All posts by Troy Petenbrink
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Durham creates website to promote gay tourism
In May, North Carolina approved a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. On Tuesday, one of the state’s most progressive cities announced a new campaign to encourage gays...
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Amtrak promotes gay family travel with groundbreaking ads
J.C. Penney did it and now so has Amtrak. It has launched a promotional campaign that includes gay families. As part of an effort to market its...
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Halifax Pride receives strong citywide support
“It is not ’us’ and ‘them’ anymore,” said Krista Snow, the volunteer chair of Halifax Pride and former Halifax City Council member. “We have gone...
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Mexico to Hong Kong: Set sail with Atlantis
For more than two decades, Atlantis Events has been producing all-gay cruise and resort vacations all over the world. While a number of its upcoming...
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Mautner Project heads to Rehoboth
Mautner Project will hold its Tea by the Sea Weekend in Rehoboth Beach, De. this weekend, Fri., July 20 and Sat., July 21. The annual...
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Rodin reopens in Philadelphia
“This museum is the perfect showcase for the work of Rodin,” commented Beth Williams during yesterday’s preview reception for the reopening of the Rodin Museum in Philadelphia, Pa. “It...
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Montreal Queer of the Year competition: Big plans for year 3
The 3rd Annual Queer of the Year competition, hosted by Tourisme Montreal, has begun and continues through the end of August. The fun and campy competition is...
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Rehoboth Beach was a circus on July 4th
Hundreds of gay men (and a couple lesbians) made the trek to Southern Delaware’s LGBT-friendly Rehoboth Beach for the July 4th holiday to attend The...
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Ivy: South Beach meets Dewey Beach
The feeling that you have somehow been miraculously transported to South Beach when you walk through the doors of Dewey Beach’s new Ivy restaurant and nightclub is...
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Fagabond takes gay travel planning to a new level
With the launch today of Fagabond, gay travelers have a new online tool to help them plan and book their next trip. Ongoing research by San Francisco-based...
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Halifax Pride hits major milestone
Halifax, the historic capital of Canada’s Nova Scotia province, is a quintessential Maritime city. It is also a very welcoming destination for gay travelers. From July 20 to...
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Capitol Hill Hotel reveals new name and renovations
While premiering its new name, Capitol Hill Hotel, formerly known as Capitol Hill Suites, has also announced the completion of the first phase of a $3.7 million renovation....
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Destination: Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the land of big casino resorts, amazing eats and decadent nightlife. It is also ranked as one of the top destinations for gay...
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American Airlines starts service between DCA and LAX
American heroes, Hollywood stars and hundreds of anxious passengers joined together yesterday to celebrate American Airlines’ inaugural nonstop service between Washington National Airport (DCA) and Los...
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Key West: Pride in paradise
Rainbow flags appeared to be flying from nearly every building in Key West in recognition of the city’s annual gay pride celebration. Thousands of visitors...
