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San Francisco Treats
Leave your heart in the eternally gay-popular City by the Bay.
Leave your heart in the eternally gay-popular City by the Bay.
San Franciso's Treats
Get to know the city's best places to stay, eat, and drink.
Get to know the city's best places to stay, eat, and drink.
Urban Walkabout
Gay walking tours combine fresh air, exercise, and enlightenment.
Gay walking tours combine fresh air, exercise, and enlightenment.
Nature and Nurture
San Francisco’s newest museum building thrusts one of its oldest institutions into the 21st century, with the latest in sustainable architecture and green technology.
San Francisco’s newest museum building thrusts one of its oldest institutions into the 21st century, with the latest in sustainable architecture and green technology.
Hotels We Love: Allergy-Friendly Hotels
If allergies inconveniently affect your accommodations, filter through our hot hypoallergenic hotels list for some fresh addresses.
If allergies inconveniently affect your accommodations, filter through our hot hypoallergenic hotels list for some fresh addresses.
Exclusive | Top 5 Cities for Gay Nightlife
The beat goes on…and on…and on in these sizzling-hot nightlife cities!
The beat goes on…and on…and on in these sizzling-hot nightlife cities!
Inns across the Golden Gate Bridge
Our Editor in Chief, Ed Salvato, and his team know gay travel, and they prove it by answering your questions (click here and ask away!) This week: Inns across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Our Editor in Chief, Ed Salvato, and his team know gay travel, and they prove it by answering your questions (click here and ask away!) This week: Inns across the Golden Gate Bridge.
Exclusive | Hotels We Love: Urban Escapes
Escape the hectic pace of the city at urban havens in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Scottsdale.
Escape the hectic pace of the city at urban havens in New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Scottsdale.
Exclusive | Top 5 Outdoors Cities
When you want the excitement and glamour of the city, as well as the calm and quiet of the great outdoors, make tracks for these five stimulating cities.
When you want the excitement and glamour of the city, as well as the calm and quiet of the great outdoors, make tracks for these five stimulating cities.
Exclusive | California Woos Gays With Wedding Packages
California legalized marriage for same-sex couples and hotels reacted quickly with offers of legal gay honeymoon packages.
California legalized marriage for same-sex couples and hotels reacted quickly with offers of legal gay honeymoon packages.
Fall 2003 | Escape to Napa
Raise a glass of local wine to the ever-growing gay life in this divine California valley
Raise a glass of local wine to the ever-growing gay life in this divine California valley
March/April 2005 | San Francisco
Chasing visions of Vertigo
Chasing visions of Vertigo
March/April 2005 | Behind the Scenes: Vertigo a Go-Go!
Go behind the mise-en-scene of our San Francisco Vertigo homage with Style Network's domestic goddess Brini Maxwell, who flawlessly filled Kim Novak's star shoes (after finding look-alikes in a thrift store!)
Go behind the mise-en-scene of our San Francisco Vertigo homage with Style Network's domestic goddess Brini Maxwell, who flawlessly filled Kim Novak's star shoes (after finding look-alikes in a thrift store!)
Ace's Wild
There’s a certain urbane sensibility at play at the growing Ace hotel chain -- and yup, all three founders are gay.
There’s a certain urbane sensibility at play at the growing Ace hotel chain -- and yup, all three founders are gay.
Lounge Act Part Two
Long known for its in-air luxuries, Virgin Atlantic is now serving passengers with the same lavishness on the ground -- in its Clubhouse at London’s Heathrow Airport.
Long known for its in-air luxuries, Virgin Atlantic is now serving passengers with the same lavishness on the ground -- in its Clubhouse at London’s Heathrow Airport.
The Best Little Place in Oregon
Openly trans Mayor Stu Rasmussen tell us why Silverton is the best small town in Oregon, and what's afoot with his possible reality TV show!
Openly trans Mayor Stu Rasmussen tell us why Silverton is the best small town in Oregon, and what's afoot with his possible reality TV show!
Top Resorts
Five queer meccas that offer something for every gay traveler, even in the off-season.
Five queer meccas that offer something for every gay traveler, even in the off-season.
Gayborhood Watch: Olympia
The Evergreen State Capital's Alterna-Queer Downtown.
