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Royal Caribbean Debuts the Ultimate Short Caribbean Getaway <MORE> Last-Minute Florida Fall Deals You’ll Want to Snatch Up
The Sunshine State Offers Just-for-Autumn Discounts and Special Packages from Coast-to-Coast. The Sunshine State beckons fall travelers with its warm temperatures, uncrowded beaches, slower pace—and a bevy of stay-and-play discounts. To kick off the first official day of fall, Visit Florida is sharing 10 of Florida’s most exciting deals to take advantage of this season. <MORE> Take to the Air (and Sea) in San Diego
Take to the Air (and Sea) in San DiegoSunny San Diego’s blue skies and pristine waters are the perfect playground for thrill-seekers looking for their next outdoor adventure. With an abundance of both aerial and aquatic activities, California’s beach city offers daredevils the chance to soar, spin, splash and dive, and even have unique animal encounters. <MORE> MIM TRAVEL - 17th Annual Gay Group Cruise for Mature guys (and gals) and their younger and older admirers!
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong Ten night gay group cruise March 13 to 23, 2020 to the Southern Caribbean on the beautiful Celebrity Reflection <MORE> Entabeni Game Reserve photo tour by Diana Mathie Deighton
Lions, giraffes, elephants, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, warthogs, jackals, cheetahs, antelopes, baboons, ostriches, and too many bird species to name!!! <MORE> Bryce Canyon National Park - Utah
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong Over two million people visit Bryce Canyon National Park each year. Why? Bryce Canyon National Park holds the largest concentration of Hoodoos found anywhere on Earth. Canyon after canyon of these colorful irregular columns of rock fill your view as far as the eye can see. <MORE> NO TAN LINES VACATION - Clothing Optional Condo Rental in Tulum, Mexico
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong We love the amazing Mayan archeological site in Tulum, Mexico. Tulum is the only Mayan city built on a coast and had major historical importance as a trading center for turquoise and jade. It is a must-see destination. When we were told that Shannon Smith and Diane Buchanan had opened a clothing optional condo rental in Tulum, we asked them to tell us more. <MORE> Pride Journeys St. Louis By Joey Amato
The last time I was in St. Louis I was still in my 20s, and I had the energy to party all night. After many shameless social media posts and ten years later, I had the opportunity to revisit The Lou with a friend of mine from Indianapolis. St. Louis is more or less centrally located, so it is easy to travel to from almost anywhere in North America. This makes St. Louis a fantastic destination for a long weekend getaway. <MORE> Key West to Host Annual Womenfest Sept. 4-8
The subtropical island of Key West, renowned for its all-welcoming diversity, is to host thousands of women during the annual Womenfest celebration scheduled Wednesday through Sunday, Sept. 4-8. <MORE> FINALLY OUT - Letting Go of Living Straight Book review by Steven Skelley
Dr. Loren Olson is a board-certified psychiatrist, a father and grandfather who came-out at the age of forty. FINALLY OUT explores and helps explain mature men who lived a large part of their lives as straight men even after realizing they had same sex attractions. <MORE> FREE ADMISSION EXTENDED THROUGH AUGUST AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY IN PHILADELPHIA8/3/2019 FREE ADMISSION EXTENDED THROUGH AUGUST AT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY IN PHILADELPHIA
The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) is pleased to extend free admission for all visitors through August, thanks to the support of an anonymous donor, and continued support from Parkway Corporation who made free admission possible in July. NMAJH welcomed more than 13,000 visitors for free in July. <MORE> Southern Decadence 2019 - parties, parades, brunches and events in New Orleans
Each year, Labor Day weekend in New Orleans is filled with a host of parties, parades, brunches and events in celebration of the city’s gay community. For over four decades, this French Quarter-wide fest has been the perfect way to close out summertime in the Crescent City. Participate in this year’s Southern Decadence August 29 - September 2. <MORE> ROCKETMAN – Movie Review By Steven Skelley
Days of sadness and days of joy with some wonderful music weaving its way throughout I saw the ELTON JOHN biopic ROCKETMAN as soon as I could. It is a musical, a biography, a creative re-imagining and a tribute to a musical prodigy who became a household name. It was not at all what I had imagined and more than I could have hoped for. It is a revealing of childhood trauma, business manipulation, romantic abuse, substance abuse and finally a man at peace with himself and his talent and in control of his demons. And the music is simply amazing. <MORE> R Family Vacations LGBThailand 2020
