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Portugal lança sua primeira campanha focada no segmento

Portugal lança sua primeira campanha focada no segmento | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

O Turismo LGBT ganha mais um reforço. Eleito pela terceira vez como melhor destino turístico do mundo em 2019, Portugal se tornou um case de su

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WTM Africa & IGLTA Partner on LGBTQ+ Initiative EQUAL Africa for 2020

WTM Africa & IGLTA Partner on LGBTQ+ Initiative EQUAL Africa for 2020 | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

WTM Africa 2020 will see the introduction of an LGBTQ+ travel event named EQUAL Africa in partnership with IGLTA. EQUAL Africa stands for EQUAL Love, Rights, Experiences & Opportunities and will be a bolt-on, full-day conference at #WTMA20, taking place on 6 April.

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Mexico's City Of Puerto Vallarta Is So LGBTQ Friendly

Mexico's City Of Puerto Vallarta Is So LGBTQ Friendly | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A guide to Mexico's west-coast city of Puerto Vallarta - one of the country's top destinations for LGBT couples and friends with its bubbling nightlife, romantic atmosphere and beach scene.

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VACAYA Includes the Kink Community

VACAYA Includes the Kink Community | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

As I crossed the gangway to board the Celebrity Cruises’ Summit for VACAYA’s maiden voyage this summer, the Scissor Sisters serenading over the speakers reassured me that “a kiki is a party for calming all your nerves.” I took it as welcome foreshadowing that the first large-scale LGBTQ+ travel company to launch in decades had taken the initiative to musically score my journey from the moment I boarded. Yes, h-h-honey, they were serving and working and turning out VACAYA’s inaugural kiki…

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When will Ireland become a top LGBT travel destination?

When will Ireland become a top LGBT travel destination? | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Ireland was the first country in the world to vote in favor of marriage equality, but have you ever seen it advertised as a major LGBT destination? No, neither have we. If there's more to Irish life in 2019 than The Quiet Man, Golf Trips and the Cliffs of Moher then it would probably do us no harm to say so.

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Pride Journey: Grand Rapids/Saugatuck

Pride Journey: Grand Rapids/Saugatuck | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

For the past few years, I’ve heard about a small town in Michigan known for its LGBTQ friendliness and charm, but it wasn’t until recently that I had the opportunity to visit Saugatuck and its neighboring town, Douglas. If you don’t live within driving distance, you’ll probably have to fly into Grand Rapids, another Midwestern city worth exploring. The journey will be well worth it.

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Pride Journey: St. Louis

Pride Journey: St. Louis | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The last time I was in St. Louis I was still in my 20s, and I had the energy to party all night.

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JetBlue and RuPaul’s Drag Race Bring It to The Runway for World Pride

JetBlue and RuPaul’s Drag Race Bring It to The Runway for World Pride | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

JetBlue – the Official Airline of Fierce – and RuPaul’s Drag Race Proudly Present Newly Named “Shantay Blue Stay” Aircraft and Fabulous Inflight Feature Video - JetBlue Honors its Commitment to the LGBTQ Community with Continued Support for The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative, The Center, New York Gay Men’s Chorus and Various Other Events

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Laguna Beach for LGBT Travel

Laguna Beach for LGBT Travel | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

A historic arts colony with a long-established gay community, Laguna Beach is Orange County’s leading LGBT city. Stay in such gay-friendly spots as the Surf and Sand Resort, a spectacular oceanfront luxury hotel that’s also home to the intimate (and LGBT-friendly) Aquaterra Spa. Swim and surf in secluded coves and sunny beaches (including such gay-popular stretches as West Beach and Mountain Road Beach), then browse for high-quality art in Laguna’s numerous galleries.

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Palm Springs Delivers As One Of The Top LGBTQ Desinations Perfect For A Fun, Safe And Welcoming Summer Getaway

Palm Springs Delivers As One Of The Top LGBTQ Desinations Perfect For A Fun, Safe And Welcoming Summer Getaway | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

We honor the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising - Fabulous pool parties. Stylish bars and impeccably designed hotels. Pampering spas and energetic nightclubs. Lavish events. There’s no question that the Palm Springs ranks as one of the world’s top destinations for LGBTQ travelers. Whether traveling as a couple or looking for a singles scene, Palm Springs offers a splashy summer scene.

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Pride Journey: Phoenix/Tempe

Pride Journey: Phoenix/Tempe | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

The last time I was in the Phoenix area was 2005, so when I was offered a chance to visit the city again, I jumped at the opportunity, especially since this trip would coincide with Phoenix Pride. …

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Dreaming a Dream in Ptown: ‘Where Being Gay Is a Non-Issue’

Dreaming a Dream in Ptown: ‘Where Being Gay Is a Non-Issue’ | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

It’s September in Provincetown, Massachusetts, the cool-crisp calm before the bitter-cold calm: wintertime, when travelers admire the cozy Cape Cod resort town’s frosted beauty beside a fireplace inside a cabin. The iced rich-blue Provincetown Harbor to the southeast, Cape Cod Bay to the south and west, Massachusetts Bay to the northwest

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TAT launches video to promote Thailand as safe for LGBT+ tourists

TAT launches video to promote Thailand as safe for LGBT+ tourists | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Tourism Thailand revealed their new progressive LGBT+ travelers campaign in an effort to display Thailand as a diverse and welcoming destination for LGBT+ explorers.