The Evergreen State Capital's Alterna-Queer Downtown.
Reel Travel
When journalist Dennis Hensley vacations, he looks for dark theaters, drama, and happy endings.
When journalist Dennis Hensley vacations, he looks for dark theaters, drama, and happy endings.
Reel Travel Part Two
When journalist Dennis Hensley vacations, he looks for dark theaters, drama, and happy endings.
When journalist Dennis Hensley vacations, he looks for dark theaters, drama, and happy endings.
Exclusive | Chile: A Sliver of Transformation
Andean skiing, dune-boarding, and seafood in a UNESCO town: Chile shakes off her Catholic conservatism and gets gay-friendlier, even outside the capital.
Andean skiing, dune-boarding, and seafood in a UNESCO town: Chile shakes off her Catholic conservatism and gets gay-friendlier, even outside the capital.
Exclusive | Chile: A Sliver of Transformation Part Two
Andean skiing, dune-boarding, and seafood in a UNESCO town: Chile shakes off her Catholic conservatism and gets gay-friendlier, even outside the capital.
Andean skiing, dune-boarding, and seafood in a UNESCO town: Chile shakes off her Catholic conservatism and gets gay-friendlier, even outside the capital.
Exclusive | Eco-Homo Part Three
City slicker Adam H. Graham travels all the way from the Galapagos Islands to Alaska to find an eco-oriented vacation that fits him just right.
City slicker Adam H. Graham travels all the way from the Galapagos Islands to Alaska to find an eco-oriented vacation that fits him just right.
Exclusive | Doing Down Under via the A380
On the new A380, getting to Australia is half the fun.
On the new A380, getting to Australia is half the fun.
Exclusive | The Out Traveler: Year in Review
2008 has been a big year for LGBT travel and for Out Traveler. In case you missed any of it, here are our picks of the past twelve months!
2008 has been a big year for LGBT travel and for Out Traveler. In case you missed any of it, here are our picks of the past twelve months!
Exclusive | Readers' Choice Awards 2008
Our fourth annual Readers' Choice Awards reveal the best in gay travel.
Our fourth annual Readers' Choice Awards reveal the best in gay travel.
Exclusive | Readers' Choice Awards 2008 Part Two
Our fourth annual Readers' Choice Awards reveal the best in gay travel.
Our fourth annual Readers' Choice Awards reveal the best in gay travel.
Exclusive | Three Gay Days: Vancouver
Here's your must-have road map to 72 hours in one of the world's gayest destinations. Where to stay, eat, play and meet in glittering Vancouver.
Here's your must-have road map to 72 hours in one of the world's gayest destinations. Where to stay, eat, play and meet in glittering Vancouver.
Exclusive | Going My Way: Hong Kong
Our regular columnist recalls three priceless lessons learned during a life-changing, semi-scandalous, late 80's visit to Hong Kong, the jewel of China.
Our regular columnist recalls three priceless lessons learned during a life-changing, semi-scandalous, late 80's visit to Hong Kong, the jewel of China.
Fall 2008 | Most Memorable Meals
We asked acclaimed LGBT chefs, TV foodies, and restaurateurs to tempt our taste buds with their all-time favorite dining experiences from across the globe.
We asked acclaimed LGBT chefs, TV foodies, and restaurateurs to tempt our taste buds with their all-time favorite dining experiences from across the globe.
Fall 2008 | Queer Horror Movie Locales
Just in time for Halloween, Matthew Link takes us on a tour of our favorite "Queer Horror" movie locales, where gay sensibilities and the dark unknown campily converge…
Just in time for Halloween, Matthew Link takes us on a tour of our favorite "Queer Horror" movie locales, where gay sensibilities and the dark unknown campily converge…
Exclusive | Taste: Most Memorable Meals (a teaser)
Our fall issue gathers the insider secrets of some of the world's most renowned gay and lesbian chefs. Here's a tasty teaser to whet your appetite for more.
Our fall issue gathers the insider secrets of some of the world's most renowned gay and lesbian chefs. Here's a tasty teaser to whet your appetite for more.
Exclusive | San Francisco: Introduction
While the Castro has evolved (to the chagrin of some), the city continues to reinvent itself with new neighborhoods and better and better restaurants.
