Entries from June 2011

Featured Gay Friendly Accommodations: Cozy Cottage for 2, Ellijay, Georgia

Author: , June 30th, 2011

Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay. Gay Friendly Georgia Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals Want to escape to the countryside, just a short, beautiful ride from Atlanta. If you like farm animals (mini goats, chickens, roosters, etc) in [...]

Staying Sane While Traveling

Author: , June 30th, 2011

As I write this, I’m sitting in a crowded terminal in Boston’s Logan Airport waiting for my flight to France. Though there’s a lot of madness around me, I try not to get caught up in it. I like to think of myself as the eye of the storm–calm amongst the chaos. Being balanced, serene [...]

Gay Travel: New York’s Top 12 Places to Get Married

Author: , June 30th, 2011

With the legalization of same-sex marriage, there’s never been a better time to celebrate your love in New York! Here’s our list of the top 12 cities to get hitched in the Empire State! 12. Albany: NY’s capital city isn’t just the major political hub, it’s also a great place to experience great local theatre [...]

Las Vegas May Market to Gay Honeymooners

Author: , June 30th, 2011

Same-sex couples can’t get married in Nevada, but Las Vegas tourism officials are still looking for a way to cash in on the growing gay wedding industry. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is considering marketing southern Nevada as a honeymoon destination for same-sex couples. The Las Vegas Sun reported Thursday that the tourism [...]

Featured Gay Friendly Accommodations: Chamberlain West Hollywood

Author: , June 29th, 2011

Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay. Gay Friendly West Hollywood/Los Angeles Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals Tucked away on a tranquil, tree-lined street, a short walk from the Sunset Strip and Santa Monica Boulevard, The Chamberlain West Hollywood [...]

The World’s Most Gay Friendly Travel Destinations

Author: , June 29th, 2011

What better way to celebrate Gay and Lesbian Pride Month than to pay tribute to places where monumental strides in gay rights have taken place. Online travel advisers CheapFlights (www.cheapflights.com) offer its top gay-friendly destinations. Athens: Some of the first-recorded mentions of same-sex relationships, unions and marriages trace back to ancient Greece. Though relationships between [...]

AZ: Phoenix’s Best Gay Bars

Author: , June 29th, 2011

Phoenix celebrated gay pride in March, but the rest of the country is still flying rainbow flags for national Gay and Lesbian Pride month. We took the colorful opportunity (read: excuse) to travel the Valley to rank and review a few local gay bars worth visiting. After all, it may be too hot to march [...]

Southwest Pilot Apologizes for Homophobic Rant

Author: , June 29th, 2011

Southwest Airlines confirmed that its employees received a written apology Tuesday from the pilot whose cockpit rant sparked anger around the globe, Local 2 Investigates reported. “Because of the impact of my comments, I wanted to communicate with you directly,” wrote Capt. James Taylor, of Argyle, Texas. Local 2 Investigates fought for the release of [...]

Featured Gay Friendly Accommodations: B&B at Taylor’s Corner, Woodstock, CT

Author: , June 25th, 2011

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 Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals Looking for a traditional New England bed and breakfast? Come stay with us at the Bed & Breakfast at Taylor’s Corner in northeast Connecticut’s [...]

New York to Celebrate Gay Pride in Wake of Historic Marriage Equality Decision

Author: , June 25th, 2011

This is a momentous year for gay pride in New York. The military policy “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was repealed in December, marriage equality has been passed and the President has proclaimed that gay couples deserve the same rights as any other. There’s a lot to celebrate. Here is a list of places to show [...]