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: 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

Gay Travel Information: 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: Trattoria Zooma – Providence, Rhode Island

Trattoria Zooma / 245 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903 / 401-383-2002 Trattoria Zooma located right in the heart of Providence, RI’s “Little Italy”, Federal Hill (one of the top “Little Italy’s” in the country may I add) is a feast for the senses.ย  This traditional southern Italian (Neapolitan) restaurant is stunningly beautiful. The dance ofย fuchsia, … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: Ellen’s Stardust Diner – New York, NY

Ellen’s Stardust Diner / 1650 Broadway @ย 51stย Street / New York, NY ย 10019 / 212-956-5151 A visit to Ellen’s Stardust Lounge located on Broadway in Midtown Manhattan is a quintessential New York experience. To me it is one of the things that make New York so magical. Just like the bright lights of Times Square. The … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: 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

Gay Travel Information: Cuban Revolution – Providence, Rhode Island

Cuban Revolution / 50 Aborn Street / Providence, RI / 401-331-8829 **Note Aborn Street Location is closed! Please visit their Valley Street location Providence. Visit web site for more info. Cuban Revolution is one of the most unique, satisfying, genuinely hip restaurants I have had the pleasure of reviewing. They describe themselves asย “A spirited swanky … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: Paddy’s Beach Restaurant – Westerly, Rhode Island

Paddy’s Beachย Restaurant / 159 Atlantic Avenue / Westerly, RI / 401-596-2610ย  No shoes, no shirt, no problemย is definitely the motto ofย Paddy’s Beach Restaurantย located, yup, you guessed it….on the beach!ย  But not just any beach, Rhode Island’s most beautiful (in my opinion) –ย Misquamicut Beach in Westerly, RI.ย  ย  Paddy’s is pure FUN! If you are looking … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information – Leo’s Ristorante – 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 – Roberto’s Italian Restaurant – Bristol, Rhode Island

Roberto’s / 450 Hope Street / Bristol, RI / 1-401-254-9732 Roberto’s Italian Restaurant in Bristol, Rhode Island is causally exquisite. Romantic yet bustling. Intimate yet big on presentation. It is the type restaurant where you can enjoy a fine glass of wine and white tablecloth service while dining by candlelight or a cold beer at … 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

Gay Travel Information: Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Orlando – Orlando, Florida

Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Orlando / 6000 Universal Blvd – Universal Orlando’s CityWalk / Orlando, FL 32819 / 407-224-2155 I have been a fan of Jimmy Buffett’s and an official “parrothead” for close to 20 years. My love affair with Jimmy’s “escapism” music started back in 1992. I was 16 years old and a sophomore in … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: Wicked Pizza & Wine Bar – Dedham, MA

Wicked Restaurant and Wine Bar / 660 Legacy Place / Dedham, MA 02026 / 781-326-9100 My partner and I recently dined at Wicked Restaurant and Wine Bar in Dedham, MA, and without being clichรฉ, the food, service, and atmosphere really are wicked good! The slang definition for wicked is: strikingly good, effective, or skillful. Yes, … 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

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

Lake Placid Pub & Brewery – Lake Placid, NY

Lake Placid Pub & Brewery / 813 Mirror Lake Drive / Lake Placid, NY 12946 / 518-523-3813 On a recent trip to Lake Placid my partner and I found the perfectย spot to grab a bite and enjoy a cold beer…..The Lake Placid Pub & Brewery.ย  The Lake Placid Pub & Brewery’s slogan isย “Real Town. Real … 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

Rick’s Roadhouse – Providence, RI

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

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

505 Tapas Bar & Lounge – Cranston, Rhode Island

505 Tapas Bar & Lounge / 505 Atwood Ave / Cranston, RI 02920 / 401-464-8880 Listen up everybody. I recently discovered a place truly special and I am overflowing with enthusiasm to share this information. ย  505 Tapas Bar & Lounge located at 505 Atwood Ave in Cranston, RI is Rhode Island’s sexiest, most gay … 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.ย  For … Continue reading

Tyler Point Grille – Barrington, Rhode Island

Tyler Point Grille / 32 Barton Avenue / Barrington, RI 02806 / 401-247-0017 ย  Tyler Point Grille is an East Bay institution and a restaurant I have been wanting to review for quite some time. ย  Local chef, Brian Thimme, recently purchased Tyler Point Grill and continues to serve up the favorites the locals and … Continue reading

Shogun Seafood Steak & Sushi – Warwick, Rhode Island

Shogun Seafood Steak & Sushi / 76 Jefferson Blvd / Warwick, RI / 1-401-270-3612 The first thing that is clear about Shogun Seafood Steak & Sushi is that it is family owned & operated and extremely proud of this fact. With that said, it is only fitting that I experienced this phenomenal restaurant with my … Continue reading

Joe’s American Bar & Grill – Providence Place Mall – Providence, RI

Joe’s American Bar & Grill / 148 Providence Place (Providence Place Mall) / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-270-4737 Dining at Joe’s American Bar & Grill is all about traditional American cuisine. The elegant dining room with hard wood oak floors and brass accents gives the restaurant more of an upscale vibe but the atmosphere is … Continue reading

Architect’s Inn – Newport, RI

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

Hemenway’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar – Providence, RI

