IQ features 27 Travels in Curaçao.
Dominican Republic Celebrates Caribbean Pride
Is the Dominican Republic ready for its gay close-up? It's a slow zoom, increasingly coming into focus. Last month, the CHIC Punta Cana, the all-inclusive resort (or "all-exclusive" as the brand boasts) hosted the second annual Caribbean Pride. For one week, the expansive resort turns into an adult playground packed with pool parties, drag shows, … Continue reading Dominican Republic Celebrates Caribbean Pride
IQ Heading to Caribbean Pride
Want to hang on to summer just a little bit longer? Pride Season is not yet over! This weekend IQ is heading to the powdery-soft beaches of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, for the second-annual (my first) Caribbean Pride. Held at the luxury, adults-only, all-inclusive CHIC Punta Cana over seven days packed with pool … Continue reading IQ Heading to Caribbean Pride
Samana, Dominican Republic
As your plane descends toward the Samana airport, you’ll see postcard-perfect views of a natural paradise: rolling hills of lush, green forests pressed against countless kilometres of pristine beaches. The Samana Peninsula, which juts from the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, is about a four-hour direct flight from Toronto or Montreal, but a worlds-away … Continue reading Samana, Dominican Republic
Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado-Samana, Dominican Republic
The Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado sits on its own island, accessible only by ferry, off the secluded Samana Peninsula in the Dominican Republic. This luxury all-inclusive resort is perfect for couples seeking a romantic escape, away from a party scene. Though there’s much to explore in Samana, the Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado has you covered … Continue reading Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado-Samana, Dominican Republic
The Week in Travel (5/18/12)
The world of travel moves fast! Let’s keep up–together. On Fridays, Traveling IQ curates the highlights from the past week: *Hilton Hotels are working it out. Guests at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner and the Hilton San Francisco Union Square will now have the option of staying in a Yoga Room or Cardio Room, each … Continue reading The Week in Travel (5/18/12)
Dutch Attitude at a Caribbean Latitude
The Dutch island of Curaçao invites you to experience European sophistication with Caribbean warmth. Offering an enticing combination of Dutch Attitude at a Caribbean Latitude, Curaçao is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most popular gay destinations. A rare island where tourists and locals effortlessly coexist, Curaçao imbues your tropical vacation with cultural authenticity. Conveniently … Continue reading Dutch Attitude at a Caribbean Latitude
A Vacation Package For You, Princess
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride? Don’t worry. Someday your prince will come. Chances are, however, it won’t be on April 29. So as Kate Middleton becomes the newest member of the British royal family, forget about letting down your hair, Rapunzel, or laying down for a nap, Ms. Beauty. Instead, power up that computer … Continue reading A Vacation Package For You, Princess
Curaçao: The Best of Both Worlds
Traveling IQ is published in Out Traveler He likes to explore history and architecture. You like to sip frozen cocktails on a tropical beach. Lucky for you the Kura Hulanda Hotels on the Caribbean island of Curaçao, offer the “Best of Both Worlds.” One of the Caribbean’s most popular gay destinations, Curaçao is not only … Continue reading Curaçao: The Best of Both Worlds
The Perfect 10/10/10
October 10, 2010 is the perfect day to book your next vacation. First, the folks at Marriott know that changing leaves and cooling temperatures inspire a yearning for tropical paradise. To keep you happy and fill their resorts during this typically slower "back to school" period, the Marriott & Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico Resorts are … Continue reading The Perfect 10/10/10