LGBThailand February 21 - March 2, 2020 Bangkok - Sukhothai - Chiang Mai – Phuket Get ready for a trip of a lifetime. Join us next year in beautiful Thailand. <MORE> Boy Erased
Curt Loves Oldies Movie Review by Curt Solash The film makes clear the "conversion" practices depicted are still legal in the majority of states. Over 700,000 LGBTQ people have endured such "therapy." It is a surprise and a strong statement that such cruel, inhumane, dignity-robbing, shameful attempts to change a person's sexuality is futile at best and literally a crime at worst. <READ MORE> SIX OF THE BEST CITY TOURS BY BIKE
The Leisure Pass Group shares six unmissable cycling tours to try on your next city break Take to the cycle lane and explore some of the world’s most popular cities on two wheels this summer. With sightseeing from the saddle increasingly popular, The Leisure Pass Group, the world’s leading multi-attraction pass specialist, offers visitors a growing range of guided tours and bike rental options in cities across the world. Here are six of the best pedal pumping tours to try. <MORE> Virgin Voyages is Loud and Proud for Pride
Virgin Voyages, the new lifestyle brand that is shaking up the travel industry, announced that Atlantis Events has chartered Scarlet Lady, the company’s first ship, for a LGBTQ+ voyage during her inaugural season next year. To celebrate the news and the company’s longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, Sir Richard Branson roamed around New York City this Saturday on a Virgin Voyages Pride bus. <MORE> Saddle Skedaddle - Break away from the tourist hordes and enjoy a different side of France from the comfort of your saddle Just as the 2019 Tour de France kicks off, check out Saddle Skedaddle’s top picks for France cycling tours that won’t add to the country’s tourist strain. <MORE> WILD TERRAINS ANNOUNCES 2020 SCHEDULE FOR PORTUGAL & MEXICO CITY
First Travel Company Leading Women-Only Group Trips that Support Female-Owned Businesses. The boutique travel company recently announced 2020 trip dates for their women-only group experiences in Portugal and Mexico City. <MORE> John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum - Movie Review by Steven Skelley
In "John Wick Chapter 3 Parabellum," indestructible assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is labeled excommunicado by the High Table. When a $14 million bounty is placed on his head, every assassin in the world starts hunting Wick. <MORE> Las Vegas Accommodations For Every Taste
Las Vegas' array of accommodations and amenities offer something for nearly every taste, including visitors seeking a luxurious experience, both in and out of the casino. In the last several years, Las Vegas has established itself as one of the top luxury destinations across the globe. The destination is home to seven AAA Five Diamond Awards winning hotels and 23 AAA Four Diamond Award winners. <MORE> LGBTQ Miami - The best choices to create your dream Miami vacation
By Steven Skelley and Thomas Routzong Miami, Florida, USA is a worldwide destination for vacation travel. How could it not be? Fabulous year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, Art Deco buildings, cruise ships galore, dining for every palate, shopping for every budget, world class entertainment and a plethora of LGBTQ options. <MORE> Las Vegas Grows More Fabulous with LGBTQ+ Events and Celebrations
From annual traditions to world-class entertainment, Las Vegas empowers travelers to break through their comfort zones and embrace who they are at their very core year-round. Featuring a wide-variety of LGBTQ-driven entertainment, dining, nightlife and special events, Las Vegas is the ultimate escape for anyone and everyone for any occasion <MORE> Las Vegas Issues 20,000th Same-Gender Marriage License
On May 16, 2019, Las Vegas’ Clark County Clerk’s Marriage License Bureau issued the 20,000th marriage license to a same-gender couple – James Johnson, 33, and Matthew Tipple, 30, of DeBary, Florida. <MORE> YESTERDAY: The Movie - Movie Review by Steven Skelley Let me begin by revealing that I am a Beatles music fan. Calling their eclectic, genre busting music the soundtrack of my life is corny but a valid description. I've attended a Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band concert and loved it! Full disclosure - If I ever get a ticket to see a Paul McCartney concert, there is a fair chance I may pee my pants. When the movie YESTERDAY opened on June 28, I went online and ordered tickets to the first showing. <MORE> |
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