Welcome to the Purple Roofs Newsletter: 5/12/13!
Our articles section now has four parts – local news, general interest, travel event news (including upcoming events and reviews and photos of past events), and finally sweepstakes and contests (when available).
We’ve got lots of other great stuff for you this month, too – including feature articles on Italy, Australia, Ecuador, France, Mexico, St. Martin and Turkey, and more. We’re also featuring a number of other gay travel articles from around the world.
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Our Featured Articles This Month:
TRAVELING IN OUR FABULOUS GAY WORLD: Dining Out When Traveling
by Donald & Ray, Gay Travelers
Remember where you have dined when traveling and what you have eaten and then go somewhere completely new and try eating something else ! Those are great words to remember when traveling. Like most other travelers we have many times gotten into the rut of dining in the same restaurants in the same cities that we travel and usually order the same thing time after time after time. Once in a while, like in New England, the Lobster Rolls are so delicious that we just have to order them every time we go back there. Several of the restaurants around the country where we return a lot, we seem to order the same thing, be we are going to stop that.
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AUSTRALIA: “Down Under” adventure
by Ross
This is my first blog posting so hopefully the excitement and thrill of the subject overcompensates for my as-yet-to-be fully honed blogging skills. My partner and I spent 3 amazing weeks in New Zealand and Australia this winter. A dream come true trip to two places right at the top of my bucket list! We own a bed & breakfast in Maine and have always enjoyed experiencing new places through the looking glass of small B&B’s and Inns where ever we go. Our trip down under was no exception. Given our cold winters up here in the northeastern US we are always looking for bright, sunny, warm spots to re-energize and re-connect. And let me tell you New Zealand and Australia fit that bill perfectly.
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ECUADOR: A Legal High – Part Two
by Ryan, BudaBB, Budapest, Hungary
eyond Quito one suggested place to plan a few days is Otavalo, a charming town with a 70% indigenous population just 59 miles north. Located in the northern Sierra region, a bus from Quito will cost you $7.00 for the 3 hour ride, but most hotels run a shuttle day tour for $35-45.00 per person. Unlike Quito, Otavalo gets hot and generally stays hot until the sun goes down. Located at 8,856 feet above sea level, the sun beats down. Light pants and short sleeved shirts are best. Have your sunscreen handy. An excellent choice for a stay is Hostal Dona Esther (www.otavalohotel.com) just off of the main square at Juan Montalvo 4-44 y Bolivar. Be aware that breakfast here is not included in the rates; pay attention to the menu prices, so there are no surprises at check-out time. There are few alternatives for breakfast in the city, so if you are a morning feeder, partake here.
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FRANCE: Canal Du Midi
by Mark Binmore
Its classification as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on the 7th December 1996 has revitalized one of the oldest working canals in the world, now completely devoted to tourism. It stretches over 240 km, 20 to 24 m wide, at an average depth of 2 m. There are 69 locks and 350 engineering works along its length to help navigation. The Canal du Midi is the link between Portiragnes Portiragnes Village and Beach. Four miles of paved bike path connecting the village to the resort, allowing walkers and athletes to enjoy a unique landscape, surrounded by a unique natural area full of birds, bulls and Camargue horses.
The path that borders the entire length also allows for easy access by bike to discover exceptional works of the canal, located a few miles, that we start eastward towards Agde or the west to Beziers.
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FRANCE: My Last Day in Paris
by Dolly Goolsby
We have to say Au Revoir to Paris now. We walked and walked today, through the Tuileries Gardens, down to Place Concorde, then through the tree-lined pedestrian lane to Champs Elysees. It was cold again, with dark clouds threatening rain, but we did not get rained on. Just before we got to the Arche de Triumphe, we stopped for lunch. The weather did not improve, so we headed back to our apartment…however, we did get in a good 2 or 3 hours of walking.
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ITALY: Hello From Viareggio
by Dolly Goolsby
How wonderful it is to be back in Italy, my second home. Although I still can’t speak Italian very well, hearing the language sounds very familiar to me, and I can only hope that in the next 2 months, my command of the language will be much improved. Susan and I both flew into Florence airport yesterday. I had to come from Paris by way of Vienna? Sort do confused me, too…and Susan flew in from US. We were very concerned, as she was flying on Lufthansa Airlines, which went on strike the day she left.
