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Gay Travel: Why I Love San Francisco (from gayapolis.com )

When I travel, I am most calm. I am truly happy. It is a luxury not afforded to many, so if one has the opportunity, one should not hesitate. Traveling, to me, is life. It expands your understanding of people, diversity and culture. My favorite US city to visit is San Francisco as it offers me serenity and calm, delivering me from the chaotic New York hustle and bustle. The people seem complacent and kinder, as evident in their smiles. Life feels less of an effort here.

Flying East to West to reach this destination, however, is no easy task. By hour five my ass is aching, so I walk to the rear of the plane. I look out the windows and the view is breathtaking. Even the pilot alerts his passengers to take note. Yosemite National Park stretches before us in the early morning sun with rolling green hills interlaced with hiking trails, and in the valleys, pools of water reflect in rainbows. As if on cue, a young gay gent joins me for the view and mentions he's in limbo. Whether to move back to San Fran or stay in New York? He was laid off like so many Americans and hadn't found a replacement. I encouraged him to buy a house in both locations and go back and forth. That's me, offering the most sensible advise. I wished him luck.

There's something about arriving in California. An ethereal feeling overtakes me and I can't quite grasp the fact that I just traveled 2900 plus miles, the morning is re-starting what with the time difference, and this parallel coast beckons to me with its sand, swaying palms, and actors, a one-eighty from my homeland of concrete, skyscrapers and suits. And California also boasts Silicon Valley, notes the Asurion geek sitting next to me in the airplane. By the way, I Google mapped the route. If I were to walk to California from NYC, it would take 39 days and 4 hours. As much as I despise flying, the convenience is unsurpassed.

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Gay Travel: Inverness, Capital of the Scottish Highlands (from purpleroofs.com )

Inverness (means mouth of the river – on the left) is known as the capital of the Highlands and is steeped in history, St Columba is said to have visited here in the 16 century AD and Macbeth is supposed to have murdered King David in 1040. Inverness flourished as a busy shipping port in the 13th Century exporting fur and hides it also supported a ship building industry.

Over the centuries Inverness and its Castle (pictured at right) have suffered many disasters – being razed to the ground by fire and rebuilt on a number of occasions over the centuries. There are many ancient buildings and monuments in and around the city of Inverness such as Abertaff House was built around 1593 and can still be seen in Church Street, along with Balnain House which was built in 1726 and served as a hospital for the wounded after the battle of Culloden.

The city is a great place whether you want adventure or just to relax and experience the great Highland hospitality. Through the day discover Culloden Battlefield the scene of the last Jacobite Rising of 1746 and Fort George which was built in case they ever thought of it again.

How about Loch Ness (at left) and its world famous resident Nessie? There are wonderful cruises so that you can enjoy the scenery and splendour of this amazing loch www.jacobite.co.uk and also see Urquhart Castle which has an excellent visitor centre. If the Loch Ness monsters not for you how about a dolphin spotting trip, www.inverness-dolphin-cruises.co.uk.

Of course there are castles, no too far away is Cawdor Castle which dates back to the 14 century with its Macbeth connections and the beautiful fairy tale Dunrobin Castle www.dunrobincastle.co.uk (pictured at the top of this article) which boasts 189 rooms and goes back to the 1300.

There are Stone Age ruins, Pictish standing stones and circles, Clava Cairns is the site of a group of prehistoric burial cairns that were built about 4000 years ago. Another way to see the city and learn its history is a guided tour on foot or by rickshaw www.happy-tours.biz offer a number of guided tours and the famous crime and punishment walking tour is a unusual way to pass the time.

Inverness is an ideal base to see the Highland of Scotland and get a taste of what’s on offer. A great day out is a visit to the Isle of Skye starting off in the morning after breakfast you can be in Portree (main town) for lunch, it is a leisurely two and half hour drive over the top road following the very scenic Highland railway line, then the same again coming back this time past one of the most photographed castles in the world Eilean Donan www.eileandonancastle.com (at right), then along the side of Loch Ness.

For the whisky connoisseurs there is always the world famous malt whisky trail through Spey side and seven working distilleries You can see everything from the making of the barrels at the Cooperage at Craigellachie to the art of making fine malt whiskies www.maltwhiskytrail.com . There are also full day trips that take you to the Orkney Islands and back in a day it’s a long day but an excellent way to get a glimpse at Orcadian life and maybe decide to visit there for longer the next time.

During the summer months there are lots of great music festivals locally the largest being Rockness which is held a Dores www.rockness.co.uk. Not only is this the most scenic location for a festival but it attracts many of the big names in music.

Belladrum Music Festival is held at the stunning Belladrum Estate near Beauly and has sold out for the last two years www.tartanheartfestival.co.uk. Both these festivals are within easy access from Inverness especially for those who love being part of the festival but prefer to have the luxuries of a nice warm bed at the end of the day.

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American Airlines, Madrid Pride, San Francisco top gay travel awards (from www.examiner.com)

The Logo network announced the winners this week of its TripOut Gay Travel Awards at London’s World Travel Market.

The network’s affiliated gay travel web site TripOutGayTravel.com recruited gay travel writers, editors and travel experts to come up with a list of nominees. But the site’s readers decided on the winners.

California did pretty well. San Francisco was named best US destination. And the Abbey in West Hollywood was named best gay bar in the world.
Here’s some of the highlights:

 New York City reigns supreme as the premier LGBT global travel destination for 2010 by winning "Best Global Destination."

 Returning favorites won for a second year in a row including: American Airlines for "Best Airline," "The Abbey" in West Hollywood for "Best Gay Bar in the World" and Madrid Pride for Best Annual Gay Destination (Party or Event).

