Detours Gay Adventure Travel

DETOURS GAY ADVENTURE TRAVELย  Detours is not your average group tour operator.ย  If the idea of a clipboard-wielding tour guide at the front of a 50-person bus barrelling through 15 countries in 10 days makes you cringe then Detours may be just what youโ€™re looking for.ย  Theyโ€™ve done away with restricting daily itineraries and daily … Continue reading

Detours Gay Adventure Travel

DETOURS GAY ADVENTURE TRAVELย  Detours is not your average group tour operator.ย  If the idea of a clipboard-wielding tour guide at the front of a 50-person bus barrelling through 15 countries in 10 days makes you cringe then Detours may be just what youโ€™re looking for.ย  Theyโ€™ve done away with restricting daily itineraries and daily … Continue reading

Detours Gay Adventure Travel

DETOURS GAY ADVENTURE TRAVELย  Detours is not your average group tour operator.ย  If the idea of a clipboard-wielding tour guide at the front of a 50-person bus barrelling through 15 countries in 10 days makes you cringe then Detours may be just what youโ€™re looking for.ย  Theyโ€™ve done away with restricting daily itineraries and daily … Continue reading

OUT & ABOUT TRAVEL – GAY TRAVEL EXPERTS

OUT & ABOUT TRAVEL – ONLINE GAY TRAVEL AGENCY SERVING THE LGBT COMMUNITY SINCE 1999   Out & About Travel, one of the Internet’s top LGBT travel agencies, will be celebrating their 15th anniversary this August.ย  Here is an interview Andrew Collins of About.com’s Gay & Lesbian Travel did with Desiree Sousa, owner of Gay … Continue reading

Out In The Vineyard – Luxury LGBT Wine Travel

OUT IN THE VINEYARD Out In The Vineyard,ย the only LGBT luxury wine travel and event company in the world, is an experiential Wine Country Event and Travel company promoting positive LGBT lifestyles and offering exclusive, luxury itineraries and events in Wine Country for the discerning gay traveler andย  friends. Their itineraries present the LGBT wine … Continue reading

Tours de France – Gay Pride in Paris Tour June 2014

TOURS DE FRANCE – GAY PRIDE in PARIS JUNE 2014 John Fredrick has been visiting Paris since 1975, when he visited for the first time with his high school group. Since then, he has visited many times. John considers Paris his true home; it calls him back again and again.ย  It is his love of … Continue reading

Gay Travel – 2014 Gay Ski Weeks

2014 GAY & LESBIAN SKI WEEKS Some people think I am crazy because I love the snow. I mean, LOVE snow. Put it this way, I live in Rhode Island, and starting as early as September I start looking at the weather forecasts for ski towns here in New England (Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine). Even … 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

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 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: The Global Scavenger Hunt 2012

ย  ย  Wanted:ย The World’s Greatest Travelers ย  ย  ย  It will begin at our opening Bon Voyage Party on Thursday evening, April 12th, 2012, at a top secret North American destination. ย  And then, over the event’s next 23-days, an exclusive group of 20 two-person teams will travel the globe while completing highly interactive cultural … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: 2012 Gay & Lesbian Ski Weeks Now On Sale!

2012 Gay & Lesbian Ski Weeks Now on Sale! ย  Aspen * Telluride * Whistler * Park City * Stowe * Lake Tahoe and more! ย  CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION

Gay Travel Information: 2012 Gay & Lesbian Ski Weeks On Sale!

2012 Gay & Lesbian Ski Weeks Now on Sale! ย  Aspen * Telluride * Whistler * Park City * Stowe * Lake Tahoe and more! ย  CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION

Gay Travel Information: Out & About Travel October Newsletter!

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

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 … Continue reading

All Gay European River Boat Cruise โ€“ July 12-21, 2012 โ€“ Gay Travel Information

  All Gay European River Cruise from Parisโ€ฆ.with Love.   July 12-21, 2012   Start your trip in the amazing โ€œCity of Lightsโ€, Paris, the most romantic city in the world!, where youโ€™ll stay 2 nights in a luxury hotel, enjoy our welcome reception and a city tour, and see some of the most amazing … Continue reading

All Gay European River Boat Cruise – July 12-21, 2012 – Gay Travel Information

All Gay European River Cruise from Paris….with Love. ย  July 12-21, 2012 ย  Start your trip in the amazing “City of Lights”, Paris, the most romantic city in the world!, where you’ll stay 2 nights in a luxury hotel, enjoy our welcome reception and a city tour, and see some of the most amazing art … Continue reading

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 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

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 any … Continue reading

Atlantis Summit Gay & Lesbian Cruise – March 17-24, 2012 – Now on Sale!

NEW! SUMMIT CARIBBEAN GAY & LESBIAN CRUISE ย  MARCH 17-24, 2012! ย  Fresh from a $50 million dollar makeover! Modern new interiors, new bars, new lounges and much more! Amazing new Southern Caribbean itinerary. Stunningย 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

Meeting Street Cafe – Providence, RI – Located Up Gay & Lesbian Friendly College Hill.

Meeting Street Cafe / 220 Meeting Street / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-273-1066 ย  THE PERFECT PLACE TO MEET – MORNING, NOON or NIGHT! I remember the first time Iย dinedย at Meeting Street Cafe. I was 10 years old, the year was 1986, and I thought I had theย best parents ever for taking me there. I … Continue reading

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

White water, red rock, blue sky: Rafting through two billion years of history. ย  ย  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

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

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

The Sunnyside Daytime Dining – Gay & Lesbian Friendly Warren, RI!

