tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29288101018630801642024-03-13T03:04:17.210-07:00#ILoveGayTravelLGBTQ Travel - LGBTQ Travel... Your Way. Share Your Travel Experiences Pink Banana Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114111204526333081noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928810101863080164.post-3239953657820162482020-02-18T04:51:00.003-08:002020-02-18T06:38:39.031-08:00Job Posting: LGBT Travel Brand Representative<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Duration:</b> 6 Months<br />
<b>Location:</b> Manhattan, NY<br />
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OUT Luxury Sailing Adventures is on the hunt for an LGBT influencer to help represent the brand during its initial launch worldwide. We are in need of a young, gay male to play a very specific role—the “boyfriend” of OUT Sailing’s founder and a member of “The Travel Gays.”<br />
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You read that right. It’s not an ordinary job, but it comes with some incredible perks—including all-expenses-paid trips aboard luxury yachts through some of the most beautiful spots in the world, and a competitive salary.<br />
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The Travel Gays brand, which rolled out in 2019, became instantly recognizable among potential clients and investors. People responded enthusiastically to the idea of a young, attractive, and fun-loving couple to represent the “new way to travel gay.”<br />
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Unfortunately, one half of the Travel Gays partnership has left the business. We are now on the hunt for someone to replace him purely to maintain the vision on which the business was established.<br />
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The “relationship” between you and the owner of OUT Sailing will exist only for the benefit of investors and clients during the crucial first six months of business. You will need to form a believable bond with the owner so that you can pass as a couple, but the relationship in reality will be completely platonic and strictly for business purposes.<br />
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<b>Job Responsibilities: </b><br />
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<li>Assist in the promotion of Out Luxury Sailing Adventures as part of “The Travel Gays” brand. </li>
<li>Attend 1 or 2 investor meetings in major US cities. (Flights and accommodation paid for.) </li>
<li>Attend the inaugural Boys & Girls in The BVI Adventure from 5/3 - 5/10. </li>
<li>Attend at least two scouting trips through other exotic destinations, including Thailand, Tahiti, Greece or Spain. </li>
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<b>Job Benefits: </b><br />
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<li>Competitive salary </li>
<li>2 - 3 weeks of all-expenses-paid travel aboard luxury yachts </li>
<li>Get in on the ground level of this new, fast-growing LGBT luxury travel brand </li>
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<b>About You:</b><br />
The ideal candidate is a young (21-30 years of age), attractive gay male who enjoys and is experienced with travel. You might be an actor or a social media influencer, but either way, you are intelligent, articulate and able to take on a role and stick to it.<br />
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We need someone who is comfortable socializing and talking with clients and investors. You will have experience representing brands in some capacity, whether at an agency or as a brand ambassador.<br />
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You are gregarious, easygoing, and know how to enjoy luxury travel. You are an active member of the LGBT community and have a playful, fun-loving spirit.<br />
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<b>How to apply:</b><br />
Please send your resume, headshots, and social media profiles to <a href="mailto:Daly.Kyle@OLSAdventures.com">Daly.Kyle@OLSAdventures.com</a> along with some information about your experience traveling and working within the LGBTQ community.<br />
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<b><i>Summer LGBTQ travel adventures in the Midwest!<br />Exploring LGBTQ Louisville</i></b></div>
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Richard and I arrived in Louisville after a nice, leisurely road trip from Indianapolis down through Bloomington and then the Hoosier National Forest. Gorgeous drive!<br />
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We arrived in Louisville, where we checked in to the gorgeous 21c Louisville hotel, a melding of art museum and hotel.<br />
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What an art display at the <a href="https://twitter.com/21cHotels?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@21cHotels</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/21cLouisville?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@21cLouisville</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/gotolouisville?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gotolouisville</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Downtown_Lou?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Downtown_Lou</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GayArt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GayArt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GayLouisville?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GayLouisville</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayArt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayArt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayResorts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayResorts</a> <a href="https://t.co/25LMLrGxS8">pic.twitter.com/25LMLrGxS8</a></div>
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After dinner, we headed to the Highlands area of Louisville, where we checked out two gay/gay-friendly bars, <a href="https://twitter.com/NowhereLville?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NowhereLville</a> and Chill Bar <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GayBars?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GayBars</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GayBar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GayBar</a> @ILoveGayBar <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GayLouisville?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GayLouisville</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gotolouisville?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gotolouisville</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Downtown_Lou?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Downtown_Lou</a> <a href="https://t.co/STCsEXotMB">pic.twitter.com/STCsEXotMB</a></div>
— ILoveGay Kentucky 🏇 (@ILoveGayKY) <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayKY/status/1021016173863940097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2018</a></blockquote>
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From there, we headed to the Highlands area of Louisville, known for their eclectic mix of restaurants, bars and Louisville nightlife. We did a little research on some of the top restaurants in the city, and found Lilly's Bistro at the top of that list... and trust me when I tell you it was ALL THAT!<br />
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Had a great dinner last night <a href="https://twitter.com/lillysbistro?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lillysbistro</a>! Amazing food with good people from <a href="https://twitter.com/gotolouisville?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gotolouisville</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Christa_Ritchie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Christa_Ritchie</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanSkora?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JordanSkora</a>. Loving this town! <a href="https://twitter.com/MattSkal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MattSkal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayKY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayKY</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveLGBTTravel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveLGBTTravel</a> <a href="https://t.co/9hgxyTei16">pic.twitter.com/9hgxyTei16</a></div>
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The next morning we toured Main Street in downtown Louisville, and somehow found our way into Whiskey Row, where we enjoyed a tour and bourbon tasting at the Old Forester.<br />
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Exploring downtown Louisville today <a href="https://twitter.com/gotolouisville?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gotolouisville</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Downtown_Lou?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Downtown_Lou</a>, including <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiskeyRow?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiskeyRow</a>. Staying right in the heart of the city at <a href="https://twitter.com/21cLouisville?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@21cLouisville</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/21cHotels?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@21cHotels</a>, an incredible melding of art museum and hotel, with a superb bar and restaurant as well. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GayTravel?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GayTravel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveLGBTTravel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveLGBTTravel</a> <a href="https://t.co/E3ZzBjXJli">pic.twitter.com/E3ZzBjXJli</a></div>
— ILoveGay Kentucky 🏇 (@ILoveGayKY) <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayKY/status/1020751202353639424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2018</a></blockquote>
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When in Louisville, one has to definitely try a Bourbon Whiskey tasting on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiskeyRow?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhiskeyRow</a>... we decided on the <a href="https://twitter.com/oldforester?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@oldforester</a> and got both an over-the-top tour and a tasting of 3 different Old Forrester whiskies. <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayBars?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayBars</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayFoodies?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayFoodies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GayLouisville?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GayLouisville</a> <a href="https://t.co/AZinY4Kuvl">pic.twitter.com/AZinY4Kuvl</a></div>
— ILoveGay Kentucky 🏇 (@ILoveGayKY) <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayKY/status/1020751894258552833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Of course, our experience wasn't complete in Louisville without trying the famous Hot Brown, an amalgamation of Bearnaise sauce, Gruyere cheese, turkey and a whole lot of secret sauce made famous at the Brown Hotel's English Grille restaurant on Broadway.<br />
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We enjoyed dinner at the English Grille inside the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BrownHotel?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BrownHotel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheBrownHotel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheBrownHotel</a> where I tried the famous <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HotBrown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HotBrown</a>, and yes, it was all it was cracked up to be! <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayFoodies?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayFoodies</a> (w/<a href="https://twitter.com/richardbrower?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@richardbrower</a>) <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayKY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayKY</a> <a href="https://t.co/tuj3OGuC4y">pic.twitter.com/tuj3OGuC4y</a></div>
— Matt Skallerud 🔆 (@MattSkal) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattSkal/status/1021015608756928512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2018</a></blockquote>
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We wrapped up this weekend tour with an infamous Drag Brunch held at Le Moo by Daniel Cole, the brains behind the Midwest Hard Candy drag queen tours. Le Moo really is quite the scene for brunch, whether you're there for a monthly drag show or simply in the mood for some great food with a true Kentucky ambiance.<br />
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Drag brunch at <a href="https://twitter.com/LeMooLou?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LeMooLou</a> - Sunday Fun Day, Kentucky-style! With <a href="https://twitter.com/PennyTration?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PennyTration</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bdanielcole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bdanielcole</a> - hanging with us <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanSkora?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JordanSkora</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/richardbrower?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@richardbrower</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/gotolouisville?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gotolouisville</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DragBrunch?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DragBrunch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DragQueens?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DragQueens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayDrag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayDrag</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayKY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayKY</a> <a href="https://t.co/TlC0iUPAbZ">pic.twitter.com/TlC0iUPAbZ</a></div>
— Matt Skallerud 🔆 (@MattSkal) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattSkal/status/1021208602319753216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Drag brunch at <a href="https://twitter.com/LeMooLou?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LeMooLou</a> - Sunday Fun Day, Kentucky-style! With <a href="https://twitter.com/PennyTration?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PennyTration</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bdanielcole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bdanielcole</a> - hanging with us <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanSkora?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JordanSkora</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/richardbrower?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@richardbrower</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MattSkal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mattskal</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/gotolouisville?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gotolouisville</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DragBrunch?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DragBrunch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DragQueens?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DragQueens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayKY?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayKY</a> <a href="https://t.co/4wbOnDn3aG">pic.twitter.com/4wbOnDn3aG</a></div>
— ILoveGay Drag 👠 (@ILoveGayDrag) <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayDrag/status/1021210073689927681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Drag brunch at <a href="https://twitter.com/LeMooLou?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LeMooLou</a> - Sunday Fun Day, Kentucky-style! With <a href="https://twitter.com/PennyTration?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PennyTration</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/bdanielcole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bdanielcole</a> - hanging with us <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanSkora?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JordanSkora</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/richardbrower?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@richardbrower</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MattSkal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mattskal</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/gotolouisville?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gotolouisville</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DragBrunch?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DragBrunch</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DragQueens?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DragQueens</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayDrag?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayDrag</a> <a href="https://t.co/x5yVqhd61G">pic.twitter.com/x5yVqhd61G</a></div>
