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Near the Utah-Arizona
state border,
Monument Valley has
long served as
Hollywood’s
quintessential “Western”
back lot, beginning with
John Ford’s
Stagecoach in 1939
and continuing to more
modern blockbuster films
such as Mission
Impossible II and
Back to the Future III.
Utah Unleashed
Part 2 |
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Though the homophobic
rhetoric of the LDS
church and HBO’s Big
Love have made Utah a
household name for the
GLBT community, there’s
far more to the
Mormon-centric state
than meets the cautious
queer eye.
More after the Jump,
Utah Unleashed
Part 1: Capitol Reef &
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Reinstituting the
glory and grandeur
of train travel
circa early to mid
20th century, the Royal
Scotsman pays
homage to a time
bygone of luxurious
peregrinations
through Europe’s
most romantic
landscapes.
More
after the Jump,
The Royal
Scotsman |
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This year,
think twice about
wasting money on the
latest consumer fads or
even cut a few peeps
from the gift-giving
list. Be selfish and use
some of that Xmas kitty
to start the year in
style. Or go totally
altruistic and surprise
someone special in your
life with a grand
vacation or a mini
staycation. Find
out about some great
travel ideas after the
Jump,
Grand Vacations
and Mini Staycations
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Straddling the equator
in the Maldives archipelago,
the understated luxury of
Cocoa Island discreetly
rises from the ocean
shallows, thirty-four marine
chic villas and suites
anchored to the sandy
underworld of the Indian
Ocean. Read more
about Cocoa Island after
the Jump,
Marooned in the
Maldives: Cocoa Island
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There’s a lot of
talk about “foodies”
these days. This
relatively new entry to
the urban dictionary has
become one of American
society’s most overused
words, albeit with good
reason. Read more about
restaurants in San Diego
after the Jump,
San Diego Eats
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Beyond South Bali’s
crowded shorelines, life
quickly changes heading
east. Frenetic traffic
gives way to isolated
roads bordered by
stacked rice terraces
and lush jungle. Scenes
of daily village life
quickly usurp the fast
food and motorcycle
calamity. More
after the Jump,
The Many Sides
of Bali Part 3: The Rustic
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Found along the island’s
east coast and deep in its
interior, what’s sometimes
refered to as “Traditional
Bali” captures the island’s
timeless spirit, still
flourishing in today’s
globalized world and
unwavering in its cultural
foundations. More after
the Jump,
The Many Sides
of Bali Part 2: The Rich
Interior
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Bali. The name alone
parlays an image of
tranquility, wanderlust,
exoticism, and
romanticism. It conjures
visions of a far off
land, blessed with
eternal natural beauty
and time-honored
culture. More after the Jump,
The Many Sides
of Bali Part 1: "New
Bali" |
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After a whopping billion
dollars in upgrades and
additions, the 22-acre,
1504 room oceanfront
mega hotel stands as a
self contained world of
hotel indulgence, great
shopping, exceptional
dining, wild partying,
and beachside relaxation
and frivolity. More
after the Jump,
The Fabulous
Fontainebleau Miami
Beach |
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One of the world’s
hottest LGBT
destinations just got a
bit hotter. In early
2011, the Riviera
Palm Springs Resort &
Spa removed the
bandages from a 75
million dollar facelift
to the iconic Palm
Springs Hotel; and the
city hasn’t been the
same since. More
after the Jump,
Desert Heat:
Riviera Palm Springs |
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Outside of plane delays
and unforeseen inclement
weather, one of the
biggest frustrations of
traveling overseas is
the challenge of money
loss via bad exchange
rates. Simply put: nobody
likes to see money
devalued.
More about exchange
rates and foreign travel
after the Jump,
Essential Travel
Tips |
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Though the country
stands divided
ethnically and
politically between its
diverse Malay, Chinese,
and Indian populations,
for the average tourist
Malaysia is a cultural
wonderland, flaunting a
world showcase of
intriguing opulence,
bizarre foods, and
social conundrums. More
after the
Jump,
Enchanted by
Kuala Lumpur |
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More than an epicenter
of historical and
religious reverence,
Israel is a land of
amazing eats, gorgeous
men, sensational
beaches, superb
wineries, big city
sophistication, more
gorgeous men, and
iconoclastic
multiculturalism. More after the Jump,
Unexpected
Israel.