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ITALY: Viareggio, Torre del Lago and Puccini
by Dolly Goolsby
Well, I must say, we are really having a good time. The first thing I must show you is our dinner we made after buying the fresh fish that had to be cleaned. My friend did a great job with the cfish cleaning. We then baked it on top of new potatoes, with just a bit of olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper. Delizioso!! Yesterday, the weather kept us guessing as to whether it was going to rain or not. It was still warm, but cloudy. Massimo asked us if we would like to go with him over to Torre del Lago, which is really just a suburb of Viareggio. He needed to take something to a carpenter to be repaired.
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ITALY: Bella in Rome
by Dolly Goolsby
Wow! Time is flying by..too fast. We arrived here in Rome on Monday, had a couple days to explore and get lost. Our apartment is in a nice neighborhood south of the Coleseum, Circus Maximus, etc., but still within walking distance to all these sights.
Plus, we are right next to a very ancient park, called Parco Scipio, that has a lot of old tombs, and surrounded by an ancient wall.
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ITALY: Tivoli and Our Last Day in Rome
by Dolly Goolsby
It is late Sunday afternoon and I must pack, as we are leaving Rome tomorrow. We have had such great new experiences here that I simply must share them before we go on to Sorrento tomorrow. Yesterday was another beautiful sunny day. We got on the Metro, then took a bus about one hour’s ride east of Rome, up toward the Appenines mountains to the town of Tivoli. We had thought about going to Hadrian’s Villa, which, of course, are more Roman ruins. But the bus stopped right in front of Villa d’Este, that has the fabulous Tivoli Gardens. We decided that was a priority; therefore, we never made it up to Hadrian’s villa.
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ITALY: Buongiorno From Sorrento
by Dolly Goolsby
Oh, how gorgeous Sorrento is! And much more relaxed than Rome, although there are many British, Canadian, and cruise ship tourists here. Our apartment, unfortunately, is on a very busy street, so night noise is a problem, but we are very central. And walking distance to everything. Yesterday when we arrived, we took a walking tour through the main part of the city, after enjoying a wonderful pizza at Pizza Aurora, right at the central piazza, Piazza Tasso. It was sunny and lovely, but all at once, the sky opened up, and we headed for the apartment at a fast clip. We were all soaked. And wouldn’t you know, 5 minutes later, the sun came out and it was beautiful again.
ITALY: Amalfi Coast and Paestum
by Dolly Goolsby
Another Wow!! What a day we had today. Our driver, Raffaele Monetti (look him up in Rick Steves’ Italy guidebook) picked us up at our apartment at 8:00 this morning in his 6 passenger Mercedes van. He drove us down the Amalfi coast, pointing out different sights and giving us some history of the area as we drove. We stopped in Positano for about 45 minutes, so we could look around the small city, then on to Amalfi. The beauty of the coast was so fabulous. The houses look like they are Super-glued to the hillside, but they have been very stable there for centuries, through invasions by Romans, and Moors.
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ITALY: Orvieto, Bagnoregio and Civita
by Dolly Goolsby
Now we are staying in Orvieto. This is one of the loveliest of the Italian hill towns. The town is in Umbria, about half way between Rome and Florence. We left Sorrento yesterday morning, arriving here early afternoon. It seems like we have been going non-stop. Yesterday was spent exploring the ancient city on our own, as everyone has their owns interests, then we shared our adventures with each other in the evening. Early this morning, we took a bus to the small town of Bagnoregio. From the bus stop, we walked across town (about a mile….a hilly mile), then walked across the footbridge to the ancient city of Civita.
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LATIN AMERICA: How to Get the Most from Your Latin American Adventure
by Jennifer Doherty
Before you pack your bags and head off on your Latin American adventure, it’s best to spend some time planning the type of overseas escapades you are looking for. Latin America is so vast and so diverse that every type of experience is possible here and Latin American tours range from short and sweet city-hopping adventures to lengthier adventures taking in everything from the magnificent Inca ruins at Machu Picchu in Peru to the packed beaches and street parties of Rio de Janeiro. Latin America is a part of the world that is rich in colourful traditions and flamboyant celebrations – of which Rio Carnival is the most famous – and there is a healthy attitude towards LGB travellers in most Latin American locations.