— ILoveGay Kentucky 🏇 (@ILoveGayKY) <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayKY/status/1021211624705753088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2018</a></blockquote>
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It was a wonderful weekend spent in Louisville... we can't wait to come back!<br />
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<i><b><a href="http://about.me/mattskal" target="_blank">Matt Skallerud</a></b> and <b>Richard Brower</b> enjoy eating well and traveling more! They met while they were both an active part of the <b>IGLTA </b>team, and are married and now live in <b>New York City</b>. Richard's talents are finding incredible flight deals from JFK to points all over the world, as well as locating the best eateries along the way. Matt is part of <b><a href="http://www.pinkbananamedia.com/" target="_blank">Pink Banana Media</a>, <a href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/" target="_blank">Pink Banana World</a></b> and the <b><a href="http://www.ilovegay.lgbt/" target="_blank">#ILoveGay</a></b> network, and enjoys merging his personal and professional worlds along the way on these trips.</i></div>
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On the tail end of our trip to Australia, we decided to drive up from Melbourne to Daylesford to check out the ChillOut Festival, a rural LGBTQ pride event we hadn't heard of until this week.<br />
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After a little over an hour's drive through gorgeous wooded forest and rolling hills, we found ourselves with hundreds of other LGBTQ folks in the small town of Daylesford. We perched ourselves onto a good viewing area from the sidewalk and watched the parade go by. Great fun!<br />
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We then headed down to the ChillOut Festival grounds, where they had live entertainment, food and various LGBTQ booths all throughout. It truly was a "chill out" festival, as everyone there seemed to know to bring a lawn chair, a picnic lunch and a blanket and just camp out on the festival grounds for the day. There were a variety of groups camped throughout.<br />
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<i><b><a href="http://about.me/mattskal" target="_blank">Matt Skallerud</a></b> and <b>Richard Brower</b> enjoy eating well and traveling more! They met while they were both an active part of the <b>IGLTA </b>team, and are married and now live in <b>New York City</b>. Richard's talents are finding incredible flight deals from JFK to points all over the world, as well as locating the best eateries along the way. Matt is part of <b><a href="http://www.pinkbananamedia.com/" target="_blank">Pink Banana Media</a>, <a href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/" target="_blank">Pink Banana World</a></b> and the <b><a href="http://www.ilovegay.lgbt/" target="_blank">#ILoveGay</a></b> network, and enjoys merging his personal and professional worlds along the way on these trips.</i></div>
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After Sydney Mardi Gras, we decided to do what appears to be a rarity in Australia... we rented a car and drove from Sydney to Melbourne. Locals universally thought we were crazy (turns out most seem to simply fly back and forth between the two cities), but it really was a beautiful 9-hour drive reminiscent of the rolling coastal hills of California.<br />
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Day 1 of our adventure on the Great Ocean Road, starting out in <a href="https://twitter.com/GreaterGeelong?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GreaterGeelong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/greatoceanroad?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@greatoceanroad</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GreatOceanRd?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GreatOceanRd</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/richardbrower?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@richardbrower</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveLGBTTravel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveLGBTTravel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayOzzies?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayOzzies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gaytravel?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gaytravel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gayaustralia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gayaustralia</a> <a href="https://t.co/a9JAhMBLIm">pic.twitter.com/a9JAhMBLIm</a></div>
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We started out our trip first thing the next morning and drove out of Melbourne and onto the Great Ocean Road. The first leg had us cruising along gorgeous inland and coastal routes, where we stopped a few times along the way.<br />
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We ended up renting a farm house for the night, which was by far one of the top highlights of this trip. It was a 5 bedroom farm house out in the middle of nowhere, yet still close to the main road, and it was from here that we were able to enjoy a gorgeous sunset on the veranda, listening to the evening call of a wide variety of birds and wildlife along the way. We were even fortunate to spot a resident koala in the eucalyptus tree nearby, and after a night of sleep and stargazing, woke up to find the nearby valley covered in a thick mist, and two more koalas on another tree nearby (these two were mother and baby).<br />
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Day 1 of our adventure on the Great Ocean Road, where we drove through the Great Otway National Park and ended up at this huge country home for the night, nestled amongst eucalyptus trees with their very own resident 🐨 koalas! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gaytravel?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gaytravel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gayaustralia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gayaustralia</a> <a href="https://t.co/UcWMjIHSGr">pic.twitter.com/UcWMjIHSGr</a></div>
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Sunrise this morning as we said goodbye 👋 to our country farm house and resident koala 🐨 with her baby koala hidden below her. <a href="https://twitter.com/richardbrower?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@richardbrower</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveLGBTTravel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveLGBTTravel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayOzzies?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayOzzies</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gaytravel?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gaytravel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gayaustralia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gayaustralia</a> <a href="https://t.co/5becBdbZUt">pic.twitter.com/5becBdbZUt</a></div>
— Matt Skallerud 🔆 (@MattSkal) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattSkal/status/971670380648763392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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On day 2, we drove through thick rain forest, southern Australia style. On this portion of the trip, we saw some of the most photographed sites on the Great Ocean Road, including the 12 Apostles, London Bridge and the Grotto. Gorgeous and breathtaking scenery found at every stop!<br />
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Day 2 of our Great Ocean Road tour, where we saw the 12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road - London Bridge and the Grotto <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayLGBT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ilovegaylgbt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ILoveGay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ILoveGay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gaytravel?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gaytravel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gayaustralia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gayaustralia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gayoutdoors?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gayoutdoors</a> <a href="https://t.co/aPcS9BXKZ1">pic.twitter.com/aPcS9BXKZ1</a></div>
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We wound down this portion of our trip and high-tailed it back to Melbourne, driving through a completely rural summer countryside the entire way back.<br />
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<i><b><a href="http://about.me/mattskal" target="_blank">Matt Skallerud</a></b> and <b>Richard Brower</b> enjoy eating well and traveling more! They met while they were both an active part of the <b>IGLTA </b>team, and are married and now live in <b>New York City</b>. Richard's talents are finding incredible flight deals from JFK to points all over the world, as well as locating the best eateries along the way. Matt is part of <b><a href="http://www.pinkbananamedia.com/" target="_blank">Pink Banana Media</a>, <a href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/" target="_blank">Pink Banana World</a></b> and the <b><a href="http://www.ilovegay.lgbt/" target="_blank">#ILoveGay</a></b> network, and enjoys merging his personal and professional worlds along the way on these trips.</i></div>
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This year, we had the opportunity to be a part of <b>Whistler Pride 2018 (#WhistlerPride2018)</b>, produced by <b>Dean Nelson</b> and the folks at <b>Tourism Whistler</b>, with a wide variety of incredible partners along the way.<br />
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Before the event even started, we put together a <b>mini-LGBTQ Influencer and New Media Conference</b>... <b>Matt Skallerud</b> of <b>Pink Banana Media</b> presented on some of the latest in <b>LGBTQ Digital Marketing</b> in 2018, including some updates on the <b>#ILoveGay</b> network. We then launched into a panel with some of the LGBTQ influencers Tourism Whistler was hosting for this event, including the <b>Nomadic Boys</b>, <b>Kit Williamson</b> and <b>John Halbach</b> of <b>Eastsiders TV</b>, the <b>Couple of Men</b>, and Vancouver new media socialites <b>Josh Rimer</b> and <b>Barb Snelgrove</b>.<br />
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Loving the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/socialMedia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#socialMedia</a> influencers panel and learning what channels they love and why! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ilovegay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ilovegay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whistlerpride2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#whistlerpride2018</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/onlyinwhistler?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#onlyinwhistler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coupleofmen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coupleofmen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/EastSidersTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@EastSidersTV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kitwilliamson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kitwilliamson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/megamouthmedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@megamouthmedia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Johnhalbach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Johnhalbach</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshRimer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoshRimer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MattSkal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MattSkal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveLGBTTravel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveLGBTTravel</a> <a href="https://t.co/M6zc3EV2g3">pic.twitter.com/M6zc3EV2g3</a></div>
— Dean Nelson 🏳️🌈🛫 (@GAYWhistler) <a href="https://twitter.com/GAYWhistler/status/956294056664956929?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 24, 2018</a></blockquote>
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THE Mr <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveLGBTTravel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveLGBTTravel</a> giving a fascinating talk about LGBT Destination Marketing at <a href="https://twitter.com/GAYWhistler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gaywhistler</a><a href="https://twitter.com/WhistlerBlckcmb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WhistlerBlckcmb</a> 😍😍<a href="https://twitter.com/GoWhistler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gowhistler</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnlyInWhistler?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnlyInWhistler</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ilovegayvancouver?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ilovegayvancouver</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ilovegaytravel?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ilovegaytravel</a> <a href="https://t.co/5aDHuF46Rf">pic.twitter.com/5aDHuF46Rf</a></div>
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A great turn out for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whistlerpride2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#whistlerpride2018</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/socialmedia?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#socialmedia</a> workshop with <a href="https://twitter.com/MattSkal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MattSkal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayVAN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayVAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/EjYoqnSo1C">pic.twitter.com/EjYoqnSo1C</a></div>
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Thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/GAYWhistler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GAYWhistler</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/whistlerpride?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@whistlerpride</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlerPride2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlerPride2018</a>, along with our panelists, for helping create such an incredible <a href="https://twitter.com/LGBTNewMedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LGBTNewMedia</a> event! <a href="https://twitter.com/coupleofmen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coupleofmen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/megamouthmedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@megamouthmedia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadicboys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nomadicboys</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshRimer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoshRimer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kitwilliamson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kitwilliamson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Johnhalbach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Johnhalbach</a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/BobbyBissessar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BobbyBissessar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GoWhistler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GoWhistler</a> <a href="https://t.co/x2aBGkWLhW">pic.twitter.com/x2aBGkWLhW</a></div>
— ILoveGay Vancouver (@ILoveGayVAN) <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayVAN/status/956600468016267264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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That night, we were thrilled to have <b>Margaret Cho</b> perform live!<br />
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The next day the events of Whistler Pride 2018 began, including some amazing <b>snowmobiling </b>across the Whistler-Blackcomb mountain, while stopping for some of their breathtaking views! A special thanks to the folks at <b>The Adventure Group</b> for putting this and our zip lining excursion together.</div>
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What a whirlwind 24 hours in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GayWhistler?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GayWhistler</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/whistlerpride?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@whistlerpride</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlerPride?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlerPride</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlerPride2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlerPride2018</a>, including hanging with <a href="https://twitter.com/coupleofmen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coupleofmen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/megamouthmedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@megamouthmedia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GAYWhistler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GAYWhistler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadicboys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nomadicboys</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshRimer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoshRimer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kitwilliamson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kitwilliamson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Johnhalbach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Johnhalbach</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gaycalgary?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gaycalgary</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BobbyBissessar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BobbyBissessar</a> at the after-hours party! <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayVAN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayVAN</a> <a href="https://t.co/PaGTLR6PiC">pic.twitter.com/PaGTLR6PiC</a></div>
