“For this first time in history, New York City’s famed St. Patrick’s Day parade will welcome an LGBT organization into its ranks,” reports MSNBC. “But equality groups and prominent political allies, including Mayor Bill de Blasio, remain unsatisfied with the parade’s level of inclusion.”
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A Thousand Words: Napa Valley, California
DDTI*: Glowing Phone Booth San Francisco Airport
Today’s DDTI comes to us from San Francisco International Airport where futuristic phone booths (which seems like an oxymoron) greet passengers arriving into the international terminal. *DDTI: Daily Dose of Travel Inspiration.
And the Best Boutique Hotel In St. Pete Is…
The Birchwood is the best hotel in St. Pete and our first choice when staying downtown. It has just 18 rooms, all of them spacious and tastefully designed with claw-footed tubs. No frills here: no gym, no pool, but a first-rate restaurant in the lobby — Birch & Vine — and a weekend hotspot of a rooftop barContinue reading “And the Best Boutique Hotel In St. Pete Is…”
Meet Florida’s Other Half
This month, we hit the road, up and down Florida’s west coast, intent on solving one of the great travel mysteries of our time: if the Gulf Coast of Florida is still in the shadow of Miami, then how the hell is it so sunny? It’s a good question and one we were determined toContinue reading “Meet Florida’s Other Half”
Can’t Make It To Hawaii? Check Out How This Guy Brought Hawaii to Him
Our intrepid correspondent, Paul Heney, chimes in with another fun post about how to bring exotic locales to you when your travel aspirations and your wallet don’t match up: My hometown of Cleveland gets hammered on our weather reputation. Our winters aren’t really any worse than Chicago’s or Boston’s, but somehow we’re always the ones mentioned asContinue reading “Can’t Make It To Hawaii? Check Out How This Guy Brought Hawaii to Him”
15 Places To Go In 2015: New Orleans…Because It’s About to Break Out As America’s Best New City
Some cities demand to be seen now and New Orleans is one of them. A city in the midst of an evolution, its post-Katrina rise to become one of the most culturally and culinarily exciting cities in America is something to behold. You could have come last year, and you can come the year after,Continue reading “15 Places To Go In 2015: New Orleans…Because It’s About to Break Out As America’s Best New City”
“Strip and Dip” on the Las Vegas Strip
Our correspondent Jeff Guaracino relieved stress in Las Vegas. Discover his secret. Did you ever fantasize about taking a trip and just being a spa harlot? I mean literally every day — maybe twice a day or more — having every part of your overworked, super stressed body made to feel as beautiful Cleopatra herself? EveryContinue reading ““Strip and Dip” on the Las Vegas Strip”
15 Best Places To Go In 2015: Washington DC…Because it’s the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s assassination.
WASHINGTON, DC is in its prime, as a city and as a gay destination. Its evolving culinary, art and culture scenes can compete with the major metropolitan players and is crowding out its fading reputation as a crime capital. Welcome to DC, the hip, foodie, art hub with a whole lot of history. In April 2015,Continue reading “15 Best Places To Go In 2015: Washington DC…Because it’s the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s assassination.”
New Orleans Comes Into Its Own in 2015
In 2015, New Orleans will be one of our cities to watch, a great town of food, music, boozy nights, European-inspired architecture, and its renaissance is now. It’s always been a great American city, but NoLa has what it takes to be a great international city, too. Find out why in our latest issue whereContinue reading “New Orleans Comes Into Its Own in 2015”
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