The Sunnyside Daytime Dining / 267 Water Street / Warren, RI / (401)-247-1200 ย  ย  The Sunnyside Daytime Dining in Warren, RIย feels like a restaurant you’d expect to findย located in Florida’s panhandle, on scenic Route 30-A near Destin, Floridaย . The name is extremely fitting, as it is the type place that would feel sunny even … Continue reading

Gay Friendly Curacao โ€“ Travel Packages!

ย  One of the most gay friendly islands in the Caribbean is Curacao. The islandโ€™s motto is โ€œBiba i laga Bibaโ€ which means โ€œLive and Let Live.โ€ ย  Curacao is committed to welcoming all visitors to their island and actively promote themselves to the gay & lesbian community via http://www.gaycuracao.com. ย  ย  Most hotels and … Continue reading

Spirit Journeys โ€“ Gay Travel โ€“ Beautiful lands, magical places and amazing people!

A SPIRIT JOURNEY IS A VACATIONโ€ฆ.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,ย their aim is to offer you a chance to โ€œget away from it allโ€, to connect with others and … Continue reading

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

OUT & ABOUT TRAVEL BOOK RECOMMENDATION! If you donโ€™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. ย  The Advocate: โ€œA breezy romp!โ€ย ย  AfterEllen.com: โ€œDamn if I didn’t actually laugh out loud while reading it โ€” several … Continue reading

Turks & Caicos Gay Tour for Men: May 7-14, 2011 – SAVE 10%!!

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

The Salem Inn – Salem, MA – Gay and Lesbian Friendly Ghosts!

The Salem Inn * 7 Summer Street * Salem, MA 01970 * (978)-741-0680 ย  ย  Myth! Magic! Fantasy! Ghosts! Super Moon!? ย  March 19, 2011 ย ย  Irony: I was supposed to attend an event in Caritas, Alabama on March 19, 2011 celebrating the apparitions of “The Blessed Mother”ย occurring in a small village in Bosnia called … Continue reading

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

Liberty Elm Diner * 777 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI * (401) 467-0777 ย  ย  LIVE MUSIC! ART! DELICIOUS FOOD! PINK FLAMINGO!? ย  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 mereย 13 … 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 ย 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 Southwestย  Conferences & Festivals is an annual 10-day event … Continue reading

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

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

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 … Continue reading

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

Allure of The Seas Caribbean Cruise ย  January 29-February 5, 2012 ย  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! ย  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,ย 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!

ย  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.” ย  Curacao is committed to welcoming all visitors to their island and actively promote themselves to the gay & lesbian community via http://www.gaycuracao.com. ย  ย  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. ย ย  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. ย  ย  A sample … Continue reading

RSVP 2012 GAY and LESBIAN CARIBBEAN CRUISE NOW ON SALE!

NOW ON SALE! ย HOLLAND AMERICA’S NIEUW AMSTERDAMย ย  ย FEBRUARY 12-19, 2012ย  ย Join RSVP on their 2012 Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam setting sail from Fort Lauderdale. ย  Ports of call: Fort Lauderdale, FL; Half Moon Cay-Bahamas; San Juan-Puerto Rico; St. Thomas-Virgin Islands and back to Fort Lauderdale. ย  Priced from $949.00 per person! … Continue reading

Post-Thanksgiving Gay & Lesbian Caribbean Cruise!

Post-Thanksgiving Gay & Lesbian Group Cruise ย  ย  CELEBRITY ECLIPSE November 26โ€“December 3, 2011 ย  It’s never too early to start planning! Join a group of gay men andย women on one of the most popular gay group cruise of the year,ย the 12th annual post-Thanksgiving cruise.ย Cruise organizers areย planning several additional events and activities beyond whatย was offered … Continue reading

Coming soon – Desi’s OUTing’s!

Out & About Travel is beyond thrilled with all the feedback we have been receivingย about our new blog, Gay Travel Information! We look forward to all the exciting features we have planned for the near future! ย  One of theseย features will have me personally reviewing properties throughout the country thatย promote themselves as gay & lesbianย owned … Continue reading

Q & A with Gay & Lesbian Travel Guru, Desiree Sousa!

ย  I was recently asked a series of questions for a project I am workingย  on within the travel industry.ย  ย  1.) How long have you been a gay & lesbian travel specialist? ย  Ever since I started out in travel, back in 1996, I have specialized in gay & lesbian travel. As a lesbian … Continue reading

Desiree Sousa – My Passion for Gay and Lesbian Travel

ย  PASSIONATE ABOUT TRAVEL! ย  ย  ย  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.ย Contestents were to write aย 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 agreeย 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 onโ€”and your suit offโ€”in Palm Springs Read more about Andrew Collinsโ€™ travels at http://www.thecountyhunter.com and http://www.gaytravel.about.com.

For The Love Of Food!

ย  I don’t know about you, but to me, one of the best parts of travel is the local food I get to enjoy. (Depasquale Plaza / Federal Hill- Atwells Ave – Providence, RI) ย  Being from a predominately Italian neighborhood in Providence, RIย called Federal Hill, and of Italian decent, I have no shortage of … Continue reading

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. ย  I am always asked how business is and I amย lucky enough toย respond, “Very well!” ย  Why is this? Beside providing top notch customer service, amazing value andย 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 announcedย 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 Valorย December 4-11, 2011. The beautiful Valorย 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.

Top 10 Gay Country & Western Bars!

CLICK HERE FOR OUTTRAVELER’S TOP 10ย  GAY COUNTRY & WESTERN BARS Cities with the hottest gay country & western bars include Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Oklahoma City, Denver, D.C., Las Vegas, Chicago, Phoenix and Tampa!

I like to think of myself as the gay travel guru! :)

Hi, I am the owner of Out & About Travel. We are a full service, gay & lesbian, online travel agency specializing in gay & lesbian tours, cruises, adventure travel, gay ski trips, customized packagesย and more. I started Out & About Travel back in 1999 out of my genuine love of travel and the desire … Continue reading