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Old Stagecoach Inn – Northern Vermont Gay Friendly B&B

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Old Stagecoach Inn - Northern Vermont gay friendly B&B

Northern Vermont Gay Friendly B&B
in the Heart of Waterbury

Welcome to The Old Stagecoach Inn, a beautiful, historic Northern Vermont gay friendly B&B in downtown Waterbury.

We provide comfortable, air-conditioned, individually decorated guestrooms, as well as a complimentary—and lavish—full country breakfast at the start of each day. Other amenities include free WiFi.

Take a step back and unwind at The Old Stagecoach Inn, a historic bed and breakfast built in 1826 and conveniently located in the heart of Waterbury Village. You can relax in front of our fireplace in our elegant parlor, or unwind in the the cozy library bar.

The Inn is walking distance from the Amtrak station and many local restaurants and shops. All of this awaits you in our quiet Vermont village, where the old-fashioned New England hospitality is still the norm.

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

Cliff Cottage Inn – Gay Friendly Eureka Springs B&B

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Gay Friendly Eureka Springs B&B, Heart of Downtown

Location! Location! Location! Award-winning Cliff Cottage Inn is a gay friendly Eureka Springs B&B, and the only B&B right in the very heart of Eureka Springs’ Historic Downtown, just 17 steps to Main Street and all the best restaurants, clubs, galleries and shops.

Plus, you have your own pre-assigned reserved parking space at the inn – no need to walk a mile or more to get downtown or to drive around and around hunting for non-existing parking. Most guests arrive at the inn, park and never have to drive again until ready to leave our magical village.

A National Historic Registered and Arkansas Historic Preservation landmark, our Eureka Springs Gay Friendly B&B features three elegant beautifully restored historic homes all right next to each other with two suites per cottage.

Suites all have two-person Jacuzzis and showers, and their own living rooms or sitting areas – no dinky little bedrooms here! Lots of original art and antiques with a blend of the contemporary grace all the inn’s rooms… no tired frou-frou here!

You’ll enjoy lots of space and privacy for sharing some quality time together.

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Eureka Springs Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Hiking the Finger Lakes – Our Taste for Life

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Hiking the Finger Lakes - Our Taste for Life

Hiking the Finger Lakes region of New York is a magical experience. In this guide, guest blogger Polly Clover shares 15 of the best local hikes to help you plan your trip.

Bursting with natural beauty, this region in central New York is one of the most enchanting destinations I’ve ever visited. In fact, no New York itinerary is complete without visiting.

Why I love Hiking the Finger Lakes

I discovered the Finger Lakes during one of my east coast road trip adventures, and I was instantly blown away. With its expansive vineyards, incredibly kind locals, stunning vistas, and breathtaking waterfalls, what more could you ask for?

There are 11 Finger Lakes, with five main ones. They expand over 9,000 miles, so a car is necessary to explore the entire area! That said, my favourite way to explore this natural slice of heaven is on foot and hitting the trails.

From leisurely, short strolls to long, challenging hikes, there’s something for all kinds of nature lovers! Many are pet-friendly, some are great for children, and a few are adequate for pro hikers.

By Charlotte & Natalie – Our Taste for Life

Finger Lakes Lesbian Travel Resources

Cottages at Chesley Creek Farm – Gay Friendly Blue Ridge Mountains Cottages

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Cottages at Chesley Creek Farm - Blue Ridge Mountains Gay Friendly Cottages - Gay Friendly Blue Ridge Mountains Cottages
The Creek House

PRIVATE GAY FRIENDLY BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS COTTAGES IN DYKE, VIRGINIA

Welcome to the Cottages at Chesley Creek Farm – gay friendly Blue Ridge Mountains cottages offering romance for two in Dyke, Virginia, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Our vacation rental resort is the perfect place to commune with nature and unwind from the stress of city living.

Located in Greene County, eighteen miles northwest of Charlottesville, our four cottages – Creek House, LaurelWood, Ridge, and Pines, and the Log House – are located on 300 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains, surrounded on one side by a 1,000 acre parcel and on the other side by a 1,500 acre parcel. They’re the last houses on a dirt road leading up Brokenback Mountain.

We’re about 100 miles from Washington, 90 miles from Richmond, and a half-hour drive to Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia and Jefferson’s Monticello. Also nearby is Madison’s home, Montpelier.

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

Epic Utah National Parks Road Trip – 2TravelDads

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Utah National Parks Road Trip - 2TravelDads

Utah National Parks Road Trip: Epic & Unforgettable Sights

You’ll see lots of vultures in Utah, circling like they have a plan. Well, here’s a plan for you. Utah is a fascinating area with both desolate landscapes and… barbeque? This Utah National Parks road trip plan will take you through some of the most popular parks in the USA as well as through territory that you might otherwise try to drive through quickly and completely miss. And be sure to eat local as you explore, because the state has some great barbeque and local cuisines.

After this road trip through Utah, if somebody asks you why you like the Southwest, you’ll have an easy, un-arguable answer: it’s astoundingly beautiful and super dramatic. This road trip is a loop, so you’ll be able to hit all five National Parks, you’ll see how each is extremely different, and you’ll be tired by the end.

Since so much of this road trip is EXTREMELY remote, be sure that you are well stocked with back up water (you can never have too much) and lots of snacks. Sometimes it’s more than an hour between services, and they may not always be open. Be well prepared for any situation. Also, for some of the more remotes areas, take time to download the offline maps through your preferred navigation program. You’ll be glad that you did.