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MEXICO: Cenote Summer
by Casa del Maya
Summer is here and what better time to visit Merida, Mexico to tour some of the wonderful cenotes that dot the landscape around the city. These wonderful sinkholes, each one with its own special feel, provide ample opportunity to relax, cool off, and enjoy one another’s company as you escape the heat of summer. Over 3,000 cenotes dot the Yucatan peninsula. These swimming holes have been used by locals and visitors alike for hundreds of years. Some cenotes are just a few feet below the surface and resemble sunken lakes or a pond. Others are much deeper and require some climbing to reach the cool water. Still others require diving under a stone wall or archway to reach them. And many have been outfitted with ladders and even concrete stairs to facilitate reaching them easily.
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ST. MARTIN: At the Beach in Saint Martin
by Carlos Melia
If there is something that made me stay in Saint Martin, other than the lovely La Samanna by Orient-Express, was the incredible white sanded, blue transparent waters over both the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. My favorites were all those on the Caribbean bay, since they are rather quiet, although with a strong current, great temperature and stunning vivid colors. Quite a daunting task, to explore an entire island in just four days, so I did what I know best when it comes to getting a global idea of a new destination, I hired a local guide to take me around and show me his favorite places.
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SAINT MARTIN: Lunch Among the Treetops in Saint Martin
by Carlos Melia
Have lunch on the top of the trees, yes literally. That is what they told me, and I was OK… I have seen enough in this life so nothing quite surprise me anymore, but at the same time I always end up being surprised THANK GOD or life will become too boring right. Love to be outdoors connecting with nature? Or are you a daredevil and love extreme sports? Well there they have them both! Loterie Farm is a secret hideaway nestled in the hillside of Pic Paradis on French Saint Martin where you can wine, dine, climb, hike and glide over the treetop canopy. It is truly an eco-tourism and gastronomical experience you’re not likely to forget or find elsewhere. Shame on me, I only had lunch ha ha ha and a few local drinks.
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SAINT MARTIN: Saint Martin vs. Sint Maarten
by Carlos Melia
Hi there everyone, it has been a while since my last report around the world. Been traveling extensively and still am, gathering as much information and experiences as possible to share with all of you. This time, about two weeks ago, I flew from New York to Saint Martin to explore the island. I must say right from the beginning that other than St Barth, I have never been a huge fan of The Caribbean, but it is quite exciting to be able to discover this little gem and be proven wrong sometimes. Perfect destination for a quick getaway, to have it combined with St Barth.
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TURKEY: Istanbul’s Gay Scene
Many consider Turkey to be a conservative society, so it’s perhaps unusual to discover that the country’s largest city, Istanbul, boasts a thriving gay scene that has continuously grown since the 1980s. While this scene may not rival other places throughout Europe which are particularly renowned gay travel destinations, Istanbul is considered to have the most lively and most welcoming gay culture in Turkey. Precisely why Istanbul became Turkey’s rebellious city can’t be said, although its location spanning the Bosphorus River, with the western half of the city classed as Europe, and the eastern half officially in Asia, is likely to be a major factor. Not only does the city’s ability to bring together two continents mean that it’s a cultural melting pot, but the diversity of millions of travelers that stop by to see its rich history and the beautiful Bosphorus Strait have also contributed to Istanbul’s cosmopolitan nature.
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More Gay Travel News
We also scour the web to bring you all the gay travel news we can find. You can see these posts on a daily basis at http://www.purpleroofs.com/gay-travel-blog, or sign up for our RSS feed. Here are some of our favorites from the last month:
Local Stories:
paAUSTRALIA: Visiting Gay Perth, Australia (Autostraddle)
Planning a vacation down under? Check out Perth – Sam at Autostraddle has the details for you.
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AUSTRIA: Gay-Friendly Vienna (Venere.com)
Vienna enjoys the distinction of being one of the world’s most gay friendly cities. This European paradise welcomes you with open arms as a truly unique travel destination.
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BRAZIL: Gay Travel Market Worth $23 Billion (new Gay Travel Guide)
Brazil’s gay tourism market is, apparently, HUGE.
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ONTARIO, CANADA: What’s Up in Toronto for Gay Travelers (Passport Magazine)
Thinking about visiting Toronto this summer? Check out Passport Magazine’s review of the latest and greatest in one of Canada’s most gay friendly cities.
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CHILE: Colorful Valparaiso (Sherman’s Travel)
A colorful architectural jumble of old clapboard houses and crumbling mansions, the captivating port town of Valparaiso comprises Chile’s cultural core.
