Gay-Friendly Aloft Hotel Boston Seaport District

Aloft Boston Seaport District | 401-403 D Street | Boston, MA 02210 | 1-877-462-5638 Aloft Boston Seaport District: Where Style Meets Convenience in South Boston If youโ€™re seeking a hotel that combines modern design, a lively atmosphere, and a prime location in Boston, look no further than the Aloft Boston Seaport District. Situated in the … Continue reading →

Walk In GYN Care – Women Empowered

The First Walk-In Wellness Centers Dedicated to Womenโ€™s Health! Our beautiful offices and stellar team is equipped to diagnose and treat most GYN issues in a one stop setting, so spending hours in the ER or waiting months for an appointment is a thing of the past. Learn about the “V” and Everything else that … Continue reading →

Art’s Dune Tours – Provincetown, MA

Art’s Dune Tours | 4 Standish Street | Provincetown, MA 02657 | 1-800-894-1951 What’s A Dune Tour All About – What Will I See on My Cape Cod Dune Tour? Imagine dunes stretching as far as you can see with wispy beach grass, dark green pine trees and deep red beach plums nestled in hollows … Continue reading →

Loews Hotel – Atlanta, GA

Loews Atlanta / 1065 Peachtree Street / Atlanta, GA 30309 / 404-745-5000 I have been a fan ofย Loewsย Hotels ever since my first stay atย Loewsย Portofinoย Bay Hotel in Orlando back in 1999.ย  There are many reasons I adoreย Loews,ย including the fact that it is extremelyย Lgbtย friendly, has an amazing pet friendly policy (Loewsย LOVES pets), provide super friendly service, a … 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.ย  ย  My wife and I were immediatelyย impressed as soon as we stepped inside.ย  Splashes of purple … 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 – ย 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 →

Julian’s – Providence, RI | Gay Travel Information

JULIANโ€™Sย / 318 BROADWAY, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909 / 401-861-1770 Do you rememberย that personย in high school that oozed with punk rock, zine reading, sci-fi coolness? Some people may have thought they wereย โ€œstrangeโ€,ย but not you.ย Oh no.ย Youย anticipated passing them each day in the school hall hoping maybe, just maybe you would get a nod or half smile.ย Youโ€™d make it … Continue reading →

The New York Times – L.G.B.T. Travel

The New York Times – L.G.B.T. Travelย  I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Steven McElroy, of The New York Times, for an article entitled, For Gay Travel Destinations, Thinking Outside the Obvious.ย  You can read that and other gay travel related articles in their special travel section celebrating Pride month by clicking … Continue reading →

Xposed! LGBT Beach Party – Tropicana Las Vegas

Xposed! LGBTQ BEACH PARTY – ย SATURDAY’S AT THE NEW TROPICANA LAS VEGAS!ย  Las Vegasย (April 1, 2014) โ€“ The New Tropicana resort in Las Vegas kicked off the first-ever Saturday LGBTQ beach party,ย Xposed!,ย Saturday in the all-new Tropicana Beach Club. Partygoers enjoyed the grand opening festivities such as sun-kissed go-go dancers, live entertainment andย DJ Ryan Kenneyย andย DJ Kidd … Continue reading →

Morey’s Piers and Beachfront Waterparks – Wildwood, NJ

Morey’s Piers & Beachfront Waterparksย /ย 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 it. Theย excitement of the three amusement … Continue reading →

Hyatt Regency – Boston, MA

Hyatt Regency Boston / One Avenue de Lafayette / Boston, MA 02111 / 617-912-1234 ย  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.ย  ย  My wife and I were immediatelyย impressed as soon as we stepped inside.ย  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 ofย Loewsย Hotels ever since my first stay atย Loewsย Portofinoย Bay Hotel in Orlando back in 1999.ย  There are many reasons I adoreย Loews,ย including the fact that it is extremelyย Lgbtย friendly, has an amazing pet friendly policy (Loewsย LOVES pets), provide super friendly service, a … 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 – ย 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 →

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: Ski.Com – The Leader in Mountain Travel!

Ski Vacations – Ski Trips – Ski Tours – Mountain Vacations – Ski Packages – Ski Experts SKI.COM ย – The Leader in Mountain Vacations for over 40 Years!ย  Celebrating more than 40 years of of customer-centric service and dedication to quality, Ski.com has earned it’s reputation as being the best in the business. Ski.com, established … Continue reading →

Orchid Key Inn – Key West, Florida

Gay Travel Information Orchid Key Inn / 1004 Duval Street / Key West, FL 33040 / 1-305-296-9915 The Orchid Key Inn is the type place you will want to return to time and time again. The type place that leaves you torn between wanting to shout out what an amazing place you found and wanting … 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 →

Camden Harbour Inn – Camden, Maine

Camden Harbour Inn * Natalie’s Restaurant / 83 Bay View Street / Camden, Maine / 207-236-4200 ย  In the spring of 2011 I was fortunate enough to be invited by Camden Harbour Inn owner, Raymond Brunyanszki & his partner, Oscar Verest, to experience this truly enchanting inn. ย  My story is rather unique in that … Continue reading →

The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’s – Provincetown, MA

The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’sย / 102 Bradford Street / Provincetown, MA / 1-508-487-3232 ย  Located at the base of the Pilgrim Monument in Provincetown, MA,ย anย arrivalย at The Provincetown Hotel at Gabriel’s 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 – 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 – Loews Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

Loews Atlanta / 1065 Peachtree Street / Atlanta, GA 30309 / 404-745-5000 I have been a fan ofย Loewsย Hotels ever since my first stay atย Loewsย Portofinoย Bay Hotel in Orlando back in 1999.ย  There are many reasons I adoreย Loews,ย including the fact that it is extremelyย Lgbtย friendly, has an amazing pet friendly policy (Loewsย LOVES pets), provide super friendly service, a … Continue reading →