By Chris and Rob – Full Story at the 2TravelDads

Utah Gay Travel Resources

La Dauphine – Gay New Orleans B&B

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Fauborg Marigny Gay New Orleans B&B –
Four Blocks from the French Quarter

People often compare New Orleans to San Francisco, Savannah, Charleston, Paris, or Marseilles. It’s not like that at all. The biggest difference? The streets are full of live music year round. You’ve never seen so much “street theater.”

At our gay New Orleans B&B, our most cherished guests come for the wonderful food, music, architecture, history, artists, and writers of the Big Easy, and our French-Caribbean ambiance.

We live in the old French area, as my Creole ancestors did, coming from France and Spain in 1the 1700’s. My mother and father grew up speaking French just a few houses away from us. Our district, Faubourg Marigny, is a quieter version of the adjacent French Quarter – you can actually sleep at night here. It’s a safe, artist/gay residential area with about seventy bed and breakfasts. The city attracts one million visitors each month, so accommodations here book up quickly.

Within a short walk of our New Orleans gay B&B, you’ll enjoy great local restaurants:

* Marigny Brasserie
* Belle Forche’
* Cafe Negril
* Feelings
* Santa Fe
* Marisol
* La Peniche
* Mona’s
* Wasabi
* Adolfo’s
* Santa Fe

And bars:

* Spotted Cat
* Cafe Brasil
* d.b.a.
* Checkpoint Charlie’s
* Phoenix

Not to mention an overabundance of art galleries and antique shops. There’s a Cuban grocery store right across the street, and Jackson Square is just a twenty-minute stroll through the adjacent French Quarter.

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New Orleans Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfasts, Hotels, and Vacation Rentals

Ten Great Utah Road Trips – 2TravelDads

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Ten Great Utah Road Trips - 2TravelDads

Eastern Utah is famous for Moab and Arches National Park, but there is so much more! From hot springs to petroglyphs, we’ve got a great list of unique sights and hikes to add to your road trip. You’ll love the combo of amazing geology and ancient history. Stops like these make road trips in this amazing state special adventures to remember.

Some of these recommendations have notoriety or are a part of a more famous site, but they are also wonderful for avoiding crowds or getting a little off the beaten path. Add a few of them (or all of them) to your Utah road trip plan for an awesome experience.

Where to Stay on for Your Utah Road Trips

I’m sure as you’re planning your Utah road trips you’re looking at all sorts of places to stay along your route. Because the state is so spread out, we recommend picking three or four towns and staying 2 nights in each. This will both give you enough time to explore the area AND not be completely worn out from constantly driving. Below you’ll find some maps for pricing out hotels as well as info about places we’ve stayed on our road trips and really liked.

Full Story at 2TravelDads

Utah Gay Travel Resources

Kiki Corner of Wilton Manors – Wilton Manors Gay Guesthouse

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Kiki Corner of Wilton Manors - Wilton Manors Gay Guesthouse

Wilton Manors Gay Guesthouse –
Everything You Need for a 5-Star Stay

Sexy living at our Wilton Manors gay guesthouse with a heated pool, just 2 BLOCKS to all the bars, eateries and clubs of Wilton Drive. We offer separate guest rooms, or you can rent the whole place. Relax by the pool and in our 8 person outdoor hot tub all day.

We have Nice sized rooms with large closets, comfortable beds with soft pillows, and lush linens. Everything is provided for a 5-star stay.

Looking for a place for a family reunion or a group of close friends? Kiki Corner is perfect to rent as a whole for a friends gathering or a retreat. Our Wilton Manors escape feels like a mini-resort, with tropical grounds and some rooms having OUTDOOR SHOWERS for the naturalist in you. Clothing optional outdoors only please.

Queen sized air mattress on legs for a standard height air bed pictured. Another sleep space available on the extra wide sofa.

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Visiting Florida’s Paradise Coast – 2TravelDads

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Visiting Florida's Paradise Coast - 2TravelDads

Visiting Florida’s Paradise Coast With the 2TravelDads

Having been all over Florida and spent a lot of time in the Everglades and South Florida, I can say that there are so many things to do in Naples / Marco Island that it’s one of the best areas to have a family vacation. We’ve done several Florida Gulf Coast road trips and the Paradise Coast (that’s what they call Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades) is consistently fun and gorgeous.

As we share our favorite activities in Naples and Marco Island, remember that we’re traveling with kids that have a variety of interests. They give us real-time feedback when we’re playing tourist and help us decide what to share and not. They’re just as much involved in having a fun trip as us parents are, so know that what we’ve picked for fun on the Paradise Coast has both kid and adult approval.

Note: Hurricane Ian was HARD on Naples and Marco Island. Both locations suffered a lot of damage and many businesses were either destroyed or hit hard. While recovery efforts for some have been swift, others didn’t fare as well and it will take time to get back to normal, or to their new normal.

By Chris and Rob – Full Story at the 2TravelDads

West-Central Florida Gay Travel Resources

Visiting Silver Springs State Park – 2TravelDads

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Silver Springs State Park - 2TravelDads

Silver Springs State Park is our favorite place to take visitors when they come to Florida. Between having the most gorgeously clear water and the most remarkable wildlife encounters, It will become your new favorite Florida State Park too. Even if you’re not normally into outdoorsy things, that atmosphere and all the things to do here will make it a place you want to return to every year.

We’ve picked our favorite things to do and have put together everything you need to know for visiting, from trails to kayaking, including how to paddle here from the Ocala National Forest.

History of Silver Springs State Park, Florida

Back in the golden age of Hollywood, Florida had a big role in shooting adventure films and underwater scenes. Silver Springs was at the heart of major motion picture production due to its extremely clear water and very deep head springs. The jungle setting also was the perfect backdrop for any number of exotic locations, but conveniently located in Florida.

By Chris and Rob – Full Story at the 2TravelDads

Florida Gay Travel Resources