 Canada solidifies its position as a well-known "gay approved" travel destination winning "Best Breakout Destination" for Toronto. In addition, Charles Lapointe of Tourisme Montreal receives "The Gay+ Award for Achievement in Making Our World Gayer." Lapointe can aptly be described as a forefather and architect of Canadian and Montreal LGBT travel.

 Rio De Janiero won the popular vote of "Sexiest Place on Earth" destination by a staggering 58% of the user-generated votes.

In addition, TripOutGayTravel.com recognizes Charles Lapointe of Tourisme Montreal with the "The Gay+ Award for Achievement in Making Our World Gayer." The award goes to an organization or travel professional who has increased awareness of the LGBT consumer in the world of travel, tourism and hospitality. Charles Lapointe is a former delegate to the United Nations, a former Canadian Cabinet Minister and since 1989 he has been President and CEO of the Greater Montreal Convention and Tourism Bureau (Tourisme Montreal). In 2002, he also became Chairman of the Canadian Tourism Commission.

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Top gay travel destinations (from helium.com)

There are some places that are very popular among those who are gay and love to travel. Consider the following destinations.

Key West, Florida

A lot of people who are gay choose to visit Key West, Florida. There is a lot to see and do there for people of all different types. Because a lot of people who are gay do travel (and live) there, someone might feel very comfortable in such a destination. They may even find that someone special. There are many different bars there, some of which cater to this group. You can also feel comfortable in how you are dressed in this casual atmosphere.

In Key West, Florida, you can enjoy the beaches and go swimming or snorkeling. If you like adventure you can try your hand at parasailing. You can also go on boat trips, of which there are many. There are tram tours that can teach you about the history of this colorful island as well as a home of Ernest Hemmingway. They have many festivals throughout the year, some of which specifically cater to those who are gay. There are a lot of hotels of different prices as well as bed and breakfasts in this charming area.

South Beach, Florida

A lot of people who are gay choose to travel to South Beach. You will find a very happening nightlife, along with local clubs that focus on this group. If you like to dance the night away, you can. You can enjoy the temperate weather as well as the sun, sand and surf.

New York City, New York

New York City is home to a lot of diversity, welcoming travelers of all different types. No matter who you are, there are many different things to explore an enjoy in this city. You can see a play on Broadway. You can go shopping in Times Square or at one of the famous destinations. You can go to one of the many clubs, which include those with this clientele.

California

A popular gay travel destination is California. You could go to the beaches of Malibu or try to spot the stars in Hollywood. You can visit the ever popular Los Angeles.

There are many destinations that are very common among gay travelers. You can also look for a specific tour that caters to such a group. Consider the above ideas when making your travel plans.

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NY Travel Expo to Feature Gay Travel Panels (from www.gayapolis.com)

If you've got the travel bug, be sure to be at the Javits Convention Center in New York City February 27-28 for the New York Times Travel Show and expo.

With over 500 exhibiting companies, five Regions of the World Pavilion Stages, seven Travel Trade Conferences featuring 34 conference sessions, the Travel Industry Reception, 24 Consumer Conference sessions, and the Tourism Cares live auction benefiting the September 11 Memorial and Museum Fund, there will be no shortage of informative avenues to help you hone your knowledge and skills as a jet-set world traveler.

Most important, don't miss the two LGBT conferences that weekend cohosted by PlanetOut Travel contributor and gay travel guru Ed Salvato and friends. The world's foremost gay and lesbian travel experts will update you on the world's gay-friendliest destinations, hotels, cruises, airlines, and more. Attendees will also have access to special deals and offers available exclusively to gay travel panel audience members.

If you've got the travel bug, be sure to be at the Javits Convention Center in New York City February 27-28 for the New York Times Travel Show and expo.

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New York City Gay Men's Chorus in Financial Trouble (from www.towleroad.com)

The New York City Gay Men's Chorus is struggling to stay afloat due to "severe financial problems" according to a press release from the group, which was founded in 1979 and was the first gay chorus to perform in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center, the first American gay chorus to tour Europe, and the first to have a recording contract with a major label.

The findings come from a study of 96,128 men, 66 years or older, who underwent cataract surgery in Ontario, Canada from 2002 to 2007. Of these patients, 3550 had taken tamsulosin within 14 days of surgery and 7426 had recent taken other so-called alpha-blocking agents.

Said Rick Clodfelter, Chairman of the Board of Big Apple Performing Arts, Inc., the umbrella organization for the NYCGMC: “Like so many nonprofit arts organizations in this economic downturn, we are hurting. Decreasing donations, limited resources and the rising costs of production make it more difficult than ever for a community arts organization to survive. Our goal is to raise $500,000 to enable us to retire debt, proceed with our 30th season and ensure we are better positioned to advocate for equality in the future...Artistically, we are the best we’ve been in years due to the direction of Dr. Charles Beale, former director of the London Gay Men’s Chorus, who joined us two years ago. However, NYCGMC has always been about much more than putting singers on a stage. At a time when LGBT visibility wasn’t as prevalent as it is today, the Chorus provided an opportunity for New Yorkers to see out, proud gay men on stage. Today that seems commonplace, but thirty years ago, it was revolutionary. And just as the LGBT movement has evolved, today the Chorus voices its support for marriage equality, LGBTQ youth support and other issues relevant to the community."

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Gay Tel Aviv (from Cleveland Indy Media Center)

NEW YORK - Tel Aviv welcomes gay tourists

It's not the first image that comes to mind when you think of the Middle East.

Thousands of gay people and their supporters marching through streets decorated with rainbow flags to a beach packed for a gay pride festival. But that was the scene last weekend in Tel Aviv as Israel's Mediterranean metropolis greeted its 11th Pride celebration that is coinciding this year with the city's 100th birthday.

Tel Aviv is one of the most gay-friendly cites in the world. Although there are no official numbe