By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong
South Africa is one of the most diverse and beautiful places on the planet. We asked Detlef and Lars Struck, owners of the Pink Rose Guesthouse & Spa, to tell us about their “for gay men only” guesthouse. <MORE>
Pink Rose Guesthouse & Spa - Experience Cape Town and the Winelands
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong South Africa is one of the most diverse and beautiful places on the planet. We asked Detlef and Lars Struck, owners of the Pink Rose Guesthouse & Spa, to tell us about their “for gay men only” guesthouse. <MORE> CURT LOVES OLDIES: WRITTEN ON THE WIND - MOVIE REVIEW BY CURT SOLASH
The director called it "garbage". One of its main stars echoed his opinion. It is lurid, sleazy, sensationalistic, salacious, full of dysfunction, alcoholism, sexual inadequacy, suggestion of unfaithfulness, nymphomania, and murder - very heady stuff for 1956. But it's NOT garbage! It is fabulously entertaining with top-notch production values, direction, award winning acting, gorgeous color, a hit theme song, and you won't blink. <MORE> GAY WINE WEEKEND is a 3+ day celebration of Food, Wine & the Ambience of Northern California's Wine Country for the LGBTQ Community. <MORE>
CEDAR LAKES WOODS AND GARDENS - A must-see Nature Coast attraction
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong We owned a home for several years on Florida's Nature Coast. It is a special place that is still amazingly not overdeveloped like so much of the Sunshine State. One of our favorite places on the Nature Coast is CEDAR LAKES WOODS AND GARDENS in the small town of Williston. This is truly a must-see Nature Coast attraction. <MORE> Rainbow Room to Host Inaugural Pride Ball - NYC Pride’s Only Black Tie Event
Posted by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong MARINA, Betty Who, and More Headline NYC Pride’s Only Black Tie Event ‘Love Above All Ball’ Benefiting Born This Way Foundation <MORE> Pride Journey: Spokane, Washington
By Joey Amato The Pacific Northwest is and has always been one of my favorite places in the country to visit. Natural beauty is around every corner and Spokane is no different. The city, historically overshadowed by Seattle, is going through a bit of a renaissance as of late and creating a vibe and culture that sets itself apart from its larger neighbor to the west. <MORE> TLO Cruises & Tours - Cruising with Polar Bears
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong Take a look at most gay advertising and you usually see twenty-year-olds in speedos with perfect six pack abs. In reality, gay travelers come in all wonderful shapes, sizes and ages. We asked the dashingly handsome Christopher MacLellan about his Cruising with Polar Bears and TLO Cruises & Tours which welcomes “guy that looks like Santa Claus without the suit!” <MORE> GAY CANADA - The best links for LGBTQ2 travelers
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong Justin Trudeau said, "I know and I've always felt for Canada that we recognize that diversity is a great source of strength." We have enjoyed every visit to Canada. Every time we return home, we talk about going back and exploring more. Canada is a huge country of beauty and diversity. We have gathered the best links for LGBTQ2 travelers. <MORE> Camp David - a Florida private membership, men's RV and tent retreat
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong Florida's Nature Coast is perfectly named. While other areas have been overdeveloped for decades, the Nature Coast still offers miles of unspoiled wilderness, fresh water springs, wetlands and Gulf of Mexico waterfront. Situated deep in the woods east of Inverness, Florida, Camp David offers a secluded, clothing optional men's retreat. <MORE> GayStPete House - the laid back, quirky, friendly and relaxing clothing optional B&B in St. Petersburg, Florida
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong The historic GayStPete House was built in 1929 as a single family home for a former Mayor of the City. Brian Longstreth converted it to a Bed & Breakfast in 2008. Brian's goal was to create an old Key West feel, laid back, quirky and friendly. A relaxing clothing optional place to stay, where you can make new friends, or just work on your tan. <MORE> We Cruised To CUBA For $339 With An Open Bar!
