Author:
scott, January 31st, 2014
We’ve just revamped our gay travel events section for 2014 – and we’ve added event descriptions, photos, and much more for the new year. Our updated gay travel events section has almost 300 events and growing – gay pride, film festivals, rodeos, circuit parties, and much more:
http://www.purpleroofs.com/gay-travel-events.html
Here are the events for February and March – a little something for everyone!
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Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras 2014 – Australia, NSW, Sydney |
When: Feb 07 2014-Mar 02 2014
What: Party |
Website: Click Here |
| Sydney’s Mardi Gras is huge! Running for almost a month in February/March each year, it includes Fair day at Victoria Park, the Harbour Party at the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade, and several parties.Find A Place to Stay in New South Wales, Australia Here |
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Bear Essentials 2014 – Australia, NSW, Sydney |
When: Feb 21 2014-Mar 02 2014
What: Bears |
Website: Click Here |
| Bear Essentials is an internationally recognized Sydney, Australia bear festival, organized by the Harbour City Bears. It brings together the best of our local bear culture and offers it to the world.Find A Place to Stay in New South Wales, Australia Here |
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Brisbane Queer Film Festival 2014 – Australia, QLD, Brisbane |
When: Mar 28 2014-Apr 06 2014
What: Film Festival |
Website: Click Here |
| The annual Brisbane Queer Film Festival brings you an amazing selection of engaging, inspiring, and most entertaining LGBTIQ films from all around the world. Find A Place to Stay in Queensland, Australia Here |
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Rosenball 2014 – Austria, Vienna |
When: Feb 27 2014
What: Ball |
Website: Click Here |
| Vienna holds the RTosenball every year in late February, with talent flying in from around the world to join the celebration.Find A Place to Stay in Austria Here |
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Jasper Pride Festival 2014 – Canada, Alberta, Jasper |
When: Mar 21 2014-Mar 23 2013
What: Ski Week |
Website: Click Here |
| Jasper Pride is a three day Alberta gay ski event with drag shows, films, skiing, skating, concerts, and more, held each March.Find A Place to Stay in Alberta, Canada Here |
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Rainbow Reykjavik 2014 – Iceland, TBA |
When: Jan 30 2014-Feb 02 2014
What: Pride |
Website: Click Here |
| Pink Iceland organizes the annual Rainbow Reykjavik Festival, including its events and daytours. The festival is held each year in late January and early February.Find A Place to Stay in Iceland Here |
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Puerto Vallarta Mardi Gras 2013 – Mexico, JAL, Puerto Vallarta |
When: Mar 04 2014
What: Party |
Website: Click Here |
| Vallarta Mardi Gras and the Carnaval Parade is an annual festival, a public celebration held every year just before the Lent, forty days before Easter.Find A Place to Stay in Jalisco, Mexico Here |
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Roze Film Dagen; Amsterdam Gay & Lesbian Film Festival 2014 – Netherlands, Amsterdam |
When: Mar 13 2014-Mar 23 2014
What: Film Festival |
Website: Click Here |
| Roze Filmdagen is Amsterdam’s gay film festival, held each year in March.Find A Place to Stay in The Netherlands Here |
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Scandanavian Ski Pride 2014 – Norway, Hemsedal |
When: Mar 13 2014-Mar 16 2013
What: Ski Week |
Website: Click Here |
| Hemsedal is Norway’s best ski destination and the best people will be there for the experience of a lifetime. It will be an active, social and fun ski weekend, with both skiing and snowboarding. |
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Raballder Cup 2014 – Norway, Oslo |
When: Feb 21 2014-Feb 23 2014
What: Sporting Event |
Website: Click Here |
| Raballder cup takes place in February in Oslo, Norway – it’s the largest annual gay sporting event in Scandinavia. Play fair, play safe! |
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Cape Town Pride 2014 – South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town |
When: Feb 21 2014-Mar 02 2014
What: Pride |
Website: Click Here |
| Cape Town’s Pride Festival began in 2001 and then merged the following year with another local gay event. It’s held in late February and early March every year, and has become a very popular gay pride festival since 2004.Find A Place to Stay in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Here |