While the Castro has evolved (to the chagrin of some), the city continues to reinvent itself with new neighborhoods and better and better restaurants.
Exclusive | Staying Gay: Top Gay-friendly Hotel Companies
Avoid awkward questions at check in (you two gentlemen want one bed?). Discover the best gay-friendly hotel companies around.
Avoid awkward questions at check in (you two gentlemen want one bed?). Discover the best gay-friendly hotel companies around.
Exclusive | Pet-friendly Travel Guide: Introduction & Resources
To save you barking up the wrong tree, check out our recommendations in these 10 top pet friendly destinations.
To save you barking up the wrong tree, check out our recommendations in these 10 top pet friendly destinations.
EXCLUSIVE | Three Gay Days: Russian River
Here's your must-have road map to 72 hours in one of the world's gayest destinations. Where to stay, eat, play and meet in relaxing and natural Russian River.
Here's your must-have road map to 72 hours in one of the world's gayest destinations. Where to stay, eat, play and meet in relaxing and natural Russian River.
EXCLUSIVE | When in...Tel Aviv
If you find yourself in Israel's most cosmopolitan city, be sure to check out these hot venues.
If you find yourself in Israel's most cosmopolitan city, be sure to check out these hot venues.
SUMMER 2008 | Barney Frank's Take on Washington, D.C.
Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank is one of the most powerful, respected (and feared) Washingtonians. Here he serves up his top recommendations for D.C.
Chairman of the Financial Services Committee, Barney Frank is one of the most powerful, respected (and feared) Washingtonians. Here he serves up his top recommendations for D.C.
EXCLUSIVE | Top Eco-friendly Hotels in North America
As green becomes the new black in the travel world, these are the hottest eco-friendly properties.
As green becomes the new black in the travel world, these are the hottest eco-friendly properties.
Exclusive | San Francisco's Tomo Hotel
Great gay- and family-friendly choice
Great gay- and family-friendly choice
Spring 2008 | Viva Diva!
For the ultimate fan pilgrimage, celebrate the lives and times of gay-popular icons old and new at these carefully (sometimes obsessively) curated private collections and diva museums.
For the ultimate fan pilgrimage, celebrate the lives and times of gay-popular icons old and new at these carefully (sometimes obsessively) curated private collections and diva museums.
SPRING 2008 | The Best Gay-Owned Spas in the U.S.
With the phenomenal growth in spas, how can a traveler tell the true-blue homosexual establishments from the merely metrosexual ones? Our top picks.
With the phenomenal growth in spas, how can a traveler tell the true-blue homosexual establishments from the merely metrosexual ones? Our top picks.
SPRING 2008 | Armistead Maupin: The City and the Writer
If there is one modern gay writer who is intimately interwoven with his hometown, it's Armistead Maupin with San Francisco.
If there is one modern gay writer who is intimately interwoven with his hometown, it's Armistead Maupin with San Francisco.
EXCLUSIVE | New Orleans for Pre-Halloween Festivities: A Daily Report
Our very own travel editor and his partner visit New Orleans during the gay high holiday of the weekend before Halloween. Here's his report!
Our very own travel editor and his partner visit New Orleans during the gay high holiday of the weekend before Halloween. Here's his report!
Essential Listings
FROM THE SPRING 2008 ISSUE OF THE OUT TRAVELER
FROM THE SPRING 2008 ISSUE OF THE OUT TRAVELER
Spring 2008 | Manhattan's Roaring Gay Days
Forget Studio 54, Party Monster, or even Stonewall -- one of the queerest eras in New York City's history was the Roaring '20s and early '30s, when pansy balls were all the craze, cross-dressing performers were gloriously famous, and the sparkling isle that was the Sodom of America was already a major gay travel destination.
Forget Studio 54, Party Monster, or even Stonewall -- one of the queerest eras in New York City's history was the Roaring '20s and early '30s, when pansy balls were all the craze, cross-dressing performers were gloriously famous, and the sparkling isle that was the Sodom of America was already a major gay travel destination.
Top Up-and-coming Destinations
Beat the hordes and discover the most exhilarating, up-and-coming cities before everyone checks them out and checks them off.
