Looking for a fun vacation getaway? Say hello to a diverse and vibrant scene in Greater Fort Lauderdale —Florida’s LGBT mecca. There are so many ways to play with over 150 gay-owned establishments and world-famous Sebastian Street Beach. From the ocean to downtown, you’ll always find an open embrace for gay travelers.
Fort Lauderdale's fab events include:
Lady Gaga: artRAVE: ARTPOP Ball Tour, May 4, BB&T Center
Cher: Dressed To Kill, May 17, BB&T Center
Stonewall Summer Pride & Street Festival:
June 21 – 22th, Wilton Manors
Visit sunny.org/lgbt for the details and enter to win a fabulous gaycation. (via Instinct)
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Monday, December 16, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Travel: Enter Today to Win a Pink Christmas in Stockholm, Sweden!
Stockholm has an excellent reputation among international LGBT travelers, and has been ranked in the past few years as one of the world’s gay-friendliest destinations. In conjunction with Pink Christmas Week in Stockholm, Stockholm Visitors Board and Visit Sweden will be focusing on a social media contest to attract more international LGBT travelers to Stockholm.
“Pink Christmas is an annual highlight in Stockholm, with a number of Christmas events. We hope to use the campaign ‘A Pink Christmas’ to highlight the fact that Stockholm has tons to offer gay and lesbian travelers during the Christmas season, too,” says Christina Guggenberger, project manager of the Stockholm Gay & Lesbian Network in Stockholm Visitors Board.
The Pink Christmas campaign can be found at facebook.com/gaylesbianstockholm and is based on a contest in which the prize is a trip to Stockholm. With themes such as Charge, Refresh and Recharge, the city hopes to feature how Stockholm’s offering can fulfill dreams of travel. The contest will take place over the three-week period from October 29–November 19, 2013.
“Pink Christmas is an annual highlight in Stockholm, with a number of Christmas events. We hope to use the campaign ‘A Pink Christmas’ to highlight the fact that Stockholm has tons to offer gay and lesbian travelers during the Christmas season, too,” says Christina Guggenberger, project manager of the Stockholm Gay & Lesbian Network in Stockholm Visitors Board.
The Pink Christmas campaign can be found at facebook.com/gaylesbianstockholm and is based on a contest in which the prize is a trip to Stockholm. With themes such as Charge, Refresh and Recharge, the city hopes to feature how Stockholm’s offering can fulfill dreams of travel. The contest will take place over the three-week period from October 29–November 19, 2013.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Nice to See StevieB: Booked
By StevieB
If you would like to join Patrick, me, and 4,000 of our closest friends on the boat, check out RSVP's site. Here.
This post originally appeared on Steven Bennet's website Nice to See StevieB. Republished with permission.
Travel: San Francisco Bear Pride 2013
Once Octobearfest is all finished up it'll be time for everybear's fancy to turn to San Francisco Bear Pride 2013. It's everything you want in a bear event and much, much more.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Travel: Colorado's Authentic Old West Ghost Towns
Colorado is home to 150 recorded town sites and many more abandoned or ghost towns with storied pasts of mining riches, rowdy saloons and outlaw showdowns. Walk these main streets and imagine the former hustle and bustle of these towns in their heyday during Colorado’s mining boom frenzy in the late 1800s. Below is a sampling of some of Colorado’s best-preserved and most accessible ghost towns for modern-day visitors to take a step back in time and a peek at the Old West.
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Win the Ultimate Swiss Gaycation from Passport and Swiss International Airlines
Passport and Swiss International Airlines have
teamed up to send you on the gaycation of a lifetime! Click here and show 'em how you travel for a chance to win the VIP treatment in Switzerland.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Travel: The World Map of Penis Sizes Worldwide
Everybody's got a different itinerary when it comes to vacations and traveling. Mayhap this map of worldwide penis sizes can help you with yours!
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Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Travel: Road-Tripping to Roadside Attractions
By Margo Pfeiff
We've all seen them on highways and rural byways, massive roadside attractions that elicit a gasp or a guffaw — buffalo as big as locomotives, a helicopter-sized mosquito or a cowboy boot that would fit King Kong. Everybody loves a road trip and these kitschy, small-town landmarks are part of the fun. While they may not be a destination on their own, they offer a quirky target to aim for with the goal of exploring the surrounding region.
