Metro Weekly

Life + Leisure

  • Las Vegas: Ah, the spa and a hunk-a hunk-a burning love

    By on April 15, 2011

    DAY 2 I started my second day in Las Vegas by going to The Spa at Encore. I hit the fitness center first (I was...

  • Las Vegas: Encore! Encore!

    By on April 13, 2011

    DAY 1 Stepping off the plane at Las Vegas’ McCarran International airport you are immediately greeted by Sin City’s famed one-armed bandits. This city has perfected...

  • Divine Date Nights

    By on February 9, 2011

    The Obama cachet goes a long way. Whether it's first lady Michelle's refreshing flair for fashion or Barack's global goodwill, the Obamas certainly have delivered...

  • New Year Numbers

    By on January 19, 2011

    Maybe you'll be giving up smoking or dropping a few pounds. It's that time of year – the beginning – when the months ahead seem...

  • Winter Woes

    By on January 5, 2011

    The period between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day can be chock-full of holiday parties, gift shopping and family gatherings. It's an exciting time of cheer...

  • Virtual Victims

    By on December 23, 2010

    Just like many of his million-plus users, Grindr founder and Chief Executive Joel Simkhai has met his share of men on his handy iPhone app....

  • Curaçao Now

    By on December 8, 2010

    When I told friends I was going to be visiting Curaçao for a few days, it never failed that I received one of two responses....

  • Résumé Reveal

    By on November 4, 2010

    A few years ago, Riley Folds applied for a job at a company with a poor reputation toward gays and lesbians. He debated how of...

  • Heading for a Home

    By on October 20, 2010

    Can people make it through the entire process of buying or selling a home without real estate agents assisting them? Maybe. Whether they should try...

  • Paris by the Hours

    By on September 22, 2010

    So you're about to embark on an amazing international vacation, with all your plans set – except for that extended layover in Paris, which is...

  • Welcoming West Hollywood

    By on August 11, 2010

    Having to be away from your home on your birthday is hard enough. Having it happen when you are getting ready to turn 40 is...

  • Network to Get Work

    By on August 4, 2010

    With the recent economic anxiety, finding a new job can seem an impossible task, especially for those who are unemployed. But whether you're looking for...

  • Bottom Buddy

    By on July 28, 2010

    When talking to groups as an advocate of safe sex, José Ramirez often gets puzzled looks from guys when he suggests they use a female...

  • Lasting Impression

    By on July 21, 2010

    People get tattoos for all sorts of reasons. An expression of love, a significant date, a memoriam, an autograph – the list is likely endless....

  • Here's to the Dogs!

    By on June 30, 2010

    ''Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.'' The quote belongs to the late Roger Caras, an American wildlife photographer and...