All posts by Troy Petenbrink
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Donovan House Hotel offers revamped rooftop bar
Washingtonians have an updated option for escaping the city’s notoriously stifling summer heat and humidity. Kimpton’s Donovan House Hotel has invested $300,000 to revamp its rooftop pool...
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Orbitz welcomes Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriages
In reaction to today’s Supreme Court decision to end the Defense of Marriage Act, Orbitz issued a statement surrounding its support of equal rights for...
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Celebrity Cruises, Atlantis Events and Key West among Cruizie Award winners
Winners of the first annual Cruizie Awards were announced this month. The awards, presented by MeetMeOnBoard.com, are designed to recognize the cruise industry in several...
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Travel to Brussels now easier for LGBT travelers in the U.S.
Traveling to Europe’s “capital city” became easier yesterday, June 18, with the start of new service between Washington and Brussels. Brussels Airlines is now operating flights...
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Kimpton offers low summer rates in D.C.-Baltimore region
As the temperatures rise in the nation’s capital, Kimpton Hotels is inviting travelers to take advantage of some cool low rates and enjoy spectacular weekend...
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Miami heats up for Out in the Tropics
Gay artists from New York and Cuba will meet in Miami this weekend, June 13 to 16, for Out in the Tropics. Celebrating its fourth...
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Sheraton New Orleans is in shape for summer (and Southern Decadence)
There is sometimes truth in the old saying, “No good deed goes unpunished.” Shortly after Hurricane Katrina, many of the hotels in New Orleans —...
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Mad about Montreal’s Mado (Video)
For more Mado, check out: Making Montreal magic. Follow @thegaytraveler
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Olivia announces New Year’s cruise to Virgin Islands
Jost Van Dyke, B.V.I. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Olivia has announced that it is ending its 40th anniversary year with a New Year cruise to the...
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Scene: Belgium Pride
Tens of thousands took part in today’s Belgium Pride in historic Brussels. This year, Belgium is celebrating two symbolic anniversaries: 10 years since the introduction...
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Summer camp for gay Jews
It’s time to pack the bug spray, hiking boots, swim trunks and Torah. The Washington, D.C., Jewish Community Center’s Kurlander Program for GLBT Outreach &...
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Gay travelers included in New York’s multimillion-dollar marketing
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo (D) has announced the launch of New York’s largest tourism campaign in decades, designed to grow the industry, create jobs and...
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New gay-friendly Shoreline Hotel Waikiki offers $159 intro rate
San Francisco-based Joie de Vivre Hotels continues its expansion outside of California with the official grand opening yesterday of its second hotel in Hawaii. Located on the...
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New Hope Pride celebrates 10 years
A popular vacation destination for gays throughtout the Mid-Atlantic area, New Hope, Pa., will hold its 10th anniversary Pride, May 11 to 19. “It amazes...
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Turkish Airlines sponsors DC Embassy Tour
Turkish Airlines is sponsoring Passport DC’s Around the World Embassy Tour this Saturday, May 4, 2013. Presented by Cultural Tourism DC, Passport DC is a month-long...