British Columbia has its share of mammoth landmarks and — since this is Canada — the Guinness Book of World Records' holder for the world's largest hockey stick (and puck), seems a good place to start. Recognized by the Hockey Hall of Fame, the 207-foot (63-metre), 33-tonne wooden goal-maker was created for Vancouver's Expo 86 and now graces the community centre in Duncan, north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. And when hockey fans need to refuel? You're in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, where produce is showcased weekly at the town's lively Saturday farmers market. A short drive from Duncan promises a lush mini-Provence, where you can navigate scenic, winding country roads along "Gourmet Trail" tasting routes, dropping in on cheesemakers, wineries, cideries and organic farms. If adventure is your game, head west of Duncan for hiking and paddling around Cowichan Lake; 20 minutes to the south, Shawnigan Lake is the site of the historic Kinsol Trestle, one of the world's largest free-standing wooden trestles at 187 metres (614 feet) in length and 46 metres (150 feet) in height. With views of the Koksilah River, this eye-popper can be found on a hiking/biking route that is part of the Trans-Canada Trail.
We've all seen them on highways and rural byways, massive roadside attractions that elicit a gasp or a guffaw — buffalo as big as locomotives, a helicopter-sized mosquito or a cowboy boot that would fit King Kong. Everybody loves a road trip and these kitschy, small-town landmarks are part of the fun. While they may not be a destination on their own, they offer a quirky target to aim for with the goal of exploring the surrounding region.
British Columbia has its share of mammoth landmarks and — since this is Canada — the Guinness Book of World Records' holder for the world's largest hockey stick (and puck), seems a good place to start. Recognized by the Hockey Hall of Fame, the 207-foot (63-metre), 33-tonne wooden goal-maker was created for Vancouver's Expo 86 and now graces the community centre in Duncan, north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. And when hockey fans need to refuel? You're in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, where produce is showcased weekly at the town's lively Saturday farmers market. A short drive from Duncan promises a lush mini-Provence, where you can navigate scenic, winding country roads along "Gourmet Trail" tasting routes, dropping in on cheesemakers, wineries, cideries and organic farms. If adventure is your game, head west of Duncan for hiking and paddling around Cowichan Lake; 20 minutes to the south, Shawnigan Lake is the site of the historic Kinsol Trestle, one of the world's largest free-standing wooden trestles at 187 metres (614 feet) in length and 46 metres (150 feet) in height. With views of the Koksilah River, this eye-popper can be found on a hiking/biking route that is part of the Trans-Canada Trail.
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Travel: Gay Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta has been Gay North Americas favorite winter beach destination for decades. The city boasts a broad array of gay bars and nightclubs, gay-owned restaurants, hotels, stores, services, and entertainment that put any other destination to shame.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Denver Daytrip: Fall Colors - Four Times and Places to See Them
Denver has one of the longest periods of fall colors of any city in the country. That’s because there are five different climate zones within a two-hour drive of downtown Denver. Pick your elevation and you can find yourself at the height of fall colors for more than two months, from mid-September to Mid-November.
Adjust Your Altitude
Aspen trees in Colorado grow from 6,500 to 10,500 feet in elevation. Although many factors make leaves turn color, as a general rule, the higher the elevation, the sooner the leaves turn gold. That means that over a period of time, you can often see a variety of shades of color on one mountainside, with deeper golds on top at 10,000 feet, blending to pale yellow in the 8,000 foot range, while down in the valley or along the plains in Denver, trees might still be green.
There are 1.9 million acres of aspen trees in Colorado – over one billion trees that if placed together would cover an area larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined. Aspen leaves don’t just turn color in the fall, they positively glow in a luminescent bright yellow, almost as if they had their own light source. The leaves are small, delicate and tissue-thin, with an aerodynamic shape that keep them in perpetual motion. Even a slight breeze sends every leaf on the tree shimmering.
Although seasons can vary greatly, there are generally four distinct areas and time periods for fall colors – perfectly located to enjoy as a daytrip from Denver.
See 'em after the jump!