— Matt Skallerud 🔆 (@MattSkal) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattSkal/status/956598352392499200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 25, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Snowmobiling at <a href="https://twitter.com/whistlerpride?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@whistlerpride</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhistlerPride?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WhistlerPride</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Instagay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Instagay</a> Supermodels + 1 hot Australian tour guide! <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayVAN?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayVAN</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GaySkiWeek?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GaySkiWeek</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TagWhistler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tagwhistler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WhistlerBlckcmb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WhistlerBlckcmb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnlyInWhistler?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnlyInWhistler</a> <a href="https://t.co/IYvLGnp5r2">pic.twitter.com/IYvLGnp5r2</a></div>
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That evening, we enjoyed a wonderful reception at the <b>Audain Art Museum</b>, sponsored by <b>Grant Minish's</b> team from <b>TD Bank</b>. Between here and the conference we were also thrilled to spend such quality time with <b>Angus Praught </b>and his team from <b>Outlook TV</b>, where they followed the events and the influencers along for the entire weekend, doing interviews and capturing some incredible footage.<br />
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— ILoveGay LGBT 🏳️🌈 (@ILoveGayLGBT) <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayLGBT/status/958734210616918017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 31, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Friday night's main event was the <b>#Furrocious Bear Part</b>y!<br />
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On Saturday, the main events were underway, including the <b>#SNOMOSEXUAL Pride Parade</b> starting at the top of the mountain and working its way down the slopes and into the town of Whistler itself. But first, we needed to get in a little zip lining along the way!<br />
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Today on WHISTLER MTN join us for the 8th annual <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whistlerpride2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#whistlerpride2018</a> parade! 3pm Mid Station Ski down lower Olympic to Skiers Plaza to Olympic Plaza! <a href="https://t.co/Tc5ASmsXCP">pic.twitter.com/Tc5ASmsXCP</a></div>
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The big closing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whistlerpride2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#whistlerpride2018</a> Snowball26 party at <a href="https://twitter.com/WhistlerBlckcmb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WhistlerBlckcmb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/onlyinwhistler?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#onlyinwhistler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gaytravel?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gaytravel</a> <a href="https://t.co/USwYTqUUXS">pic.twitter.com/USwYTqUUXS</a></div>
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<b><i>Thanks again to Dean Nelson, Tourism Whistler and the entire Whistler Pride 2018 team! Here's to next year!</i></b><br />
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Great to meet all the vloggers, bloggers and influencers at Whistler Pride & Ski Festival 2018: <a href="https://twitter.com/GAYWhistler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GAYWhistler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Outlook_TV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Outlook_TV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coupleofmen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coupleofmen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadicboys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nomadicboys</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kitwilliamson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kitwilliamson</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Johnhalbach?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@johnhalbach</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AngusPraught?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AngusPraught</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/megamouthmedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@megamouthmedia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JoshRimerPR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JoshRimerPR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PinkBananaWorld?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PinkBananaWorld</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GayCanada?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GayCanada</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Gayvan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gayvan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MattSkal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MattSkal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ILovegay?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ILovegay</a> <a href="https://t.co/nhTVJisclm">pic.twitter.com/nhTVJisclm</a></div>
— Gayvan.com (@Gayvan) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gayvan/status/958165331045900288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 30, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Until we meet again, thank you for joining us at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/whistlerpride2018?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#whistlerpride2018</a> Join us next year Jan. 20-27, 2019 <a href="https://t.co/c75UgWOGEp">https://t.co/c75UgWOGEp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AavaWhistler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AavaWhistler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GoWhistler?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GoWhistler</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/whistlerpride?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@whistlerpride</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/WhistlerBlckcmb?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WhistlerBlckcmb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadicboys?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nomadicboys</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DanielNewman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DanielNewman</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/coupleofmen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@coupleofmen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/megamouthmedia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@megamouthmedia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveLGBTTravel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveLGBTTravel</a> <a href="https://t.co/LPXiRC4FEi">pic.twitter.com/LPXiRC4FEi</a></div>
— Dean Nelson 🏳️🌈🛫 (@GAYWhistler) <a href="https://twitter.com/GAYWhistler/status/957678969246990336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<a href="https://coupleofmen.com/7432-whistler-pride-2018-gay-ski-week-canada/" target="_blank">Couple of Men: Best of Whistler Pride & Ski Festival 2018 in Canada</a><br />
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Since our last trip took us from Phoenix north through Sedona and the Grand Canyon, we decided on this trip we would head south, using <b>Tucson </b>as our base!<br />
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After fueling up at the <b><a href="http://tacoguild.com/" target="_blank">Taco Guild Gastropub</a></b> in Phoenix, where the taco varieties are INSANE, we headed south, road tripping towards Tucson. Richard is amazing with both finding great travel deals, and maximizing the world of status and points, so we chose the <b><a href="http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/tussp-jw-marriott-tucson-starr-pass-resort-and-spa/" target="_blank">JW Marriott Starr Pass</a></b> resort, based upon a combination of utilizing his points and status at one of the nicest properties in this part of Arizona! After checking in and getting settled, we headed down to the patio outside to enjoy a sunset cocktail, as well as the resort's tradition of welcoming the sunset with a special tequila toast.<br />
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Richard is also over the top when it comes to finding some of the best eateries in any region we're traveling to, and Tucson was no exception. We headed down for dinner at <b><a href="https://www.elcharrocafe.com/" target="_blank">El Charro Cafe</a></b>, one of the highest rated restaurants in the city, where their tacos and enchiladas were to die for. We weren't the only ones to have figured out this was one of the hot spots for dinner... there was quite the crowd outside waiting for a table as well. The good news is that they have a nice bar to hang out while waiting for a table, and the wait wasn't all that long.<br />
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Our road trip the next day took us south, where we drove along the <b><a href="https://www.arizonahighways.com/explore/scenic-drives/sonoita-patagonia" target="_blank">Sonoita Patagonia Highway</a></b> through countryside that looked like it was right out of an old Western movie... prairies, rolling hills and cowboys! We stopped over at the <a href="https://www.empireranchfoundation.org/" target="_blank"><b>Empire Ranch</b></a>, a local ranch that has served as the setting for many a blockbuster film over the years.<br />
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Exploring Tucson and Bisbee, including incredible dinner at El Charro <a href="https://twitter.com/bisbeeinfo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bisbeeinfo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BisbeeHub?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BisbeeHub</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BisbeeHot?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BisbeeHot</a> <a href="https://t.co/CVYjPWi8r6">pic.twitter.com/CVYjPWi8r6</a></div>
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We continued south to <b>Bisbee, Arizona</b>, an old mining town that has turned into a hidden little oasis over the years, and is now home to a variety of artists and specialty shops. These include some fun tasting shops, including the <b><a href="http://www.bisbeeoliveoil.com/" target="_blank">Bisbee Olive Oil Company</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.bisbeehotandspicy.com/" target="_blank">Bisbee Hot & Spicy</a></b>. We were traveling with carry-on luggage on this trip, so online ordering it is!<br />
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On our way back to Tucson, we drove through old Tombstone, Arizona, famous for the shoot out at the OK Corral! As we drove through the old historic district, we just had to get out and roam around... there were actors dressed as law men and bandits roaming the streets, along with covered wagons and lots of kitschy shops along the way.<br />
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That evening, we settled in to discover the entertainment district of Tucson, where the rustic side of Arizona meets the students from the local university in town. It was quite the busy scene, with an open air market along the main street, as well as what looked like an impromptu classic car show. We ate a nice dinner at <b><a href="https://hubdowntown.com/" target="_blank">The Hub</a></b> while sitting outdoors and watching the streets fill up with young kids, cowboys and tourists enjoying the lively scene.<br />
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Saying goodbye to <a href="https://twitter.com/JWStarrPass?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JWStarrPass</a> Resort & Spa and heading to <a href="https://twitter.com/SaguaroNPS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SaguaroNPS</a> for a little hiking and checking out the Hohokam petroglyph <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gaytravel?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gaytravel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gayoutdoors?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gayoutdoors</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gayhike?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gayhike</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gayhotel?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#gayhotel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayLGBT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayLGBT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayResorts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayResorts</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayPhoenix</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayOutdoor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ILoveGayOutdoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/richardbrower?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@richardbrower</a> <a href="https://t.co/6K6EM0754p">pic.twitter.com/6K6EM0754p</a></div>
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<i><b><a href="http://about.me/mattskal" target="_blank">Matt Skallerud</a></b> and <b>Richard Brower</b> enjoy eating well and traveling more! They met while they were both an active part of the <b>IGLTA </b>team, and are married and now live in <b>New York City</b>. Richard's talents are finding incredible flight deals from JFK to points all over the world, as well as locating the best eateries along the way. Matt is part of <b><a href="http://www.pinkbananamedia.com/" target="_blank">Pink Banana Media</a>, <a href="http://www.pinkbananaworld.com/" target="_blank">Pink Banana World</a></b> and the <b><a href="http://www.ilovegay.lgbt/" target="_blank">#ILoveGay</a></b> network, and enjoys merging his personal and professional worlds along the way on these trips.</i><br />
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Join us November 1-3, 2017 in San Francisco, where we'll be with a few hundred of our closest LGBT travel friends learning and networking about some of the latest trends and topics in LGBT tourism & hospitality, all thanks to the folks at Community Marketing & Insights.<br />
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Be sure to stay through to the last presentation on November 3rd, right before lunch... we'll have an excellent mix of panelists from the world of LGBTQ influencers and digital media, where we'll be discussing some of the latest trends and topics related to how a destination and other tourism-related organizations can promote themselves using some of the latest technologies in 2018!<br />
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<b>Matt Skallerud</b></a>
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<b>Pink Banana Media</b>
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New York City, NY
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<i>LGBT Online Marketing & Advertising Professional</i> <br />
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<b>Ravi Roth</b></a>
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<b>Ravi Round The World</b>
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New York City, NY
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<i>Gay Travel Vlogger</i> <br />
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Los Angeles, CA
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<b>Josh Rimer</b></a>
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Vancouver, BC
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<b>Damian Pelliccione</b></a>
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<b>Revry.TV</b>
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Los Angeles, CA
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<b>Jon Bailey</b></a>
