Key West’s Island House Celebrates Tropical Winter

New Yorkers have endured the snowiest January in history.  It’s time to strip off your winter coat (and shirt, and pants, and…) and cash-in on two tropical vacations for the price of one.  The Island House in Key West—the historic, men-only, clothing-optional resort—is offering a “Buy Four Nights and Get Three Free” promotion. To qualify, … Continue reading Key West’s Island House Celebrates Tropical Winter

Puerto Vallarta: Mexico’s Premier Gay Destination

Traveling IQ is published in EDGE Doomsday predictions, economic woes and natural disasters got you down? Take a breath, relax and try to remember that you will never be as young as you are right now. So stop texting, disconnect the Blue Tooth, and activate your "Out of Office" reply. It's time for a well-deserved … Continue reading Puerto Vallarta: Mexico’s Premier Gay Destination

Amsterdam Marriott Shares a “Dutch Experience”

Traveling IQ is published in Out Traveler! "The Netherlands’ most popular gay destination is boasting a new designation. As of August 1, 2010, the Amsterdam canal belt has officially been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.   To celebrate this honor, alongside the hotel’s own 35th birthday, the Amsterdam Marriott is offering the 'Dutch … Continue reading Amsterdam Marriott Shares a “Dutch Experience”

Amsterdam Dons Its Gay Apparel

Beyond the parties (of which there were many), beyond the parade (which was spectacular), what struck me the most about Amsterdam Gay Pride was its diversity. Fully embracing the city’s tagline of “I amsterdam” to incorporate the Pride slogan of “We are,” residents and tourists—straight and gay—took to the streets and waterways to honor Amsterdam’s … Continue reading Amsterdam Dons Its Gay Apparel

Miami Beach Heads Over the Rainbow

(Photography by Felix Becerra) This month, Miami Beach gets a little gay(er). First, on April 15, the Miami-Dade Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce unveils its new headquarters and Miami Beach’s first LGBT Visitor Center.  Located in Old City Hall at 1130 Washington Avenue, the Chamber and Visitor Center will continue promoting business opportunities and … Continue reading Miami Beach Heads Over the Rainbow