Adjust Your Altitude
Aspen trees in Colorado grow from 6,500 to 10,500 feet in elevation. Although many factors make leaves turn color, as a general rule, the higher the elevation, the sooner the leaves turn gold. That means that over a period of time, you can often see a variety of shades of color on one mountainside, with deeper golds on top at 10,000 feet, blending to pale yellow in the 8,000 foot range, while down in the valley or along the plains in Denver, trees might still be green.
There are 1.9 million acres of aspen trees in Colorado – over one billion trees that if placed together would cover an area larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined. Aspen leaves don’t just turn color in the fall, they positively glow in a luminescent bright yellow, almost as if they had their own light source. The leaves are small, delicate and tissue-thin, with an aerodynamic shape that keep them in perpetual motion. Even a slight breeze sends every leaf on the tree shimmering.
Although seasons can vary greatly, there are generally four distinct areas and time periods for fall colors – perfectly located to enjoy as a daytrip from Denver.
See 'em after the jump!
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Monday, August 26, 2013
Early-Bird Ski Vacation Deals & Flights Announced by Crested Butte, Colorado
As summer begins to gracefully turn into the golden days of autumn, there are big benefits to planning ahead and thinking of blissful powder days, a fun-filled family vacation on the slopes and a romantic snowy getaway to Crested Butte, Colo. Three outstanding deals with early-purchase dates offer tremendous values to experience “Colorado’s Last Great Ski Town, and an expanded flight schedule for this winter features new Chicago air service along with direct flights from Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and Denver.
The ski season launches on Nov. 23 for Crested Butte Nordic Center and Nov. 27 for Crested Butte Mountain Resort in this pristine mountain valley known for its friendly, free-spirited vibe and outstanding winter recreation that also includes snowshoeing, tubing, dog sledding, horseback riding, ice skating and hot air ballooning.
Finding winter vacation deals at properties throughout the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley is easy all season long by going to www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com/packages. Check out a sampling of early-bird offers already posted after the jump.
The ski season launches on Nov. 23 for Crested Butte Nordic Center and Nov. 27 for Crested Butte Mountain Resort in this pristine mountain valley known for its friendly, free-spirited vibe and outstanding winter recreation that also includes snowshoeing, tubing, dog sledding, horseback riding, ice skating and hot air ballooning.
Finding winter vacation deals at properties throughout the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley is easy all season long by going to www.GunnisonCrestedButte.com/packages. Check out a sampling of early-bird offers already posted after the jump.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Colorado Ski Country Resorts Entice Guests to Celebrate Labor Day with Slew of End-of-Summer Soirees
There’s still another
month’s worth of summer fun to be had at Colorado’s mountain resorts
before the colors begin to change, the night air becomes crisp, and the
minds of alpine enthusiasts begin
to wander towards tune-ups, new gear, pass purchases, and early
snowstorms. Many resorts are offering great summer activities and
lodging specials through the end of September.
The Labor Day weekend is
the last holiday weekend as resorts begin their preparations for the
winter. Whether washing down an afternoon’s worth of competition chili
with renowned microbrewed
beer, attending music festivals featuring award-winning musicians,
taking a ride in a vintage aircraft, or enjoying the many summer
sporting and recreational opportunities at Colorado’s resorts, the Labor
Day weekend festivities offer something for everyone.
Below are some of the events and activities taking place during the
long holiday weekend around Colorado Ski Country.
Check out the full list after the jump!
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Travel: Las Vegas Pride
It's time once again for Pride in Las Vegas!
Head downtown on Sept. 6 for the annual PRIDE Night Parade. Warm up with the pre-party at Fremont Street Experience and enjoy the parade through the heart of downtown. Then it’s on to the daylong celebration Sept. 7 at the PRIDE Festival from noon-10 p.m. at the Clark County Amphitheater.
Fabulous Las Vegas returns Sept. 3–8. This one-of-a-kind celebration includes events such as PRIDE Family Bingo at Circus Circus, the hilarious standup of comedy queens Margaret Cho (Sept. 6) and Kathy Griffin (Sept. 7), and Temptation Sundays, the signature pool party at Luxor followed by REVO at The Mirage’s Revolution Lounge.
There’s more excitement to be had at Gay Days Las Vegas Sept. 3–9 with daily pool parties, dance parties, The Gay Days Expo at Luxor and other Gay Days events at the Tropicana, Rumor and all over town!
