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 – 3 Sprouts

3 Sprouts Do you ever squeal when you see something so cute you just can’t take it? Yeah, me too.ย  That is how I felt when I received 3 Sprouts Squirrel Bin and Kangaroo Storage Box.ย  The options are limitless to what these can be used for! Toy box? Magazine holder? Laundry? Decoration?ย    My … 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 – 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: Mister Sister Erotica – Providence, RI

Quality Erotica without the attitude. Mister Sister Erotica / 268 Wickendon Street / Providence, RI 02903 / 401-421-6969 Nestled in the heart of Fox Point in Providence, Rhode Island, Mister Sister adds a tasteful and diverse selection of erotica catering to the eclectic neighborhood in which she stands. Mister Sister is an Erotic Boutique that … 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: 2013 Gay & Lesbian Ski Weeks

Gay & Lesbian Ski Weeks Now On Sale!ย  2013 looks to be as ย exciting as ever with gay & lesbian ski weeks planned for popular destinations such as:ย  Utah Gay Ski Week – January 9-13, 2013 Aspen Gay Ski Week – January 13-20, 2013 Stowe Winter Rendezvous Gay Ski Week – January 23-27, 2013 Whistler … 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: 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 – 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

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

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

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

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

Not Your Average Joe’s – Seekonk, MA

Not Your Average Joe’s / 1125 Fall River Avenue / Seekonk, MA / 1-508-343-5637 ย  If ever a restaurant lived up to it’s name it is Not Your Average Joe’s. There is absolutely nothing “average” about this outstanding dining establishment. ย  My partner Jen and I decided to dine at the new Seekonk, MA location … 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: 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: Kingโ€™s Dedham โ€“ Las Vegas Style Bowling, Lounge & Dining!

KINGโ€™S DEDHAM / 600 Legacy Place / Dedham, MA 02026 / 781-329-6000   If you are looking for a Vegas-style, retro (yet modern) bowling alley with 60 HDTVโ€™s, pulsating music,ย delicious food and an overall energetic vibe, Kingโ€™s in Dedham, MA is the place for you! My girlfriend Jennifer and I checked out Kingโ€™s earlier this … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: Gas Lamp Grille – Newport, Rhode Island

GAS LAMP GRILLE / 206 Thames Street/ Newport, RI 02840 / 401-845-9300 This past summer a friend and I had the pleasure of dining at Gas Lamp Grille in beautiful Newport, Rhode Island. Gas Lamp Grille is known for its fine food, music, sports and exotic beers, keeping it on the top of the Newport … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: King’s Dedham – Las Vegas Style Bowling, Lounge & Dining!

KING’S DEDHAM / 600 Legacy Place / Dedham, MA 02026 / 781-329-6000 If you are looking for a Vegas-style, retro (yet modern) bowling alley with 60 HDTV’s, pulsating music,ย delicious food and an overall energetic vibe, King’s in Dedham, MA is the place for you! My girlfriend Jennifer and I checked out King’s earlier this fall … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: Kendra Staley Introduces us to Scentsy!

ย  ย  (Kendra Staley) ย  A close friend of Out & About Travel’s, Kendra Staley, shared information with us on her SCENTSY business. ย  “Since Iย can remember I’ve always had a passion for candles and the warm, cozy feeling that seemed to wrap around you when the scent was released in to the air. I’ve … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: Church Landing at Mills Falls & Lago Restaurant – Meredith, NH!

Church Landing / The Inns & Spa at Mill Falls / 312 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH 03253 / 1-800-622-6455 Lago Restaurant / The Inn at Bay Point / Exit 23 off I-93ย / Meredith, NH 03253 / 1-603-279-2253 Lake Winnipesaukee’s Most Luxurious Resort! As a travel writer I have been blessed with experiencingย some pretty amazing … Continue reading

Gay Travel Information: The Common Man Inn – Plymouth, NH – Gay & Lesbian Friendly Getaway!

