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. It is no accident that Aloft Hotels, the young, hip sister of the W brand, … Continue reading The Aloft London Excel Hotel
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 of a small town while boasting beaches, museums and architectural masterpieces on par with those … Continue reading IQ in The Washington Post: Valencia
Valencia’s Vincci Palace Hotel
Located in the Centro Historico neighborhood, the Vincci Palace Hotel combines classic style and contemporary design in Valencia.
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
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? Listen to other Proud FM travel segments, discussing Pittsburgh and New York.
Express Yourself–Miami Style!
Miami Beach is an iconic gay destination
London: Hazlitt’s Hotel
Hazlitt’s occupies three historic 18th century townhouses in the heart of London's Soho.
Key West: Free Willy
IQ has his first experience at a clothing-optional gay resort.
Streaming Amsterdam’s Canal Parade
Can’t make it to Amsterdam Gay Pride this weekend? Don’t worry, the Dutch broadcasting company AVRO is bringing the party to a computer near you. Amsterdam Pride is one of the most popular and unique gay events in Europe, with a parade that will literally float through the city’s canals on August 6. Celebrate this … Continue reading Streaming Amsterdam’s Canal Parade
Pittsburgh is Poppin’
Forget any preconceived ideas; today’s Pittsburgh is thriving with art, culture and a gay scene capable of satisfying your diverse desires. Greatly evolved since the days of the steel industry, today’s Burgh of Pitt is bearing much fruit—in every sense of the word. Christened “America’s Most Livable City” for the past four years, Pittsburgh is … Continue reading Pittsburgh is Poppin’