Four Seasons Hotel – Miami, FL

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? I recently had the pleasure of experiencing this spectacular hotel first hand. As I approached Four Seasons … Continue reading

Margaritaville Island Hotel – Pigeon Forge, TN

Margaritaville Island Hotel | 131 Island Dr | Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 1-844-434-6787 I have been a HUGE Jimmy Buffett fan for over 20 years, so you can imagine my excitement when I found out that a Margaritaville Hotel had opened up in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (a complete listing of Margaritaville hotels & resorts can be found HERE)! … Continue reading

Four Seasons Hotel – Miami, FL

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

Four Seasons Hotel Miami

Gay Friendly Hotel Spotlight 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 … Continue reading

Four Seasons Hotel – Miami, FL

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

Margaritaville Island Hotel – Pigeon Forge, TN

Margaritaville Island Hotel | 131 Island Dr | Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 1-844-434-6787 I have been a HUGE Jimmy Buffett fan for over 20 years, so you can imagine my excitement when I found out that a new Margaritaville Hotel had opened up in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (a complete listing of Margaritaville hotels & … Continue reading

Four Seasons Hotel – Miami, FL

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

My Wedding at Salem Cross Inn – West Brookfield, MA

Gay Travel Information – Gay Travel Blog – Gay Travel – Gay Weddings – Gay Honeymoons. Salem Cross Inn / 260 West Main Street / West Brookfield, MA 01585 / 1-508-867-2345 Some places resonate deep within you the second you arrive. That was the case with me and historic Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield, … Continue reading

Detours Gay Adventure Travel

DETOURS GAY ADVENTURE TRAVEL  Detours is not your average group tour operator.  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 you’re looking for.  They’ve done away with restricting daily itineraries and daily … Continue reading

Loews Hotel – Atlanta, GA

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

Margaritaville Island Hotel – Pigeon Forge, TN

Margaritaville Island Hotel | 131 Island Dr | Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 | 1-844-434-6787 I have been a HUGE Jimmy Buffett fan for over 20 years, so you can imagine my excitement when I found out that a Margaritaville Hotel had opened up in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (a complete listing of Margaritaville hotels & resorts … Continue reading

Four Seasons Hotel – Miami, FL

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

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort | 6000 Universal Boulevard | Orlando, FL 32819 | 1-877-801-9720 I still remember the anticipatory butterflies I had the first time I visited Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. It was during spring break of my Junior year of high school. The year was 1993. My best friend Billy and I met up in … Continue reading

Providence Marriott Downtown – Rhode Island

Providence Marriott Downtown / 1 Orms Street / Providence, RI 02904 / 1-866-807-2171       My first impression as I walked into the Providence Marriott Downtown hotel was how golden and sunny their lobby felt. I loved it’s tangerine, mustard & brown earth tones, soft lighting and roominess.   There were several people working on laptops, enjoying the … Continue reading

Gay Friendly Lodging – Hyatt Regency Boston

Hyatt Regency Boston / One Avenue de Lafayette / Boston, MA 02111 / 617-912-1234 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.    My wife and I were immediately impressed as soon as we stepped inside.  Splashes of purple … 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

Gay Travel | Hotel Champlain – Quebec, QC

Gay Friendly Hotel | Gay Travel | Gay Friendly | Gay Quebec City | Gay Friendly Hotels in Quebec City HOTEL CHAMPLAIN –  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

Detours Gay Adventure Travel

DETOURS GAY ADVENTURE TRAVEL  Detours is not your average group tour operator.  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 you’re looking for.  They’ve done away with restricting daily itineraries and daily … 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

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort | 6000 Universal Boulevard | Orlando, FL 32819 | 1-877-801-9720 I still remember the anticipatory butterflies I had the first time I visited Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. It was during spring break of my Junior year of high school. The year was 1993. My best friend Billy and I met up in … Continue reading

Detours Gay Adventure Travel

DETOURS GAY ADVENTURE TRAVEL  Detours is not your average group tour operator.  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 you’re looking for.  They’ve done away with restricting daily itineraries and daily … Continue reading

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

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.  Here is an interview Andrew Collins of About.com’s Gay & Lesbian Travel did with Desiree Sousa, owner of Gay … Continue reading

