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Best Things to Do in Lake Chelan – 2TravelDads

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Best Things to Do in Lake Chelan - 2TravelDads

Lake Chelan is decidedly the most family friendly wine destination in Washington. I’ve decided this after visiting Woodinville, Yakima, the Olympic Peninsula and the Tri-Cities. There are lots of things to do here that aren’t wine related, and plenty to keep you having fun or relaxing in any season.

Very near Leavenworth, Washington, this recreation area is a great weekend trip or you can spend a whole week exploring the lake, hills and canyons around the area. It’s also great for hiking and seeing a completely different side of Washington State. This is the place where playing in the outdoors meets enjoying agritourism in the sunshine.

Best Things To Do at Lake Chelan

Okay, you ready for a great collection of things to do in any season? Having visited in summer, fall, and winter, I’m confident you’ll be able to create a really fun, interesting trip the whole family can enjoy. We’re breaking this down by activity type, whether it be out in nature, family friendly wine tasting or getting onto the water, you’ll be able to pick and choose great activities all around the Lake Chelan area.

Full Story at 2TravelDads

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Homestead B&B at Rehoboth – Gay Rehoboth Beach B&B

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Homestead B&B at Rehoboth - Gay Rehoboth Beach B&B

The Homestead Bed & Breakfast is a gay Rehoboth Beach B&B just three miles from town on two beautifully landscaped acres.

We’re pet friendly and adults-only.

You can choose from four nicely decorated rooms in the main house, each with a private bathroom, or our large 800 square foot private cottage with a big fenced-in backyard.

The Homestead Bed & Breakfast started out as a small farmhouse in 1899 – part of a two-hundred acre working farm. Today, our Rehoboth inn is decorated with relaxing beach themes and reminders of its previous role – beautiful hardwood floors, cozy fireplaces and the charm of yesteryear.

See the Homestead Bed & Breakfast Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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Victoria’s Butchart Gardens – Keep Calm and Wander

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Butchart Gardens - Keep Calm and Wander

At Butchart Gardens in Victoria (British Columbia), the flowers will happily welcome you. This is one of Canada’s largest gardens with a designation as a National Historic Site. As you can guess from its name, there are gardens within this huge garden that was made possible by Jennie Butchart, wife of a Canadian businessman who manufactured Portland Cement. Today, the garden receives one million visitors every year and these pictures below will tell you why.

Taking a bus to Butchart Gardens

On a beautiful Spring day, I spent my whole morning strolling from one garden to another. From downtown Victoria, I took a bus early to avoid the heat that was predicted that day. It took me around 45 minutes to arrive there. Though the bus won’t stop at the gate of Butchart Gardens, the bus driver was kind to drop me off at the exact stop/location and walked from there.

Before coming here, it is better to check out the gardens’ virtual tour on their website. If you want to be surprised, then avoid doing it. However, once you arrive and pay your entrance fee, remember to get a map so you will be guided on where to start and go. The dominant flowers here were tulips of different colours.

By Alain – Full Story at Keep Calm and Wander

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Pikes Peak Paradise Bed & Breakfast – Gay Friendly Woodland Park B&B

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Pikes Peak Paradise Bed & Breakfast - Gay Friendly Woodland Park B&B

Gay Friendly Woodland Park B&B – Pikes Peak Views

Welcome to Pikes Peak Paradise, a gay friendly Woodland Park B&B with fantastic panoramic views of Pikes Peak and a million acres of Pikes National Forest. We offer the best views in the Pikes Peak area, on over four wooded acres of our own.

Anne Marie and Dane are the brand new owners (Jan 2022) and plan to slowly renovate and upgrade the suites and main areas. The property currently offers five guest suites with in room hot tubs or jacuzzis, private balconies or patios, and private bathrooms. Some rooms include gas fireplace, kitchenettes, mini fridges and microwaves. 

Other luxury amenities at Pikes Peak Paradise include:

* Wifi internet access
* Flat Screen Televisions
* Code Free CD/DVD Players
* A guest library of more than 600 films on DVD

In addition to our great gourmet breakfasts, we also provide snacks and soft drinks all day long, dessert in the evening, and a four hour complimentary happy hour with beer and wine!

See the Pikes Peak Paradise Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Woodland Park Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

The Nomadic Boys Do Maspalomas Pride

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Maspalomas Pride - Nomadic Boys

What’s big, wet, and sparkly? Nope, not us after a glitter fight. We’re talking about Maspalomas Pride in Gran Canaria. A cacophony of sound, color, lights, and queer joy! And perhaps an iconic LGBTQ celebrity or two… Conchita Wurst has been known to attend in the past.

Maspalomas Pride is one of the biggest and best gay events in Europe, with over 100,000 attendees flocking to the super gay bars of Gran Canaria each year.

Known as a gay hotspot, Gran Canaria is a Spanish island off the coast of West Africa, full of lavish hotels, epic beaches, dozens of gay clubs and bars, and year-round sunshine. Most of the gay events happen around the water, be it by the pool or on a boat, meaning Maspalomas Pride has more sea men than a bathhouse in gay Berlin!

