GIT YOUR BIPPY TO LJ’S FOR RHODE ISLAND’S BEST BBQ!
LJ’s BBQ / 727 East Avenue / Pawtucket, RI / (401)-305-5255 SO GOOD, IT’LL MAKE YOU CURSE! LJ’s BBQ is so much more than just delicious, award winning BBQ. It is about the LOVE that goes into the preparation of food. It’s the passion. The pride. The enthusiasm. The authenticity. The confidence in knowing that you make … Continue reading
Hotel Providence – Packages for Everyone!
Our beloved Hotel Providence 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)-487-6444 Provincetown is truly a 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”. Where lesbian … Continue reading
Gay Friendly Curacao – Travel Packages!
One of the most gay friendly islands in the Caribbean is Curacao. The island’s motto is “Biba i laga Biba” which means “Live and Let Live.” Curacao is committed to welcoming all visitors to their island and actively promote themselves to the gay & lesbian community via http://www.gaycuracao.com. 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 NOW THAT’S A NICE SLICE! Stowe, Vermont is the ultimate New England ski town and when you think of skiing you think of après ski and when you think of après 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 Beautiful Vermont Cabins in a Picturesque New England Woodland Setting After my recent stay at Stowe Cabins in the Woods 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 don’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. The Advocate: “A breezy romp!” AfterEllen.com: “Damn if I didn’t actually laugh out loud while reading it — 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 Myth! Magic! Fantasy! Ghosts! Super Moon!? March 19, 2011 Irony: I was supposed to attend an event in Caritas, Alabama on March 19, 2011 celebrating the apparitions of “The Blessed Mother” 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 LIVE MUSIC! ART! DELICIOUS FOOD! PINK FLAMINGO!? 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 mere 13 … Continue reading
Bump! Travel Guides – The Ultimate Gay and Lesbian Travel Companion!
Gay Travel Has Never Been Easier for Everybody From the Upwardly Mobile to Those Who’ve Arrived “Bump!” television series reveals hot, new pocket apps for global adventure-seekers Toronto, Ontario – From the producers of the world’s most watched gay and lesbian travel series and Canada’s most successful gay TV show export along with the … Continue reading
Turks & Caicos Gay Tour – May 7-14, 2011!
Straight Out Adventures Inc. Straight Out Adventures Inc. is the premier vacation provider for gay men who pursue the world of unique adventures and pampered luxury. Service is their top priority! Their team is dedicated to your personalized holiday experience. Relax. be entertained, and discover the best that life has to offer. Straight … Continue reading
The Hotel Providence – Gay and Lesbian Friendly Rhode Island!
HOTEL PROVIDENCE – 139 Matthewson Street, Providence, RI 02903 / 401-861-8000 At first glance one may drive past Hotel Providence and not realize the grand dame she is. Located on Matthewson Street, in the heart of Providence’s arts & entertainment district, the area surrounding the hotel isn’t as aesthetically pleasing as some of the other … Continue reading
Now On Sale – Atlantis 2012 Allure of the Seas Gay and Lesbian Caribbean Cruise!
Allure of The Seas Caribbean Cruise January 29-February 5, 2012 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
Gay Friendly Curacao – Travel Packages!
One of the most gay friendly islands in the Caribbean is Curacao. The island’s motto is “Biba i laga Biba” which means “Live and Let Live.” Curacao is committed to welcoming all visitors to their island and actively promote themselves to the gay & lesbian community via http://www.gaycuracao.com. Most hotels and … Continue reading
RSVP 2012 GAY and LESBIAN CARIBBEAN CRUISE NOW ON SALE!
NOW ON SALE! HOLLAND AMERICA’S NIEUW AMSTERDAM FEBRUARY 12-19, 2012 Join RSVP on their 2012 Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam setting sail from Fort Lauderdale. Ports of call: Fort Lauderdale, FL; Half Moon Cay-Bahamas; San Juan-Puerto Rico; St. Thomas-Virgin Islands and back to Fort Lauderdale. Priced from $949.00 per person! … Continue reading
Post-Thanksgiving Gay & Lesbian Caribbean Cruise!
Post-Thanksgiving Gay & Lesbian Group Cruise CELEBRITY ECLIPSE November 26–December 3, 2011 It’s never too early to start planning! Join a group of gay men and women on one of the most popular gay group cruise of the year, the 12th annual post-Thanksgiving cruise. Cruise organizers are planning several additional events and activities beyond what was offered … Continue reading
Coming soon – Desi’s OUTing’s!
Out & About Travel is beyond thrilled with all the feedback we have been receiving about our new blog, Gay Travel Information! We look forward to all the exciting features we have planned for the near future! One of these features will have me personally reviewing properties throughout the country that promote themselves as gay & lesbian owned … Continue reading
Q & A with Gay & Lesbian Travel Guru, Desiree Sousa!
I was recently asked a series of questions for a project I am working on within the travel industry. 1.) How long have you been a gay & lesbian travel specialist? 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
PASSIONATE ABOUT TRAVEL! 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. Contestents were to write a 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 agree more with his picks! CLICK HERE TO READ ARTICLE Follow Andrew’s Gay & Lesbian Travel page for About.com HERE.
Gay Palm Springs, CA!
Author, Andrew Collins, has written a new post for Oregon’s Just Out Magazine, on gay & lesbian friendly Palm Springs. You can read the article here: Gay Springs Eternal: Get your sun on—and your suit off—in Palm Springs Read more about Andrew Collins’ travels at http://www.thecountyhunter.com and http://www.gaytravel.about.com.
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. I am always asked how business is and I am lucky enough to respond, “Very well!” Why is this? Beside providing top notch customer service, amazing value and a price match guarantee, gay & lesbian … Continue reading
OutLOUD Gay & Lesbian Group Cruise to the Caribbean!
OutLOUD Cruises, run by Out & About Travel, has announced 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 Valor December 4-11, 2011. The beautiful Valor has three pool areas, Carnival’s Seaside Theatre with the BIGGEST screen you’ve ever seen as well … Continue reading
DISCOVER GAY HAWAII!
OUTTraveler writes about America’s LGBT-friendly paradise. HAWAII ROLLS OUT a RAINBOW-COLORED ALOHA! Let Out & About Travel customize a package to Hawaii for you! E-mail info@gaytravelpros.com for more information.
101 Romantic Gay & Lesbian Friendly Spots!
OUTTraveler looks at 101 Romantic Spots for you and your sweety! Six of the eleven countries listed have legalized same-sex marriage. CLICK HERE FOR 101 ROMANTIC SPOTS Countries include: Spain, Canada, Argentina, South Africa, Sweden, Mexico and United States.
I like to think of myself as the gay travel guru! :)
Hi, I am the owner of Out & About Travel. We are a full service, gay & lesbian, online travel agency specializing in gay & lesbian tours, cruises, adventure travel, gay ski trips, customized packages and more. I started Out & About Travel back in 1999 out of my genuine love of travel and the desire … Continue reading
