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Phoenix is hot in more ways than the heat

Ed Salvato - SDGLN Contributor
September 18th, 2010

PHOENIX -- Arriving by air in Phoenix, visitors note a vast, sprawling city -- the nation's fifth largest -- a collection of palm tree-studded cities and towns ringed by mountains, where a car is in indispensable necessity.

The similarities to Los Angeles are striking, right down to analogous municipalities, including exclusive Paradise Valley, Phoenix's Bel Air, and tony Scottsdale, its Beverly Hills. It's markedly different from most American cities with its almost eerie lack of litter -- hardly a scrap of paper on highways, sidewalks and heavily trodden park trails.

AVIS offers worldwide discounts to LGBT travelers

SDGLN Staff
September 15th, 2010

Avis has signed a three-year partnership with the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) that provides gay travelers with discounted car rentals.

The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number B450300 provides savings of up to 25 percent on global rentals.

"Avis leads the industry in its commitment to the gay and lesbian community," said John Tanzella, IGLTA president/CEO. "We encourage all travelers to use the discount booking code to get the best rates and reciprocate Avis's show of support."

Copenhagen: Open for everyone, Denmark debuts new LGBT campaign

SDGLN Staff
September 8th, 2010

VisitDenmark proudly announces the launch of its new LGBT campaign - “cOPENhagen - Open For Everyone” - which highlights and celebrates the welcoming and diverse atmosphere of Copenhagen, Denmark‘s capital city.

To mark the occasion, VisitDenmark is debuting a new Gay Copenhagen Microsite, Facebook and Twitter page, as well as an LGBT Copenhagen Blog Feed.

All four media outlets have been designed to serve as up-to-date resources that will assist LGBT travelers in uncovering the very best of gay life in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Pink Point Buenos Aires service for travelers gaily opens its doors in Argentina

Roy Heale – SDGLN Contributor
September 4th, 2010

BUENOS AIRES – Argentina’s capital has been dubbed the new “gay mecca” of South America, and the Argentine Ministry of Tourism is running with it.

The tourism ministry announced that international visitors to Argentina have increased by 30 percent year-over-year based upon numbers for June 2010. Buenos Aires is the most popular destination in Argentina.

It is almost certain that many of these travelers are from the gay and lesbian community in the United States.

New gay and lesbian guide for New Orleans launches

SDGLN Staff
September 2nd, 2010

NEW ORLEANS -- The Navigaytour, an official gay and lesbian destination guide for New Orleans, launches just in time for the 39th annual Southern Decadence Festival, which takes place Sept. 1-6.

Southern Decadence is a huge social event for Southerners and their friends, and typically attracts 100,000 attendees for the Labor Day weekend events.

Logo's TripOutGayTravel.com announces nominees for second annual travel awards

SDGLN staff
September 2nd, 2010

NEW YORK -- Logo announces that TripOutGayTravel.com, its comprehensive travel site dedicated to the LGBT traveler, will present its second annual TripOut Gay Travel Awards.

The awards will once again honor the most stylish, exciting and hottest destinations and services that attract, pamper and market to the LGBT traveler.

The travel awards will honor new nominees, returning favorites and former winners -- all vying to earn the reputation as "gay approved."

Virginia City, Nevada: It’s real, and fun. And real fun!

George W. Zander - The BottomLine
August 11th, 2010

The moment you turn off the 50 freeway east of Carson City, Nev., and head up into the hills on a narrow road, you will start moving backwards in time. Virginia City’s ancient history and festive, warm residents will draw you into their town like sirens.

Such as other small inviting towns, Mendocino, Joshua tree, Ferndale, Bisbee, and more, you will absolutely fall in love with this place. Plan on spending more time here than you thought.

You too can escape: Santa Cruz, sun, surf, sand and a boardwalk for lost boys (and girls)

George W. Zander - BottomLine
July 19th, 2010

The green, gray and blue town of Santa Cruz sitting beautifully between San Francisco and the Monterey Peninsula is an ideal vacation destination, either by itself or as part of a California central coastal escape. It has it all. Sandwiched between the Redwoods and the sea, this is an ultimate, quite, laid back Victorian, super-progressive city.

There is a trendy downtown with a couple of hundred shops, restaurants, cafes, bistros, bookstores and coffee houses…some with poetry reading. There is plenty for you to enjoy.

Oxnard and Ventura: lovely, quiet and available

George W. Zander - BottomLine
July 12th, 2010

PALM SPRINGS -- As our desert temperatures climb over 100 degrees, and it will happen, you and your friends will want to escape to the beach this summer. If you don’t plan ahead, and few do for a quick weekend jaunt, all your favorites may be booked up.

Thousands of southern Californians are already thinking about blue skies, white sand beaches and cute little towns for the summer. Many people look to escape to San Diego, La Jolla, Del Mar, Coronado, Santa Monica, Venice, Santa Barbara, San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Dana Point, etc.

Exotic escape: Antigua's colonial charm and the great outdoors beckon in Guatemala

George W. Zander - BottomLine
June 11th, 2010

Head to Guatemala for an amazing adventure that will be unforgettable. The beautiful Antigua is your place to headquarter for this trip. The ancient colonial capital, devastated a number of times by earthquakes, this charming and sophisticated town is lively and peaceful at the same time.

This World Heritage site is full of lovely museums, enchanting views and friendly people. Probably because of its international artist and student draw, it is no doubt one of the gay-friendliest spots in Central America.

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