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Swing 2014 – Switzerland, Lenzerheide |
When: Mar 02 2014-Mar 09 2013
What: Ski Week |
Website: Click Here |
| Swing gay ski week – great people, a colorful group of friendly gay men from various countries, and a holiday together. We’ve got the best location – a sunny, high-Alpine valley in the Graubunden region of Switzerland. It’s gay skiing at its best, easy to get to, but far away from your everyday life.Find A Place to Stay in Switzerland Here |
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Big Gay Train 2014 – USA, CA, Sonoma |
When: Mar 15 2014, 5:30-9:30 PM
What: Wine Tasting |
Website: Click Here |
| The Big Gay Train is returning to Napa Valley in March, with four of wine country’s most exciting winemakers! Join us for an exclusive all gay winemaker dinner on the world-famous Napa Valley Wine Train!Find A Place to Stay in Sonoma County, California Here |
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Outboard Steamboat Springs 2014 – USA, CO, Steamboat Springs |
When: Mar 25 2014-Mar 30 2014
What: Ski Week |
Website: Click Here |
| OutBoard started over fifteen years ago as a learn-to-snowboard event. Now, with over 30,000 members it has become the largest gay and lesbian snowboarding & skiing organization in the world.Find A Place to Stay in Northwest Colorado Here |
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Winter Party Festival 2014 – USA, FL, Miami Beach |
When: Mar 05 2014-Mar 10 2014
What: Party |
Website: Click Here |
| Miami Beach’s Winter Party Festival is the hottest place to be this winter – six days of gay-themed parties take over South Beach.Find A Place to Stay in Miami, Florida Here |
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Women’s International Film & Arts Festival 2014 – USA, FL, Miami Beach |
When: Mar 26 2014-Mar 30 2014
What: Film Festival |
Website: Click Here |
| The Women’s International Film & Arts Festival celebrates the best in lesbian film every March in South Beach.Find A Place to Stay in Miami Beach, Florida Here |
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Gay Mardi Gras 2013 – USA, LA, New Orleans |
When: Feb 28 2014-Mar 04 2014
What: Festival |
Website: Click Here |
| New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras with gay balls, parties, the Bourbon Street Awards, and much more.Find A Place to Stay in Louisiana Here |
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Gay Camp – USA, MA, Provincetown: Crown & Anchor |
When: Feb 15 2014
What: Play |
Website: Click Here |
| A quick-change farce that follows the stories of several young campers at a gay reform camp. They have been sent away by their parents to be ‘fixed’. Instead they learn how to love – themselves and one another.Find A Place to Stay in Provincetown, Massachusetts Here |
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Butch & Bruisers Ball – USA, MA, Provincetown: Crown & Anchor |
When: Mar 15 2014
What: Party |
Website: Click Here |
| The Northeast Ursamen present the Boots & Boxers Party. Your $10 admission includes clothes check, and a portion of door receipts will benefit the Soup Kitchen In Provincetown!Find A Place to Stay in Provincetown, Massachusetts Here |
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Black Party Expo Fetish Party 2014 – USA, NY, New York |
When: Mar 21 2014-Mar 23 2014
What: Party |
Website: Click Here |
| Every March, in conjunction with New York City’s bacchannal The Black Party, BPX showcases and supports curren gay erotic art, culture and other forms of sexual expression. Each year, it brings in hundreds of well-known artists, businesses, performers and other individuals who come together to promote their newest projects, products and participate in one of the weekend’s many events.Find A Place to Stay in New York City Here |
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GLBT Expo 2014 – USA, NY, New York: Javits Center |
When: Mar 23 2014-Mar 24 2014
What: Expo |
Website: Click Here |
| Presenting the finest products & services available to the LGBT consumer, including the GLBT friendly companies from every industry, large and small, Fortune 1000 and Gay-owned companies.Find A Place to Stay in New York City Here |
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Kinkfest 2014 – USA, OR, Portland |
When: Mar 21 2014-Mar 23 2014
What: Party |
Website: Click Here |
| The west coast’s premiere, sexually-diverse BDSM and kink conference, with educational workshops, play parties, leather and fetish vendors and a community meeting space.Find A Place to Stay in Portland, Oregon Here |
