http://www.gaytravelocity.com/blog Gay-friendly travel deals and promotions from Travelocity Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:10:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New Orleans is known as a party town. With Labor Day just around the corner, everyone is preparing for Southern Decadence, which is New Orleans largest gay street fair.  Parades, parties, celebrity DJ’s and a whole lot of hotness, this year’s party will be off the charts. As New Orleans ... http://www.gaytravelocity.com/blog/2010/08/30/southern-decadence-a-new-orleans-tradition/ One of the best things I remember as a kid was being told we’re going on a road trip. It didn’t matter where we were going – just getting out of the house was exciting enough.  It could’ve been to a state park for the day, or driving to South ... http://www.gaytravelocity.com/blog/2010/07/12/last-minute-road-trips/ Traveling with pets has gained popularity in recent years. An increase in pet-friendly hotels (and some even have pet menus - GASP!) is making it easier for travelers to take Fido along for the ride. You may be able to save money on boarding fees while you’re away, giving you some extra cash to ... http://www.gaytravelocity.com/blog/2010/06/24/traveling-with-fido/ The price of airline tickets seems to be on the rise, and then there are those darn luggage fees. What person in their right mind can pack a week’s worth of stuff into a carry-on to save some money? (If you have ideas, please let us know!) The cool thing ... http://www.gaytravelocity.com/blog/2010/06/13/the-passion-to-travel/ It's that time of year when the LGBT community comes together to celebrate Pride, which can be traced back to 1969 and the Stonewall riots. Destinations across the globe will be celebrating with various activities, and, of course, flamboyant and bass thumping parades, typically the highlight of any Pride event. Austin, Texas will ... http://www.gaytravelocity.com/blog/2010/05/31/out-and-proud-pride-2010/ John F. Kennedy famously said, “Ich bin ein Berliner,” which actually meant that he was a jelly donut, but you can be “ein Berliner” as well for a lot less than you’d think.  Germany’s recently enjoyed a renaissance as the cool capital of Europe.  With comparisons to Manhattan circa Woody ... http://www.gaytravelocity.com/blog/2010/03/24/party-down-in-berlin/ On Gay Travelocity, we’ve just rolled out our European travel packages (sounds sexy, right?).  One international destination that should be on every gay traveler’s agenda is London.  Put aside the cute Buckingham guards in those cheeky fur hats that would make Galliano green with envy, London is home to the ... http://www.gaytravelocity.com/blog/2010/03/12/all-hail-the-queen/ Hello there, chaps! It's the Travelocity Roaming Gnome here. Just wanted to pop in and give you all a cheeky wink. I'm thinking of taking a little trip to GayWhistler's WinterPRIDE 2010, which is happening March 1 through March 8. Will I see any of you there? I'm looking forward to ... http://www.gaytravelocity.com/blog/2010/03/05/the-travelocity-roaming-gnome-and-winterpride-2010/ Chalk it up to the black ice still lining the sidewalks in New York, but we’ve been longing for a long getaway to L.A.  There’s always been that East Cost/West Cost rivalry, but these days we find it hard to argue against consistently sunny weather, pleasant outdoor cafés and West ... http://www.gaytravelocity.com/blog/2010/02/23/east-coast-v-west-coast/ There’s a lot for an American to like about Canada: the healthcare system, legal gay marriage, the endearing way Canadians pronounce “about.” When it comes to gay-friendly countries, nothing tops our friendly neighbor to the North.  Canada is basically a treasure trove of camp—and your dollar goes further there! You can ... http://www.gaytravelocity.com/blog/2010/02/11/crossing-the-border-gay-adventures-in-canada/