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With an
itinerary that includes
Italy, Israel, and
Greece, the ports for
Celebrity’s Holy Land
itinerary are a far cry
from the cheesy same-old
same-old like Nassau and
Cozumel. Two of
his favorite ports, Rome
and Santorini, are
highlighted after the
Jump,
Celebrity
Silhouette Sets Sail
Part 2: Port Highlights. |
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Last
month Paul Rubio ventured to the
Holy Land on the
sophomore voyage of the
new
Celebrity
Silhouette
cruise ship. Over 3000
party-hungry men had
christened the ship two
weeks prior on its
maiden voyage from Italy
to Israel and back, in
association with
Atlantis events. More
after the Jump,
Celebrity
Silhouette.
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Bordered by two of the
world’s most popular
GLBT cities,
Hollywood, Florida
is often tossed aside as
a sleepy side city, far
removed from the queer
Miami-Fort Lauderdale
limelight.
However, a
burgeoning arts scene,
an extreme beach
overhaul, downtown
gentrification, and a
booming restaurant scene
has finally ushered in
some much-deserved TLC
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Dane Steele Green's, Steele Luxury Travel, specializes
in meeting the needs of a high end, fabulously Gay clientele. He
says vacations should be intriguing, inspirational, educational
and most of all, indulgent. Find contact information and more
after the Jump,
Steele First
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“Casa de Campo” is a
common term in Spanish,
translating literally to
“country house” or
“cottage,” often
referring to a second or
third home for the Latin
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Sandwiched between two
major metropolises, “The
City of Brotherly Love”
has long suffered from
middle city syndrome,
taking a back seat to
the “Big Apple’s”
larger-than-life
personality and D.C.’s
historic and political
magnetism. Read more:
Philadelphia Funhouse
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The Collins Ave. newbie,
Dream South Beach, merges sexiness, eclectic modernism,
historic preservation and a
bit of South Beach big
pimpin’ smack.
More after the Jump,
East Coast
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With the recent gay marriage
victory in New York, there’s no shortage of far and away locales
to celebrate our new rights as first class citizens.
Far & Away: Exotic Honeymoon
Destinations
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Osprey Reef, the most
northerly of all the Coral Sea reefs, is known for its
exceptional wall divingand shark
feeding.The reef
covers an area of 50 sq
miles and its perimeter
drops vertically into half
mile of clear Coral Sea
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With modern jetsetters looking beyond
commercial cruises and traditional resorts for their next
upscale vacation, private yacht charters have upped the ante to
provide the ultimate bespoke vacation. Read
Sail Away. |
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Late last year, I was
introduced to St. Thomas’
lesser-known eastern
reaches, and have since
reaped the rewards of taking
the road less traveled.
Caribbean Queen: The Ritz-Carlton,
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The words “Wyoming” and “Gay-friendly”
rarely end up in the same phrase. Since the Matthew Shepherd
tragedy, the state has been a virtual no-fly-zone for Gays with
more Wyoming visitors to Denver than the other way around. That
all is about to change. The Lodge and Spa at Brush Creek Ranch,
located an hour west of Laramie, is an all-inclusive ranching
experience that is definitely worth a visit to our northern
neighbor. Brush
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At
some point in every
jetsetter’s life comes an
ephemeral yet difficult
farewell to the canines and
felines who love us
unconditionally. Pet lovers
rejoiced when upscale hotels
began rolling out the red
carpet for our beloved
friends. Read more after the
Jump,
The Canine and Feline Globetrotter |
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Though Key West failed in
its formal claim of
independence from the United
States, the iconoclastic
“Conch Republic” never
really took well to dictated
conformity and authority.
