March 2012 Archives

Gay Days Orlando is booking fast

Posted by Troy Petenbrink
March 29, 2012 5:15 PM |
Mickey, Donald, Goofy and the whole Disney gang will be waiting for you at Gay Days Orlando 2012, but you might not be so lucking with a room. This year's Gay Days, May 29 to June 4, is expected to attract 150,000 participants. And rooms at the host hotel, the recently remodeled Doubletree by Hilton Orlando At SeaWorld (formerly the Doubletree Resort Orlando ... [Read]

Dulles gets more Turkish

Posted by Will O'Bryan
March 27, 2012 5:01 PM |
Turkish Airlines, "Europe's Best Airline," is getting a boost at Dulles International Airport, upping its six weekly flights to Istanbul to seven with the addition of Saturday flights, effective March 31.  This is good news for Star Alliance loyalists heading across the Atlantic, as well as for anyone wanting an above-par flight experience. On the other hand, Turkish will be ... [Read]

The two California men arrested in Dominica Wednesday, March 21 – in the Caribbean nation as part of the Atlantis Events chartered gay cruise aboard the Celebrity Summit – are due to be leaving the country today, March 22, after making a court appearance this morning. The two pleaded guilty to indecent exposure and were ordered to pay a fine ... [Read]

Flyers have until 11:59 p.m. CT on March 22 to take advantage of discounted fares on Virgin America. The sale is good on flights through Oct. 17. Sample one-way fares with tax (based on roundtrip purchase) from Washington, D.C. for travel April 10 - June 13 include: San Francisco ... $159 Los Angeles ...  $159 Sample one-way fares with tax (based ... [Read]

Jupiter Hotel keeps its queer

Posted by Troy Petenbrink
March 19, 2012 8:21 AM |
Gay travelers to Portland, Oregon can find a welcoming home at the Jupiter Hotel. Through Dec. 30, 2012 the urban boutique hotel is offering a "Keep Portland Queer" room package. The gay-friendly package includes: Complimentary issues of Out City magazine and PQ Monthly, local LGBT publications $10 gift certificate to Fantasy for Adults Only Bottle of Barefoot Wine’s Bubbly Pink ... [Read]

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