Travel

Cruising Offers Something for Everyone

Cruising Offers Something for Everyone

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  • by Fred Palmer
  • Feb 1, 2015

I always tell people that a cruise is like a vacation smorgasbord; it takes you to several different destinations - and often countries - and allows you to taste test each. I highly recommend it.

It's a Gay Old Party in Key West

It's a Gay Old Party in Key West

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  • by Heather Cassell
  • Dec 26, 2014

Key West is legendary for its year-round parties, the New Year's Eve "Shoe Drop," and sites that pay tribute to famous 20th century writers like Ernest Hemingway and gay playwright Tennessee Williams.

Castro Street Fair Coming Up

Castro Street Fair Coming Up

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  • by Seth Hemmelgarn
  • Oct 5, 2014

The 41st annual Castro Street Fair is approaching, marking its first appearance in the neighborhood since the district's gotten wider sidewalks and other improvements.

Dispatches from Burning Man

Dispatches from Burning Man

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  • by Max Leger a.k.a Ultra
  • Aug 24, 2014

In less than a week, over 70,000 people will converge on a dry lake bed in Northwestern Nevada to create Black Rock City, which hosts the festival known as Burning Man.

'Up Your Alley' Re-Kinkifies SoMa

'Up Your Alley' Re-Kinkifies SoMa

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  • by Race Bannon
  • Jul 24, 2014

With the quickly approaching Up Your Alley street fair and the vast array of related events that take place around the same time, San Francisco is poised to yet again celebrate the leather and kinky among us in a truly special way.

SF Gay Travel Agency Being Evicted

SF Gay Travel Agency Being Evicted

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  • by Seth Hemmelgarn
  • May 17, 2014

A travel agency founded by gay men that’s been in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood for almost 30 years is being evicted.

New Mexico Enchants LGBT Visitors

New Mexico Enchants LGBT Visitors

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  • by Heather Cassell
  • Apr 26, 2014

The Land of Enchantment remains a haven for artists and independent thinkers to create and for their followers to support them, but it is also so much more

Little Snow, But Lots of GLBT Fun at Reno and Tahoe

Little Snow, But Lots of GLBT Fun at Reno and Tahoe

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  • by Heather Cassell
  • Feb 2, 2014

Lake Tahoe’s slopes are in need of fresh powder, but that isn’t stopping diehard skiers or LGBT partiers from heading up to the Sierra and to nearby Reno for a winter getaway.

LGBT Historic Sites Get Park Service Attention

LGBT Historic Sites Get Park Service Attention

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 11, 2014

The lack of LGBT historic sites with federal recognition is garnering the attention of National Park Service officials, who are now seeking nominations of sites to be added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Miami Sizzles for GLBT Travelers

Miami Sizzles for GLBT Travelers

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  • by Ed Walsh
  • Dec 28, 2013

Ultimately, the year-round warm weather is what lures most people to Miami, but there are plenty of things to see and do there even if you are not much of a beach person.

Hawaii Gears Up for Same-Sex Marriage

Hawaii Gears Up for Same-Sex Marriage

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  • by Ed Walsh
  • Nov 30, 2013

Now that Hawaii has joined the rapidly-growing list of marriage equality states, you might be thinking about a wedding in paradise -- or maybe a honeymoon (or vacation) on one of the state’s islands. Here are some tips for equality travelers.

Palm Springs Rebounds

Palm Springs Rebounds

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  • by Ed Walsh
  • Jul 3, 2013

Palm Springs is very much a year-round destination, and if you can travel now during the slower summer season, you can benefit with much lower hotel prices.

Surprise, Delight on the Streets of Paris

Surprise, Delight on the Streets of Paris

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  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 2, 2013

Much like San Francisco, Paris is divided into numerous neighborhoods each with its unique charms and offerings.

Central Coast Sojourn

Central Coast Sojourn

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  • by Kevin Mark Kline
  • Apr 25, 2013

Sometimes it’s important just to get away for a bit. The destination doesn’t have to be to a foreign place or another time zone, it only has to be a break from the usual routine.