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

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

Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Waterparks – Wildwood, NJ

Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparks / 3501 Boardwalk / Wildwood, NJ 08260 / 1-609-729-0788 Move over Disney! Morey’s Piers, located in Wildwood, NJ on the infamous Jersey Shore, is a magical, affordable, safe destination worthy of some serious applause!  Morey’s Piers is a true classic seaside amusement park and I have fallen hard for it. The excitement of the three amusement … 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   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.    My wife and I were immediately impressed as soon as we stepped inside.  Splashes of … Continue reading

Gay Travel – Loews Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

Loews Atlanta / 1065 Peachtree Street / Atlanta, GA 30309 / 404-745-5000 I have been a fan of Loews Hotels ever since my first stay at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando back in 1999.  There are many reasons I adore Loews, including the fact that it is extremely Lgbt friendly, has an amazing pet friendly policy (Loews LOVES pets), provide super friendly service, a … 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

Gay Travel | Hotel Champlain – Quebec, QC

Gay Friendly Hotel | Gay Travel | Gay Friendly | Gay Quebec City | Gay Friendly Hotels in Quebec City HOTEL CHAMPLAIN –  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 Importance of Business Role Models

Gay Travel | Travel Guru’s | Gay Travel Blog | Role Models | Inspirational people  “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.  It is said that we learn to be moral (virtuous) by … 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

My Gay Wedding: Salem Cross Inn – West Brookfield, MA

Gay Travel Information – Gay Travel Blog – Gay Travel – Gay Weddings – Gay Honeymoons. Salem Cross Inn / 260 West Main Street / West Brookfield, MA 01585 / 1-508-867-2345 Some places resonate deep within you the second you arrive. That was the case with me and historic Salem Cross Inn in West Brookfield, … 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.  Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this fabulously whimsical boutique property.  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

The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’s – Provincetown, MA

The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’s / 102 Bradford Street / Provincetown, MA / 1-508-487-3232   Located at the base of the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown, MA, an arrival at The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’s is like pulling up to the enchanted garden.   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 – 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! Morey’s Piers, located in Wildwood, NJ on the infamous Jersey Shore, is a magical, affordable, safe destination worthy of some serious applause!  Morey’s Piers is a true classic seaside amusement park and I have fallen hard for … Continue reading

Gay Travel – Loews Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

Loews Atlanta / 1065 Peachtree Street / Atlanta, GA 30309 / 404-745-5000 I have been a fan of Loews Hotels ever since my first stay at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel in Orlando back in 1999.  There are many reasons I adore Loews, including the fact that it is extremely Lgbt friendly, has an amazing pet friendly policy (Loews LOVES pets), provide super friendly service, a … 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

Gay Travel Information – Hotel Champlain – Quebec, QC

HOTEL CHAMPLAIN –  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 – RSVP Vacations 2014 Caribbean Gay Cruise!

NEW! 2014 RSVP CARIBBEAN CRUISE February 15-22, 2014 Aboard the stunning MSC Divinia.  Contact Out & About Travel for more information at info@gaytravelpros.com or 1-800-842-4753. Ports of call: Miami-Florida,  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   … 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.  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!    Let’s start with the stunningly beautiful renovations that completed in 2012.    My wife and I were immediately impressed as soon as we stepped … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Hotel Champlain – Quebec, QC

HOTEL CHAMPLAIN –  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 – Ale House Inn – Portsmouth, NH

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 lesbian, … 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.  It is a collection of art & design from around the world displayed on the one medium – THE WALART.  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: 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.  Not … 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 – 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! Morey’s Piers, located in Wildwood, NJ on the infamous Jersey Shore, is a magical, affordable, safe destination worthy of some serious applause!  Morey’s Piers is a true classic seaside amusement park and I have fallen hard for … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: Providence Marriott Downtown – Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Marriott Downtown / 1 Orms Street / Providence, RI 02904 / 1-866-807-2171 My first impression as I walked into the Providence Marriott Downtown hotel was how beautiful their lobby was. I loved the orange & brown earth tones, swanky lighting and openness. I noticed several people working on laptops, enjoying the hotel’s complimentary wireless … Continue reading

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

Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort – Sandestin, Florida

I love Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. I have been lucky enough to visit this beautiful property located on Florida’s Emerald Coast several times since 2004. I found the resort to be very LGBT welcoming as well as the entire Emerald Coast area including Destin/Fort. Walton Beach and the resorts that line Scenic 30-A.  For … Continue reading