Come join us on the slopes at the Lake Tahoe Winterfest for Gay and Lesbian Ski Week March 6th-13th, 2011! Hosted by the Lakeland Village Beach and Mountain Resort in beautiful Lake Tahoe, where California and Nevada meet. Surrounded by 19 acres of woodland and the Sierra Mountain peaks, come and find out why people return every year to enjoy Winter at its finest.
by Brian TuckGay Spring Break? In Key West, of course! From late February until mid-April, LGBT students and friends will head down to the tropical island of Key West, Florida.
Parties are held on beaches, in pools, on boats and in clubs. America's Southernmost city attracts students from all over the United States and the world every year for this event. If it can happen on a beach it's probably on the agenda: music, beach parties, snorkeling, jet skiing, boat tours, paragliding and much more. There are tons of restaurants and dance clubs as well; comedy and drag queen shows to add to your itinerary before a debaucherous evening.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The tunnels carved into the mountains open up unto a jungle of concrete and tropical green trim; civilization contrasted with paradise. It’s hard to tell what may grab your attention first, the city’s mountainous surrounding or the beautiful people. Your first destination, the beach, of course!
While Brazil is undergoing severe flooding mainly on the outskirts of tourist areas, don’t let that stop you from going for an adventure to one of South America’s most vibrant cities….Rio de Janeiro. The best way to describe locals: Yes Please! It’s clear the exotic beauty of the Brazilian is due in part to their mixed Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Native and African heritage. The combination is quite exquisite and so is their charm.
Brian Tuck
It’s that time of year again, get your Speedos and boas ready for Sidney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras kicking off February 19th until March 6th, 2011. Two whole weeks of partying and festivities, find yourself amongst one of the world’s most gay friendly cities.
With over 80 events, there is something for everyone when the world comes together to celebrate diversity at this world renowned festival. The summer weather brings out the friendly and beautiful Sidney crowd and the heat keeps clothing to a minimum when the surf is a hop and skip away. Beach parties, pool parties with DJs in the
Brian Tuck
The neon of the butterflies and the call of the macaws are enough to remind anyone they are somewhere tropical. As you exit your bungalow to begin your day, the theatrics of nature is in abundance from iguanas frozen like statues on rocks to the Muppet show of sloths hanging from branches.
Located in between the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, Costa Rica offers a nature lover's paradise. Lush rainforests backdrop the magnificent coastline. National Parks and volcanoes await on the inside and top the list for most tourists. For the adventurous, canopy tours over treetops and waterfalls while navigating zip lines are a must. An afternoon of surfing can also attract a beginner at one of their surfing schools, or to areas that attract even the most experienced surfer.
Lots of tourist resort deals out there, so choices are of plenty, including package deals with surfing and yoga retreats combined.
Gay Tourism
Gay tourism increases every year, but the government has taken no real position on it. Similar to a "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, gay life in Costa Rica is neither
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Aspen Gay Ski Week is already underway from January 16th-23rd.
Known as one of the top LGBT Winter events, it kicks of its 34th year of skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing and all the fun that comes with Winter.
The best way to fight a cold winter January in Canada is to dance, of course! Between January 13th and 29th, Montreal, Quebec, preps the quay of their famous port for three incredible weekends of outdoor partying known as Igloofest.
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Words to live by in Beirut: Habibi (my dear) and Ahlan wa sahlan (welcome)
Our journey begins in the Middle East in the beautiful city of Beirut, Lebanon. Nestled in between the Mediterranean Sea and the Western Chain of mountains, it is considered one of the most progressive cities in the Middle East that is beginning to attract more and more gay visitors every year.
A city of proud and beautiful people, Beirut offers an eclectic space catering to all touristic tastes. You can enjoy the day lounging on Edde Sand beaches along the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea in Spring and spend the rest of your day skiing at Faraya, only an hour drive away.
An experienced gay traveler tends to overlook this Mediterranean jewel. Most are unaware Beirut is one of the most progressive cities in the Middle East. While their gay community is not as visible as Manhattan or Montreal, they do host annual gay pride events that continue to grow every year. You can enjoy the awesome beats at Acid, one of Beirut’s most popular gay bars, amongst many other gay establishments that keep popping up every year. Beirut is bursting with an incredible nightlife that will keep you dancing until sunrise.
by Brian Tuck
Solving Your New Year's Eve Dilemma
No plans for New Year's Eve or too many plans? Both can be a positive problem, so here's some great ideas to bring in the New Year and help you sort out this scheduling pickle.
Be a Yes person
You've held off RSVP'ing to everyone because you are waiting for the perfect plan, now it's starting to come off as rude. Why wait? Say yes! Forewarn your hosts you are not sure of the location you'll be exactly when the New Year hits, but you'll try your best to make it.
It's totally common knowledge and forgivable that partygoers have multiple places to be when the clock hits midnight. Pick two or three favorite events and spend a couple of hours at each. Plan accordingly and all should go smoothly.
Note- Don't pull a Cinderella act. A polite time to sneak out to that last party would be 12:30am. Unless you are not having an amazing time, why fix something that's not broken.