By the
late 1970s, Key West had
become a Mecca for wild
times, unadulterated
freedom, and unapologetic
homosexuality. More after
the Jump,
Crazy 4 Key West
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Frequent
flyer programs and their
mileage offspring are here
to stay. However, the terms
and conditions of earning
and using miles are here to
change. Read more
after the Jump,
FREEquent Flyer |
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While
Scandinavian rivalries exist
mostly in jest these days,
Sweden, Norway, Finland,
Denmark, and Iceland still
relish in a slight
superiority complex over one
another. However, little
debate persists when naming
the crown jewel of all
Scandinavia – the
magnificent city of
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At
the dawn of the millennium,
historians, designers, and
entrepreneurs collaborated
on an elaborate and
ambitious plan to safeguard
Thailand's cultural
heritage.
Therein, the
Mandarin Oriental Dhara
Dhevi was born.
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One
of my favorite hotels in the
world is turning 10, and
they’re throwing a
month-long throw-down with a
twist.
The Ritz-Carlton Key
Biscayne is inviting guests to this
party via dozens of “ten”
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I was completely content to
have kept a low profile my
first night back in West
Hollywood. I definitely
wanted to save my “mojo” for
the mandatory Abbey
(left) weekend
marathon (drinks and eye
candy Friday night, Saturday
night, and Sunday afternoon). More
after the Jump,
LA Part II. |
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On the outskirts of
Jackson Hole and Grand Teton
National Park,
Spring Creek Ranch
welcomes the GLBT community
to bask in the frivolity and
fantasia of one of America’s
most beautiful natural
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On a day-to-day basis, the
streets of
WeHo teem with
gorgeous people and edgy
fashions, making the true
attraction of visiting here
a bit of recreation time on
the eye-candy playground and
the ever so delightful
judgment carousel. |
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Long known in small circles
as the Caribbean’s
seductive secret hideaway,
Anguilla
showcases the
Caribbean’s most
crystalline waters and
boasts a judicious selection
of unpretentious, upscale
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An incomparable showcase
of Mother Nature’s
omnipotence, the
Maldives
merge castaway fantasy with
paradisiacal reality.
Scattered randomly over the
far reaches of the Indian
Ocean, the country’s 26
isolated atolls and
surrounding waters epitomize
raw beauty and simplicity. |
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On my latest trip to Los
Angeles, I decided to end my
week in the “City of Angels”
by going off the beaten path
to remind myself that Los
Angeles is indeed a coastal
city. Instead of
heading to Santa Monica,
I journeyed further
south to
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Thanks
to large-scale investment
and optimistic intervention,
Downtown Los Angeles is now in the
process of an Extreme
Makeover, emerging as a
rejuvenated princess in the
land of glitz and glamour. More
after the Jump,
Ritz & Relaxation. |
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Virgin Gorda -
More remote than its
U.S.
andBritish
Virgin
Islandcounterparts,
sparsely populated Virgin
Gorda teems with distinctive
gifts of spiritual
enchantment and untouched
natural endowment.
More
after the Jump,
Virgin Gorda. |
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Gay-Friendly Capital Cities
As our nation’s capital
celebrates the end of DOMA
and the recent victory of
gay marriage, we look at
some of our other favorite
capital cities in the
Americas
to see what’s going on south
of the border.
Read about Mexico City,
Lima, San Jose and Beunos
Aires after the Jump,
Latin American Capitals. |
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Washington DC
Much like
its new TV persona, DC is a
happening place for the
latest and greatest hotel,
restaurant, nightlife, and
overall social trends. No
matter where you go in the
District these days, it
feels like the city just
can’t stop celebrating
recent advances in the LGBT
struggle for political
justice. Hot off the heels
of DOMA’s repeal and the
District’s gay marriage
victory, there’s never been
a better time to visit!