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<b>2 Dads With Baggage</b><br />
San Diego, CA
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OK, so you're a traveler, LGBT or otherwise. You've decided you want to go to St. Petersburg, Florida on vacation. So now what? What do you do? Where do you go in your research and what resources do you use in order to plan your vacation? Next step... so OK, now you're there... you've landed and you've taken a taxi or Uber to your hotel. So again, now what? You're hungry, but first you want to meet up with your friends for a cocktail. What do you do? How do you as an LGBT traveler determine where you want to go for that drink, your dinner and then out that evening with your friends? Are you bringing a trusted FunMap, Damron or Spartacus Guide in your pocket? Are you using specific LGBT travel websites, or perhaps their mobile website or an LGBT travel app to plan your evening? Or perhaps are you simply Googling "gay bar" or better yet, simply "wine bar" or "best happy hour" and letting your phone do all the work, compiling the closest bars and restaurants based on your location, sifting through the various Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews at your fingertips. Or in 2017, will you be chatting via Facebook Messenger, iPhone's iMessage or the new Google Allo messaging app, and letting the new AI chat bots begin to steer you in the right direction? Or crazier yet, are you getting advice while chatting on Grindr, Hornet or Scruff? The truth is there are going to be a wide variety of answers to these questions, but the trends fleshed out from these various answers will help you and your business in understanding the future of LGBT directories, LGBT maps and LGBT media, including where it's going and how you as a tourism & hospitality company can be present and relevant in these ever-evolving environments.<br />
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Here's an opportunity for you, the LGBT vlogger, to put yourself even more prominently on the map of the travel, tourism & hospitality business community as they seek to better understand how to navigate the LGBT New Media landscape as it is today. The challenge is this - create a video using the above text as a basic script outline. You can either use the script, edit it to better match your voice, or use it as an outline for how you would travel <i>(i.e., I use TripAdvisor to find gay friendly hotels, or I use GayCities to find local gay pubs).</i><br />
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Pink Banana Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114111204526333081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928810101863080164.post-22091966246532989342017-07-10T06:15:00.000-07:002017-07-10T09:46:32.134-07:00Post WorldPride2017 Rest & Relaxation in Sitges<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So what does one do after a whirlwind of a week in Madrid for World Pride 2017? Well, for our group, a quick flight to Barcelona and a quick train ride to Sitges was just what the doctor ordered!<br />
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Just arrived in Sitges for a few days of rest & relaxation after <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldPride2017?src=hash">#WorldPride2017</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VisitGaySpain">@VisitGaySpain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gaytravel?src=hash">#gaytravel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gayspain?src=hash">#gayspain</a> <a href="https://t.co/Nq9NVxFTKq">pic.twitter.com/Nq9NVxFTKq</a></div>
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Let's start with some tapas y sangria <a href="https://twitter.com/VisitGaySpain">@visitGaySpain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VisitGayBCN">@visitgaybcn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ilovegay?src=hash">#ilovegay</a>... <a href="https://t.co/lPqOXmq2lB">https://t.co/lPqOXmq2lB</a> <a href="https://t.co/zNORVena28">pic.twitter.com/zNORVena28</a></div>
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What a great town... it's reminiscent of so many Mediterranean seaside villages from Spain to Italy, with a hotels and a seaside promenade lined with open air restaurants serving all varieties of Mediterranean culinary delights!<br />
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What's different about Sitges is that it's become such a gay mecca over the years... during the day, everyone seems to flock to the gay beach just south of the center of town. Après-beach, it's all about the happy hour cocktails before dinner begins (around 9:30 or 10:00, of course). Just beside the main plaza near the center of town is a small street lined with restaurants, complete with drag queens and full of gay men.<br />
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Our last night in Spain. 😢 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sitges?src=hash">#Sitges</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Spain?src=hash">#Spain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Espa%C3%B1a?src=hash">#España</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AmazingTrip?src=hash">#AmazingTrip</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TravelingWithBesties?src=hash">#TravelingWithBesties</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ILoveGay?src=hash">#ILoveGay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NoFilter?src=hash">#NoFilter</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BeachTim?src=hash">#BeachTim</a>… <a href="https://t.co/pzySRi8pOS">https://t.co/pzySRi8pOS</a> <a href="https://t.co/c7Wub8fL5L">pic.twitter.com/c7Wub8fL5L</a></div>
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After dinner, one only has to walk a few doors down to find one of more than a dozen gay bars in that small, central area. These bars have it all, ranging from strip shows to bear bars to dance clubs. Each has it's own, unique backroom and the scene stays busy until at least 4 am. Walking home from the bars at this time is an adventure unto itself!<br />
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One of the best dinners yet... Small, off the beaten path family Catalan restaurant... Last shot is the walk home with tons of gay bars <a href="https://t.co/Hu14z2oEu9">pic.twitter.com/Hu14z2oEu9</a></div>
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We were able to find some hidden gems slightly off the beaten path, including small bakeries with incredible Catalan pastries and coffee, as well as a restaurant that is hands down our favorite in Sitges - <a href="https://foursquare.com/v/el-rac%C3%B3-de-can-traver/595c18bb8173cb5b6fcc366c" target="_blank">El Racó De Can Traver</a>. It's a family-style, small restaurant with an owner and staff who all ensure you've had the best Catalan culinary experience anywhere in the region!<br />
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Our last evening in Sitges <a href="https://twitter.com/VisitGaySpain">@VisitGaySpain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FabriceInLA">@FabriceInLA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/richardbrower">@richardbrower</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/eburton8">@eburton8</a> <a href="https://t.co/I24nwH0XdL">pic.twitter.com/I24nwH0XdL</a></div>
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We spent our last evening dining on the promenade, right up against the iconic, historic church and small fort marking the town's prominence and history in the region. Perusing the small, winding streets at night was a great way to end the trip!<br />
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Pink Banana Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114111204526333081noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928810101863080164.post-33782254516424325852017-07-05T03:30:00.001-07:002017-07-05T11:58:51.938-07:00Matt Skallerud Does World Pride Madrid 2017<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My adventures with <b>World Pride 2017</b> in <b>Madrid </b>started upon arrival on Wednesday evening, June 28th, when Richard and I arrived in Madrid and got ourselves settled in at the cozy Marriott Princesa hotel. We immediately headed on down to the <b>Chueca </b>area of Madrid, where we met up with our friends for dinner and drinks, just to get ourselves started and oriented on the Madrid way of life!</div>
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First 24 hours in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GayMadrid?src=hash">#GayMadrid</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/WorldPride2017">@WorldPride2017</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldPride2017?src=hash">#WorldPride2017</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Orgullo2017?src=hash">#Orgullo2017</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayMadrid">@ILoveGayMadrid</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VisitGaySpain">@VisitGaySpain</a> <a href="https://t.co/6OGtSci044">pic.twitter.com/6OGtSci044</a></div>
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The next morning I headed straight on down for the NYC press conference, where they announced the exciting news that World Pride 2019 was to be held in New York City!<br />
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It's official... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NYCWorldPride2019?src=hash">#NYCWorldPride2019</a> heading to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GayNYC?src=hash">#GayNYC</a>. Great NYC intro by Fred Dixon and Chris from <a href="https://twitter.com/NYCPride">@NYCPride</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveLGBTPride">@ILoveLGBTPride</a> <a href="https://t.co/6SQAHRhjQr">pic.twitter.com/6SQAHRhjQr</a></div>
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Later that afternoon, a group of us attended the <b>IGLTA </b>World Pride 2017 reception at <a href="https://foursquare.com/v/cardamomo/4adcda35f964a520523b21e3" target="_blank"><b>Cardamomo</b></a>, where we not only networked, but had a fantastic Flamenco performance and a meet & greet with the <b>Warwick Rowers</b>.<br />
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Catching up w/ global <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/gaytravel?src=hash">#gaytravel</a> leaders at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/worldpride2017?src=hash">#worldpride2017</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IGLTA">@IGLTA</a> reception <a href="https://twitter.com/MattSkal">@MattSkal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveLGBTTravel">@ILoveLGBTTravel</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DaxBa">@DaxBa</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IGLTA">@IGLTA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ilovegaytravel?src=hash">#ilovegaytravel</a> <a href="https://t.co/ery6e4SW5W">pic.twitter.com/ery6e4SW5W</a></div>
— Dean Nelson 🏳️🌈🛫 (@GAYWhistler) <a href="https://twitter.com/GAYWhistler/status/880813558241669121">June 30, 2017</a></blockquote>
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The next day, Saturday, was the World Pride 2017 Parade... I had the opportunity to ride on the #AmorArgentina float, which was an experience unto itself! It was there where I caught up with <i>Ana Ramiro </i>of <b>Spain Tourism</b>, hanging out with <i>Fabrice</i>... in addition, I finally had the chance to meet <i>Sergio Scardia</i>, the <b>Scruffy Italian</b> LGBT influencer from Italy!<br />
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1st lunch w/<a href="https://twitter.com/GAYWhistler">@GAYWhistler</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/gios981">@gios981</a>, then down to <a href="https://twitter.com/lgbtargentina">@lgbtargentina</a> bus with <a href="https://twitter.com/gmaps360">@gmaps360</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nogueragustavo">@nogueragustavo</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldPride2017?src=hash">#WorldPride2017</a> <a href="https://t.co/PbzkcoskQQ">pic.twitter.com/PbzkcoskQQ</a></div>
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On the <a href="https://twitter.com/lgbtargentina">@lgbtargentina</a> bus for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldPride2017?src=hash">#WorldPride2017</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/DaxBa">@DaxBa</a> / hanging w/<a href="https://twitter.com/gios981">@gios981</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/FabriceInLA">@FabriceInLA</a> before parade starts <a href="https://t.co/9uDrnEj3Qr">pic.twitter.com/9uDrnEj3Qr</a></div>
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Riding on the #AmorArgentina float was an experience unto itself.<br />
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But nothing rivaled the experience of arriving through a crowd of millions along the World Pride 2017 parade route, which went on for miles!<br />
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This is what millions attending <a href="https://twitter.com/WorldPride2017">@WorldPride2017</a> looks like from atop the <a href="https://twitter.com/lgbtargentina">@lgbtargentina</a> bus / <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldPride2017?src=hash">#WorldPride2017</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveLGBTPride">@ILoveLGBTPride</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayBA">@ILoveGayBA</a> <a href="https://t.co/1P5BylS9J0">pic.twitter.com/1P5BylS9J0</a></div>
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This is what millions attending <a href="https://twitter.com/WorldPride2017">@WorldPride2017</a> looks like from atop the <a href="https://twitter.com/lgbtargentina">@lgbtargentina</a> bus / <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WorldPride2017?src=hash">#WorldPride2017</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveLGBTPride">@ILoveLGBTPride</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ILoveGayBA">@ILoveGayBA</a> <a href="https://t.co/GHOZFHufrU">pic.twitter.com/GHOZFHufrU</a></div>
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Pink Banana Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114111204526333081noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928810101863080164.post-83052458260527499972017-06-20T10:56:00.002-07:002017-07-28T06:03:58.129-07:00Discover LGBT Vermont This Summer + Enter To Win a Vermont Vacation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you're making plans for how to enjoy something a bit off the beaten path this summer, consider a road trip or flight to Vermont this year. It's by far one of the most LGBT-friendly states in the US (<a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/203513/vermont-leads-states-lgbt-identification.aspx" target="_blank">www.gallup.com/poll/203513/vermont-leads-states-lgbt-identification.aspx</a>), and for many, has become that special place in New England where their mix of kind and friendly people, natural beauty and outdoor recreation come together. It's also where civil unions first became the law in 2000, with same sex marriage becoming law in 2009... well before it became a the law of the land in 2013.<br />
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It's this LGBT welcoming embrace that has become an integral part of the <b>Vermont Department of Tourism</b> (<a href="http://www.vermontvacation.com/LGBT" target="_blank">www.vermontvacation.com/LGBT</a>) as well, with their partner the <b>Vermont Gay Tourism Association</b> (<a href="http://www.vermontgaytourism.com/" target="_blank">www.VermontGayTourism.com</a>), assisting LGBT travelers with their event, wedding planning and travel needs.<br />
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When it comes to weddings, romance happens in the Green Mountains! Far from the hectic pace of our daily lives, Vermont beckons a respite unlike any other. Imagine soul mates taking crisp moonlit walks together through lush forests, strolling along a stream, hunting antiques in buildings over 200 years old.<br />
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In addition, they have an incredible <b>Pride Parade and Festival</b> every year, with 2017's festival on September 10th from noon to 5 pm in Burlington, VT. (<a href="http://www.pridecentervt.org/parade-festival" target="_blank">www.pridecentervt.org/parade-festival</a>)<br />
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For your travel planning needs, Vermont is home to some unique lodging properties that provide special experiences for couples and friends. Some suggested lodging properties include:<br />
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<li>Phineas Swann - <a href="http://www.phineasswann.com/" target="_blank">www.PhineasSwann.com</a></li>
<li>Frog Meadow Farm (men only, Newfane) - <a href="http://www.frogmeadow.com/" target="_blank">www.FrogMeadow.com</a></li>
<li>West Hill House B&B (Warren) - <a href="http://www.westhillbb.com/" target="_blank">www.WestHillBB.com</a></li>
<li>Moose Meadow Lodge & Treehouse (Waterbury) – <a href="http://www.moosemeadowlodge.net/" target="_blank">www.MooseMeadowLodge.net</a></li>
<li>The INN (Montgomery Center) - <a href="http://www.theinn.us/" target="_blank">www.theinn.us</a></li>
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Vermont welcomes LGBT travelers with open arms... come and visit and experience their culture, scenic beauty, unbound culinary experiences and big hearts.
