All tea, no shade! Some of the most famous drag queens in the world are taking over the Las Vegas Strip when RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! hits the stage at Flamingo Las Vegas in early 2020.   ...

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…Pr...

Spots Celebrate Region’s Nightlife and Shopping   ST. LOUIS, Mo. – This week Explore St. Louis will launch the third phase of its award-winning ‘In the Know’ TV campaign featuring out television personality and native St. Louisan, Andy Cohen. ...

The Pacific Northwest is and has always been one of my favorite places in the country to visit. Natural beauty is around every corner and Spokane is no different. The city, historically overshadowed by Seattle, is going through a bit of a renaissance...

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 th...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - This week Explore St. Louis launched the second phase of its award-winning ‘In the Know’ TV campaign that features acclaimed actor and entertainer, John Goodman, touting the St. Louis food and music scenes.  The campaign de...

  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. The temperature in the spring and fall is q...

Josh Rimer, host and producer of an interstitial program on Canada’s OUTtv and Joey Amato, publisher of Pride Journeys, have joined forces to create a multimedia platform geared towards affluent LGBT travelers aged 34-60. The joint venture will reach...

Pride Journeys, a leading source for LGBT travel and lifestyle news has launched their first-ever LGBT Travel & Business Directory. The directory was created as a result of feedback from readers looking for a source of LGBT-friendly des...

By now, most of you know I march to the beat of my own drummer, so when I decided to visit a summer time destination in the winter, people weren’t surprised. Cape Cod is known for attracting throngs of LGBTQ beach and party goers to its northmost tip...

I am always up for a big adventure, so I thought visiting Milwaukee right before winter would be a good idea. Little did I know, winter comes early in Wisconsin. I was greeted with a small snow storm and below freezing temperatures, but I wasn’t goin...

For years, my former boss at South Florida Gay News would rave about Portland, Oregon. He loved the free-spirited nature of the community as well as the abundance of outdoor activities available outside the city. After years of seeing Norm and other ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Louisville Tourism was recognized at the Kentucky Travel Industry Association’s (KTIA) annual conference for creating one of the top PR campaigns in the state.   ...

Indianapolis has always felt like a second home to me. I used to publish a gay magazine there called UNITE a few years ago, so I was frequently visiting the city. This time, I wanted to experience things that I may not have had the chance to see on p...

Four day press trip brings in five national outlets.   Oklahoma City played host to five LGBT publications October 3-7, 2018 to help promote the city as welcoming, inviting and a place to do business.    ...

The first LGBTQ cruise in collaboration of Dreamlines and Axel Hotels leaves passengers excited about concerts, DJ sets and overall entertainment.   ...

A journey to the Pacific Northwest is something I always look forward to. I love the natural beauty of Seattle and of course the abundance of fresh seafood the city has to offer. Its proximity to both Portland and Vancouver are also benefits and the ...

Milano as a city may stand for modernity and innovation but when it comes to Christmas, tradition finds its proper place. Every year the Christmas spirit lights up the whole city for a month of events for everybody, from the major squares to Galleria...

  The first LGBTQ cruise by Axel Hotels and Dreamlines is about to set sail in the port of Barcelona. More than 1200 LGBTQ passengers and friends from 57 nations will embark Open Sea Cruises for an extraordinary seven-day cruise eve...

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association now has an online calendar featuring more than 140 LGBTQ festivals and events around the world. At least 30 countries are represented in the calendar and more than 25 events are specifically targ...

The only things I knew about Kansas City prior to visiting, were the tales of legendary BBQ and the Chiefs. I went with an open mind and little expectations. The city has been generating a lot of positive buzz as of late, so I thought I’d see what al...

  Nashville, Tennessee is known historically for its music, but about 5 years ago, Music City began to evolve into a thriving mecca of everything from food to fashion, sports to entertainment. The city has seen tremendous growth in its offeri...

Nestled 90 minutes from Niagara Falls and just off of the southern shore of Lake Ontario in the Finger Lakes region of New York, you’ll find the truly limitless city of Rochester.   ...

The last time I visited San Diego, I was about 7 years old and I remember frolicking around Sea World looking on in awe of the wildlife, especially the orca whales. Fast forward 30 years, yes, I just revealed my true age, I returned to the city with ...

CHICAGO, Ill. - The Illinois Office of Tourism's larger-than-life art installation celebrating their "Amazing for All" LGBTQ and diversity initiative was unveiled on the first day of Northalsted Market Days, Aug. 11, just south of the Addison gate in...

Philadelphia, the United States’ birthplace, is proud of the roles it has played—and plays still—in the founding, furtherance and celebration of the LGBTQ civil rights movement. The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection has an easy to explore...

  Throughout my career as a travel journalist thus far, I have been to Texas about a dozen times for both work and pleasure. However, the one city I never visited until recently was Houston. I quickly noticed that each Texas metropolis has it...

I live in the Midwest, so there is a multitude of destinations that are close enough for an expanded weekend within about the same time: flights to New York, Florida or New Orleans are roughly about the same as a drive to Memphis or Chicago. While al...

First, let me get this out of the way: I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to travel to many places but, as of this writing, Ireland is absolutely my number one holiday choice. That may color my enthusiasm of this article. ...

When you think of Greece, your mind immediately takes a story-book detour. Images of famous philosophers wandering along sandy beaches, making worldly observations, isn’t far from the truth – in some places. ...

Once upon a time, I never thought about visiting Alaska, then opportunity knocked twice in one year. First, my father-in-law decided that he had always wanted to take an Alaskan cruise, and then, the company I was working for at the time was sponsori...

Long considered the last enclave of the “old Hollywood” getaway culture, Palm Springs is a relatively short drive from Los Angeles. I used to say it was two hours from my West Hollywood apartment to having a cocktail poolside in Palm Springs. ...

2015 marks a celebration five decades in the making as Philadelphia observes the 50th Anniversary of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights Movement. Commemorative exhibitions at major institutions and a moving re-enactment of the original...

RICHMOND, Va. — “Richmond is out!” That’s the message of a new tourism campaign aimed at LGBT travelers. The goal is to let them know the city is open, accepting and a great place to visit.   ...

Now live, OutTraveler.com and American Express’s “Provincetown Guide 2013” offers travel tips for planning a getaway to one of the most popular destinations for LGBT travelers. Planning tools include the best methods for traveling to the island, what...