More
after the Jump,
Washington DC. |
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Caribbean Blue
Heavy public and private
investment to the tune of 5
billion has translated into
the construction of a new
marina, a private airport,
refurbished docks, an
expansive golf course,
restructured inlets, bike
paths, and secluded beaches
- an overall tropical utopia
for luxury homes, condos,
and resorts. More after the
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Grand Bahama Redux. |
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The Florida Panhandle Detour
Modern
globetrotters have developed
an affinity towards
off-the-beaten path travel;
and with this paradigm,
former quiet, under the
radar places like
Panama City Beach,
Destin, and Pensacola have
suddenly become a bit
“cooler” and have even found
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The Florida Panhandle Detour
A few years back, national
polls revealed that the
city’s flagship university,
Florida State University,
boasted some of the hottest
college guys in the world. More after
the Jump,
Tallahassee. |
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Worldly Whereabouts
Where’s Paul Rubio—or where
will he be next?
View a visual display of the
destinations you can
expect to read about in
Amazing Gay Travel in the
near future. More after the
Jump,
Worldly Whereabouts. |
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The Best of Bangkok
The East’s
seductive temptress has
charmed all who’ve met her
and left them wanting more.
The main artery of Bangkok,
the Chao Phraya River,
glistens with the gold
sparkle of historic royal
temples, unveiling a
fast-flowing reflection pond
in this frenetic bastion of
spirituality. More after the
Jump, Bangkok. |
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Amazing Gay Travel
Award Winners
In December and January,
readers of Amazing Gay
Travel voted on their travel
favorites across the world
and across Florida in a
total of 21 categories. We
hope you enjoy our readers
best of the best in LGBT
Travel from around the
world.
2011 Amazing Gay Travel
Award Winners |
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Paradise
in Palm Springs
Long
famed as a delightful
respite from Hollywood
hoopla, Palm Springs has
attracted the likes of
tycoons, starlets, and
average denizens, an easy
fix of natural grandeur and
low profiling. More
after the Jump,
Palm Springs. |
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Hot
Like Mexico - Cancun Part 1
Mexico is
making a comeback in 2011.
It seems that the public
paranoia that once
pigeonholed Mexico’s 761,000
square miles into a single
homogenous mass unsafe for
travel has finally died
down. More after the Jump,
Cancun. |
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Perennial
Gay Resort Destinations
GLBT-centric accommodations
are bigger than
ever, with newbies and
re-inventions, including
Lords South Beach, the
Royal
Palms Fort Lauderdale, Axel
Berlin and plans for several
new Axel hotels in the U.S.
More after the Jump,
Gay Resort Destinations. |
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Bucket
List Part 2
New Year's
Resolution 2011
Friends, family, and
fans often ask the question,
“What’s your favorite place
in the world?” or “What is
the one thing I must do in
my lifetime?” After
dedicating most of my adult
life to travel, it’s only
natural that I have multiple
favorites!
Bucket List
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Bucket
List - New Year's
Resolution 2011
Friends, family, and
fans often ask the question,
“What’s your favorite place
in the world?” or “What is
the one thing I must do in
my lifetime?” After
dedicating most of my adult
life to travel, it’s only
natural that I have multiple
favorites!
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The Boston Cocktail
+
Foodie Revolution (Part 2)
With such a mammoth
concentration of global
brainpower, Boston is one
place where it’s socially
acceptable to work or study
17 hours a day. Continued after the
Jump,
The Boston Cocktail
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The Boston Cocktail
+ Foodie Revolution
Year after year, Boston’s
academic arena lures fresh,
virginal sycophants to enter
a world of scholarship and
sagacity, well endowed with
countless opportunities for
rebellion against Puritan
ways. Continued after the
Jump,
The Boston Cocktail
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South Florida Travel: 2010 Gift Guide |
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From the tea at the Versace
Mansion to the seductive
Wine Vault at the Fort
Lauderdale Ritz Carlton,
Paul Rubio offers up five unforgettable, reasonably
priced, mini travel experiences for South Florida residents and visitors
alike. Get it all after the Jump,
2010 South Florida
Travel Gift Guide |
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Florida City to the Keys |
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Florida City. The massive
eight-lane turnpike
condenses into two-lane
bridges, rising as vehicular
islands bordered by the Gulf
of Mexico to the west and
the Atlantic Ocean to the
east. Welcome to
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Boston Brings It (Part 1) |
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Boston tenderly embraces its
history and American pride,
structurally and culturally
preserving the lessons and
legends we learn about in
elementary school - Paul
Revere’s house, the USS
Constitution, the Boston Tea
Party Ships, Harvard
University, and the
Kennedys.