GayTravel.com Drops Russia
Due to the recent ban on homosexuality issued by the Russian government, GayTravel.com has officially dropped Russia from the gay-friendly destination listings on their website and say they have fully refunded all of their advertisers from Russia until further notice to directly address and discourage the severity of the homophobia encouraged by the Russian government.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Travel: Five Tips For Staying Money Smart While On Holiday
By John Gower
There’s nothing more satisfying than taking a well-deserved vacation. Whether you’re traveling to beaches and sunshine or jet setting to skyscrapers and fine dining, getting away from it all is on the top of most of our ‘to do’ lists in the summertime.
However, just because you’ve got a week of carefree days on your mind doesn’t mean you’ve got a ton of money in your pocket. Even though going on holiday is all about escaping the stressors of everyday life for a few days, let’s face it: we all have to face the music when we get back. Nothing will tarnish the amazing memories you made on your vacation like a stack of bills you can’t pay, so it makes sense to be as money smart as possible while you’re enjoying your time off.
While being careful with your cash on holiday is an idea most people can get behind, many struggle with coming up with actual strategies to do so. If this sounds like you, take a look at the five tips below for keeping your spending in line while you’re enjoying your R&R:
Do Some Research Before You Go
Planning your activities ahead of time is a great way to keep your vacation spending in check; about a week or so before you head out, do a few Internet searches on the city you’re visiting to see what budget-friendly options are out there. Keep an eye out for free museum nights, outdoor concerts, and arts fests – these are all inexpensive and common events in most towns during the summer months. This is also a good opportunity to sketch out a simple itinerary so that you don’t miss out on anything you really want to do.
Set a Daily Budget for Incidentals … and Track Your Spending as You Go
One of the fastest ways to blow your vacation budget is to let all the incidentals that go along with traveling add up and get out of hand. A drink here, a magazine there, and pretty soon you’ve spent way more money than you intended to. The easiest way to avoid this is to set a daily limit for your spending on incidentals and keep track of your receipts to be sure you’re not overdoing it. This may sound like kind of a drag, but just adding up your spending at the end of each day can make a big difference in keeping your expenditures in line.
Prepare Your Own Meals and Snacks When Possible
When you’re away from home, one of the biggest budget-busters most people encounter is food and drinks. This is why it’s a good idea to prepare your own simple meals and snacks while you’re on vacation whenever you can. Of course, one of the pleasures of going on a trip is experiencing new cuisine and getting out of your normal routine, so eating in for every meal wouldn’t be much fun. But stopping at a local grocery store to pick up cereal to eat in your hotel room for breakfast will save you big bucks over the course of a week-long trip compared to eating out and won’t detract from your holiday experience. Making small changes like this really add up, so think about the little sacrifices you’re willing to concede to in order to keep your budget in line.
Use Public Transit Instead of Renting a Car
Whether at home or away, cars can be a serious money-suck. If the destination you’re traveling to has a public transit system, research it thoroughly and consider using it instead of renting a car. If you’re willing to brave a new city’s bus system, this strategy could save you hundreds of dollars.
Another bonus to using public transit over traveling by car is that it gives you a chance to more deeply explore the city you’re visiting and get insider tips from a few locals. Think about it before you balk at the idea of crowded subway cars and trolleys!
Look Into Daily Deal Sites
Most of us are pretty good about perusing daily deal sites for savings on spa treatments and restaurants in our hometowns, but have you ever thought about using these tools for cities you’re traveling to? If you scan daily deal sites for interesting discounts in the few weeks leading up to your trip, you could walk away with hundreds in savings. But be sure to think beyond restaurants and bars – look for discounted tickets to museums, plays, and other activities, too.
Saving money while on holiday doesn’t have to be a nuisance – use the tips above to enjoy a fun and frugal vacation!
John Gower is an analyst for NerdWallet, a personal finance website dedicated to helping you save money with financial tips on everything from travel to the best online broker.
There’s nothing more satisfying than taking a well-deserved vacation. Whether you’re traveling to beaches and sunshine or jet setting to skyscrapers and fine dining, getting away from it all is on the top of most of our ‘to do’ lists in the summertime.