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Pink Banana Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114111204526333081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928810101863080164.post-27734815568143456162017-06-04T05:15:00.005-07:002017-06-04T05:15:59.161-07:00Dinner with Lance Bass on Halloween at Sea Cruise<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Just announced - the next 12 bookings of the upcoming Halloween Party at Sea cruise with Lance Bass & friends will receive a seat at the exclusive Chef's Table dinner!<br />
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This is quite the deal... with cruise prices starting at $999, the $110 value of this luxurious culinary experience makes for an incredible value.<br />
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What is the Chef's Table dinner? Not only do you have the opportunity of dining with Lance Bass for an evening... you also receive a five-course tasting menu, complete with wine pairings along the way.<br />
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To get a full sense of Chef's Table dinner, check out this detailed blog from 2014 (prices have gone up a bit since then).<br />
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What is the Halloween Party at Sea cruise? Departing Ft. Lauderdale on Sunday, October 29th 2017, returning November 5th, 2017. Cruise features a special Halloween Costume Party just for the group, including celebrity guests Ryan Cabrera, Michael Turchin, Marcus Monroe and Brian Justin Crum, last year’s standout voice from America’s Got Talent. More special guests to be announced in the coming weeks! Includes private VIP shows, excursions and cocktail parties with Lance and these celebrity guests.<br />
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Are you heading to New York City anytime soon? Or do you live here in one of these five boroughs and want to see Manhattan through a new set of eyes? Then look no further, for Glace Chase has what you are looking for... introducing Glace Chase's Dream Queen Tours of New York City. As Huffington Post said it best "Is there really a better way to learn 'history' of New York City's iconic West Village than straight from the mouth of a local drag queen?"<br />
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Held every Sunday afternoon (and soon, midweek as these groups keep growing by word of mouth!), Glace Chase takes her entourage through the Village, "celebrating New York City's bold personalities who have led interesting lives, as told by this bold personality who has led far too interesting of a life!" The tours start in a bar and finish in a bar, and as I can tell you firsthand, there's a whole lot that goes on in between. It's a mash-up of a comedy show, a pub crawl and walking tour, or as quoted by one of her reviewers, a mash-up of "This American Life" with "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" staged as a meandering, somewhat drunken walking tour.<br />
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Speaking of reviews, in today's day and age, reviews mean everything! Glace Chase's Dream Queen Tours have everything you need to decide whether her tour is right for you based on what the world is saying and sharing via social media. Lots of quotes can be found on her website, with all of the good and juicy stuff found at these direct links:<br />
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So if a parody of a history-based walking tour filled with personal anecdotes and razor-sharp wit from one of the funniest up-and-coming drag personalities in NYC is your shtick, be sure to make Glace Chase's Dream Queen Tours part of your NYC experience!<br />
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If you're in Palm Springs this November 5-6 for Pride, be sure to come on by and see us at our booth with the folks from <a href="http://www.gaydesertguide.com/" target="_blank">GayDesertGuide.com</a>.<br />
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What <b>#ILoveGayPalmSprings</b> does is bring together the conversations and relevant content related to LGBT Travel to, as well as Life in, Palm Springs, where we participate in and become an active part of these social media conversations out where they are happening live, in real-time on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.<br />
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On Monday, November 7th, we'll be doing a seminar titled <b><i>"Hey Palm Springs, Do You Speak Twitter (and Instagram)?"</i></b> ... the details are as follows:<br />
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Join us as we review some of the latest in social media marketing today… most of us are comfortable and familiar posting on Facebook. But unless you’re paying to boost your post, your options are limited in ensuring your Facebook post gets seen. We review the basics of Twitter, including best practices when creating a post. We’ll be covering hashtags, Twitter Lists, @symbol connections to other profiles and so much more, including a review of what is happening today on #GayPalmSprings, #ILoveGayPalmSprings and the upcoming #PSPride. Since the language of Instagram is so similar to Twitter, we’ll be covering this as well. We’ll also be discussing how hashtags and trends are becoming a stronger part of search results in 2017 as well. Lastly, we'll be touching on the world of LGBT influencers, including a case study of how Palm Springs capitalized on some powerful lesbian influencers with the Dinah Shore event earlier this year.<br />
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One Magical Weekend has teamed up with Hello Sunny to bring the Inaugural Halloween weekend to Fort Lauderdale Beach. Fort Lauderdale/Broward county is host to over 1.1 million LGBT visitors each year. It is the perfect market to connect One Magical Weekend and a vibrant and breathtaking destination – Fort Lauderdale Beach. <br />
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Trick or Treat begins at the host hotel - check into the beautifully renovated B Ocean Resort – one of only four hotels directly on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The historic former Yankee Clipper property has been given a massive overhaul and reflects the new chic beach lifestyle. <br />
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Host Hotel Rooms available at <a href="http://www.onemagicalvacations.com/" target="_blank">www.onemagicalvacations.com</a>.<br />
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This Scare-Cation Weekend will be packed with many free, first-time events starting with the opening “Uniform” VIP Reception on the B Ocean’s ocean-front pool deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. <br />
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Bus service will be available all weekend to and from Fort Lauderdale’s famous, Wilton Drive, where our guests can eat, shop, drink and be entertained at the unparalleled “Gay District” strip.<br />
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Saturday will feature the Trick or Treat Beach Party located on Sebastian Beach – in front of the Ritz-Carlton hotel. Enjoy an afternoon of sun and sea while being served treats by some of the hottest Trick’s around! <br />
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This event will be followed by an evening Cocktail “Wig Party” at Fort Lauderdale’s Premier Gay-men’s guesthouse, The Grand Resort. DJ JB Burgos will provide the backdrop to sip and mingle at this beautiful resort. Then it is off to Wilton Drive for the Good and Evil Halloween Party at The Manor on Wilton Drive. World-class International DJ Tony Moran will keep you dancing to the wee hours of the night. Don’t forget your favorite costume for the night’s costume contest.<br />
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On Sunday, enjoy a leisurely morning at the B Ocean Resort before boarding transportation to the Tacky Tourist Boat Cruise on the legendary Carrie B. International DJ/Producer Twisted Dee will be spinning the afternoon T-Dance beats and everyone’s favorite, TP Lords, will be hosting the afternoon’s hilarious fun-filled ride. Dance and laugh the afternoon away cruising through Fort Lauderdale’s beautiful Intracoastal Waterway.<br />
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Join us for a great Scare-Cation Getaway and experience Halloween in Fort Lauderdale’s paradise.<br />
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Pink Banana Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114111204526333081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928810101863080164.post-7370538532805883822016-10-03T05:45:00.003-07:002016-10-03T05:45:52.784-07:00Gaydar plays ‘matchmaker’ at The Outing LGBT Festival Lisdoonvarna<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The new team at Gaydar are in the mood to celebrate the upcoming launch of their new site coming to a tablet, desktop and mobile screen near you very soon.<br />
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Gaydar have years of online matchmaking experience, just over 17 to be exact! They’ve helped thousands of gay men and women (GaydarGirls) make new friendships (both local and further afield), arrange dates in numerous countries, cities, towns and villages and in many cases, find long term life partners. They seem to know what they’re doing when it comes to online dating, and now plan to use their skills and expertise in the world of offline dating and what better place to do this than at ‘The Outing’ Lisdoonvarna Ireland– The World’s first and only gay and lesbian (LGBT) Matchmaking Festival.<br />
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Now in its fourth year and going stronger than ever, The Outing Festival attracts members of the LGBT community from all over the world. It’s literally got everything you could want from an LGBT weekend festival including pop-up clubs, drag performances, comedy, live music, arts, literary/Film Festival (GAZE) and interactive events. If you haven’t already heard, B*Witched, Panti Bliss, Alan Hughes (TV3) Blind Date and Jonny Woo to Le Gateau Chocolat will all be performing and a lot more.<br />
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Craig McCormack, Marketing Manager at Gaydar comments: “We’re extremely excited to join forces with The Outing this October. At Gaydar, we’re all about helping our members create connections that last and as a long established digital dating brand it will be great to experience and play a part in the various matchmaking events that take place ‘offline’ over the weekend of The Outing Festival. We’ll also have news and updates to share with you all about our new site (launching October). So you can bet we’ll be in the mood for celebrating! Keep an eye out for us as we’ll no doubt be buying a few rounds at the bar Irish style’.<br />
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As Panti Bliss said “<i>The Outing takes something quintessentially Irish and dips it in glitter. It opens up the idea of “traditional Irishness” to the LGBT community and says, actually, yes, you can be LGBT and still be as Irish as the Lisdoonvarna Festival.”</i><br />
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“An LGBT weekend away like no other”, according to festival host Panti Bliss, The Outing is a fusion of music, comedy, céilí bands and some of Ireland’s & International best Dj’s, Performers and drag artists. But don’t forget why you’re in Lisdoonvarna in the first place. This is a matchmaking festival going for over 160 years and you’re looking for love or friendship.<br />
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Yes ‘You’re Not The Only Gay in This Village’ said Eddie McGuinness Festival Director & Creator.<br />
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The Outing Lisdoonvarna LGBT Music & Matchmaking Festival Co. Clare Ireland, October 7th – 9th 2016. Now in its fourth year, the fast growing offshoot of the historical matchmaking festival is back and bigger than ever. With pop-up clubs, drag performances, comedy, live music, Film Festival (GAZE) and interactive events, it’s a guaranteed craic-filled weekend away on Ireland’s stunning west coast.<br />
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<li>What: The Outing <a href="http://www.theouting.lgbt/" target="_blank">www.theouting.lgbt</a></li>
<li>Where: Lisdoonvarna, Ireland</li>
<li>When: October 7–October 9</li>
<li>Getting to Lisdoonvarna: The closest airport is Shannon Airport. Take a 344 bus service from there. Check bus details at <a href="http://www.buseireann.ie/" target="_blank">http://www.buseireann.ie/</a><br />From Dublin Airport you need to take a train service.</li>
<li>More Details: <a href="http://www.theouting.lgbt/" target="_blank">www.theouting.lgbt </a></li>
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Right now, new VIP members to Gaydar can access a very special discounted ‘Gaydar Membership + The Outing Festival Package’<br />
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For more information, simply head to the Gaydar blog (<a href="http://blog.gaydar.net/" target="_blank">blog.gaydar.net</a>)<br />