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Texas Bear Round Up 2014 – USA, TX, Dallas: The Crowne Plaza |
When: Mar 13 2014-Mar 16 2014
What: Bears |
Website: Click Here |
| Each year, our small group of volunteers works hard to plan the annual Texas Bear Round Up un mid March, so that your time here in Dallas is rewarding.Find A Place to Stay in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Here |
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A Texas Tradition Gay Rodeo 2014 – USA, TX, Houston |
When: Feb 28 2014-Mar 02 2014
What: Rodeo |
Website: Click Here |
| The Texas Gay Rodeo Association is a Texas non-profit corporation that elevates the image of women and men in rodeo. The group promotes and stages an annual rodeo in Texas and to encourage the participation of its members in western-related events and engages in charitable activities.Find A Place to Stay in Houston and the Gulf Coast, Texas Here |
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Elevation Utah: Park City Gay Ski Week 2014 – USA, UT, Park City |
When: Feb 20 2014-Feb 23 2014
What: Ski Week |
Website: Click Here |
| Park City, Utah has its own Evelation gay ski week, every February.Find A Place to Stay in Utah Here |
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Killington Winter Pride 2014 – USA, VT, Killington |
When: Feb 28 2014-Mar 03 2014
What: Ski Week |
Website: Click Here |
| Killington, Vermont hosts an LGBT Winter Pride and gay ski event, with snow events and gatherings. We can help you create a lifetime of memories.
Find A Place to Stay in Vermont Here |
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Categories: Circuit Parties, Conference, Cruises, Events, Festivals, Film Festivals, Gay Days, Gay Pride, Gay Travel, Music, Ski Week, Sports Tags: 2014, circuit parties, events, film festivals, gay pride, gay travel, rodeos | 
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Author:
Glynnhouse, January 31st, 2014
Over the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of William H. Cosby Jr. His successes 
span five decades and virtually all media, remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philly project. In the 1960s, his stand-up act was a coast-to-coast sensation, spawning a string of hilarious, best-selling comedy albums, which went on to win eight Gold Records, five Platinum records and five Grammy Awards. His role on TV’s I Spy made him the first African-American to co-star in a dramatic series, breaking television’s racial barrier and winning three Emmy Awards. In the 1980s, he again rocked the television world with the The Cosby Show, a gentle, whimsical and hugely successful series that single-handedly revived the family sitcom (and rescued NBC). With hit movies like Uptown Saturday Night and best-selling books like Fatherhood, Bill Cosby http://www.glynnhouse.com/calendar/#february_2014 is quite simply a national treasure with the unique ability to touch people’s hearts.
Use the romantic Glynn House Inn as your New Hampshire getaway base. Experience elegant surroundings, delicious food, uncompromising service and genuine hospitality. A full gluten free breakfast menu is always available. Bring your favorite four-footed canine pal and reserve one of five pet friendly rooms. View the Glynn House www.glynnhouse.com/ website for other special offers plus additional information about the Inn and local activities.
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Author:
scott, January 31st, 2014
Periodically we’ll feature one of our properties here to let our readers know about some great gay friendly places to stay.
Beachside Vacation Rental w/Perfect Sunsets!: Come enjoy the quaintness of Claiborne, MD, just 5 minutes from historic St. Michaels, on the beautiful Eastern Shore of MD. Slow your pace and enjoy a leisurely bike ride into town or stroll the public beach for seaglass, unusual shells or driftwood. Lounge poolside with a good book or enjoy the ever-present cool breezes from the porches.
See the Endless Sunsets Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here
Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals in Maryland
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Author:
scott, January 31st, 2014
from Google Maps
New Jersey’s seaside gambling resort is taking its show on the road, targeting partiers in Philadelphia with a mobile nightclub that will bring 300 of them back to Atlantic City to experience the resort’s nightspots. It’s also launching social media efforts to recruit fun-seekers to come to Atlantic City.