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COSTA RICA: Gay Travel (New Gay Travel Guide)
How gay friendly is Coats Rica? The New Gay Travel Guide has an answer.
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FRANCE: The Delightful, Surprising Streets of Paris (Edge Boston)
We had planned to end our first full day in Paris with a leisurely stroll down the Avenue des Champs-Elysees, taking in the sights of the famous shopping boulevard and enjoying a birds’ eye view of the French capital atop the Arc de Triomphe.
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JAPAN: Japan Celebrates Its First Rainbow Week (Towleroad.com)
Japan is celebrating its first Rainbow Week, and 12,000 attended the parade.
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MEXICO: Visiting Mexico’s Riviera Maya (Go Girlfriend)
In my mind, a beach vacation is the closest you can get to heaven while still paying tax. And picking just one favorite is a foolish enterprise – they’re all beautiful in their own way. This month, I’m headed to Riviera Maya ~ two Marriott beach hotels for GoGirlfriend – all in the interest of research, of course.
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MEXICO: Love on the Beach in Cancun (Source)
It started as an innocent press junket to Cancun for the weekend. Five days, two hotels and a beach that stretched out like the tail of a runaway kite.
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MEXICO: A Culinary Adventure in Puebla (Sherman’s Travel)
Looking for really good Mexican food? Look no further than Puebla, Mexico – Sherman’s Travel profiles this foodie paradise.
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MEXICO: Cancun’s Culinary Renaissance (Edge Boston)
I started to get worried when I saw the other passengers boarding my plane to Cancun. The late morning flight had been delayed and was now filling up with 20-somethings who had obviously chosen to wait it out with 2-for-1 cocktails at the airport bar.
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NEW ZEALAND: Exploring Gay New Zealand (Passport)
New Zealand just passed full marriage equality at a national level. Now Joseph Pedro checks out this very gay friendly South Pacific country.
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NEW ZEALAND: Bed & Breakfast Turns Away Lesbian Couple (Gay Star News)
Yet another bed and breakfast turning away a same sex couple – this one in New Zealand.
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PUERTO RICO: Puerto Rico’s Many Flavors (Edge Boston)
Nothing describes Puerto Rico better than its food.
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ST. MARTIN: Eating Local in Saint Martin (Carlos Melia Blog)
If you want to try the local cuisine of Saint Martin, then you need to behave like one, and usually that means having a meal experience at a classic Lolo. A lolo is basically a rudimentary version of a restaurant, were they serve local traditional dishes, grilled food, at very accessible prices.
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RUSSIA: Gay Guide to Russia’s St. Petersburg (Autostraddle)
Ever wanted to visit a truly exotic land? Alea at Autostraddle took a trip to St. Petersburg (the one in Russia, not Florida), and reports back.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Gauteng’s Club Babylon (LustralBoy)
What are gay clubs like in other parts of the world? LustralBoy reports from South Africa.
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THAILAND: GayTravel.com Visits Gay Thailand (GayTravel.com)
There are few things as exciting as getting to take a top of the line, world-class international trip to one of the most incredible tourist destinations in the world.
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TURKEY: World-Class Cuisine in Istanbul (Passport)
Heading to Turkey for an exotic vacation? Joseph Schmitt reports on Turkish cuisine.
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UK: The United Kingdom The Most Popular Gay Tourist Destination, Survey Says (Gay Star News)
A new survey by Out Now of US and British citizens says the UK is the most popular gay travel destination.
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UK: The UK’s Most Gay Friendly Cities (GayTravel.com)
Planning a trip to the United Kingdom? GayTravel.com has a list of the top five gay friendly cities in the UK.
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CALIFORNIA, USA: Visiting Northern California’s Napa and Sonoma Valleys (Passport)
Visiting Northern California’s Napa and Sonoma Valleys.
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CALIFORNIA: Quick Escapes for Business Travelers in San Jose, California (Sherman’s Travel)
If you’re the type who finds San Francisco to be too chilly pretty much every day of the year, you’ll be the type who rejoices at the chance to visit San Jose.
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CALIFORNIA, USA: AMTRAK From Los Angeles to Santa Barbara (Carlos Melia Blog)
So here is a funny story. After a week of work in Los Angeles for Rubin’s Special Appearances for Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills, we were invited by the new Orient-Express property El Encanto, to visit them in Santa Barbara.
