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Philly LGBT travel ads set to launch

Philly LGBT travel ads set to launch | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The commercial spot, which is embargoed until Thursday night, will be introduced Thursday at National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association's National Convention & LGBT Media Summit...

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In LGBT scheme transgender travelers often overlooked

In LGBT scheme transgender travelers often overlooked | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

The "T" in LGBT travel stands for "transgender," though it's generally the part of the acronym that travel and tourism forgot. Overshadowed by their more numerous gay, lesbian and bisexual counterparts in LGBT circles, Americans who have switched genders are largely left to their own devices and dilemmas when planning travel based on their unique needs, interests and concerns. 

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World’s Largest Circuit Party Nothing Short Of Electric

World’s Largest Circuit Party Nothing Short Of Electric | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Last week marked the sixth annual Barcelona Circuit Festival. It was ten days of non-stop fun in the Spanish sun. With over 20 circuit parties, 60 DJs, and 65,000 shirtless men from all over the world coming to celebrate, it’s ...
Pcm Barcelona's curator insight, April 19, 2015 7:07 AM

GAY is the new WAY! Being AbsFab for Circuit2015! (Frederik)

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Bariloche: A gay-friendly destination in Argentina

Bariloche: A gay-friendly destination in Argentina | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Bariloche is rapidly being recognized as a top gay-friendly destination in Argentina. It is estimated that a total of 30 percent of foreign gay tourists visit Argentina every year and Bariloche, nicknamed the “Queen of Patagonia”, is rapidly being recognised as a top gay-friendly destination in Argentina, for this scenic Patagonian city is home to numerous gay-friendly hotels, restaurants, bars, and attractions.

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Feel the Heat at the Fire Island Opera Festival

Feel the Heat at the Fire Island Opera Festival | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Fire Island proves that it’s more than just fabulous circuit parties, all-night T dances, and days lazing on the beach with its annual Fire Island Opera Festival that transforms the beach community into a world-class cultural attraction from August 23-25. The three day festival has a number of of “warm up” events, but the festival culminates with a production of L’arbre Enchanté (“The Magic Tree”) to be staged in the newly rebuilt Pavilion nightclub on August 24 and 25.

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Intl Gay and Lesbian Travel Association John Tanzella

Intl Gay and Lesbian Travel Association John Tanzella | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

In the wake of recently passed anti-gay legislation in Russia, Senior Editor Michelle Baran spoke with John Tanzella, president and CEO of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel...

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson Attends New Zealand’s First Gay Wedding (30,000 Ft In The Air!)

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Attends New Zealand’s First Gay Wedding (30,000 Ft In The Air!) | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Today, New Zealand officially became the 13th country to welcome same-sex marriage, and the first couple married 30,000 feet in the air onboard a special Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown to Auckland in front of family, friends...

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Rediscovering Miami: Beaches, Bliss and Beyond

Rediscovering Miami: Beaches, Bliss and Beyond | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Miami’s latest makeover reveals the city as even more sexy, lush and bursting with activities than ever before.
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Gay Beirut, an oxymoron?

Gay Beirut, an oxymoron? | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
The first friend who told me that I had to visit Beirut was a gay piano player in his late thirties. Back then, I asked ...
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New London Builds On Gay Pride

New London Builds On Gay Pride | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

"If you go from Providence to Hartford to New Haven and shade in all of the land area [in between], there is only municipality with a gay or lesbian bar: New London.

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Jamie And Leryn Richaud, Same-Sex Couple, Wed In Bora Bora Inspires Marketing Campaign

Jamie And Leryn Richaud, Same-Sex Couple, Wed In Bora Bora Inspires Marketing Campaign | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

A lesbian couple from Louisiana who got married at a resort in Bora Bora last month are now the faces of a stunningly beautiful marketing campaign for the company, celebrating both the ceremony and their relationship.

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Does the Travel Industry Care About Russia and LGBT Rights?

