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

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

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

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

Help This Lovely Couple Out & SWEET Will Match Dollar for Dollar!

I came across this article on http://www.discoversweet.com and was so moved by it, I just had to post it to our blog. This amazing, loving couple has endured many hardships, but their love and postive attitude keeps them going. Please read their story, and if you can, donate. Even the smallest donation makes a big … Continue reading

Sweet Summer Rafting Tours for Lesbians!

Looking for a great way to spend your summer vacation? Sweet offers four epic adventures for women, from 3 to 11 days, that you’ll be bragging about all year long. Sweet WestWater canyon rafting June 23-25, 2011 Grand Canyon, Grand Shmanyon. It’s too big! There’s too many people. Besides, everything is getting smaller these days. … 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

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

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.

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

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