Entries from July 2010

Postcards From an Italian Adventure – Weekend at the Seacoast

Author: , July 31st, 2010

Gay Friendly Tuscany Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals Our dear friend, Bella (Dolly Goolsby) is on an extended adventure in Italy. She has graciously agreed to let us republish her travel logs. Enjoy! Tuesday, July 13th Friday night, after an absolutely miserable day for me… (remember the sciopero?) The heat was intense. and [...]

Bisbee, Arizona: Our Own Little Corner of the World

Author: , July 30th, 2010

by Steve Arndt, The Sleepy Tortoise Guesthouse, Bisbee, Arizona Email Steve | Visit the Sleepy Tortoise Guesthouse Visit the Purple Roofs Sky Islands, Arizona page Want to Get Married in Southern Arizona? | Looking for a Realtor Southern Arizona? The best vacation spots are those corners of the world that you just can’t get out [...]

Featured Property: Naomi’s Inn B&B, Springfield, Massachusetts

Author: , July 30th, 2010

Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay. Gay Friendly Connecticut River Valley, Massachusetts Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals Naomi’s Inn was built in 1846 and completely renovated and restored in 2006. The result is a custom blend of old [...]

Featured Property: Whispering Winds Retreat Haven Bed & Breakfast, Cambridge, Wisconsin

Author: , July 28th, 2010

Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay. Gay Friendly Southern Gateways, Wisconsin Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals Craving some peace and quiet? Whispering Winds Retreat Haven may be the place for you. Whispering Winds is a large, renovated farmhouse [...]

Postcards From An Italian Adventure – Sciopero

Author: , July 28th, 2010

Gay Friendly Tuscany Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals Our dear friend, Bella (Dolly Goolsby) is on an extended adventure in Italy. She has graciously agreed to let us republish her travel logs. Enjoy! Friday, July 9th Sciopero. I learned this word in “Italians for Travelers”. It means “strike” and it happens all the [...]

Mexico City Aims to Become Gay Travel Mecca

Author: , July 28th, 2010

Gay Friendly Mexico City Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals Mexico City’s gay community has in recent decades turned the capital into a relative oasis in a strongly Catholic country reknowned for its conservatism and machismo. The authorities in the Mexican capital are now seeking to attract gay tourism, even though there is still [...]

New Zealand’s Third Island: Visiting Stewart Island

Author: , July 27th, 2010

by Bruce Morrison, Christchurch Gaystay, Christchurch, New Zealand Email Bruce | Visit the Christchurch Gaystay Visit the Purple Roofs Canterbury page New Zealand is generally thought of as two islands , the North and the South , but there are many more . The third biggest island, Stewart , is to the south of the [...]

Postcards From An Italian Adventure – Amanda and Me

Author: , July 26th, 2010

Gay Friendly Tuscany Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals Our dear friend, Bella (Dolly Goolsby) is on an extended adventure in Italy. She has graciously agreed to let us republish her travel logs. Enjoy! Tuesday, July 6th I am happy to have another duckling, since all my others flew home. Amanda is a delightful [...]

Featured Property: Simpsons of Potts Point – Sydney, Australia

Author: , July 25th, 2010

Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay. Gay Friendly Sydney Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals Simpsons of Potts Point the first choice of luxury boutique hotels in Sydney! This small and exclusive bed and breakfast luxury accommodation secret is [...]

Israel: Tel Aviv Becoming a Gay Travel Destination

Author: , July 24th, 2010

Gay Friendly Tel Aviv Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals Tel Aviv’s Tourism Association has begun a drive to rebrand the Israeli city as a popular gay destination. The association launched a six-month initiative this week called Tel Aviv Gay Vibe, which aims to encourage gay people from all over the world to visit [...]