Popularity of Caribbean Island Soars After Wedding
A speck of an island in the Dutch Caribbean has become increasingly popular with gay couples after legislators legalized same-sex marriages in a region still openly hostile to gays and lesbians.
Category: Travel
Travel News: Valet Parking Now Available at Hobby Airport
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) now offers valet parking that allows customers to drive into a reception area located in the terminal garage, drop off their keys and catch their flight. Customers must provide return flight information at check-in to ensure that their vehicle will be waiting for them at the reception area as soon as they return to Houston. For faster service, customers can use the online reservation system to reserve their spot.
Gay Travelers Find Their Perfect Philly Neighborhood With New Facebook Quiz
Those who complete the personality quiz between now and November 13 will be entered to win a weekend stay in Philadelphia
Travel: Key West to Celebrate Tropical Heat Aug. 16-19
The offbeat island of Key West is known for its year-round subtropical weather, but temperatures are predicted to rise dramatically Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 16-19. The cause is the annual Tropical Heat celebration, an adventurous long weekend of all-male all-adult fun.
Kimpton Launches Annual “Summer of Pride” Package
This summer, travelers can embark on an urban adventure in their favorite Kimpton city, while gaining ideal access to local LGBT events and an opportunity to explore Kimpton’s nearby chef-driven restaurants. The popular “Summer of Pride package includes:
First-Ever U.S. Travel Campaign Features Gay Couple
The commercial is a music video featuring Roseanne Cash, daughter of legendary singer/songwriter Johnny Cash, performing “Land of Dreams,” a song she wrote for the campaign. The video shows the diversity of America and its people in beautiful cinematography. There’s a Hindu festival, a multiracial marriage ceremony, surfers, diners, a low-rider parade, two Muslim women shopping in New York City, and—at one minute and 15 seconds in—a gay couple sharing a quiet moment on a streetcar. Cox is the goateed man leaning his head against the window, his arm around his partner.
Travel: Drink & Drag: First-Ever Drag Queen Bar and Gaming Venue Opens in Vegas
Drink & Drag is expected to become a major draw for Downtown Las Vegas and will be opening on the second level of the Neonopolis (450 Fremont St., Ste 250), a 250000-square-foot entertainment complex and shopping center. Located in the former Jillian’s space, Drink & Drag is neighbored by the much buzzed Heart Attack Grill and overlooks the neon courtyard. With over 24 full-time drag queens, Drink & Drag may very well be the largest employer of drag queens in the United States.
How to Plan Your Summer Cruise
And why sex on the balcony isn’t a good idea. Plus: Some health tips you should consider for going abroad.
Victory for Trans Immigration Documents and Marriage Benefits
Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Memorandum revising the treatment of gender designations for transgender people on their immigration documents. The new guidance also makes clear that if a couple has married as a different-sex couple under state law, the federal government will continue to recognize the marriage for immigration purposes regardless of a person’s subsequent gender transition.
IGLTA Announces Annual Travel Honors
The 29th Annual Global Convention of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association in Florianopolis, Brazil (April 12-14) is not only the gay tourism industry’s premier networking and educational event, but also an opportunity to honor individuals and companies that have helped to make the world more inviting to LGBT travelers.