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NY -LON Hotel Envy Part I |
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Following decades of
tug-of-war for title as the
world’s greatest metropolis,
New York City and London
have finally begun to
cross-fertilize and spread
their seeds on opposite
sides of the pond.
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Though the NY-LON creativity
convergence has spawned envy
and admiration among
hoteliers, some hotels have
taken an alternative
approach to maintaining a
brand while remaining true
to their location.
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Long
before the NYC lifestyle was glamorized by the gal-pals on “Sex and the
City,” Manhattan
shined as the epicenter of growing consumerism and capitalism post World
War II, a symbol of
America’s
rising superpower status.
New York-London Hotel Envy Part
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Surf
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South Florida’s contemporary restaurant scene is a hit or miss
of “sceney” hang outs, Northeast imports, jazzed up seafood
joints, and pimped out
steakhouses. Contrasting the
predictability of
recognizable chains and
strip mall eateries,
Florida’s glam revival...
Surf
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Charleston - Our Lady Antebellum |
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Present day Charleston is
one of our country’s most
charming and historic
cities, with a surprisingly
liberal and gay edge. The
city center buzzes with
young university students,
foodies, tourists, and
families traversing the
quaint and colorful streets
of “Rainbow Row,” the...
Charleston - Our Lady Antebellum |
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Lesser-Known Treasures of Southeast Asia |
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Though globalization and
affordable airfares have
fostered unprecedented
access to the far reaches of
Southeast Asia, for the most
part, the countries of
Cambodia and Laos still
remain far removed from the
beaten path.
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Cruising the Amazon |
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For most of the world, the
Amazon remains an intangible
expanse of land and water,
undoubtedly shrinking at an
alarming rate, possibly
holding the key to a number
of life’s great mysteries.
Cruising the Amazon |
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Sizzling San Juan |
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Even before Puerto Ricans
claimed fame to illustrious
homo-sexpot, Ricky Martin,
drag superstar, Jessica
Wild, and a record five
winners of the Miss Universe
Pageant, their unwavering
pride for their homeland was
unmistakable.
Sizzling
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The Rise of Gay-Friendly Peru |
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Just
ten years ago, Peruvians could hardly imagine a country hospitable
to the long shunned homosexual lifestyle. As quickly as Peru’s
economy has grown since the
dawn of the millennium, the
country’s mentality has
begun...
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Hot as Ice |
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While it may sound like the fantasy of urban
legends, the world’s original ICEHOTEL in remote Jukkasjärvi,
Sweden is very much a reality. What appears to be the palace of
Candy Land’s Queen Frostine exists a living playground of wintry mix for
the select travelers who
trek to visit Santa’s
neighbors
Ice Hotel Sweden |
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Top 10 Spas in South Florida |
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Rain or shine, a trip to the
spa is always rewarding. The
potential release of
compacted stress sometimes
is the only thing that saves
us from internal combustion.
The following spas are the
crème de la crème of Florida’s
oversaturated spa industry. Top 10 Spas in South Florida |
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Swiss Bliss - Part One |
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Switzerland – it’s a name that
conjures up images of breathtaking snow-capped mountains, pastoral
landscapes, atmospheric train rides, and Roman Polanski.
From
the towering Swiss Alps in the south to the 1500 azure lakes drenching
6% of the land, Switzerland is a stunningly...
Gay
Switzerland- Part One |
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Swiss Bliss - Part Two |
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Switzerland’s bragging
rights don’t end with its
sticky and sweet eye candy
and stunning landscapes. The
capital, Zurich, is
consistently ranked as the
city with the highest
quality of life in the
world, an honor it sometimes
has to cede to the country’s
second most populous city,
Geneva...