Venues around the island host drag shows, run cheap drink deals, and themed nights, which only add to the fun. And who can forget the giant parade through the streets, which culminates at the lively Yumbo Centre, full of shops, boutiques, bars, and restaurants? Maspalomas Pride is one of our favorite gay Pride events. It’s always a lot of fun – plenty of sun…and, if you’re lucky, the vitamins mightn’t be the only D you’ll catch…!

By Stefan Arestis – Full Story at the Nomadic Boys

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Victoria for Gay Families in BC – 2TravelDads

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Victoria for Gay Families in BC - 2TravelDads

There are so many great things to do in Victoria for gay families or just as adults. It’s one of our favorite Canadian cities and I know you’ll love it too!

The capital city of BC is our go-to destination for fun and easy weekend trips around the holidays and in spring when the weather is getting nice. Yes, we go there often, but it’s because we love it so much! We’ve figured out our top favorite activities and tips for visiting Victoria with kids and get ready, because we’ve got 18+ things for you to do to have an unforgettable trip.

Victoria for Gay Families – Getting There

This charming Canadian city is on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, just north of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula and just west of Vancouver, BC. It’s a fairly large city and is situated on a harbor, the Inner Harbour, and then stretches out to its suburbs of Saanich, Sidney, and Sooke. Getting there is fairly easy and doable on nearly any budget.

By Chris and Rob – Full Story at the 2TravelDads

Victoria Gay Travel Resources

Bay Haven Inn – Cape Charles Gay Friendly B&B

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Bay Haven Inn of Cape Charles - Cape Charles Gay Friendly B&B

CAPE CHARLES GAY FRIENDLY B&B
ON VIRGINIA’S EASTERN SHORE

Looking for an Eastern Shore B&B where you can relax and unwind? Virginia’s Eastern Shore is a narrow peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Chesapeake Bay on the other.

On the southwest corner of the Eastern Shore lays the historic town of Cape Charles, with its small town charm, bay views and sandy beaches. Our Cape Charles gay friendly B&B has a western exposure, the backdrop for the most amazing sunsets.

Curl your toes in the sand, sip on a cool beverage and let the soothing sounds of the waves carry you away.

Bay Haven Inn is a beautiful, renovated home with a long history. We’re in the heart of town, perfect for exploring this Eastern Shore village. We’re just a few blocks from the beach, boutique shopping, great local restaurants, spas and the harbor/marina. You can walk, bike or golf cart around town, leaving your car with us during your stay.

See the Bay Haven Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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The Lancaster Bed and Breakfast – Dutch Country Gay B&B

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The Lancaster Bed and Breakfast - Dutch Country Gay B&B

DUTCH COUNTRY GAY B&B
NEAR DOWNTOWN LANCASTER

The Lancaster Bed and Breakfast is a beautiful historic Lancaster home, originally built in 1912 in the Colonial style. A craftsmen-cottage sense of place and tasteful, welcoming ambiance invites you to rest, relax and rejuvenate at your own speed.

Each of our guest rooms at our Dutch Country gay B&B offers:

-Well-stocked private bathrooms
-Bath robes
-Cozy electric fireplaces
-Satellite TV/DVD player
-Wifi internet access throughout

We also serve complimentary refreshments and cozy common spaces to keep you connected and entertained while staying on-property, and we can also provide extensive maps, brochures, and our vast local knowledge to help you find great things to see and explore locally.

See the The Lancaster B&B Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

Dutch Country Gay Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Pikes Peak Paradise Bed & Breakfast – Woodland Park Gay Friendly B&B

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Pikes Peak Paradise Bed & Breakfast - Woodland Park Gay Friendly B&B

Woodland Park Gay Friendly B&B – Best Pikes Peak Views

Welcome to Pikes Peak Paradise, a Woodland Park gay friendly B&B with fantastic panoramic views of Pikes Peak and a million acres of Pikes National Forest. We offer the best views in the Pikes Peak area, on over four wooded acres of our own.

Anne Marie and Dane are the brand new owners (Jan 2022) and plan to slowly renovate and upgrade the suites and main areas. The property currently offers five guest suites with in room hot tubs or jacuzzis, private balconies or patios, and private bathrooms. Some rooms include gas fireplace, kitchenettes, mini fridges and microwaves. 

Other luxury amenities at Pikes Peak Paradise include:

* Wifi internet access
* Flat Screen Televisions
* Code Free CD/DVD Players
* A guest library of more than 600 films on DVD

See the Pikes Peak Paradise Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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Black Walnut Point Inn – Gay Chesapeake Bay B&B

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Black Walnut Point Inn - gay Chesapeake Bay B&B

Gay Chesapeake Bay B&B On Tilghman Island

By any measure, Black Walnut Point on Maryland’s Tilghman Island is unique. A private gate and a half-mile drive through fifty seven acres of bird sanctuary leads you to a natural paradise and our six-acre island of lawn.

As the sun rises over the Choptank River and sets over the length of Chesapeake Bay, you’ll enjoy sea breezes, ocean waves and endless gorgeous water views at our gay Chesapeake Bay B&B.

Our property is chock-full of wildlife – a pair of nesting eagles, osprey and black ducks, migrating butterflies, water fowl and singing birds. You may even see dolphins, skates and schools of bluefish out on the bay. And the back dock, looking out over the cove, is the perfect place to watch the herons fish.

See the Black Walnut Point Inn Expanded Listing on Purple Roofs Here

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