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HAWAII, USA: Whale Watching in Hawaii (New Gay Travel Guide)
Heading to Hawaii? How about taking a whale watching tour?
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KANSAS, USA: Quick Escapes for Business Travelers in Kansas City (Sherman’s Travel)
Tell a Kansas City resident that they’re located in a flyover state and see what happens. Actually, don’t do that. For those traveling to the heart of America for business or pleasure, you’ll find plenty of extracurricular activities to make the most of your visit.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA: Ride the ‘Cog RR’ to the Mt. Washington Summit (Purple Roofs)
The beauty of the mountains and the thrill of ascending the Northeast’s highest peak are just as enchanting today as they were in 1869, when Sylvester Marsh opened the world’s first mountain-climbing railroad on New Hampshire’s Mount Washington.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA: Gunstock Zip Line Adventure – Summer Fun in NH (Purple Roofs)
Gunstock Mountain Adventure Park is home to many exciting outdoor adventures but nothing compares to the thrill of the Zip Tour.
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NEW YORK, USA: Korean BBQ at Kang Suh Restaurant (Carlos Melia)
I cannot ever get enough of Korean BBQ nor Saporo Japanese Beer. During my last trip to Philippines, a few years ago, I was introduced to both Korean BBQ and Shabu-Shabu and since then I have become addicted to it.
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OHIO, USA: Insider’s Guide to Cleveland (Passport Magazine)
Passport Magazine gets the inside scoop on gay Cleveland from caterer Hollie Ksiezyk.
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RHODE ISLAND, USA: Providence – The New Gay Wedding Capital? (Source)
In my city, I can wear high heels from Little Italy to the Financial Plaza and then stop off at the First Baptist Church on my way to Brown, and nobody will bat an eyelash,” Danny of the Brown University Transgendered, Bisexual, Gay, and Lesbian Alumni organization says as he shows off his best Tyra walk around the river in downtown Providence.
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TEXAS, USA: Quick Escapes for Business Travelers in San Antonio (Source)
If you’ve been tasked with visiting San Antonio on business, don’t feel disappointed – after all, you’ll fly into some of the country’s warmest weather, but you’ll also be showing up prior to the dog days of summer.
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TEXAS, USA: Dallas Gay Tourism Program Hits Choppy Waters (Dallas Voice)
Entering its tenth year, Dallas’s plan to attract LGBT tourists has had its successes, and its snags.
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WASHINGTON, USA: Five Things to Do For Free in Seattle (Edge Boston)
Heading to Seattle this summer? It’s a great time to visit the city on Puget Sound – and Edge Boston has some great free things to do while you’re there
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General Interest Articles:
Why is Gay Travel Important? (New Gay Travel Guide)
I attended a meeting last week in Chicago, where the OUT NYC gay resort hotel presented to community, a proposal to open their 2nd gay property, right in the heart of Chicago’s gay Boystown.
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New Survey Looks At Gay Tourism’s Role in Global Travel Market (Hospitality Net)
US Gay and lesbian hotel guests spend an average 57 per cent more on their travels than their heterosexual counterparts.
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Luxury Casinos Around the World (New Gay Travel Guide)
Like to gamble? The New Gay Travel Guide has a great feature on luxury casinos around the world.
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Is Climate Change Leading to a Bumpier Ride Across the North Atlantic? (Edge Boston)
Yes, according to a new study that says the jet stream is shifting north, with implications for travel between the US and Europe.
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Fun This Summertime (Edge Boston)
Not sure what to do this summer? The folks over at Edge Boston have some great ideas for gay summer fun.
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Gay Event Reviews:
SPAIN: Suspected Arson Attack During Maspalomas Gay Pride (Gay Star News)
Four gay businesses were burned in a suspected arson attack in the Canary Islands.
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NEVADA, USA: The Dinah Las Vegas Doubles Last Year’s Attendance (The Advocate)
The second year of the Dinah Shore event in Las Vegas saw twice as many attendees as 2012, the Advocate reports.
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NEVADA USA: Photos From the Dinah Las Vegas (GayCities)
Didn’t get the chance to go to Vegas for the Dinah? GayCities has photos from last weekend’s Dinah Shore Las Vegas.