Beat the hordes and discover the most exhilarating, up-and-coming cities before everyone checks them out and checks them off.
Exclusive | Work Off the Holiday Pounds: Top Gay Gyms
It's cold outside and staying home and staying cozy seems enticing. Two words: Uh-uh. Don't let the "short days, long cold nights" blues force you into hibernation this winter. Work off the post-Thanksgiving blues (and all that delicious stuffing and pumpkin pie) at the gym.
It's cold outside and staying home and staying cozy seems enticing. Two words: Uh-uh. Don't let the "short days, long cold nights" blues force you into hibernation this winter. Work off the post-Thanksgiving blues (and all that delicious stuffing and pumpkin pie) at the gym.
Winter 2007 | Readers' Choice Awards 2007
Our third annual Readers' Choice Awards reveal the best of the best in gay travel. We asked, you answered. Now it's time to praise the winners!
Our third annual Readers' Choice Awards reveal the best of the best in gay travel. We asked, you answered. Now it's time to praise the winners!
Winter 2007 | Ted Allen's Top Five California Wineries
Former Queer Eye and host of the new DVD and TV series Uncorked! Wine Made Simple Ted Allen traveled through the world's top wine regions in search of the most celebrated vineyards.
Former Queer Eye and host of the new DVD and TV series Uncorked! Wine Made Simple Ted Allen traveled through the world's top wine regions in search of the most celebrated vineyards.
Winter 2007 | Essential Listings
All the Web sites (and other information) you need from our Winter 2007 issue, "The Island Issue."
All the Web sites (and other information) you need from our Winter 2007 issue, "The Island Issue."
Exclusive | Just for the Halifax!
Our very own Ed Salvato and Robb, his partner in life and travels, head north to Halifax, Nova Scotia for three days of coastal adventures, tasty cuisine and wine sipping.
Our very own Ed Salvato and Robb, his partner in life and travels, head north to Halifax, Nova Scotia for three days of coastal adventures, tasty cuisine and wine sipping.
Fall 2007 | Three Gay Days: Seattle
Our Three Day Guides are your must-have road map to 72 hours in the world's gayest destinations: Where to stay, eat, play and meet in outdoorsy Seattle.
Our Three Day Guides are your must-have road map to 72 hours in the world's gayest destinations: Where to stay, eat, play and meet in outdoorsy Seattle.
Summer 2007 | Gay Family Travel
But planning a gay-friendly family vacation isn't always as simple as heading to the nearest airport. It requires striking a balance between the gay and heterosexual travel worlds. Fortunately, several companies are taking notice.
But planning a gay-friendly family vacation isn't always as simple as heading to the nearest airport. It requires striking a balance between the gay and heterosexual travel worlds. Fortunately, several companies are taking notice.
Summer 2007 | Around-the-world cruise: A journey in three parts
On January 22, 2007, novelist Eduardo Santiago embarked on a three-month, around-the-world voyage aboard the luxurious and legendary Queen Elizabeth 2. This voyage of adventure and self-discovery will be documented exclusively for The Out Traveler. Part one of three
On January 22, 2007, novelist Eduardo Santiago embarked on a three-month, around-the-world voyage aboard the luxurious and legendary Queen Elizabeth 2. This voyage of adventure and self-discovery will be documented exclusively for The Out Traveler. Part one of three
Summer 2007 | Hotels We Love: Hotels With a Past
Perhaps you're fed up with the sameness of cookie-cutter hotels. Maybe you've had enough mornings of waking up, unable to tell if you're in San Francisco or Singapore. Maybe you just want to stay somewhere different, somewhere with some history, some character, a past.
Perhaps you're fed up with the sameness of cookie-cutter hotels. Maybe you've had enough mornings of waking up, unable to tell if you're in San Francisco or Singapore. Maybe you just want to stay somewhere different, somewhere with some history, some character, a past.
Exclusive | Ask the Travel Expert, May 2007
HIV Travel; Puerto Rico, Curacao; S. Florida
HIV Travel; Puerto Rico, Curacao; S. Florida
Spring 2007 | Gay Travel Forecast 2007
Want to be the first on your block to visit the latest hot destination? Get a leg up on your competition, er, friends, right here.
