Ponderosa Ridge – Placerville Gay Friendly B&B

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Ponderosa Ridge - Placerville Gay Friendly B&B
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PLACERVILLE GAY FRIENDLY B&B NEAR APPLE HILL

Welcome to Ponderosa Ridge, a Placerville gay friendly B&B just outside of Sacramento, California.

Our 11 acre property is off the beaten path yet close enough to Historic Downtown Placerville to shop and eat. Our driveway is gated for privacy and security (guests will receive the gate code 3 days before arrival). Our outdoor enclosed hot tub room is kept immaculately clean and open all year.

Rover’s Room, our only pet-friendly room, is the most private and largest of our rooms. The Western and Garden rooms are the closest to the outdoor hot tub room. The Game room has: darts, billiards, card table and board games for all to enjoy. Breakfast is ‘family style’, one large dinning table.

See the Ponderosa Ridge Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Placerville Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Lesbian Miami: The Ultimate Itinerary – Once Upon a Journey

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Lesbian Miami: The Ultimate Itinerary - Once Upon a Journey

Wondering what to do in lesbian Miami? We got you covered! In this article, we will tell you all about the top things to do in this amazing city, and you can add them to your itinerary. So you don’t have to worry and can fully enjoy everything this amazing city has to offer!

Visiting Lesbian Miami

Miami is one of our favorite places in the United States to visit. Simply because it’s such a diverse and welcoming city, with many great things to do. 

From visiting exciting museums and historical sights to relaxing on beautiful beaches to exploring the coolest murals, to going on an adventure in nature and taste the best food; it’s all possible here!

And don’t forget the amazing parties and nightlife opportunities! This town is famous for its fantastic nightlife. Here you can party every day of the week till the early hours. Especially South Beach has an exciting nightlife scene.

Full Story at Once Upon a Journey

Miami-Dade County Gay Travel Resources

Naked Snorkeling – Everything to Sea

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Naked Snorkeling - Everything to Sea

Sometimes we’re asked if cruises provide naked snorkeling options. We are EVERYTHING TO SEA, so it’d be crazy if we didn’t! Especially because we’re sailing in part of the famous Coral Triangle, dubbed “The Amazon of the Seas”. Picture a beautiful landscape under the sea, rich with marine plants, gorgeous coral, and the greatest diversity of coral reef fishes in the world.

Naked Snorkeling in the Coral Triangle

We highly recommend snorkeling during our trips to our travelers. Not only is it “The Best Place on Earth” to do so. It’s also really easy to do. And, the water temperature and clarity are truly ideal. You should expect breathtaking views – including some other naked snorkelers! Although whales may be hard to spot, you’ll probably see some “free willies” flopping around.

If you haven’t snorkeled before – or if you haven’t done it in a while – rest assured that in the Coral Triangle, it’s easy to do so in a safe manner. And on every trip, we’re able to give special attention to up to two guys who might want extra guidance. This means every time you’re in the water, you’d have the direct attention of one of our staff as your own personal snorkeling buddy. First-timer? No problem – we’ll begin by showing you how to snorkel in a spot where you can stand, just off the beach.

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Santa Maria Wine Country for Gay Families – 2TravelDads

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Santa Maria Wine Country for Gay Families - 2TravelDads

Over the years we’ve had several trips and shared lots about the Santa Maria Valley in California. This is one of our favorite places on the Central Coast, and not just as a road trip stop, but we love visiting for the outdoor experiences and agriculture, the California agritourism, in the area. The Santa Maria Wine Country also is its own AVA, meaning that it’s a special wine producing region. This podcast and article is all about how YOU can enjoy the Santa Maria Valley vineyard culture, both in person and from wherever you are.

I interviewed two seasoned SMV winemakers, Norman Beko (Cottonwood Canyon Winery) and Wes Hagen (J. Wilkes Wines), and we discussed everything from what makes the SMV a special region for growing grapes, to how visitors can tour Santa Barbara County Wine Country during the Coronavirus pandemic. These winemakers and their teams are working hard to keep the wine culture alive and available.

What Makes the Santa Maria Wine Country Unique?

Being located near the coast and between both east/west and north/south mountains, the climate stays remarkably cool for being a central/southern California area. When it’s blazing hot in Los Angeles, it’s nice and cool in the SMV. When it’s cold and foggy up in San Francisco, it’s warm and pleasant down here. This is the ideal climate for growing chardonnay and pinot noir grapes. Nearly 80% of the wine grown in Santa Barbara County is chardonnay or pinot.

Full Story at 2TravelDads

Best Isle of Man Restaurants – Our Taste for Life

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Best Isle of Man Restaurants - Our Taste for Life

Eating out is one of my favourite things to do in the Isle of Man. When I moved here two years ago, I’ll admit, I was slightly concerned about the culinary scene. Coming from London, I have always been spoilt when it comes to the choices on offer. And while I’d only consider myself a moderate foodie, my palette does have relatively high standards.

With this in mind, I had to make it my mission to find all the best Isle of Man restaurants to avoid the dreaded FOMO. Thankfully, this small, unassuming island has surprised me as it continues to do with many things. In fact, I’ve found plenty of gems on the island that would satisfy even the most sophisticated of taste buds.

So let’s get into it; here are my 30 top restaurants on the Isle of Man.

30 Best Isle of Man Restaurants

Douglas is the islands bustling capital, so it makes sense that most IOM restaurants, pubs, and nightlife concentrate in this area. Most people who visit the island stay in Douglas for this reason. 

