Talk Travel: Can’t miss stops in Key West, Florida and other travel questions answered
The Washington Post’s Travel section writers and editors recently discussed stories, questions, gripes and more. Here are edited excerpts: Q: Our family, which includes two teenage girls, is headed to Key West, Florida…
What it’s really like to run a clothing-optional gay resort in Palm Springs
‘It’s a relaxed, welcoming, free environment. It makes people comfortable to be who they are. If that’s someone comfortable with their clothes on, great, or with their clothes off, also great. It’s about being…
Safety first: The best (and worst) travel destinations for LGBTQ couples
It’s no secret that most couples choose to escape the stresses of work by heading off on an exotic trip together. What’s not so universally known, however, is that there are several popular…
Kylie Minogue Set to Headline New York City’s Pride Island
While fans anxiously wait for the release of Kylie Minogue’s latest album, they have something new to look forward to. Minogue will be headlining this year’s Pride Island, New York City’s mini-music festival,…
We’re Serving Northeast Realness: A Complete Guide to Drag From Pittsburgh to New York
Whether you’re a lifetime drag enthusiast or a RuPaul’s Drag Racenewbie, there’s a lot to learn about the wide world of drag. Here’s where to dive in on the Eastern Seaboard.
How ‘Gay’ Should a Gay Bar Be?
The website for the Abbey touts its role as a two-time winner of Logo’s “Best Gay Bar in the World” award. But how gay is it? Some of the regulars believe the increasing number of…
Equality Is Changing Provincetown’s LGBTQ Scene
It was our special refuge, a private stretch of gorgeousness that straight people ignored: Provincetown’s lesbian beach, and then another few hundred yards to the south, its gay men’s beach. You found it…
The history of Gay Pride events in New Jersey
Asbury Park has long been synonymous with New Jersey’s largest yearly LGBT celebration. This June marks the 26th year of the celebration, which takes place across the street from Asbury’s historic Convention Hall. The celebration…
5 fabulous Chicago summer festivals perfect for gay travelers
Chicago, the largest city in Illinois, attracted a record 54.1 million tourists last year, thanks in part to its vibrant summer festival calendar. The epic Chicago Gay Pride is of course on every LGBTQs’ radar, this…
Ready For Vacation? Here Are 6 Gay-Friendly US Destinations
Summer is almost upon us, and with warm weather beckoning, it’s time to start planning the most anticipated event of the year – summer vacation. For those looking to stay in the US…