However, just because you’ve got a week of carefree days on your mind doesn’t mean you’ve got a ton of money in your pocket. Even though going on holiday is all about escaping the stressors of everyday life for a few days, let’s face it: we all have to face the music when we get back. Nothing will tarnish the amazing memories you made on your vacation like a stack of bills you can’t pay, so it makes sense to be as money smart as possible while you’re enjoying your time off.
While being careful with your cash on holiday is an idea most people can get behind, many struggle with coming up with actual strategies to do so. If this sounds like you, take a look at the five tips below for keeping your spending in line while you’re enjoying your R&R:
Do Some Research Before You Go
Planning your activities ahead of time is a great way to keep your vacation spending in check; about a week or so before you head out, do a few Internet searches on the city you’re visiting to see what budget-friendly options are out there. Keep an eye out for free museum nights, outdoor concerts, and arts fests – these are all inexpensive and common events in most towns during the summer months. This is also a good opportunity to sketch out a simple itinerary so that you don’t miss out on anything you really want to do.
Set a Daily Budget for Incidentals … and Track Your Spending as You Go
One of the fastest ways to blow your vacation budget is to let all the incidentals that go along with traveling add up and get out of hand. A drink here, a magazine there, and pretty soon you’ve spent way more money than you intended to. The easiest way to avoid this is to set a daily limit for your spending on incidentals and keep track of your receipts to be sure you’re not overdoing it. This may sound like kind of a drag, but just adding up your spending at the end of each day can make a big difference in keeping your expenditures in line.
Prepare Your Own Meals and Snacks When Possible
When you’re away from home, one of the biggest budget-busters most people encounter is food and drinks. This is why it’s a good idea to prepare your own simple meals and snacks while you’re on vacation whenever you can. Of course, one of the pleasures of going on a trip is experiencing new cuisine and getting out of your normal routine, so eating in for every meal wouldn’t be much fun. But stopping at a local grocery store to pick up cereal to eat in your hotel room for breakfast will save you big bucks over the course of a week-long trip compared to eating out and won’t detract from your holiday experience. Making small changes like this really add up, so think about the little sacrifices you’re willing to concede to in order to keep your budget in line.
Use Public Transit Instead of Renting a Car
Whether at home or away, cars can be a serious money-suck. If the destination you’re traveling to has a public transit system, research it thoroughly and consider using it instead of renting a car. If you’re willing to brave a new city’s bus system, this strategy could save you hundreds of dollars.
Another bonus to using public transit over traveling by car is that it gives you a chance to more deeply explore the city you’re visiting and get insider tips from a few locals. Think about it before you balk at the idea of crowded subway cars and trolleys!
Look Into Daily Deal Sites
Most of us are pretty good about perusing daily deal sites for savings on spa treatments and restaurants in our hometowns, but have you ever thought about using these tools for cities you’re traveling to? If you scan daily deal sites for interesting discounts in the few weeks leading up to your trip, you could walk away with hundreds in savings. But be sure to think beyond restaurants and bars – look for discounted tickets to museums, plays, and other activities, too.
Saving money while on holiday doesn’t have to be a nuisance – use the tips above to enjoy a fun and frugal vacation!
John Gower is an analyst for NerdWallet, a personal finance website dedicated to helping you save money with financial tips on everything from travel to the best online broker.
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
Travel: The Gay Travel Guru Discovers Key West
The Gay Travel Guru says, "With a tropical storm blowing through, I was ecstatic I caught the last flight into Key West! Nothing was going to stop me from getting to Key West for pride weekend. Whether by car, plane, or even bike (ok, maybe not this time), I was going to find my way to the Southern most point of the United States for some sun, gay pride, and hopefully a little relaxation!"
Read more here.
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Bay of Pigs 2012: Online Ticket Sale Ends Monday!
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Tuesday, July 2, 2013
MileHighGayGuys Love To Do It Outdoors!
The
people of Denver love to be outdoors. Whether sipping a craft beer at a
café, rafting down a river, biking from park to park, or listening to a
concert at Red Rocks, few places offer more opportunities to commune
with nature than The Mile High City. And with 300 days of sunshine a
year (more annual hours of sun than Miami Beach or San Diego), Denver
provides them with plenty of time to do it.
Here are a few ways to enjoy the sun and Denver’s natural outdoor air conditioning. Even more can be found at DenverDares.com.
