Articles and Advice Stories on Gay Travel and Gay Travel Planning
Rocky Mountaineer Rail Vacations - Rail Trips in British Columbia & Alberta
A profile of the famed Canadian rail vacation company Rocky Mountaineer, which leads memorable scenic train trips through British Columbia, over the Canadian Rockies, and to Alberta, including several different itineraries. Depending on the route, stops can include Vancouver, Whistler, Banff, Kamloops, Jasper, Calgary, and several other destinations.
Gay Spring Break - The Best Places to go
Spring break partying and vacationing has been a rite of U.S. college life for decades, and as gay and lesbian students continue to become more visible, active, and socially connected on college campuses, "Gay Spring Break" getaways are becoming wildly popular. The spring break seasons runs from around the first week in March through early...
How Gay-Friendly Are the NYT's "31 Places to Go"?
A gay perspective on the list of 31 places that the New York Times included in its round-up of "Places to Go," including GLBT profiles of Sri Lanka, Patagonia, Seoul, Copenhagen, Damascus, Antarctica, Leipzig, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Mumbai, Costa Rica, Marrakesh, Las Vegas, Bahia, Istanbul, South Africa, Breckenridge, Vancouver Island, Colombia,...
North America's Best Gay-Friendly Bargain Cities
North America's best bargain cities for gay travelers, meaning cool, GLBT-popular destinations (population 150,000 or greater) that offer great value, affordable accommodations, and plenty of cheap restaurants and gay bars. Some of these cities are still relatively pricey but listed here because they offer great value considering the region...
Finding a gay-friendly hotel in New Orleans
Best Hotels in New Orleans for Gay Travelers
Eurail Passes - a flexible, economical way to explore Europe
An overview of the Eurail Pass - where to buy them, and what they cost.
Openly Gay Actor Chad Allen Discusses his Past and Future Travels
An interview about travel with openly gay actor, Chad Allen (star of the Donald Strachey mysteries, Save Me, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Our House, and the play Looped), in which he talks about adventures in Ecuador, Costa Rica, Louisiana, New Mexico, Hawaii, and his home turf of Southern California
North America's Most Affordable Gay Vacation Towns
The best, affordable small cities and towns gay travelers in North America (population 150,000 or less), including beach getaways, small mountains, and other artsy, progressive vacation locales that won't break your budget. Some of these communities offer especially good deals during the low-season, while others enjoy a lower cost of travel than...
Finding the best hotels for gay travelers in Las Vegas
An article weighing your gay-friendly lodging options in Las Vegas, and whether it makes more sense to stay on or off the Strip in experiencing the gay Las Vegas scene.
A Guide to Budget Travel
About.com's definitive resource on budget travel.
How to Plan Gay Travel
A useful article on how to plan a gay vacation or trip.
Gay Travel Tips
A helpful article with gay travel-planning tips.
Five Great Gay-Friendly Destinations Offering Super Value
An article by Andrew Collins in Lavender Magazine on five cool, gay-friendly destinations that offer especially good value - they include Buenos Aires, Las Vegas, Manchester (UK), Puerto Vallarta, and Quebec City.
Advice from Gay.com on Packing
An article on Gay.com with advice and suggestions on how to pack efficiently.