1.  Barbary Coast

Barbary Coast is the island’s answer to Nando’s, TGI Fridays, and Five Guys, all wrapped up into one. Other than McDonald’s, we don’t have any of the UK chain restaurants on the IOM. So naturally, local restaurant entrepreneurs look to create a copycat.

Full Story at Our Taste for Life

Isle of Man Gay Travel Resources

The Ultimate Gay Travel Packing List – The Nomadic Boys

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The Ultimate Gay Travel Packing List - The Nomadic Boys

What can we say, we love a big package!

Though not the kind we have to carry around an airport if ya catch our drift…

Trying to squeeze everything into such a tight space is tough (despite us having plenty of practice). We always struggle with separating the essentials from the vanity items.

The Gay Travel Packing List

Choosing what clothes to bring is always the easiest part. After all, gay men are notorious for their fabulous dress sense. So, when it comes to planning out our outfits (or lack thereof!) for a trip, we have no trouble. But we get so caught up in the excitement of what we’ll wear that we often forget some of the fundamental items – some quite painfully obvious! We made this gay travel packing list of all the vital items that we feel are imperative to remember and we thought we’d share it with you.

Having such a list will not only make your trip run a lot smoother, but it will also prevent any bickering with your travel partner/buddy when one of you forgets something important…

Hit us up if you think there’s anything essential you think we’ve left out!

Road Tripping Montana for Gay Families – 2TravelDads

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Montana for Gay Families - 2TravelDads

We keep going back to Montana because each trip results in a different and amazing experience. From the National Parks, to the historic wild west towns there is so much to explore. Oh, and the food! We’ve covered quite a bit of territory in in this amazing state and have lots of tips for having your own Big Sky adventures!

Montana for Gay Families

There are many different ways to get to and to explore Montana for gay families. We’ve taken Amtrak to and from Glacier Country. Flying into Bozeman, we’ve gotten to do several Yellowstone Country road trips. And then driving from Washington State, we’ve gotten to see so much of the western part of the state.

One of our favorite local road trips is through the western region, as this goes through both old mining country and several ghost towns. You’ll see beautiful natural wonders and cool towns as you traverse the state.

Full Story at 2TravelDads

Montana Gay Travel Resources

Best USA Gay Saunas – The Nomadic Boys

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Best USA Gay Saunas - The Nomadic Boys

Always busy, always fun, always liberated. Let’s just say that American guys don’t hold back when it comes to enjoying their time at a gay sauna. From getting off in the steam rooms to freely complimenting each other in the open showers to throwing underwear parties, it truly is a free for all zone.

It also begs the question: Why are gay guys so obsessed with saunas?

Well, why WOULDN’T we be? They’re big, hot, sweaty rooms, full of dudes in their birthday suit, with no judgments or diva attitudes. They are a place for queer men to find each other, socialize and relax, maybe even indulge in some hanky panky (away from the prying eyes of hetero-society), and who knows, even find Mr. Right.

The Ten Best USA Gay Saunas

So, with all that in mind, check here is our list of the 10 best USA gay saunas:

  1. The Club Fort Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

If you think Fort Lauderdale couldn’t get any gayer, wait until you hear about Club Fort Lauderdale. It’s one of the city’s most popular gay saunas, fitted with a state-of-the-art gym, outdoor heated pool, and a massive dry sauna. Oh, and it’s open 24/7… one of many reasons we rate it as one of the best gay saunas in the USA.

New York to Florida Lesbian Road Trip – Our Taste for Life

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New York to Florida Lesbian Road Trip - Our Taste for Life

f you’re planning a New York to Florida road trip, you’ve come to the right place! After several epic road trips and living in 4 states on the East Coast, I know all the best places to stop on route where you can experience a variety of landscapes and activities.

Going On a Lesbian Road Trip

This lesbian road trip to Florida will take you down the coast for an unforgettable journey through these states: New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. I’ll be sharing the best places to stop along the way, as well as noteworthy activities and sites, East Coast hidden gems, and other helpful tips.

What’s impressive about the United States’ Eastern Coast is that each state is special in its own way. Whether you’re travelling with friends, your partner, or solo, you’re in for quite the adventure. Get ready for stunning mountain views, breathtaking beaches, delicious food, and vibrant nightlife.

And, of course, the best part of road tripping is finding secret spots along the way, which you’ll certainly come across as you make your way to each of these destinations!

Save this article as your guide, but feel free to get creative with it, adding and removing places of your choice. And, if you’re starting your road trip in Florida, you can start at the bottom of this guide and make your way up.

By Charlotte & Natalie – Full Story at Our Taste for Life

Costa Rica: San Jose Gay Bars – Globetrotter Guys

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Costa Rica: San Jose Gay Bars - Globetrotter Guys

Like any country, if there is going to be a gay scene it is going to be the biggest in the capital city. If you are flying to Costa Rica, you are likely to be flying in to San Jose.

San Jose Gay Bars

Most people move straight on, but we think it is worth spending the weekend here first, there are a lot of gay bars in the capital city to check out first. It’s relatively modern by Latin America standards and is said to be one of the safest and least violent cities in the region. We felt perfectly safe while we were here and at night, used Uber to be extra safe.

We had one of the craziest nights out yet in San Jose. A lot of bars have the concept that you pay your entry fee and then its an open bar (which can be somewhat dangerous if like us your are a lightweight!).

Here is our list of San Jose gay bars and clubs.

Full Story at The Globetrotter Guys

San Jose Gay Travel Resources