Swiss Bliss - Part Two |
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Gay Tokyo |
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Curious to discover Tokyo’s
gay nightlife, I mapped out
a plan of action before
leaving my swanky hotel room
at the world’s most
seductive Ritz-Carlton, the
Ritz-Carlton Tokyo. I was
tempted to simply enjoy the
splendor of my newfound
favorite hotel, but a brave
new world beckoned. Gay Tokyo |
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A Stranger in Moscow |
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In a decade when Europe continues to break historical barriers
for gay rights, Russia
struggles to extend basic
human rights to its gay
population. Though same-sex
activity was decriminalized
in 1993, Russia’s rampant
homophobia is no secret...
A Stranger in Moscow |
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The "Other" Key |
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A trip to the “Keys” usually means
Key West debauchery, Key Largo tiki bars, or basking in the
subtropical island simplicity of Florida’s southernmost floating
landmasses. However, few realize that the “Keys” actually begin
just across the bay from
South Beach...
The "Other" Key |
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Wild North Pole |
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The window side thermostat
dropped to -25F as the
morning snowstorm tapered. I
zipped up my fourth layer,
strapped on my snow boots,
shook off my hang over, and
headed towards the lobby at
the incredible Radisson Blue
Polar Hotel Spitsbergen.
Wild North Pole |
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Boston Watering Holes |
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Whether visiting for the
first or the fifteenth time,
Boston imbues visitors and residents alike with a patriotic spirit
and a sense of American
enchantment.
Boston Gay and Lesbian Bars |
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NYC Newbies: Downtown and the Meatpacking district |
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In a city of endless
possibilities and
combinations – “the concrete
jungle that dreams are made
of” - New York functions on that precarious line between genius and
lunacy.
New York City New Hotels: Downtown and the Meatpacking district |
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Forgotten Florida: Shark Valley, Everglades National Park |
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A
vast expanse of roughly 1.5 million acres spanning the width of
Florida, Everglades National Park is the largest
subtropical wilderness in
the United States and the
third largest...
Forgotten Florida: Shark Valley, Everglades National Park |
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Gay & Lesbian Days in Orlando |
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Loud and proud, 3,000 gay,
lesbian, bisexual and
transgender individuals took
to the candy-coated streets
of the Magic Kingdom in June
1991 to “wear red and be
seen,” commencing what would
become the most
inclusive gay event in U.S.
history—Gay Days.
Gay & Lesbian Days in Orlando Florida |
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When in West Hollywood |
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Since the 1920s, the L.A.
enigma of wealth, fame, and
pretention has lured
celebrity hopefuls and
aspiring anybodies to enter
a vortex of the fake and
fabulous, in a desperate
attempt to become
“somebody.”
When in Gay West Hollywood California |
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Gay and Lesbian St. Petersburg Florida |
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The relaxed, artsy, beach
feel of
St. Petersburg now
entices tens of thousands of
gays and lesbians to make
St. Pete their home. To this
day, most of these
individuals constitute an
“invisible” gay community,
enjoying married life...
Gay and Lesbian St. Petersburg Florida |
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Sexiest Pools
in South Florida |
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Number 10 on Mark's List of Florida's Sexiest Pools is The Epic
Hotel. The voluptuous Epic graces the first block of downtown Miami’s
Brickell Avenue, jetting 54 stories at the crossroads of the Miami River
and Biscayne Bay.
Sexiest Pools
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Vero
Beach Hotel and Spa |
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Competing
against popular vacation destinations like Orlando, Miami, and the
Keys, Florida’s lesser known coastlines and interiors seem to get
the short end of the stick. However, this overshadowing has
inadvertently fostered a positive externality...
Vero
Beach Hotel and Spa |
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Washington D.C. Capitolism |
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Fourteen
years after the founding of our nation in 1776, Washington D.C. rose
from the Potomac wetlands as a federal territory, separate yet equal
from the fledgling 15 states.
Over two centuries later,
the
Capitol Building stands as the
epicenter of...
Washington D.C.
Capitolism |
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Gay and Lesbian Chicago Shimmy Shake |
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Loud and proud, twenty two
rainbow ringed pylons tower
over Halstead Street between
Belmont and Waveland,
defining the pulsating heart
of Chicago’s official LGBT neighborhood, Lakeview,
affectionately and appropriately known as Boystown.
