARS a hit in bigger, badder ways AND added an ALL … 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! ๐ย 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 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 Todayโs mobile phones and other electronic devices donโt look and function like they did … Continue reading
Gay Travel Information: King Richard’s Faire – New England’s Renaissance Festival – Carver, MA
KING RICHARDโS FAIRE INVITES YOU TO ESCAPE REALITY,ย COME TO THE FAIRE! Dates: King Richardโs Faire,ย September 1- October 21st, 2012 weekends/Mon. holidays Website: http://www.kingrichardsfaire.netย CARVER, Mass.ย — King Richardโs Faire, New Englandโs 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
Leo’s Ristorante: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Bristol, Rhode Island
Leo’s Ristorante / 365 Hope Street / Bristol, RI 02809 / 401-253-9300 Leo’s Ristorante located on Hope Street in beautiful Bristol, Rhode Island means business, but not that starchy “tuck your shirt in or your fired” type business, but more the “I am here to make you happy and will do anything in my power … 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
Rick’s Roadhouse: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island
Rick’s Roadhouse / 370 Richmond Street / Providence, RI / 401-272-PORK I was in love with Rick’s Roadhouse before it even opened. I remember reading an article about this new BBQ restaurant opening in downtown Providence that would reflect the type BBQ shacks one would find on on a road trip, such as on historic … 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
Trafford’s: Gay-Friendly Restaurant in Warren, Rhode Island
Trafford’s / 285 Water Street / Warren, RI / 1-(401)-289-2265 I love Warren, Rhode Island. The smallest town in the smallest county in the smallest state. Warren has an historical, artsy, nautical vibe with eclectic shops, antique stores, a world class theater, and an assortment of waterfront restaurants.One of these crown jewels is Trafford located … Continue reading
Airport Grille – New Bedford, MA
Airport Grille / 1569 Airport Road / New Bedford, MA / 1-508-99-Grill ย The Airport Grille is a hidden gem if ever there was one. ย Located at the small New Bedford, MAย airport,ย thisย intimate,ย upscaleย restaurant isย a personal favorite of mine. ย This attractive, bigย city styledย restaurant makes me want to put on a bomber jacket and act as if … Continue reading
Tail O’ The Pup BBQ – Ray Brook, NY (Lake Placid / Saranac Lake)
TAIL OโTHE PUP SMOKEHOUSE BBQ/ 1152 Rte. 86 / Ray Brook, NY 12977 /ย 1-(518)-891-0777 ย I love kitsch. I love BBQ. I love liveย music. I love roadside attractions AND I love the Adirondacks.ย Put those things together and you have Tail OโThe Pup Smokehouse in Ray Brook, NY (half way between Saranac Lake and Lake … Continue reading
GAY TRAVEL INFORMATION: Mont Tremblant + Cรดtรฉ Nord – Quebec, Canada
Mont-Tremblant / Cรดtรฉ Nord Tremblant / 141 Tour Du Lac Rd / Lac-Superieur, Quebec J0T 1P0, Canada / 1-819-688-5201 My first visit to Mont Tremblant was in 1997. I was 21 years old and had never been out of the country. Crossing into Quebec, Canada from the Vermont border was (is) magical. I remember the … Continue reading
Gay Travel Information: Gabriel’s Provincetown, MA
Gabriel’s at the Ashbrooke Inn / 104 Bradford Street / Provincetown, MA / 1-508-487-3232 ย Located at the base of the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown, MA,ย anย arrivalย at Gabriel’s at the Ashmont Innย 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
Gay Travel Information: Tail O’The Pup BBQ – Ray Brook, NY
TAIL O’THE PUP SMOKEHOUSE BBQ/ 1152 Rte. 86 / Ray Brook, NY 12977 /ย ย ย ย 1-(518)-891-0777 ย I love kitsch. I love BBQ. I love liveย music. I love roadside attractions AND I love the Adirondacks.ย Put those things together and you have Tail O’The Pup Smokehouse in Ray Brook, NY (half way between Saranac Lake and … Continue reading
Gay Travel Information: Provincetown, MA – Spring & Summer Events 2011
Provincetown Events for May, June & July ย Quick Links ย Restaurant Week & Gallery Stroll – May 20-26 ย ย Single Women’s Weekend – May 20-22 ย ย Town-Wide Monumental Yard Sale – May 21-22ย ย ย National Women of Color Weekend – June 2-5 ย ย Provincetown International Film Festival – June 15-19 ย ย Independence 2011 – … 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
10 Gay & Lesbian Friendly Getaways from Boston!
GAY & LESBIAN FRIENDLY NEW ENGLAND ย Auther, Andrew Collins, shareโs his pick on 10 Gay & Lesbian Friendly getaways from Boston. Being from Providence, RI, I couldnโt agreeย more with his picks! CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE Follow Andrewโs Gay & Lesbian Travel page for About.com HERE.
Hotel Providence – Packages for Everyone!
Our beloved Hotel Providenceย ย 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
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