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Upcoming Event News:
CAMBODIA: Gay Pride Begins May 12th (Rainbow Tourism)
(May 12th-19th) Gay pride is coming back to Cambodia next month, and Rainbow Tourism has the details.
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PERU: Women’s Odyssey in Peru (Purple Roofs)
(Aug 27-Sept 7) Journeyweavers and Yemaya Travel, together with Coltur – Peru and Travels Together are pleased to present its PERU WOMEN TOUR, a program specially designed for women travelers interested in learning more in depth about Peruvian women: how they live and work, what their role is in modern Peru and what it was like before the Spanish conquest.
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SPAIN: Gay Pride Comes to Barcelona in June (Rainbow Tourism)
(June 21st-30th) Like your men hot and Spanish? How about a trip to gay Barcelona? Rainbow Tourism reports on the upcoming Gay Pride celebration in Barcelona, June 21st-30th.
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TURKEY: Istanbul Gay Pride Coming at the End of June (Rainbow Tourism)
(Jun 30th) How about something a little different this Pride Season? Istanbul Gay Pride is coming on June 30th.
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UK: Manchester Pride Plans 80′s Theme for 2013 (Gay Star News)
(Aug 16th) One of the UK’s biggest gay pride events, Manchester Pride, begins on August 16th, and will have an 80′s theme.
http://purpleroofs.com/gay-travel-blog/2013/04/manchester-pride-plans-80s-theme-for-2013.html
CALIFORNIA, USA: Pink Saturday Coming to San Francisco’s SOMA in June (BAR)
(Jun 9th) Someone is planning a Pink Saturday party for Saturday, June 29, in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood, but it’s not the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, the group that’s been hosting the Pink Saturday street festival in the Castro for years.
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CALIFORNIA, USA: Out at Universal Studios to Coincide With L.A. Pride (Source)
(Jun 8th) A brand-new gay event – Out at Universal Studios – debuts next month to coincide with Los Angeles pride.
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CALIFORNIA, USA: Big Pool Party Planned for Long Beach Pride (SDGLN)
(May 18th) Planning on attending Long Beach Pride 2013? Hotel Maya’s throwing a big poolside bash on May 18th.
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CALIFORNIA, USA: Girls in Wonderland Coming to Gay Days Orlando (Dot429)
(May 30th-Jun 2nd)This year, lesbian travelers are descending on Gay Days Orlando for their own celebration – the four day Girls in Wonderland festival.
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CALIFORNIA, USA: 15th Annual FilmOut San Diego Starts May 29th (SDGLN)
(May 29th-Jun 2nd) San Diego’s FilmOut LGBT film festival is almost here, and the billboards are going up.
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NEW YORK, USA: Upstate New York’s Summer Festivals (Sherman’s Travel)
(Various) Live in New York or New England and want something fun to do this summer?
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NEW YORK, USA: Folsom Street East in NYC Cancelled for 2013 (Queerty)
The producers of the Folsom Street East event blame ongoing construction.
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paTEXAS, USA: Buy Tickets for Dallas’s Razzle Dazzle Online (Dallas Voice)
(Jun 7th) Tickets for one of Dallas’s biggest gay events of the year, Razzle Dazzle, have just gone on sale online.
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Sweepstakes:
Win $1,000 from TownePlace Suites (PR)
(Sept 1) TownePlace Suites by Marriott launches today its “Travel Turning Point” photo contest. From now until September 1, 2013, travelers from across the United States and Canada* are asked to submit a photo and a caption that describes how a travel experience has been a positive turning point in their lives.
http://purpleroofs.com/gay-travel-blog/2013/05/win-1000-from-town-place-suites.html
MARYLAND, USA: Win a Five Night Gay Travel Getaway on Tilghman Island
(Oct 1st) We’re running a great sweepstakes this month at Purple Roofs – win five nights from Purple Roofs and Black Walnut Point Inn at this great Maryland B&B.
http://purpleroofs.com/gay-travel-blog/2012/12/win-a-five-night-gay-travel-getaway-in-maui.html
MARYLAND, USA: Win a Gay Trip to Baltimore From Visit Baltimore (Passport)
Visit Baltimore is courting the gay tourism market, traversing the east coast to invite the LGBT community to come for a visit. They’re also giving away a great prize package to the 2014 Film Festival.
http://purpleroofs.com/gay-travel-blog/2013/05/win-a-gay-trip-to-baltimore-from-visit-baltimore.html
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