BABYLON, Long Island, N.Y. – The gay mecca of Fire Island sustained serious damage in the Frankenstorm known as Hurricane Sandy.

Storm surge overwhelmed the 31-mile-long barrier island and caused serious damage to many buildings facing the Atlantic Ocean, Suffolk County officials say.

Dozens of buildings were pulverized by pounding waves and high winds, and some were washed out to sea. Erosion changed the landscape of beaches in the area.

Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Executive, told the media that the barrier island was breached in at least four places.

Marriott International today announced a new marketing campaign aimed at LGBT travelers, friends and families – "Be You, With Us."

The "Be You, With Us" campaign launches in celebration of Pride season (often observed from June through September) in cities around the world that host gay pride parades and festivals to celebrate the LGBT community.

ROSEAU, Dominica -- Two men from California, passengers on a gay cruise organized by Atlantis Events, have been charged with buggery and indecent exposure in Dominica.

John Robert Hart, 41, and Dennis Jay Mayer, 53, of Palm Springs are expected to appear in court on Thursday morning after being arrested after debarking the Celebrity X Cruises ship, which was docked in Roseau, the Dominican capital.

Dominica law criminalizes same-sex sexual activity for gays and lesbians.

Authorities said that a person on the dock saw the two men having sex on the ship and called police.

ROSARIO, Argentina -- Rosario is a radiant city on the move with a tolerant and gay-friendly population. The city is nestled in a gentle twist of the mighty Paraná River about 300 kilometers northwest of Buenos Aires.

Due to this close proximity to the nation’s capital, Rosario is often overlooked as a potential gay vacation destination by first-time LGBT travelers to Argentina.

However, Rosario freely displays its natural “water-world” of the Upper Delta with its magic islands covered by lush vegetation and the many desirable sandy beaches.