Does the Travel Industry Care About Russia and LGBT Rights? | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
It criminalizes any attempt to equalize gay and straight relationships, installing special fines for Russians as well as media outlets and foreigners. Another bill signed into law criminalizes anything that is determined to offend ...
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Antwerp Explodes! Outgames + Pride + Russian Kiss-In + Mr. Gay World = A Whole Lotta Eurogay Action

Antwerp Explodes! Outgames + Pride + Russian Kiss-In + Mr. Gay World = A Whole Lotta Eurogay Action | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
The fashion-forward and LGBT-loving Belgian city of Antwerp is recovering from an explosion of global gayness this week, after the previous  two weeks saw multiple major international events going down around town.
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A post DOMA world - Travel Weekly

A post DOMA world - Travel Weekly | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

John Tanzella, president of the Fort Lauderdale-based International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, said, "More and more businesses are reaching out to the LGBT market, whether it's coming up with...

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Stoli Guys Dallas Drops Jaws And Trow

Stoli Guys Dallas Drops Jaws And Trow | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
The race was tight and the underwear even tighter at Stoli Guy Dallas.  The evening’s event at S4 was packed wall to wall, with finalists showing off their talents, their smarts, and their goods. Contestant Kevin R claimed the title ...
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In Philadelphia, a New Campaign to Attract Gay Travelers

In Philadelphia, a New Campaign to Attract Gay Travelers | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
A new video featuring Philadelphia sites and the personality Miss Richfield is designed to appeal to LGBT travelers.
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Art, Culture, Dining and More in Cleveland

Art, Culture, Dining and More in Cleveland | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
What seems to be breaking the mold is not any singular institution/event, but rather a wide-eyed revelation acknowledging that there is a lot happening here
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The Circuit Lives On At Fire Island Pines’ Ascension Party

The Circuit Lives On At Fire Island Pines’ Ascension Party | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

How do you get 2,500 gay men on the beach in overcast weather? Throw a circuit party! The yearly Ascension Party owned the Fire Island Pines this weekend, bringing in throngs upon throngs of gay men — a few ...

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Gay Travel: End of Summer Sizzles in Las Vegas, Nevada

Gay Travel: End of Summer Sizzles in Las Vegas, Nevada | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Two of Las Vegas' biggest annual LGBT events have joined forces to heat up early September on the Strip.

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Visiting Paris: Then and Now, Straight and Gay

Visiting Paris: Then and Now, Straight and Gay | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Paris is amazing and visiting will leave you with memories for a lifetime. Visiting as a child is interesting, but the adult experience is completely different. (Check out Auston's *NEW POST* and personal account.
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Long Beach has a historic, eclectic core

Long Beach has a historic, eclectic core | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Fourth Street and Broadway, both of which traverse East Village and Alamitos Beach, are lined by numerous small business where one can buy products as diverse as used books, old furniture, a slice of pizza, a cup of coffee, a bicycle or a vinyl record. Anyone shopping or just driving along either street day or night is also likely to observe numerous rainbow flags exhibiting gay pride or friendship between business owners with the city’s gay and lesbian residents.

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Aug 15-Aug 21, 2013 - Gay Chicago Rewind

Aug 15-Aug 21, 2013 - Gay Chicago Rewind | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Aug 15-Aug 21, 2013 by Sukie de la Croix
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Countries allowing vows cash in

Countries allowing vows cash in | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

Although it was difficult to calculate how much this market was worth, Mr Morrison said a recent US survey found gay and lesbian travellers spent as much as 60 per cent more than heterosexual...

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Travel Review: Snæfellsnes Peninsula tour with Pink Iceland | So So Gay magazine

Travel Review: Snæfellsnes Peninsula tour with Pink Iceland | So So Gay magazine | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it
Is an LGBT travel company necessary in a country like Iceland? Lee Williscroft-Ferris takes a tour of Snæfellsnes Peninsula with Pink Iceland to find out

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In addition to a nice overview of an interesting corner of Iceland, this article raises a good question. Do gay travellers need to rely upon gay travel companies to have the best experience in a destination?

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Say Aloha To Kauai, Hawaii

Say Aloha To Kauai, Hawaii | LGBTQ+ Destinations | Scoop.it

This gay-owned resort on the island's North Shore is designed like a traditional Japanese inn, including shoji screen doors, Japanese gardens and a next-door teahouse.

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