Hemenway’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar / 121 South Main Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-351-8570 ย  Hemenway’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar will impress you from beginning to end. It is truly an excellent restaurant. ย  Located in beautiful downtown Providence, Hemenway’s has some of the best views of the city. ย  The … Continue reading

Fairmont Le Chรขteau Frontenac – Quebec, Canada

Fairmont Le Chรขteau Frontenac / 1 rue desย Carriรจres /Quรฉbec, Canada / 1-866-540-4460 ย  This past December my partner and I had the pleasure of reviewing Fairmont Le Chรขteau Frontenac. It has always been a dream of mine to experience this opulent hotel, so I was truly grateful for the opportunity. ย  Wide eyed and jaw … Continue reading

Agave Restaurant & Lounge – Bristol, RI

Agaveย Restaurant & Loungeย ย / 805 Hope Street / Bristol, RI 02809 / 401-253-1566 ย  Agave Restaurant & Loungeย (formerly The Topside Lounge)ย is the perfectย stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner. How do I know? Because I’ve experienced all three and each meal was phenomenal!ย  ย  There is so much to love about Agave that I don’t know where … Continue reading

Trafford’s – 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

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

Chatham Bars Inn – Chatham, Cape Cod, MA

Chatham Bars Inn / 297 Shore Road / Chatham, Cape Cod, MAย  02633 / 1-800-527-4884 ย  Chatham Bars Inn is known as New England’s finest oceanfront luxury resort & spa. It has been called “One of the top resorts in the world” by Conde Nast Traveler (Gold List). It has a 4 Diamond AAA Award … Continue reading

Stoddard’s Fine Food & Ale – Boston, MA

Stoddard’s Fine Food & Ale / 48 Temple Place / Boston, MA 02111 / 1-617-426-0048 Stoddard’s Fine Food & Ale is much more than a gastropub, it is an experience. The 1800’s, speakeasy prohibition decor and ambiance is absolutely stunning! The design exposes it’s bare brick and old structure. Some of the decor highlights include … Continue reading

Provindence Biltmore – Providence, Rhode Island

Providence Biltmore / 11 Dorrance Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 1-800-294-7709 This past Sunday morning I woke up with “butterfly’s in my stomach”, anticipatingย my upcoming review of the Providence Biltmore! I had been so excited to finally experience such a beautiful, historic hotel. ย  Walking into Providence Biltmore’sย lobby you are instantly struck by the … 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

The Inn at St. Botolph – Boston, MA

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 property I really (REALLY) appreciate it. That is how I felt about my stay at the luxurious, stylish … Continue reading

Mill’s Tavern – Providence, RI

Millโ€™s Tavern / 101 North Main Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-272-3331 Millโ€™s Tavern, located in Providence, Rhode Island in the historic Pilgrim Mill’s Building, is Rhode Island’s only restaurant to receive a four star rating from Forbes (formerly Mobil) Travel Guide for a very impressive seven years in a row. Casual elegance with … 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 Francis Malbone House – Newport, RI

The Francis Malbone House / 392 Thames Street / Newport, RI 02840 / 1-800-846-0392 ย  My partnerย & I recently had the distinct pleasure of staying at Newport, Rhode Island’s most luxurious B&B, The Francis Malbone House. The Francis Malbone House is a colonial mansion built circa 1760. Located on Newport’s harborfront, the inn is reminiscent … Continue reading

Green Land Cafe – Salem, MA

Green Land Cafรฉ / 87ย Washington Street / Salem, MA 01970 / 1-978-744-7766ย ย ย ย ย  ย  Green Land Cafรฉ located in the heart of Historic Salem, MA prides itself on its dedication to sustainability which can be seen as soon as you walk through its doors. The charm and character of this place does the โ€œGo Greenโ€ thing … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: Lola’s Tequila Bar & Cantina – Providence, RI

Lola’s Tequila Bar & Cantina / 525 Water Street / Providence, RI / 401-383-0220ย  ย  Out & About Travel LOVE’S Lola’s! How much so? Well, if Lola was an actual person, who happened to be a lesbian, and either I, or my partner Jen were single, we would try to “woo” her. THAT is how … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: Cook & Brown Public House – Providence, RI

Cook & Brown Public Houseย / 959 Hope Streetย / Providence, RI 02906 / 401-273-7274ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  โ€œIโ€™m not in Rhode Island anymore,โ€ was my immediate reaction upon entering the upscale Cook & Brown Public House. This contemporary restaurant is located in Providence, RI, but makes diners feel like they have left the country to have an out of … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: Capt’s Waterfront Premium Steak & Seafood Grill – Salem, MA

Capt’s Waterfront Premium Steakย & Seafood Grill / 94 Wharf Street / Salem, MA 01970 / 1-978-741-0555 A charming stroll through the streets of Salem, Massachusetts leads you right to the Captโ€™s Restaurant located on Pickering Wharf. You can dine in any of the various nautical themed dining rooms: Topsides, which is the the upstairs dining … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: Mont-Tremblant Ziplining Adventure by Jennifer Walsh

The Activity Centre – Mont Tremblant / 118 ch. Kandahar / Mont-Tremblant, QC (Center of Village – Place St. Bernard – at base of ski slopes) ZIP LINING ADVENTURE BY: JENNIFER WALSH After meeting by the fire pit in the quaint village like area of Mont Tremblant, the small group of us followed our zipline … Continue reading