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Osaka Tourism - A Melting Pot of LGBTQ Culture, Sports & Good Eats

Osaka Tourism - A Melting Pot of LGBTQ Culture, Sports & Good Eats | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

As Osaka continues to welcome visitors from around the world, the city is particularly proud of three defining characteristics. Day or night, the city’s 24-hour attractions, a cultural hub in western Japan and its pursuit of diversity are all facets of its ever-growing charm.

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With Open Arms, Puerto Vallarta Welcomes LGBTQ Community

With Open Arms, Puerto Vallarta Welcomes LGBTQ Community | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is one of the most gay-friendly destinations not only in Mexico, but in the Americas. From its eclectic bar scene to its indulgent properties, it is one of my favorite places to visit, and I do often. Having spent many Gaycations roaming around the city everywhere from its gayborhood to the high-end properties in the South to the decadent yacht getaways around the Bay of Banderas, I have found some spots NO ONE visiting Puerto Vallarta should miss.

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico welcomes LGBTQ community with open arms

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico welcomes LGBTQ community with open arms | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico is one of the most gay-friendly destination not only in Mexico, but in the Americas. From its eclectic bar scene to its indulgent properties, it is one of my favorite places to visit and I do often. Having spent many Gaycations roaming around …

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Pride Journey: Columbus, Ohio

Pride Journey: Columbus, Ohio | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

This was my fourth visit to Columbus, Ohio and every time I visit, I discover something new. What a lot of people don’t realize about this thriving mid-west city is that its LGBTQ community is one of the largest in the United States and growing every day.

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Uncharted Territory: A Queer Journey Through The Kenyan Bush

Uncharted Territory: A Queer Journey Through The Kenyan Bush | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Kenny Porpora, author of 'The Autumn Balloon,' joins an LGBT tour operator in Kenya, where homosexuality is punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

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LGBT History Tours in New Orleans | New Orleans Local's Guide

LGBT History Tours in New Orleans | New Orleans Local's Guide | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

New Orleans has a rich LGBT history and is home to many famous queer people. Specific tours are dedicated to preserving the culture. Here are our picks.

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Pride Journey: Providence, Rhode Island

Pride Journey: Providence, Rhode Island | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Being a proud gay journalist, I’ve travelled to dozens of pride events around the world. From São Paulo to Nashville, I’ve seen just about everything. But, the one thing I had never seen was a night-time parade. That all changed in Providence. Yes…Providence, Rhode Island!

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Louisville Flying High During Colorful Pride Week

Louisville Flying High During Colorful Pride Week | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Inaugural Rainbow Flags Soaring Over Metro Hall Unite Community -  Louisville’s Mayor, Metro Council representatives, Louisville Tourism, Civitas, the newly-formed Louisville chapter of the National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, the Human Relations Commission and the Fairness Campaign all came together to kick-off Pride Week June 10 – 17 by raising two new flags in front of Metro Hall. These flags, designed and donated by Louisville Tourism, feature a black fleur-di-lis in the middle of the rainbow flag.

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Pride Journey: Bloomington, Indiana

Pride Journey: Bloomington, Indiana | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

In the heart of Pence country lies a gay oasis that needs to be on everyone’s list of places to visit. Bloomington, Indiana is one of the most welcoming and gay-friendly small cities I have ever traveled to, partially due to Indiana University and the LGBT initiatives they have implemented over the past few decades. This coupled with a bohemian lifestyle among residents makes it a great destination to visit for a weekend getaway.

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Experience an unforgettable Easter weekend in gay Houston

Experience an unforgettable Easter weekend in gay Houston | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Houston is America’s fourth-largest city, which is home to a great mix of art, music and LGBT culture. And Easter weekend is booming with activity.

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Gilbert Baker Rainbow25 Flag Heads to P-Town on VACAYA Cruise

Gilbert Baker Rainbow25 Flag Heads to P-Town on VACAYA Cruise | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

On the morning of August 15, 2019 VACAYA's guests will disembark the Celebrity Summit and deliver to Provincetown its carnival flag and the Sea to Sea Rainbow Flag sections.

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Photos | Miami Beach's Hotel Gaythering fifth anniversary 'gayla'

Photos | Miami Beach's Hotel Gaythering fifth anniversary 'gayla' | #ILoveGay | Scoop.it

Hotel Gaythering is more than a hotel that caters to a gay clientele. It's also one of the hottest gay bars in Miami Beach. So you just know that for their fifth anniversary, the Hotel Gaythering had something fabulous planned. The South Beach destination decided to do a take on the Met Gala, which - in this case - was called a "gayla."The costume party's theme was "Savage Love" and there was a red carpet with interviews streamed live on Instagram. DJ Hottpants was spinning.

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