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Pink Banana Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114111204526333081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928810101863080164.post-17757753765201957612016-08-12T09:58:00.000-07:002016-08-12T11:25:03.426-07:00Ace Hotel Presents Cake - a Party During Southern Decadence 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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During Southern Decadence, the venue <b>Three Keys</b> at <b>Ace Hotel New Orleans</b> will be in full swing with <b><a href="http://acehotel.com/cake" target="_blank">CAKE</a>:</b> five nights of free decadent programming including performances by <b>Rica Shay</b>, <b>Delish</b>, <b>DJ Rusty Lazer</b>, <b>Neon Burgundy</b>, <b>Ashley Teamer</b> with <b>DJ Natty Boom</b> and <b>DJ 2 PC Dark</b>, <b>Hello Mr. </b>and <b>Ha Sizzle</b>.<br />
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On Saturday night, London institution <b>Horse Meat Disco</b> takes over Barnett Hall with support from the Trax Only Crew, Father Figure, Bouffant and Kathi, with tickets on sale soon. One of the most important disco club nights in the world, Horse Meat Disco focuses on production details and an outrageous polysexual crowd, having made HMD the darling of the music press and switched on clubbers alike. Now into their twelfth year, Horse Meat Disco have continued to lead the way with packed residencies at their HQ at The Eagle in London's Vauxhall, Lux in Lisbon and Tape in Berlin. Inspired by the music and inclusive ethos of New York's club scene during the '70s and '80s, the collective have garnered a unique reputation for amazing parties and unmatchable sets, the quartet of DJs each mixing their own quality blend of disco juice.<br />
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On Sunday night, be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.acehotel.com/calendar/neworleans/decadence-night-three-seance-featuring-tunde-olaniran" target="_blank"><b>Seancé</b> feat. <b>Tunde Olaniran</b></a>, Flint, Michigan's brightest afrofuture star making his New Orleans debut for Southern Decadence Festival weekend.<br />
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Until the full schedule's revealed next week, guests can use code <b><a href="http://www.acehotel.com/reservations/neworleans?promo_code=BLANCHE" target="_blank">BLANCHE </a></b>to book a room at Ace New Orleans for Southern Decadence weekend (August 31-September 5) for a discount on their room rate, VIP access for two to the Mezzanine during shows at Three Keys, plus two free drinks anywhere on property.<br />
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Southern Decadence was born in 1972 when a group of social outcasts living together in a rundown house in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans threw a going away fête for a New Yorker who couldn't abide the Southern heat. Everyone showed up dressed in the likeness of their "favorite Southern decadent" in honor of Blanche DuBois (parasols, fans, white gloves, etc). It was joyful and it was rebellious, and history was made.<br />
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Today, it is an annual six-day event held by the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered community during Labor Day Weekend, climaxing with a parade through the French Quarter on the Sunday before Labor Day. It is the largest gay event in New Orleans. The official theme for this year's 45th Southern Decadence is "Decadence Takes the World" with colors ruby red, pearl white, blue sapphire and amethyst purple.</div>
Pink Banana Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114111204526333081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928810101863080164.post-37610967357524974142016-06-29T06:04:00.000-07:002016-06-29T06:04:09.247-07:00New York City To Host 2019 International IGLTA Global Convention<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b><i>NYC Also Home to WorldPride 2019, in Conjunction with 50th Anniversary of Historic Stonewall Uprising</i></b><br />
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NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, and the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) today announced that New York City will host IGLTA’s 2019 Annual Global Convention, the premier educational and networking event for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender tourism industry. More than 600 participants are expected to attend the three-day convention in spring 2019. <br />
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2019 marks a pivotal moment in the City’s history, with the 50th anniversary of the June 1969 Stonewall Uprising, widely considered the catalyst of the modern LGBT rights movement. Last week, President Barack Obama designated 7.7 acres of Manhattan’s Greenwich Village – including the Stonewall Inn – the Stonewall National Monument, the newest addition to America’s National Park System and the first national monument to gay rights. In celebration of the anniversary, New York City will also be home to WorldPride 2019, an expanded two-month series of events and programs alongside NYC Pride’s annual events. <br />
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“In 2019, New York City will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Stonewall and IGLTA has chosen to share this celebration with the global LGBT travel industry,” said IGLTA Board Chair Juan Julia. “Our members will be able to attend a great conference and also experience New York City's incredibly vibrant LGBT community. Rich with history and the cachet of being the city that never sleeps, there’s never a shortage of things to do in New York City, whether you're looking for theater, film screenings, museums, restaurants or world-class gay bars and clubs.” <br />
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The announcement comes on the heels of New York City’s annual Pride celebration, which took place June 19-26 and is among the most popular in the world. Each year, millions of people participate in events including The March, PrideFest, Dance on the Pier, and The Rally. <br />
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“We are thrilled that in 2019, just months before the 50th anniversary of the historic events at Stonewall, New York City will be home to IGLTA’s Annual Global Convention,” said Fred Dixon, president and CEO of NYC & Company. “We look forward to showing IGLTA’s membership exactly what makes New York City the most vibrant and welcoming LGBT destination in the world.” <br />
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According to Community Marketing, Inc., New York City is the #1 LGBT destination in the United States. <br />
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<b>About NYC & Company</b><br />
NYC & Company is the official destination marketing organization for the City of New York, dedicated to maximizing travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, building economic prosperity and spreading the positive image of New York City worldwide. For more information, visit <a href="http://nycgo.com/" target="_blank">nycgo.com</a>.<br />
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<b>About IGLTA</b><br />
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association is the leading member-based global organization dedicated to LGBT tourism and a proud Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. IGLTA’s mission is to expand LGBT tourism globally for the benefit of travelers and its members. The association also is a proud supporter of ECPAT’s Tourism Child Protection Code of Conduct to prevent child exploitation. IGLTA membership includes LGBT and LGBT-friendly accommodations, destinations, service providers, travel agents, tour operators, events and travel media in more than 70 countries. For more information: <a href="http://iglta.org/">iglta.org</a> and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @iglta. </div>
Pink Banana Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114111204526333081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928810101863080164.post-33203584516754830582016-06-10T09:03:00.002-07:002016-06-10T09:03:51.195-07:00The Outing Lisdoonvarna LGBT Music & Matchmaking Festival 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Planning a trip to Europe this year? Looking to jump head first into a music-laden, fun-filled LGBT weekend in the Irish countryside? Then look no further! From October 7-9, 2016, The Outing Lisdoonvarna LGBT Music & Matchmaking Festival, now in its 4th year and growing, features pop-up clubs, drag performances, comedy, live music, arts, a literary/film festival and interactive events. It's a guaranteed craic-filled weekend away on Ireland's stunning west coast, on the Atlantic Way.<br />
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“An LGBT weekend away like no other”, according to festival host Panti Bliss, The Outing is a fusion of music, comedy, ceilí bands and some of Ireland’s & International best DJs, performers and drag artists. But don’t forget why you’re in Lisdoonvarna in the first place. This is a matchmaking festival and you’re looking for love or friendship!<br />
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Their entertainment line-up this year includes the Irish girl group, B*Witched, as well as Thea Austin, former lead singer of SNAP! and <i>Rhythm is a Dancer</i>. In addition, the high queen of Ireland, Panti Bliss, will be performing, as well as Jonny Woo, the queen of London's alternative drag scene.<br />
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The Outing has quite an interesting history... it was a totally new concept in 2013, having tied into the long-running Traditional Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival started 157 years ago. This festival runs over five weekends and for the very first time in 2013, the festival had dedicated its first weekend to the LGBT community.<br />
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A weekend like this wouldn’t be complete without a night full of clubbing! And these aren’t just any club nights! They’re bringing attendees a selection of Ireland’s and Europe’s best gay clubs and taking them on tour. Expect the unexpected, and not just in one but four venues and clubs. On these nights, there will be a battle between several DJs, sexy stage dancers and fire eaters. Entertainment for one and all!<br />
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To get a better sense of what's in store, check out the article in The Guardian from 2015, highlighting some of the day to day activities and shenanigans!<br />
<a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2015/oct/15/ireland-county-clare-gay-matchmaking-festival" target="_blank">http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2015/oct/15/ireland-county-clare-gay-matchmaking-festival</a><br />
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Huffington Post also wrote an article last year, focusing on Ireland's gay history as LGBT rights continued to go mainstream, written by Karel Bouley. The HuffPo team were part of a media trip that included touring Ireland's famous LGBT sites, including the monument to Oscar Wilde and exploring the Temple Bar area in Dublin. You also get a sense of the pioneering work Eddie McGuinness has put into this event from its creation in 2013.</div>
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So check out their site at <a href="http://www.theouting.ie/" target="_blank">http://www.theouting.ie</a> to learn more and to book your trip today!</div>
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Pink Banana Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114111204526333081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928810101863080164.post-41130180373740145532016-04-29T13:46:00.004-07:002016-04-29T14:00:13.675-07:00Gogobot Unveils Its 2016 LGBT Rising Stars Destinations<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<i>Atlanta and Prince’s hometown, Minneapolis, Top the Cities on the Rise, While Amsterdam and Berlin Are Named “Declining Destinations Worth a Second Look”</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.gogobot.com/" target="_blank">Gogobot </a>– the award-winning, <a href="https://www.gogobot.com/tribes" target="_blank">tribe </a>based travel-planning app and website – is announcing its 2016 LGBT Rising Stars Destinations, where LGBT travel is growing, as well as its 2016 LGBT Declining Destinations Worth a Second Look list.<br />
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<li>Minneapolis</li>
<li>Boston</li>
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<li>Dallas</li>
<li>Washington, D.C.</li>
<li>Hong Kong</li>
<li>Toronto</li>
<li>Dubai<br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Please note Dubai would have been listed as No. 9 on Gogobot's 2016 LGBT Rising Stars Destinations list. Gogobot removed it from the list since homosexuality is illegal in Dubai.</span></i></li>