Gay Travel Information – Hotel Champlain – Quebec, QC

HOTEL CHAMPLAIN – ย 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 – 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.ย  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!ย  ย  Let’sย start with the stunningly beautiful renovations that completed in 2012.ย  ย  My wife and I were immediatelyย impressed as soon as we stepped … Continue reading →

Gay Travel Information – Hotel Champlain – Quebec, QC

HOTEL CHAMPLAIN – ย 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 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 – Julian’s – Providence, RI

JULIANโ€™Sย / 318 BROADWAY, PROVIDENCE, RI 02909 / 401-861-1770 Do you rememberย that personย in high school that oozed with punk rock, zine reading, sci-fi coolness? Some people may have thought they wereย โ€œstrangeโ€,ย but not you.ย Oh no.ย Youย anticipated passing them each day in the school hall hoping maybe, just maybe you would get a nod or half smile.ย Youโ€™d make it … Continue reading →

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: 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 – 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 →

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 →

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: Peru Trip Report from Alexandria Lauren

Alexandria Laurenย from http://www.courthousenews.comย shares her report on a recent trip to Peru. Check it out here: http://www.courthousenews.com/2011/09/21/39966.htm ย  Read another post of Alexandria’s on the same-sex marriage bill proposel here in Rhode Island (which unfortantely did not pass – just Civil Unions). http://www.courthousenews.com/2011/02/15/34206.htm. ย  Desiree Sousa Out & About Travel http://www.gaytravelpros.com

Gay Travel Information: First-Ever Gay Ski Trip Planned for India in February 2012

Billing it as the first Asian gay ski trip ever, Go Pink invite lesbian and gay skiers of any level of proficiency to ski in the Himalayas. The group (up to 30 skiers) will also get a sample of the emerging gay life in Delhi as well as a visit to the famous Taj Majhal … Continue reading →

Gay Travel Information: Camden Harbour Inn – Camden, Maine

Camden Harbour Inn * Natalie’s Restaurant / 83 Bay View Street / Camden, Maine / 207-236-4200 ย  This past spring I was fortunate enough to be invited by Camden Harbour Inn owner, Raymond Brunyanszki & his partner, Oscar Verest, to experience this truly enchanting inn. ย  My story is rather unique in that not only … Continue reading →

Gay Travel Information: Out & About Travel October Newsletter!

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

Gay Travel Information: NEW Atlantis 2012 Summer Cruises Now On Sale!

ย ย  GET YOUR FORMS IN NOW! info@gaytravelpros.com _______________________________ NOW ON SALE! ย  Copenhagen to Stockholm Cruiseย  ย  July 24-31, 2012ย  ย  Explore the best of the Baltic in style in 2012. You’ll sail the stunning Eurodam from Copenhagen to Stockholm visiting Berlin, Tallin, and Helsinki in seven magical days. There’s even a full two-day stay … Continue reading →

Gay Travel Information: RSVP Danuber Riverboat Cruise

ย  ย  ย  ย  RSVP’s Danube Riverboat Cruise scheduled for July 8-15, 2012 is SOLD OUT, however, a WAIT LIST is available. ย  Pleas email info@gaytravelpros.comย to be added. ย  The sooner you get on the list, the better your odds of getting on the cruise! ย  Click HERE for more information.

Gay Travel Information: Out in the Park Six Flags New England – September 18, 2011

  Out In The Park at Six Flags New England is the Ultimate GLBT Party. Held each year in September, Out In The Park is a family friendly event for the GLBT community as well as family, friends, and supporters. Out In The Park is a day of Thrills, Music, Entertainment, and Friends! Visit: http://www.outinthepark.infoย 

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

The Back Bay Hotel – Boston – Perfectly Located in Gay Friendly South End!

The Bay Bay Hotel / 350 Stuart Street / Boston, MA 02116 / (877)-587-9774 Boston Pride runs from June 3-13, 2011 and there is no better place to stay than Boston’s Back Bay Hotel. The Back Bay Hotel is located on the border of Boston’s historic Back Bay area and vibrant, gay friendly South End. … 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.

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 →

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 →

Beaconlight Guesthouse + Ciro & Sal’s Italian Restaurant = Perfect Provincetown Getaway!

Beaconlight Guesthouse / 12 Winthrop Street / Provincetown, MA / 1-800-696-9603 Ciro & Sals / 4 Kiley Court / Provincetown, MA / 1-(508)-487-6444ย  ย  ย  Provincetown isย truly aย fantasyland for gays & lesbians. It is one of the few places, if not thee only place, where gays & lesbians seem to outnumber the “straight folk”. Whereย lesbian … 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 →

Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge! Mama Mia, It’s Goooood!

Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge / 1899 Mountain Road / Stowe, VT / 1-(802)-253-4411 ย  NOW THAT’S A NICE SLICE! ย  ย  Stowe, Vermont is the ultimate New England ski town and when you think of skiing you think of aprรจs ski and when you think of aprรจs ski you think of pizza, beer and good … Continue reading →

Stowe Cabins in the Woods – Perfect, Gay and Lesbian Friendly Accommodations!

Stowe Cabins in the Woods / Route 100 / Waterbury, VT / 1-(802)-244-853 ย  Beautiful Vermont Cabins in a Picturesque New England Woodland Setting ย  ย  After my recent stay at Stowe Cabins in the Woodsย in Waterbury, Vermont, it’s clear that proprietor since 2007, Edward Drill, is a man that not only takes great pride … 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 →

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 →

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 →