Gay and Lesbian Chicago Travel |
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The Other Orlando |
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With
50 million visitors annually and an economic impact of $29.6
billion, Orlando has earned its honor as “vacation capital of the
world.” A land of toppled,
gaudy gift shops, oversized
outlets, competing theme
parks, suburban sprawl,
flashy shopping malls, and
bizarre attractions...
The Other Orlando |
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Boston Prison Break: The Liberty Hotel
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Boston has always been a
city of firsts: America’s
first public school (Boston
Latin School), subway system
(the “T”), public park
(Boston Common), American
University (Harvard), and
even the first gay marriage
license issued in America
(in 2004).
The Liberty Hotel Boston |
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The Immaculate Collection: Buenos Aires |
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The
European architecture, rich cultural offerings, and affluence that
characterized Buenos Aires during its Renaissance years circa early
1900s rightfully branded the city, Paris of the Southern Hemisphere.
For the first half of the 20th century, Buenos Aires
shined...
Gay Buenos Aires |
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The Flavors of Gay Fort Lauderdale |
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A sour economy has failed to push Fort
Lauderdale off the gay global map. A few boutiques have closed on
Las Olas Boulevard, the world’s largest boat show has
downsized, but, overall, the local
South Florida lifestyle and the ubiquitous gay spirit still
flourish.
The Flavors of
Gay Fort Lauderdale |
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Crazy for Quebec City |
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Since the turn of the 21st century, Quebec City
has finally received some well-deserved recognition for its charm,
architecture, annual festivals, and even its small gay scene.
Crazy for Gay Quebec City |
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An Appetite for
Ethiopia |
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Present
day Ethiopia hardly matches its destitution and famine
profile of the early 1980s, when big haired celebrities gathered for the
glam-rock Live Aid concert and pictures
of starving children
dominated the television
waves.
An Appetite for Ethiopia |
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The Search for Gay Life in Central America Leads to Costa Rica |
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Luckily,
the open gay scene of Central America is easy to find and follow, but
that is mainly because it’s so small and centralized. In
particular, San Jose, Costa
Rica is...
The Search for Gay Life in Central America Leads to Costa Rica |
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It's Belfast Bitch! |
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After decades of unrest and instability, Northern
Ireland’s capital city of Belfast is rapidly distancing itself from a
troubled past. Since the diplomatic peace process began at the dawn of
the millennium, Belfast’s rehab and redux has progressed at lightning
speed,
It's Gay Belfast Bitch! |
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The
Rewarding Trek to Tampa |
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Since good news travels at a
pace far slower than its
counterpart, the word is
only just spreading around
the state and around the
country—Tampa Bay is a hot
place to be right now.
The
Rewarding Trek to Tampa |
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Iguazu Falls |
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Deep in the southern
hemisphere at the crossroads
of three nations, stands one
of nature’s most
awe-inspiring wonders.
Merging the power and
strength of 275 waterfalls
across a width of 1.67 miles...
Iguazu Falls |
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Paris: Hotel Envy |
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In French high society, your
most frequented hotel
addresses define your
character, your cliques, and
your financial status. But
fortunately for most
Americans visiting Paris, a
short lived haute hotel stay
translates into a welcomed...
Paris: Hotel Envy |
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Journey to Planet Tokyo
旅プラネット東京 |
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Afraid to
leave the comfort zone of
the known and recognized,
Japan falls off the vacation
radar of most Americans and
Europeans. Anxiety over
language and cultural
barriers unnecessarily
precipitates an aversion for
venturing to the land of...
Journey to Planet Gay Tokyo
旅プラネット東京 |
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The New Affordability of
Miami Glam |
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downturn has become a traveler’s opportunity for the once
inaccessible and overpriced Miami scene. The glamorized Kardashian
trannie trail, the hotel destruction path of bi curious Liho...
The Affordability of
Gay and Lesbian Miami Glam
Hotels |
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