The outreach is part of the $30 million annual campaign by the Atlantic City Alliance to promote the resort as more than just a gambling center.
“Atlantic City is a lively destination all year round,” said Liza Cartmell, the group’s president. “These promotions are designed with specific social media components included in order to showcase all that there is to do here even during the coldest months. We encourage visitors to enjoy the indoor pools, spas, restaurants, shopping, nightclubs, entertainment and gambling, and share their experiences over social media with their friends.”
Authored By Edge Boston – See the Full Story at Edge Boston
Click here for gay travel resources in Atlantic City.
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Author:
scott, January 31st, 2014
BALCIHWEWE! That’s the sound I make when packing. I don’t know about you, but I always leave packing as one of the last things I do before a trip. I usually scribble a short list down in the few days before leaving reminding me to bring certain things (glasses, baseball cap, PASSPORT!) but I inevitably leave the packing for the last hours before running off to the airport.
While packing for my current trip — my one month studying Spanish in Spain — I actually prepared quite a bit in advance. This was my first “big” trip in a while, and because I knew I’d be living in an apartment in Seville (booked through my study abroad program), I knew I’d need to bring certain things. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from all the times I’ve studied abroad (this is sort-of my third time studying abroad, but it must be my gazillionth time living abroad), it’s the importance of bringing things with you to remind you of home. So for me that’s always meant a bit more planning in my study abroad packing lists.
Packing Tips for Study Abroad Students
Here’s my guide on what to pack when you study abroad, based on all the things I’ve brought with me to Spain while studying abroad at Clic.
Authored by Adam Groffman. See the Full Story at Travels of Adam here.
See Adam’s full blog here.
Click here for gay travel resources in Andalusia, Spain.
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Author:
scott, January 31st, 2014
YES. THIS IS IT. I am starting 2014 with a BANG!
I celebrated New Year’s Eve in Berlin with friends and now I’m heading to the Arctic Circle to experience the Northern Lights in what could be my most adventurous trip yet.
I AM SO STOKED TO CROSS THIS OFF MY BUCKET LIST. And happily with a great travel partner, Michael.
We flew to Helsinki yesterday with Air Berlin and today I am currently in Helsinki Airport writing this quick update. They have free wifi which is still ridiculously rare in most airports these days.
Authored By DJ Yabis – See the Full Story at Dream Euro Trip
Click here for gay travel resources in Finland.
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scott, January 31st, 2014
Whistler WinterPRIDE (January 26-Feb 2)
Looking for a new Valentine? There is plenty of eye candy at Whistler WinterPRIDE. There will be an official pink takeover as gays from around the world ascend the mountain for a gay ‘ol time. DJ Buceey Bruce kicks off the week Whistler Style at the Sunday night Welcome Party at Garfinkles. Make eyes with a handsome Canuck while snowboarding on Whistler Mountain and check out his boots and spurs at the Tuesday night Cowboy & Cowgirl Party at Buffalo Billls.
Take in the sprawling views of Cougar, Whistler, Rainbow Mountains and the Soo Valley before heading to see Australian Idol sensation Courtney Act at the Mr. Gay Canada Competition at the Whistler Conference Center. The 2014 host hotel is The Aava Whistler Hotel.
Hollywood/New York RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Six Premiere Party (Feb 17 & 19)
RuPaul’s Drag Race Premiere Parties are always a blast. RuPaul plus the season six performers are scheduled to attend the premiere party along with celebrity judges, past contestants. Toast new contestants like Bianca del Rio, Laganja Estranja and Vivacious while rubbing elbows with Drag Race superstars Raven, Raja and Latrice Royale. Hollywood’s premiere party will take place on February 17 at Beacher’s Madhouse in Hollywood. The Drag Race gals will fly east after the party and storm Stage 48 for New York City’s premiere party.
See the Full Story at Queerty
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Author:
scott, January 31st, 2014
With the advent of home rental sites on the Internet, including airbnb.com, vrbo.com, vacationhomerentals.com and others, turning your home into a money-making vehicle is literally a breeze. But before you get too excited and start counting your take, it’s wise to size up your property and determine whether it’s a good candidate for the job.
