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Winter Party Heats Up Miami

Get a tan this winter.  From February 29 to March 5, Miami heats up the season with the 10,000-guest, six-day Winter Party Festival.    This year’s events range from cocktail soirees to cultural outings to—yes—parties, parties, and more parties. And as … Continue reading

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IQ on Proud FM: Miami, Florida

Ivan Quintanilla is the featured travel expert on Toronto’s Proud FM Radio “Your Morning With Richard & Chris.” In this segment, IQ talks about thawing from the cold in Miami, Florida. Click below to listen (3 minutes): And click here … Continue reading

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Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend

From January 13-15, Washington D.C. trades the khakis and polos  for a little leather and rubber.  Every year on the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend our nation’s capital attracts some 2,000 visitors for Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend (MAL) .   The … Continue reading

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The Aloft London Excel Hotel

London’s cup runneth over and its creativity is pouring East. Thanks to new rail stations, contemporary art galleries, bohemian shops, and — of course — the 2012 Olympic Games, London’s Eastside is emerging as the city’s new, gold medal neighborhood. … Continue reading

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Cyber Monday Travel Deals

Few things appeal to me less than being trampled by a half-priced mob on the day after Thanksgiving.  I will go on record admitting I have never understood the appeal of Black Friday.  On “the biggest shopping day of the … Continue reading

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IQ in The Washington Post: Valencia

I’m a greedy tourist. When I travel, I want to experience it all: the old and the new, the quaint and the cosmopolitan, the historic and the contemporary. So when I heard about a city that flows with the ease … Continue reading

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Valencia’s Vincci Palace Hotel

Showcasing architectural styles to accompany more than 2,000 years of history, Valencia thrives on the pairing of old and new. Why should its hotels be any different? Located in the popular Centro Historico neighborhood, the Vincci Palace Hotel combines classic … Continue reading

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Puerto Vallarta: Vacation Versatile

Activo o Pasivo?  Regardless of your preference, Puerto Vallarta will satisfy.  Whether swinging through treetops above mountainous jungles or cruising hidden coves off Mexico’s Pacific rim, Puerto Vallarta provides a vacation of complete versatility.  Flaunting its natural beauty, colonial charm … Continue reading

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IQ in Next Magazine: Curaçao

Curaçao is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most popular gay-friendly destinations. A rare island where tourists and locals coexist with ease, Curaçao imbues your tropical vacation with cultural authenticity. Read IQ’s full article in Next Magazine  below:

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IQ Talks Travel on Toronto Radio: Curaçao

Ivan Quintanilla is featured as the travel expert on Toronto’s Proud FM “Your Morning With Richard & Chris.” This morning IQ talks about the gay-friendly Caribbean island of Curaçao. Click below to listen to the interview: Want to hear more?  … Continue reading

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