Biking, Hiking or Jogging:
Denver
has more than 850 miles of paved, off-street biking, hiking and jogging
trails, one of the largest urban trail networks in America. Starting
right downtown at Confluence Park, you can bike or hike for more than 30
miles along the South Platte River Trail, or head the other direction
for more than 40 miles of cruising beside the banks of Cherry Creek.
If you want to explore on two wheels,
hop on a Denver B-cycle, the city’s enormous bike sharing program.
Sturdy, red Trek bikes are available at 83 convenient stations across
the city. Pick up one at the Denver Art Museum and drop it off near the
Denver Zoo, then continue on to the Denver Botanic Gardens and Cherry
Creek Shopping Center.
Outdoor Cafes:
There’s
no better way to enjoy one of the 200 craft beers brewed in Denver
every day than by sitting at an outdoor café or beer garden. There are
lots to choose from. The mile-long pedestrian promenade off the 16th Street Mall
has 42 outdoor cafes alone. The downtown neighborhoods of LoDo and LoHi
are known for their outdoor rooftop cafes where you can sit and watch
spectacular sunsets over the Rocky Mountains.
Denver
Beer Company, Prost Brewing, Mile High Spirits distillery and Infinite
Monkey Theorem Winery are just a few places with outdoor patios where
you can sit outside at picnic tables while snacking on delicious treats
from an ever-changing array of food trucks. Or head to the food truck
“roundup” in Civic Center Park every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m., where up to three dozen food trucks offer tasty outdoor
dining.
Golf Courses:
There
are more than 90 golf courses in Metro Denver, including Arrowhead,
consistently ranked as one of the top 10 public courses in America for
its gorgeous scenery, which includes a number of holes set in between
towering 400-foot high red rocks. Whether you’re playing City Park Golf
Course, with its sweeping panoramic views of the Denver skyline backed
by 200 snowcapped peaks, or enjoying one of the many rolling courses,
like Evergreen, tucked up in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains –
remember that in Denver’s mile high altitude, golf balls fly 10 percent
farther than it would at sea level. Fore!
River Rafting to Ziplining:
You
can whitewater raft or kayak right through the heart of downtown Denver
on the South Platte River. Or head 30 miles west to the Adrenalin
Capital of the Front Range – Idaho Springs. This old Victorian mining
town has a quaint main street lined with colorful shops and flower
baskets – but it’s also become excitement central. Here you can jump off
a cliff on a zipline sailing high above the trees, or enjoy all classes
of whitewater rafting on the rapids that flow through towering black
rocks of Clear Creek Canyon. Ride a horse up mountain trails to old
ghost towns, or explore an old mine yourself, and then try your luck at
panning for gold. If you dare, drive your car on the “Oh My God Road,” a
twisting, turning dirt road lined with deadly drop-offs and old mine
shafts. Or, travel to nearby Georgetown for a ride on the outdoor
gondola cars of the Georgetown Loop, a steam railroad that crosses over
itself on a 100-foot high trestle.
Cheer on a Team:
Denver
has four outdoor stadiums with eight teams. Cheer on the Colorado
Rockies from the row of purple seats at Coors Field and you are sitting
exactly 5,280 feet above sea level – one mile high. The Colorado Rapids
bring world class soccer to Dick’s Sporting Goods Field, while the
Denver Outlaws play lacrosse under the lights of Sports Authority Field
at Mile High. Of course, then there’s the city favorite – the Denver
Broncos. If you’re lucky enough to be visiting in August, head south to
the Broncos training camp where for two weeks you can watch the team scrimmage in full uniform for free!
Listen to a Concert Under the Stars:
Red
Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is on every music lover’s bucket list.
Starting with the Beatles in 1964, Red Rocks has been home to some of
the most iconic rock concerts in history, including U2’s legendary
concert video, “Under a Blood Red Sky.” But Red Rocks is just one of
dozen outdoor concert venues. The Denver Botanic Gardens has a summer
music series, as do Denver Parks, which feature free big band concerts
at City Park, Washington Park and Clement Park. Denver’s annual Irish
Festival and Scottish Festival feature outdoor performances, and some of
the biggest names in music perform at the 18,000-seat Fiddler’s Green.
There are outdoor concerts nightly at Denver’s downtown theme park,
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, and weekly outdoor concerts under
twinkling lights on the patio along the 16th Street Mall at Rock Bottom
Brewery.