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“It’s not at all surprising to see Atlanta at the top of this year’s list given that vibrant LGBT hot spots like Einstein’s and My Sister’s Room can be found throughout the city, and not confined to a single neighborhood. Similarly, Minneapolis, has long been known as a forward-thinking city and home to progressive artists like Prince,” notes Krista Canfield, Gogobot’s Getaway Expert. “We were, however, surprised to see our data showing an increase in LGBT travel to Dubai this year. LGBT travelers, like many travelers, clearly want to see and experience the world in places where traditions and cultures are different from their own. Yet while our data clearly shows that the LGBT community is increasingly interested in visiting Dubai, we decided to remove Dubai from our list because homosexuality is still illegal in Dubai. As a company, we can’t in good conscience recommend Dubai as a great destination for LGBT travelers, since the punishment for homosexuality in Dubai can include prison, fines, deportation and even the death penalty.” <br />
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Harold Smith-Franzen, a member of Gogobot’s LGBT Tribe who has traveled to 117 countries and all of the cities on both of this year’s lists, says Dubai is popular with LGBT travelers despite the legal situation there, “because it is a vibrant city that offers an experience you won't find anywhere else in the Middle East. It has a perfect mix of modernity, wealth, sophistication and garishness, yet it’s still tethered by more conservative traditions.”<br />
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<a href="https://www.gogobot.com/awards/lgbt-travelers-destinations-worth-a-second-look" target="_blank">Gogobot’s 2016 Declining LGBT Destinations Worth a Second Look</a> may be experiencing a drop in tourism for reasons ranging from LGBT travelers simply being less enamored with them to economic or global concerns:<br />
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<li>Greater Tokyo</li>
<li>Amsterdam</li>
<li>Barcelona</li>
<li>Berlin</li>
<li>Bangkok</li>
<li>Las Vegas</li>
<li>Paris and Surrounds</li>
<li>Oahu</li>
<li>Orlando & Walt Disney World</li>
<li>Seattle and Surrounds</li>
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For more info on why each place made Gogobot’s lists and ideas on where to stay, eat and play in each destination, <a href="https://www.gogobot.com/awards" target="_blank">head to this link</a>.<br />
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Gogobot takes a number of different factors into account when selecting its winners including reviewing data across the more than 60,000 destinations in its database. Both lists are based on the number of reviews from distinct travelers visiting the destination, the number of people creating trips on Gogobot for these destinations and real travelers recommending these spots to the LGBT Tribe on Gogobot in 2015.<br />
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More than 10 million used Gogobot to plan and research places to go and discover great places to stay, eat and play in the past year. Members have posted more than one million reviews and shared more than five million photos and postcards on Gogobot’s free website and apps.<br />
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Having marked its fifth anniversary in 2015, Gogobot also celebrated a banner year with several awards and accolades. Gogobot was named an Editors’ Choice app by Google Play in 2016 and a Top Developer by Google Play in 2015. PC Magazine deemed Gogobot one of the, “Best Travel Apps of 2015.” In 2015, Gogobot was also called one of Mashable’s, “Five Can’t Miss Apps,” one of USA Today’s, “Best Apps to Survive Life After College,” and one of the Travel Channel’s, “Top Ten Apps to Download.”<br />
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<b>About Gogobot</b><br />
Gogobot’s mission is to help people discover great places to stay, eat and play that are perfect for them. Nineteen tribes (Family Travelers, Foodies, Luxury, Wellness and LGBT, among others) provide Gogobot members with personalized recommendations. More than 10 million people used Gogobot to plan and research places to go in the last year. Gogobot also has more than one million reviews, five million photos and postcards as well as 60,000 city guides available on both the site and its apps (Android, Apple Watch and iPhone).<br />
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Related articles:<br />
<a href="http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/lgbt-travel/top-destinations-lgbt-travel" target="_blank">http://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/lgbt-travel/top-destinations-lgbt-travel</a></div>
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Hot off their win as ManAboutWorld's LGBT Event of the Year for 2015, Gay Wine Weekend in Sonoma is poised to become even bigger and better in 2016. Starting June 17th and going through the weekend ending June 19th, it's a weekend of wine & celebration in California Wine Country, featuring a Twilight T-Dance & Gay Wine Auction benefiting Face to Face, Sonoma County's AIDS Network.<br />
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Come and enjoy 3 full days of LGBT events in the home of some of the world's most prestigious wines and wineries. Celebrate with world class wine and culinary delights, music and dancing in a private estate vineyard, VIP Receptions, wine tasting excursions, champagne brunch, wine auction and pool party in one of the most famous luxury wine destinations in the world.<br />
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Founded by Gary Saperstein and Mark Vogler, longtime friends and food & wine afficionados who joined forces years back to launch Out in the Vineyard, Gay Wine Weekend is part of <a href="http://www.outinthevineyard.com/events/gaywineweekend2016/" target="_blank">OutInTheVineyard.com</a>, a company offering LGBTQ-oriented wine country tours, events (and now CRUISES!) in Sonoma and Napa Counties.<br />
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Working with LBGT and LGBT-friendly wineries in the Sonoma Valley, Gay Wine Weekend brings folks together with gay winemakers and vintners including Brad Beard of Mercury Wines, Lloyd Davis of Corner 103, Kurt Giusti of Via Giusti, Michael Kobler of Kobler Family Estate Vineyards and many others, including Sebastiani, Buena Vista and this year the iconic Chateau St. Jean in the heart of Sonoma Valley.<br />
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<b>Chateau St. Jean donates iconic winery to gay wine event to help end HIV in </b><b>Sonoma County</b><br />
<i>Legendary Sonoma Icon hosts Twilight T-Dance at Out In The Vineyard’s Gay Wine Weekend</i><br />
<i>In Sonoma to benefit Face to Face, Sonoma County AIDS Network.</i><br />
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Twilight T-Dance is the signature event of the 3 days long annual AIDS fundraising event, Gay Wine Weekend, in Sonoma Valley, benefiting Face to Face, Sonoma County AIDS Network. 500-600 LGBT wine lovers from across North America will travel to Chateau St. Jean Winery for a VIP wine reception, dance into the sunset to the hip beats of an internationally famous DJ out in the vineyards of Chateau St. Jean. Gourmet food trucks will also be on hand, where guests can purchase delicious wine country cuisine to pair with Chateau St. Jean’s award winning wines.<br />
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“Having Chateau St. Jean open is doors to the LGBT community and donate their legendary winery to help us raise money for support services to those living with HIV/AIDS and to stop HIV in Sonoma County is a testament to how dedicated they are to our community” says Out In The Vineyard co-founder, Mark Vogler. “Growing up in rural Sonoma County as the AIDS epidemic exploded in the late 1980s and early 90s, and witnessing the backlash against the victims of this horrible disease, I could have never imagined this kind of support. It’s incredibly generous.”<br />
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Out In The Vineyard has contributed over $130,000 dollars to Face to Face, Sonoma County AIDS Network since the launch of Gay Wine Weekend in June 2011. “This gives us the greatest pleasure of all," says cofounder Gary Saperstein. "After everyone goes home, we get to stop and take stock</div>
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<li>Twilight T-Dance – Chateau St. Jean, Sonoma, benefiting Face to Face, Sonoma County AIDS Network<br />VIP Reception & T-Dance $165 – 5:00PM - 10:00PM<br />General Admission T-Dance $ 80 - 6:30 – 10:00PM</li>
<li>Apres-T After Party - $30 – MacArthur Place Hotel- 11:00PM</li>
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<li>Sunday, June 19th</li>
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<li>Gay Wine Auction & Recovery Brunch - $75 MacArthur Place Hotel10:00AM<br />
100% of the monies raised benefit Face to Face, Sonoma County HIV/AIDS network</li>
<li>Sunday Pool Soiree - $30 MacArthur Place Hotel 12:30PM – 4:00PM
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<br /></div>Pink Banana Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114111204526333081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928810101863080164.post-3283014951970036452016-03-28T05:33:00.002-07:002016-03-28T05:33:43.895-07:00Unite Virginia - Virginia's LGBTQ Media Company & Richmond Weddings to Host Engaged: Virginia's 1st Statewide LGBTQ Wedding Show<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Virginia’s LGBTQ Media Company and Richmond Weddings are joining forces to present Virginia’s first statewide LGBTQ wedding show: ENGAGED! Less than one year after the U.S. Supreme Court made marriage equality the law of the land, ENGAGED will demonstrate that Virginia is truly open and welcoming to everyone. Wedding vendors and loving couples from across the Commonwealth will converge in the capital to celebrate marriage equality and demonstrate that Virginia is for all lovers.<br />
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This historic event will take place:<br />
SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2016 | 1:00 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.<br />
The Greater Richmond Convention Center | Grand Ballroom C<br />
403 North 3rd Street | Richmond, VA 23219<br />
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“Unite Virginia’s mission is to promote equality through storytelling. There’s no better story to tell than the love shared between two people. We are thrilled to partner with Richmond Weddings to present the first statewide LGBTQ wedding show in Virginia.”<br />
–Justin Ayars, JD, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of Unite Virginia (<a href="http://www.unitevamag.com/" target="_blank">www.unitevamag.com</a>)<br />
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“Richmond Weddings has 26 years of experience in the wedding business. After marriage equality became law, our vendors began asking how to engage the LGBTQ demographic in a meaningful and authentic way. Given Unite Virginia’s inclusive mission and its statewide reach, they seemed a natural partner for us to work with as we begin to engage the LGBTQ community!”<br />
-Amye & Scott Brunette, Owners of Richmond Weddings (<a href="http://www.richmondweddings.com/" target="_blank">www.richmondweddings.com</a>)<br />
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MARRIAGE EQUALITY OPENS UP A NEW DEMOGRAPHIC FOR VIRGINIA’S DIVERSIFYING WEDDING INDUSTRY<br />
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<li>Virginia’s wedding industry is expected to grow by $72.5 million per year now that marriage equality is law</li>
<li>The LGBTQ community boasts a purchasing power of $884 billion and represents a $100 billion tourism industry</li>
<li>The LGBTQ community has a higher median income compared to the general population</li>
<li>71% of LGBTQ consumers remain loyal to brands that support the LGBTQ community</li>
<li>47% of LGBTQ consumers are more likely to buy from a company that directly markets to the LGBTQ community</li>
<li>23% of LGBTQ consumers have switched brands because a competitor was LGBTQ inclusive</li>
<li>83% of LGBTQ weddings have other pre/post wedding events (wedding showers, bachelor(ette) parties, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, after-parties, day-after brunches, etc.)</li>
<li>72% of LGBTQ weddings have a ceremony and a reception</li>
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ENGAGED – VIRGINIA’S FIRST STATEWIDE LGBTQ WEDDING SHOW<br />
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<li>Vendor booths cost $525 for a 8x8 space OR $1,020 for a 16x8 space</li>
<li>Electricity is an additional $60</li>
<li>Parking is available in the Greater Richmond Convention Center parking garage</li>