The Common Man Inn & Spa / I-93, Exit # 26 / 231 Main Street / Plymouth, NH / 03264 / 1-866-The-CMAN ย  The Common Man Inn — A True Find at the Gateway to New Hampshire’s White Mountain Region! I recently had the complete joy of spending an evening at The Common Man Inn … 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

Gay Travel Information: The Paddock Restaurant – Hyannis, MA

The Paddock Restaurant / 20 Scudder Ave / Hyannis, MA 02601 / (508)-775-7677 A Classic Cape Cod Restaurant ย  I recently had the pleasure of dining at a Cape Cod classic, The Paddock Restaurant, located in Hyannis, MA. ย  The Paddock features fresh seafood, live lobsters, prime steaks, a popular piano bar, an impressive wine … Continue reading

Harbor Village – Hyannis Port, MA – Gay & Lesbian Friendly Cottage Rentals!

Harbor Village – Cape Cod Cottages & Vacation Home Rentals / 160 Marston Avenue / Hyannis Port, MA 02647 / (508)-775-7581 ย  The mid cape is home to a hidden gem. Harbor Village – Hyannis Port, MA. ย  Harbor Village consists of twenty cottages, all with individual charm. Some are country, some are eclectic & … 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

Legal C Bar – Dedham, MA – Gay & Lesbian Hot Spot!

Legal C Barย / Legacy Place – 736 Legacy Place / Dedham, MA 02026 / (781)-234-6500 ย  A Focused, Full-Flavored, Social, Urban Venue, Casual in Style! ย  As a New Englander, I am ashamed to say that my first time visiting a Legal Sea Foods was last week when my (ex) April and I dined at … Continue reading

Visit LGBT Friendly Salem, MA for their First Annual OUT Night!

ย  Out Night in Salem | Thursday, June 30, 2011 ย  Salem will celebrate Pride Month throughout June, especially on Thursday, June 30 when businesses will offer promotions, programs and specials to celebrate Boston Pride in Salem. Restaurants and retail will offer Pride Specials, and the Salem Trolley will provide extended shuttle service and tours. … Continue reading

The Mirror Lake Inn – Lake Placid, NY – Celebrates LGBT Pride Month with New Package!

In Celebration of LGBT Pride Month, the Mirror Lake Inn Introduces New Package! ย  In the Adirondacks, as the spring snowmelt gives way to the lush greens of summer, the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa in Lake Placid, NY is gearing up for another summer season. This year, in celebration of LGBT Pride month, … Continue reading

Mona Lisa Suite Hotel – Gay & Lesbian Friendly – Best Choice for Orlando / Walt Disney World Travel!

GAY DAYS – ORLANDO, FLORIDA May 31-June 6, 2011 ย  Gay Day at Disney World – Orlando, Florida, is right around the corner! Saturday, June 4, is the BIG DAY! Visit: http://www.gaydays.com for more information and list of all events! WHERE TO STAY? Out & About Travel recommends the beautiful, gay & lesbian friendly, Mona … Continue reading

Julian’s – Providence, RI – Gay & Lesbian Friendly Hotspot!

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

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

10 Gay & Lesbian Friendly Getaways from Boston!

GAY & LESBIAN FRIENDLY NEW ENGLAND ย  Auther, Andrew Collins, shareโ€™s his pick on 10 Gay & Lesbian Friendly getaways from Boston. Being from Providence, RI, I couldnโ€™t agreeย more with his picks! CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE Follow Andrewโ€™s 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

DownCity – Providence, Rhode Island’s Ultimate Gay & Lesbian Friendly Restaurant & Lounge!

DownCity / 50 Weybosset Street / Providence, RI 02903 / (401)-331-9217 ย  The Ultimate Gay & Lesbian Stop When in Providence, Rhode Island! ย  ย  ย  Abby Cabral, general manager and co-owner of DownCity in Providence, is extremely cute, feisty, stylish, friendly, approachable, sassy, instantly likeable and just down right — cool. Much like DownCity … 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

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

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

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