Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa – Blue Ridge Mountains Gay B&B

Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa - Blue Ridge Mountains Gay B&B

Blue Ridge Mountains Gay B&B in Dahlonega, Georgia

Come stay with us at our Blue Ridge Mountains gay B&B, Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa, your special getaway in the North Georgia mountains offering the best lodging experience in Lumpkin County.

We have seven luxurious suites and one private cottage in a perfect mountain setting, each one equipped with a private bathroom with whirlpool tub, separate shower, free WiFi internet access, a balcony, and romantic gas fireplace. Each of our large suites sleeps one or two, with a queen or king bed, sitting area, in-room coffee service, and individually controlled heating/air conditioning. Plan to take advantage of our many massage and facial treatments as well as our infrared spa. 

Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa offers a peaceful, quiet, romantic escape where you can completely relax, re-energize and take care of yourself and your partner. We are also a great place to enjoy a getaway with friends or families.

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The Hollywood of China: Hengdian World Studios – Keep Calm & Wander

Hengdian World Studios

Visiting Hengdian World Studios, The Hollywood of China

Hengdian World Studios is in the Dongyang district of Zhejiang province in eastern China. It is the world’s largest film and television production facility. Spread across more than 4 square kilometers, the studio features a wide range of sets and locations, including replicas of ancient Chinese palaces, temples, and streetscapes and more modern settings such as airports and hospitals.

Visitors to this amazing place can experience the magic of the film and television industry up close, with guided tours that take them behind the scenes of some of China’s most popular productions. The studio offers a variety of tours that cater to different interests, including historical and cultural tours, as well as more specialized tours for fans of specific television shows or movies.

In addition to its impressive array of sets, Hengdian World Studios also boasts a number of modern facilities and amenities for cast and crew members. These include a large sound stage, multiple post-production facilities, and various accommodation options, from luxury hotels to more affordable dormitories.

Full Story at Keep Calm and Wander

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Visiting Door County for Gay Families – 2TravelDads

Visiting Door County for Gay Families - 2TravelDads

Things to Do in Door County for Gay Families

So what exactly is there to do in Door County for gay families? So much! We’ve broken down our top picks for activities by theme / style. We’ve got foodie ideas, the arts, getting on the water and exploring nature. Even though it can be a chilly place to be in the winter, the rest of the year Door County is awesome, albeit a little wild for weather in spring and fall.

My heart breaks for those who cannot eat cheese, especially if they’re in Wisconsin. Eating cheese is one of the best things to do in Door County. Whether you’re ordering fried cheese curds in a restaurant or bar, or you’re doing a guided cheese tasting (yes, like a wine tasting) you’re going to love it. PS: it’s also okay just to buy a block of Wisconsin cheese and sit alone in your car eating it… I may have done that on more than one occasion.

We’ll start with Renard’s Artisan Cheese because it is my favorite cheese shop of all that I’ve been to in Door County. Located in Sturgeon Bay, Renard’s Artisan Cheese has everything you could want, from cheese curds of all sorts to cheese spreads. What I really love about it here though is the guided cheese tasting. Knowledgeable staff explain the different cheeses and are quite generous with the samples.

By Chris and Rob – Full Story at the 2TravelDads

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Clementine’s Guest House – Astoria Gay Friendly Guest House

Clementine's Guest House - Astoria Gay Friendly Guest House

Premier Astoria Gay Friendly Guest House on Oregon’s North Coast

Clementine’s Guest House is an Astoria gay friendly guest house on the southern side of the Columbia River. where it meets the sea. The city is the oldest in the state, and was the first permanent U.S. settlement west of the Rockies.

Astoria has great character, seen in its historic architecture, museums and location. Lewis and Clark National Historical Park is nearby.

Clementine’s Guest House is a restored 1888 Victorian inn is located in the heart of town. Your innkeeper, Judith, is proud of the city and her guest house, having lived there since 1993. She has created a safe, attractive and comfortable destination, where diversity is welcome.

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Lighthouse Lodge – Lake Shafer Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfast

Lighthouse Lodge - Lake Shafer Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfast

Lake Shafer Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfast in Monticello, Indiana

The Lighthouse Lodge Bed & Breakfast is the most luxurious bed & breakfast in the Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman, and Monticello geographic area.

Our lakefront lodge and Lake Shafer gay friendly bed and breakfast is surrounded by Mallard Bay. Our shallow, sandy beach has lounging chairs and a childrens playset, with slides.

Our historical lighthouse was built soon after Lake Shafer was formed by the construction of Norway dam in 1923.

Boat lifts and a personal watercraft ramp is available, and we have 2 paddle boats. The Lighthouse Lodge Bed & Breakfast wants to share with you our natural beauty and recreational resources.,We’re just 3 miles North of Indiana Beach Amusement Park.

