Jul
29
Lambda Legal Urges President to Eliminate US Travel Restrictions
Filed Under AIDS/HIV, Gay Travel, Legal, Politics |
(New York, NY) — In a letter submitted on Friday, Lambda Legal urged President Bush to end the ban on visitors and immigrants who are HIV positive by signing the President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) reauthorization bill. Read more
Jul
25
Latest Trend for Gay Travelers is More Luxury and Less Clothes
Filed Under Gay Business, Gay Travel |
Miami, FL (PRWEB) — An increasing number of gay baby boomers are packing lighter these days, as the appeal of luxury boutique travel and clothing-optional vacations has developed into a fast-growing niche market. For some, clothing-optional vacations are about getting closer to nature, while for others it is an opportunity to experience a renewed sense of freedom. Read more
Jul
15
Quito, Ecuador (PRWEB) — From the friendliness of the natives to the warmth of blended Indian/Spanish culture, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands beckon with a variety of options for every traveler. True Colors Travel has built the newest website to offer the world all of the options of nature and travel at Ecuador Traveler. Read more
Jul
2
Amro Worldwide Travel Campaign Celebrates Being ‘So Gay’
Filed Under Gay Business, Gay Marketing, Gay Travel |
London, UK (PRWEB) — A new travel company poster campaign launching this week in London’s Underground network is set to smash through the supposed insult value of “so gay”, by reclaiming the term as part of an advertising slogan. Read more
Jun
25
HALIFAX, NS (Marketwire) — Halifax’s reputation for gay friendly travel will be reaffirmed with the return of R Family Vacations’ cruise with Rosie O’Donnell and guests this July. Read more
Jun
12
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — GayCities, a user-friendly lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) travel and city guide on the web, today unveiled its new website, adding a host of new features to better connect and inform its rapidly growing community. GayCities has integrated photos, ratings, and forums with rich editorial content and user-generated reviews to enable users to share invaluable insider information on where to go, eat, and stay in more than 65 cities throughout North America. Read more
Jun
6
Great Venues for Same-Sex Marriage Locations and Honeymoons in California
Filed Under Gay Marriage, Gay Travel |
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – California has always welcomed visitors of various lifestyles and backgrounds, and in the wake of the State Supreme Court’s legalization of gay marriage, the Golden State has even more appeal as a top vacation destination for same-sex weddings, commitment ceremonies and honeymoons. Read more
Jun
4
Gay Travel Alerts for Africa!
Filed Under Boycotts, Gay Travel, Police Beat, Politics, Sexual Bigotry |
If you’re traveling in Africa or planning to do so, give Uganda and Gambia a pass. Read more
Jun
2
More Lesbians and Gays Plan Travel, Cut Back Spending Less Than Heterosexual Travelers
Filed Under Gay Business, Gay Marketing, Gay Travel, Research |
WASHINGTON (BUSINESS WIRE)– According to a recent national survey conducted by Harris Interactive, 38 percent of gay and lesbian adults report they are absolutely certain or very likely to take their vacations as planned this year, compared with 34 percent of their heterosexual counterparts. However when asked whether they might decide to shorten their vacation, a slightly larger proportion of gays and lesbians – 18 percent — were absolutely certain or very likely to do so while 15% of heterosexual adults similarly said they would do so. Read more
May
20
Zoom Vacations received the PlanetOut Travel Award for Best Small Tour Operator at the PlanetOut Awards in Las Vegas this month. Since 1994, PlanetOut’s annual awards have recognized the best of the best in gay travel, and are decided by a panel of LGBT travel experts. Read more