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Pink Banana Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114111204526333081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928810101863080164.post-70064314017801748352015-11-30T14:45:00.002-08:002015-11-30T14:45:49.314-08:00Serving the Art of Gay on Grandma's Dirty China<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Pinky up! From a tea dance to a tea bag, and all the spilled tea in-between, the boys of <b>PANSY ASS CERAMICS</b> can answer it all, with a simple question. “<i>What’s the Tea?</i>” It’s brewed and whistling so sip or get off the pot because the duo behind <b>HôTEL GAYTHERING</b> present “<b>ART GAYSEL #OBSESSED</b>” a mélange of 18 emerging and established Gay Artists discovered (and quit literally Obsessed over) via Instagram and other social media platforms. #OBSESSED is simply the compiling of the owner’s art obsessions from iPhone to Real Life. “ART GAYSEL #OBSESSED” is free of charge and opens to the public Wednesday, December 2nd, to Sunday, December 6th, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Hôtel Gaythering is located at 1409 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach.<br />
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Exhibiting during “ART GAYSEL” is <b>SCOTT WELSH</b>, a painter who has traded in his acrylics for foundation, eye shadow and lipstick. “My work deals a lot with dichotomies, the dichotomy between masculine and feminine, comfortable and uncomfortable, innocence and erotic. That is the foundation for my work” Welsh said. Through the use of cosmetics as a medium, Welsh exaggerates the topic of beauty while playing with gender stereotypes. (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/scottwelsh/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/scottwelsh/</a>) <br />
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Operating on tension and fluctuating between the implication of balance and disharmony, the paintings of <b>JULIUS DC BAUTISTA</b> concurrently pay homage to abstract expressionism and illustration. “I see my works as a means of translation: they express and articulate moods in a code that utilize the viewer’s own method of engagement. By simultaneously communicating through bold lines and gestural texture, I can speak intricately in an organized fashion, and I can feel more succinct in my exchange of sentiments with the audience.” Paintings filled with colorful, seemingly and sometimes literally wounded figures, Bautista’s work has been harmoniously “liked” among #ARTGAYSEL followers.<br />
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Grappling between religion and sexuality, JONATHAN KENT ADAMS renders his paintings with a red heart. His focus on the floating heart is his means of communicating identity, a common theme in his Christian upbringing. Adams explains, “my thesis was the absence of structure and now I'm creating these geometric abstract environments for the figure to exist in. To me that is belief or faith. Sometimes it seems like a fact or obvious other times it seems like an illusion... I grew up going to church and that was a huge part of my life. It was my security. My safe place. I was constantly told there was no place for my queer self though. So my thesis show was about allowing the figures to exist in this white space with no structural environment.” (<a href="https://vimeo.com/121316310" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/121316310</a>)<br />
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Older than sliced bread, yet extremely relevant today, Self-Portraiture has become a bit of a satirical form of art with the birth of the #SELFIE. Enter artists <b>FREDDY KRAVE</b> (<a href="http://frederickrave.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">http://frederickrave.tumblr.com</a>) & <b>ALEXANDER GUERRA</b> (<a href="http://alexanderguerra.com/" target="_blank">http://alexanderguerra.com</a>).<br />
These two self-portrait artists have their paws gripped on the art of the “#UNSELFIE” and more recently, on each other. “When I photograph someone else I’m aiming to capture their essence, but with self-portraits I have to dig deep inside of me every time,” says, Krave. These two recently worked together taking turns shooting each other and with each other. Guerra’s alter ego, “the RaBBiT” or “the BuNNY”, is central to his self-portrait travelogue and his own to shoot (until meeting Krave). “the RaBBiT is my release, my freedom. He allows me to be my true self, awkwardly posing between masculine and feminine idealized stances in sometimes exotic locations.” Yet, ironically masked under his hand made bunny masks, Guerra & Krave’s work both take on our culture obsession with the body from two individual perspectives.<br />
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Alexander Guerra, who is also one of the owners of Hôtel Gaythering, hand picked all of the artists at ART GAYSEL. Regarding his vision for the exhibit, Guerra explains “As an artist myself, I wanted to create a show that was central to celebrating gay artists for gay artists. Very often, seemingly erotic art is looked down and frowned upon as not being “high art”. I disagree with this notion significantly and feel as if those who feel this way are like those who castrated statues at the Vatican.” Known to his friends as a notorious hoarder, Guerra found himself hoarding digitally. He was taking countless screenshots of art and artists that he loved via instagram. “While reviewing my iPhone albums, I one day realized that I was literally obsessing over and #OBSESSED with so many of the artists. This realization is what gave birth to the idea of “ART GAYSEL #OBSESSED”.<br />
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The title “ART GAYSEL” is a “punny” way of tying in “Gaythering” with the most colorful week in Miami Beach, “Art Basel”. The show’s format is to capture the essence of the discovery via modern self-promotion using social media.<br />
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Warhol is quoted to have said "<b><i>In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes.</i></b>" What he couldn’t see were the 15k followers.<br />
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<b>ART GAYSEL MIAMI BEACH</b> seeks to deliver a premier art show keen on celebrating all things GAY while remaining affordable. Encouraging new and established art collectors, pricing tops off at $2,500.<br />
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Other artists participating in “ART GAYSEL #OBSESSED” include: Boston Elements, Jeremy Lucido, Vilela Valentin, Stephen McDermott, Joshua Nece, Randy D. Rosario, Daniel Marin Medina, Isabella Steele, Lawrence Alarcon, Knitty Gritty NYC, Bert Suarez, & Ruben Esparza.<br />
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<b>ABOUT HôTEL GAYTHERING<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></b><br />
HôTEL GAYTHERING is Miami Beach’s Only Gay Hotel specifically targeted to the Gay Community and its allies, featuring 25 King Sized Guest Rooms, a Men’s Only Self-Spa & the Neighborhood Bar. Situated on the west end of the renowned Lincoln Road Mall just a few steps away from South Beach’s cafés, shops, nightlife and breathtaking beautiful white sandy beach.<br />
Open since February 2014, Hôtel Gaythering has established itself as the Gayborhood hangout and prides itself on being the central hub for Gay Vacationers and Local’s alike. The place where guest don’t only stay but are also encouraged to play, “Gaythering” (as the locals call it) plays host to events like “TRiViA NiGHT-Wednesdays,” “Bears & Hares-Fridays,” a monthly “Craft Night” & “Gay Bingo”.<br />
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The “handsome industrial” styled decor, personalized service and inspired amenities have helped make Hôtel Gaythering a “Top 10” destination on Trip Advisor and the 2014 recipient of the “Out Traveler Award for Best Boutique Hotel or Resort.” Hôtel Gaythering guest rooms are professionally designed and furnished with king-size beds outfitted with hypoallergenic 300-thread-count linens, 40-inch HDTVs and original artwork. In addition to its unrestrained, if quirky, rooms, Hôtel Gaythering guests enjoy exclusive access to their complimentary Men’s Self Spa with its many amenities including an Aroma Steam Room, Jacuzzi, Dry Sauna and a Hamam Aroma/Mud Steam Lounge. <br />
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Hôtel Gaythering is South Beach at its gayest. <a href="http://www.gaythering.com/" target="_blank">http://www.gaythering.com/</a><br />
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Pink Banana Mediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12114111204526333081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2928810101863080164.post-40563795771493247932015-08-25T06:16:00.002-07:002015-08-25T06:16:54.753-07:00LGBT Position Available - Consumer Marketing Manager - IGLTA<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Consumer Marketing Manager</b><br />
IGLTA is the leading member-based global organization dedicated to LGBT tourism. We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual to join our not-for-profit and expand our efforts to make the world more welcoming to LGBT travelers. This is a full-time position that may be based outside of the U.S. headquarters.<br />
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<b>The position</b><br />
Develop and execute strategies that raise the visibility of IGLTA and our business members/partners and increase our engagement with LGBT travelers worldwide. Work with our existing marketing channels and create innovative new outlets to drive more consumer traffic to our website and social media accounts. Coordinate implementation of marketing strategies with the headquarters staff. Utilize freelancers and our volunteer ambassador team to maximize effectiveness of global LGBT community initiatives (contests, offers, etc.) in multiple languages. Collaborate with Communications Director to maintain brand consistency across all marketing platforms. Liaison with the IGLTA board’s consumer task force to ensure the association’s long-term strategic plan is implemented effectively. Competitive salary and benefits; some travel required. Position reports to the President/CEO.<br />
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<b>Performance metrics</b><br />
Two key areas to the success of the organization include growing the consumer database and growing our consumer connections via social media. This position plays a significant role in these functions and will be measured on both the growth in numbers and the quality of consumer engagement, including the international diversity involved. Quarterly reports required.<br />
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<li>Minimum of 5 years marketing experience that includes consumer campaigns related to tourism/hospitality</li>
<li>Well versed in content creation, SEO/SEM</li>
<li>Ability to manage projects independently while effectively communicating with headquarters staff</li>
<li>Demonstrated success with social media management (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)</li>
<li>Experience overseeing remote small teams/staff</li>
<li>Highly analytical</li>
<li>Degree required, preferably in marketing</li>
<li>Excellent communication and computer skills</li>
<li>Bilingual (English/Spanish fluency preferred)</li>
<li>Some graphic design experience a plus</li>
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Please send cover letter, resume/CV and examples of consumer marketing projects to <a href="mailto:IGLTA@IGLTA.org">IGLTA@IGLTA.org</a>. Expected hiring decision – late September 2015. <br />
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<i>Great article about Katie, a <b>Sparkling Hill Resort</b> employee, and her company's support during her transition.</i><br />
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Katie was born in Cambridge, Ontario, and grew up in the small community of Paris, a rural town of about 10,000 people. Growing up, she knew she was different from the other kids. This is common for many LGBT youth; they often recognize or feel something is different about them, but they aren’t sure what it is because sexual education isn’t taught until later in school, and even then, LGBT education is limited at best.<br />
<b><i>Read the full story of Katie’s journey on homoculture.ca</i></b><br />
<a href="http://www.homoculture.ca/2015/06/20/sparkling-hill-resort-helps-katie-transition/" target="_blank">http://www.homoculture.ca/2015/06/20/sparkling-hill-resort-helps-katie-transition/</a><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.sparklinghill.com/" target="_blank">Sparkling Hill Health Resort</a></b> is a world-class resort located in the interior region of British Columbia. Situated just outside of the city of Vernon in the North Okanagan, the beautiful valley is well known for outdoor recreation and leisure getaways, wine and agriculture, and a long history rooted in conservative values. When the luxury health and wellness resort opened in 2010, little did they know the vital role they would play in the transformation of one of their employees.<br />
<a href="http://www.sparklinghill.com/" target="_blank">http://www.sparklinghill.com/</a></div>
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