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The Boathouse Cottage – Boothbay Harbor Gay Vacation Rental

The Boathouse Cottage - Boothbay Harbor Gay Vacation Rental

Quaint Boothbay Harbor Gay Vacation Rental Cottage Close to Downtown

Come enjoy all that Boothbay has to offer at our Boothbay Harbor gay vacation rental, and spend your evenings on the rooftop deck or out on the dock, with unmatched views of the harbor.

Most guests of the Boathouse Cottage are repeat visitors who have grown to love this little slice of heaven situated conveniently close to town but far enough away to enjoy the tranquil breezes and watch the ships sailing by.

Whale, watching, Lobster, gay-friendly community, and quintessential Maine coastline is what makes this spot perfect for your couple getaway. This property is dog friendly as is most of the town, including several waterside restaurants. This rental offers access to a deep water dock for kayak launch or bring a small boat to hook up to the mooring.

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Nomadic Boys: Finding Mongolia’s Only Gay Bar

Hanzo - Mongolia's only gay bar - Nomadic Boys

For as long as I’ve known my crazy Stefan he’s always been harping on about Mongolia.

He spends hours reading historical fiction about the Genghis Khan dynasty or watching documentaries about Kublai Khan. Although it was the Netflix Marco Polo series (starring the very handsome Italian actor Lorenzo Richelmy) that created Stefan’s ultimate wanderlust for the land of the Mongols and therefore inspired our Mongolia trip.

We visited Mongolia during our big Asia trip in July when the famous Naadam Festival was taking place. This is the Mongolian Olympics, but instead of taking place every 4 years, it happens in July. It’s the country’s biggest event with a dramatic, colorful opening ceremony before the focus turns to the three traditional games featured in the competition: horse riding, wrestling, and archery.

Hanzo – Mongolia’s Only Gay Bar

We must have spent around 25 minutes walking up and down those ugly Soviet blocks looking for Hanzo, Mongolia’s only gay bar. There was no signage, nothing recognizable anywhere to help us locate it.

By Stefan Arestis – Full Story at the Nomadic Boys

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Visiting Utah’s National Parks – Dolly Travels

Visiting Utah's National Parks - Dolly Travels

Visiting Utah’s National Parks

Days are flying by as we’re visiting Utah’s National Parks, and each day is packed with visions of beauty, rugged country, incredible rock formations. I am running out of adjectives to describe this marvelous southern Utah country.

On Sunday, we visited Bryce Canyon, which has been my favorite National Park so far, due to the colorful, magnificent rock structures. As you can see, by the dark clouds above the canyon, soon it began to rain. It rained hard for about 15 minutes, let up enough that we could take a walk on a short trail, then when it started to rain again, we drove to a different point.

We left the park not long after I took this picture, due to the rain. If I ever get a chance, i will visit this park again. The next day, we headed toward Capitol Reef National Park. Along the way, we traveled through an area with another slot canyon, not as long as the one we visited a few days previously, but impressive, nonetheless.

Full Story at Dolly Travels

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Hotel Erwin – Gay Friendly Venice Beach Hotel

Hotel Erwin - Gay Friendly Venice Beach Hotel

Oceanfront Gay Friendly Venice Beach Hotel Close to Restaurants, Shops

Venice is different. Sure, it’s California, but it’s an area of California unlike any other; an area that Hotel ERWIN has personified since the ‘70s with its eclectic décor, friendly staff, and predominant location right on the beach and adjacent to the world-famous Venice Beach Boardwalk. 

From our gay friendly Venice Beach Hotel, it’s just an 8-minute walk to trendy restaurants/shops on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, and a 10-minute walk to the Venice Canals.

Our colorful rooms feature fun artwork, flat-screen TVs, plus private balconies, some with city or partial ocean views. We also offer suites with separate living and dining areas.

We even offer bikes for guest use!

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Domaine Madeleine – Gay Friendly Port Angeles Inn

Domaine Madeleine - Gay friendly Port Angeles Inn

Gay Friendly Port Angeles Inn – Olympic Peninsula

Seattle Magazine called our beds “the most comfortable in the world”. Trevor Morrow Travel said that Domaine Madeleine is “the perfect spot to hide away from the world.” Guests give us five stars for our attention to detail and cleanliness, luxury amenities, casual comfortable vibe, and romantic private gardens set amongst old growth evergreen trees.

Domaine Madeleine is a gay friendly Port Angeles inn that sits at the gateway to Olympic National Park on the scenic Olympic Peninsula, about 2 hours Northwest of Seattle. Located on a high bluff, the luxury inn overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca, San Juan Islands, Vancouver Island, and the Dungeness Spit. The collection of suites and cottages feature water views, private outdoor entries, indulgent spa bathrooms, and luxury amenities including super fast complimentary WiFi.

Olympic National Park is regularly named one of the Top 10 National Parks in the world. With over a million acres of unspoiled wilderness, you’ll discover the quietest spot in North America in the Hoh Rainforest, marvel at the sweeping alpine views from Hurricane Ridge (and re-enact The Sound of Music if you want), and sit in awe at the crashing waves on the wild Pacific Coast–all in the same day!

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