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Being gay in Costa Rica

While North American and European countries continually try to advance and defend gay rights, there are countries that are still very much closed minded and closeted about this issue.

State Department web page, app offer advice to LGBT travelers

WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department has updated its website to include “LGBT Travel Information” helpful to travelers who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender.

The page provides important information to LGBT travelers about attitudes and tolerance in the countries they are planning to visit. For example, it is illegal to be gay in 76 countries, so LGBT travelers should be aware of local customs and laws.

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Cunard's Queen Elizabeth to make royal visit to Queen Mary in Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- The world famous former Cunard liner R.M.S. Queen Mary, once the undisputed Grand Dame of the North Atlantic and perhaps the most loved ocean liner of the 20th century, will be visited by the youngest Cunarder Queen Elizabeth on the evening of March 12 in Long Beach Harbor.

Retired from the sea now 45 years, the hotel and special event venue has been visited by millions of tourists. Cunard Line has never forgotten its famous former flagship and over the years has sent its ships to pay tribute to the first Queen.

Mexico City offers dynamic fun for LGBT travelers

Few places in North America are more misunderstood by United States travelers than Mexico City, a dynamic and unquestionably enormous metropolis that’s incredibly rich in history, abundant with culture, blessed with chic restaurants and gay-friendly bars, and abuzz with trendy hotels.

Las Vegas markets to trendy gays, square straights in new ad campaign

LAS VEGAS -- A new print advertising campaign from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is marketing to gay and lesbian travelers with a new twist, promoting that in Sin City, “everyone’s welcome, even straight people.”

The stylish, five-ad series from local ad agency R&R Partners, each feature a “stereotypical” representation of a frumpy straight couple surrounded by “stereotypical” hip, trendy gays and lesbians:

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Sole Journey: Learning to be a travel guru, thanks to the shock of Bali

First, there are the warnings: "It's so far away from home." "Can you really handle being on a plane for that long?" "Be careful exchanging money, you will get ripped off." And so on and so on.

Haven't all traveling Americans heard this before when venturing into unfamiliar territories? Except the warnings sound like this when you live close to the border, like I do, in San Diego: "Mexico is so dangerous; aren't you worried about getting decapitated?" "The lines at the border are so long and it's scary if you walk or drive." You get the point, right?

Q Capital Hill dance bar opens in Seattle

SEATTLE -- The much anticipated Q Capitol Hill, a 12,000-square-foot dance club in Seattle’s gay neighborhood, experienced a grand opening on September 8 that could only be described as perfect. There was a line around the block, guests were gay and straight alike, and if social networks had anything to say about it, Q is a hit.

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Sole Journey: Learn to relax on Mykonos and Santorini in the Greek Isles

Easily reached via land or sea, the Greek Isles are favorite destinations for many Europeans as well as tourists from around the world. Flights via hot-spot cities such as London, Paris and Milan are less than three hours away and extremely affordable via European low-budget air carriers.

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Maui Sunseeker LGBT Resort: A place where everyone feels welcome

There are few who haven’t dreamed of going to Hawaii. Perhaps you’re considering surprising your better half with a trip for your anniversary. Maybe you’ve received an unexpected bonus or raise, and are contemplating a weekend getaway to celebrate the influx of extra funds.

Regardless as to your reason for wanting to embark on an island adventure, Maui Sunseeker LGBT Resort is one Hawaiian destination you won’t want to miss.

Josh Flagg unveils STAR MAPS app to find celebrity homes in LA

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Celebrity real estate agent Josh Flagg, whose “coming out” episode of “Million Dollar Listing” in March 2011 proved to be a ratings hit for BravoTV, has a new venture: star maps.

Flagg called San Diego Gay & Lesbian News on Thursday to announce that he has created a mobile app that he hopes will replace those flimsy paper maps sold roadside in the Hollywood area.

The app, called STAR MAPS, is due out soon and will cost 99 cents to download for iPhone and Android smartphones.

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