It’s a no-brainer really. Think about what you’d be seeking in a vacation rental. A good location, close to popular attractions. An ocean, bay, skyline or mountain view would be a plus, but at a minimum the property must be in a place where people want to go. It’s got to be super-clean, up-to-date, modern and fully equipped with all of the basics and some special goodies to give that vacation feel – a hot tub perhaps or big soaking tub or best of all, a swimming pool.
No one thinks dreary in the same sentence as vacation, so bright, stylish furnishings will be appreciated (and look great in those all-important photos). Good quality, scrubbed clean appliances (an espresso machine would be nice), fluffy towels and uncharred fresh pots, dishes and glasses are a must. Your guests will be bringing their devices, so high speed Internet is de rigueur.
Authored By Del Phillips – See the Full Story at LGBT Weekly
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Glynnhouse, January 30th, 2014
Of Mice and Men http://www.glynnhouse.com/calendar/#february_2014 is tale is an examination of friendship 
and survival based on John Steinbeck’s 1937 classic of two traveling companions. George and Lennie, wander the country during the Depression, dreaming of a better life for themselves. Then, just as heaven is within their grasp, it is inevitably yanked away. The play explores questions of strength, weakness, usefulness, reality and utopia, bringing California vividly to life.
Use the romantic Glynn House Inn as your New Hampshire getaway base. Experience elegant surroundings, delicious food, uncompromising service and genuine hospitality. A full gluten free breakfast menu is always available. Bring your favorite four-footed canine pal and reserve one of five pet friendly rooms. View the Glynn House www.glynnhouse.com/ website for other special offers plus additional information about the Inn and local activities.
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Author:
scott, January 30th, 2014
This weekend I will be reporting live from de Ville de Mont Tremblant, in Quebec, Canada. Invited by Tourisme Mont Tremblant and Hotel Quintessence, I will be spending four days, relaxing, researching, reviewing and skiing at this at North America’s second oldest Ski Resort at the highest peak of Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains. For that yesterday I went shopping to The North Face and Century 21, and got my gear ready, I mean, the forecast is 9 Degrees Fahrenheit (-13 Celsius) during the day, so I better be ready.
I found a few great things, like this Ear Warmers with built in speakers, so you can ski or snowboard at your own rhythm and tunes. (regular price USD 30. Century 21 discounted price USD 14). Got a few FlashDry T-Shirts from The North Face (USD 50 each) to stay dry and warm while out. And this AMAZING Wind Stopper performance running pants that you can wear out or under your jeans (USD 140). Finally two pairs of globes, both with iPhone Touch Screen system, so I can snap photos and videos even at the most adverse weather conditions.
Now back to my visit to Mont Tremblant, here is basically what I would be exploring. (JAN 30th to FEB 02nd, 2014). Hotels to stay and/or do Site Inspections: Hotel Quintessence, Fairmont Tremblant and Nature Cabin at Parc National Mont Tremblant. Restaurants to experience: Windigo Restaurant, Patrick Bermand Restaurant, and sEb L’Artisan Culinaire and a very local lunch experience at MicroBrasserie La Diable.
Activities planned: Skiing and Snowboarding of course, and on top of that, Snowshoewing, Dog’s Sledding (wow I haven’t done this since my Arctic experience in Sweden from Kiruna Airport to the ICEHotel). And of course, after all this, some unwinding and relaxation at Scandinave Spa, to enjoy a thousand-year old Scandinavian hydrotherapy tradition… perfect after a full day skiing, don’t you agree?
I will be flying Porter Airlines for the first time, Non-Stop from New York to the Ville de Mont Tremblant. So stay tuned to my blog and follow the minute by minute on CarlosMeliaBlog Instragram. I will also be reporting and representing LGTNetwork – Luxury Gay Travel Network, during my visit.
Authored By Carlos Melia – See the Full Story at The Carlos Melia Blog
Click here for gay travel resources in Quebec.
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