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong Cuba has become one of the most sought-after cruise itineraries in recent years. Norwegian Cruise Line is hard to beat with Cuba cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida for as low as $276! We cruised to Cuba on the Norwegian Sun for only $339 and it included unlimited beverages! <MORE> Here’s where to find your Cuba Cruise
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong We’ve made three trips to Cuba by cruise ship. Every trip has been an amazing adventure. The sights and sounds of Cuba are unforgettable. We found the people to be happy, healthy, outgoing, well-dressed, well-educated and fashion conscious. Havana’s historic district is filled with 500 years of architecture. The Vinales Valley is a world-famous natural wonder past miles of Cuban farmland. The classic cars are a photographer’s dream come true.The following cruise lines are currently offering cruise itineraries to Cuba. <MORE> HAVEN RIVIERA CANCUN RESORT - This haven is a little piece of heaven that welcomes LGBTQ guests5/10/2019 HAVEN RIVIERA CANCUN RESORT - This haven is a little piece of heaven that welcomes LGBTQ guests
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong HAVEN RIVIERA CANCUN RESORT is the ideal vacation resort with a tremendous, welcoming staff, delicious dining and extraordinary amenities. If we could build the perfect resort in the perfect location with the perfect atmosphere, HAVEN RIVIERA CANCUN RESORT would be it. This haven is a little piece of heaven. <MORE> MIM TRAVEL 2019 and 2020 Gay Cruises and Tours
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong MIM Travel in Fort Lauderdale, Florida handles worldwide travel with special emphasis on the LGBT travelers. MIM Travel is a one stop center for LGBT travel, cruises, tours and vacation package holidays and resorts. <MORE> One Magical Weekend - a new kind of PRIDE
Posted by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong One Magical Weekend kicks off June Pride Month with international DJs, spectacular nightly events & daytime pool parties where everyone is welcome at the most magical place on Earth; Orlando, Florida at Walt Disney World Parks! <MORE> ON THE BLUE cruise 2020 hosted by Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues
On The Blue, one of the leading music cruise experience producers over the past 20 years, has announced the details for the second sailing of the On The Blue Cruise in 2020. The 2019 inaugural voyage was a huge hit with fans, resulting in a complete sell-out. <MORE> Pride Journey: Phoenix/Tempe
By Joey Amato The last time I was in the Phoenix area was 2005, so when I was offered a chance to visit the city again, I jumped at the opportunity, especially since this trip would coincide with Phoenix Pride. The temperature in the spring and fall is quite tolerable and enjoyable so I would plan your vacation during those seasons, unless you are an avid heat seeker. <MORE> THE FIRST ANNUAL MENDOCINO PRIDE: CHASING THE RAINBOW FESTIVAL
Three-day Event in Northern California includes Wine Tasting, Pristine Beaches, Rainbow Express Train, Local Cuisine, and Giraffe Kisses <MORE> TheXT10 Men-Only GuestHouse in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a wonder of nature which extends majestically from the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea. It is an international travel destination with lovely tropical beaches, amazing rainforest adventures and unique culture.Costa Rica is also the home of TheX10 Men-Only Guesthouse. We asked Chris Mazonakis to tell us about TheX10 Men-Only Guesthouse in Osa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. <MORE> Curt Loves Oldies – Twenty Of Curt's Favorite Films
Movie Reviews by Curt Solash My natural modesty rarely permits me to brag, but I know that the thousands of fans I've already garnered on Gay Travelers Magazine eagerly await my next film review. However, I thought for a change of pace that I'd write an article on twenty of my all time favorite movies. <MORE> Everything To Sea - Clothing-Optional Relaxed Sailing for Men
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong Imagine sailing with a small group of men to exotic deserted islands while only wearing clothes when you want. Everything To Sea offers just that - clothing optional, relaxed sailing for men. <MORE> Escape Resort Palm Springs – Our interview with Co-Owner Mark Hunter
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong Escape Resort is a quality, clothing optional, gay resort with excellent amenities, a fantastic staff and beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. We found the courtyard, heated pool and hot tub to be perfect for meeting and talking to our fellow guests. Each room also had a nice front porch where we sat and spoke to other guests as they strolled by. We asked co-owner Mark Hunter to tell about Escape resort. <MORE> Atlantis Events - 2019 All Gay Cruises and Resorts
Posted by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong Atlantis Events is the leader in all-gay vacations, proud to host over 25,000 guests on their unique cruises and resorts every year. Since 1991, they've grown into the world's largest gay and lesbian specialty vacation company, bringing together over 300,000 from our community and beyond for great times around the world. <MORE> Upcoming Meet Me On Board Gay Group Cruises Posted by Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong Meet Me On Board is "The Place Where Gay Cruise Travelers Connect -- like a Friends of Dorothy gathering for your cruise that starts on the internet." They have been organizing gay group cruises since 2008. Here are two cruises for 2019 and 2020. <MORE> Central Florida's Freebie and Cheap Fun for Families
Well they've once again raised admission prices at several of the Orlando area theme parks. So what's a family to do to stretch their vacation dollars? A breezy 45 minutes from the theme parks you’ll discover Orlando North Seminole County where there’s lots of budget-friendly fun that’s a fractional cost of a day at the theme parks (lodging costs also average 30% less here, too. Say goodbye to parking fees and resort fees.) <MORE> |
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