Fly Fishing:
You don’t have to travel far to hook a rainbow or brown trout in Denver.
There are a dozen spots within 30 minutes of downtown along the South
Platte River, Bear Creek or Clear Creek, and travel an hour or so and
you can fish some of the top Gold Medallion streams in the nation. The
city is home to several fly fishing outfitters that will direct you on
your river adventure, providing you with tips on where to fish, what
flies to tie – and even guides for groups or individuals eager to learn
the tricks of the reel.
Hike a Park:
Denver
has 200 named traditional parks within city limits, offering tennis and
basketball courts, jogging paths, paddle boats and picnic tables. But
there’s nothing traditional about the outdoors in The Mile High City. Denver Mountain Parks
is a special division that operates 14,000 acres of rugged terrain in
the nearby Rockies. Hike from Summit Lake to the top of 14,260-foot high
Mount Evans, one of Colorado’s 54 peaks that soar to 14,000 feet. This
difficult trail rewards hikers with views of rare alpine flowers, and
often passes by herds of Rocky Mountain goats. Although it is more than
two miles above sea level, it is still technically within the City
& County of Denver. Other Denver Mountain Parks with hiking trails
include tranquil Echo Lake and Lookout Mountain, on the top of which is
buried the famous frontier scout and showman, Buffalo Bill.
In
addition to outdoor activity within city limits, Denver is a perfect
home base for thrilling daytrip adventures throughout the spectacular
Rocky Mountains. For Denver day trip ideas, head to visitdenver.com/daytrips.
Looking for great hotel deals while you’re visiting The Mile High City? Go to visitdenver.com/hotels/specials to find special rates and packages all summer long.
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Monday, June 24, 2013
Travel: The Top 10 Reasons for Gays to Visit California
For gay fun in the sun, GayTravel.com says California is the place to be! I myself make it a habit to get down to San Diego for Pride and ComicCon (and a little beach time) every year. Click here to check out the The Top 10 Reasons for Gays to Visit California.
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Thursday, June 13, 2013
Denver PrideFest: 20 Reasons to Attend Elitch Gardens Pride Day on June 17
1. The Ferris Wheel is awesome!
2. Water Slides and the men who ride them.
3. A chance to kick back and relax after all the hustle and bustle of PrideFest.
4. You might bump into a celebrity like recording artist James Roy!
5. You can bring that nice straight couple you know.
6. Sexy shirtless guys!
7. And more sexy shirtless guys!
8. Beer!
9. Camaraderie!
10. And more camaraderie!
11. And more beer!
12. This guy's broad shoulders.
13. Youthful exuberance!
14. Rollercoasters!
15. Group fun!
16. Collector's cups! And beer!
17. You never know who you're going to run into: Do you recognize the guy on the left from 'American Idol'? Or maybe some of his ... other projects?
18. The Tower of Doom is the seriously the scariest ride in the world!
19. These guys with their tattoos, big muscles, and cool sunglasses.
20. You might win a prize! Everybody loves a giant python-- just be sure to wrap it up!
Pride Day at Elitch Gardens takes place on Monday, June 17. For special Pride Day pricing, go to ElitchGardens.com and enter Promo Code: PRIDE. See you there!
2. Water Slides and the men who ride them.
3. A chance to kick back and relax after all the hustle and bustle of PrideFest.
4. You might bump into a celebrity like recording artist James Roy!
5. You can bring that nice straight couple you know.
6. Sexy shirtless guys!
7. And more sexy shirtless guys!
8. Beer!
9. Camaraderie!
10. And more camaraderie!
11. And more beer!
12. This guy's broad shoulders.
13. Youthful exuberance!
14. Rollercoasters!
15. Group fun!
16. Collector's cups! And beer!
17. You never know who you're going to run into: Do you recognize the guy on the left from 'American Idol'? Or maybe some of his ... other projects?
18. The Tower of Doom is the seriously the scariest ride in the world!
19. These guys with their tattoos, big muscles, and cool sunglasses.
20. You might win a prize! Everybody loves a giant python-- just be sure to wrap it up!
Pride Day at Elitch Gardens takes place on Monday, June 17. For special Pride Day pricing, go to ElitchGardens.com and enter Promo Code: PRIDE. See you there!
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