Want to be the first on your block to visit the latest hot destination? Get a leg up on your competition, er, friends, right here.
Spring 2007 | Costume Parties on the Nile
Read the late great Hanns Ebensten's final travel tale, which we received shortly before his passing. OutTraveler.com proudly presents Hanns' last book.
Read the late great Hanns Ebensten's final travel tale, which we received shortly before his passing. OutTraveler.com proudly presents Hanns' last book.
Spring 2007 | Desert Spa Adventures
Five gay-friendly destinations are blooming with earthly delights this spring
Also check out: LAS VEGAS, TAOS, LOS CABOS, and PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE
Five gay-friendly destinations are blooming with earthly delights this spring
Also check out: LAS VEGAS, TAOS, LOS CABOS, and PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE
Winter 2006 | Readers' Choice Awards
You voted, and the results are in! While the "next gay hot spot" will always be on the horizon, only a few spots have what it takes to stay hot year after year. The same can be said for hotels, airlines, events, and tour operators.
You voted, and the results are in! While the "next gay hot spot" will always be on the horizon, only a few spots have what it takes to stay hot year after year. The same can be said for hotels, airlines, events, and tour operators.
Winter 2006 | Caribbean Snapshot
Gay and lesbian travelers continue to frequent Caribbean ports despite the region's less-than-welcoming reputation
Gay and lesbian travelers continue to frequent Caribbean ports despite the region's less-than-welcoming reputation
Fall 2006 | Insider's San Francisco
Come for the Folsom Street Fair, then pick a neighborhood (they’re all gay) and do as the locals do.
Come for the Folsom Street Fair, then pick a neighborhood (they’re all gay) and do as the locals do.
Fall 2006 | Biking in Sonoma
One hour outside of San Francisco, Bacchus Bicycle Tours explores the concept of wine tasting while bike riding. (It's not as dangerous as it sounds.)
One hour outside of San Francisco, Bacchus Bicycle Tours explores the concept of wine tasting while bike riding. (It's not as dangerous as it sounds.)
Fall 2006 | Gay Business Travel
While the hospitality industry targets laptop-toting LGBT travelers with ever-increasing accuracy, we talk to travel professionals about what makes gay and lesbian road warriors tick
While the hospitality industry targets laptop-toting LGBT travelers with ever-increasing accuracy, we talk to travel professionals about what makes gay and lesbian road warriors tick
Summer 2006 | Peru: Hiking the Clouds
A group of 14 gay men climbs from Peru’s Sacred Valley to the classic ruins of Machu Picchu, discovering astonishing sites, new leg muscles, and the wondrous properties of coca leaves along the way.
A group of 14 gay men climbs from Peru’s Sacred Valley to the classic ruins of Machu Picchu, discovering astonishing sites, new leg muscles, and the wondrous properties of coca leaves along the way.
Spring 2006 | Do you know the way to Brokeback?
Travel industry players from Telluride to San Francisco are using Brokeback Mountain tie-ins to lure cowboy-crazy gay travelers into the sunset
Travel industry players from Telluride to San Francisco are using Brokeback Mountain tie-ins to lure cowboy-crazy gay travelers into the sunset
January/February 2006 | Spin the Bottle
Uncorking the wines and wineries that are going after your rosé dollar
Uncorking the wines and wineries that are going after your rosé dollar
January/February 2006 | 2006 Travel Trends
Know where you’re going? Let us help you navigate the hot new destinations, ideas, and choices peeking over the gay and lesbian travel horizon in the new year
Know where you’re going? Let us help you navigate the hot new destinations, ideas, and choices peeking over the gay and lesbian travel horizon in the new year
November/December 2005 | Readers' Choice Awards
Where is the world’s hottest nightclub? Best island? Top ski lodge? All is revealed in our first reader survey
Where is the world’s hottest nightclub? Best island? Top ski lodge? All is revealed in our first reader survey
September/October 2005 | When in Cologne
This often-overlooked city is one of the gayest (and paradoxically most Catholic) in all of Germany
This often-overlooked city is one of the gayest (and paradoxically most Catholic) in all of Germany
September/October 2005 | Year-round Yosemite
The spectacular landscape that inspired the creation of America's National Park Service offers surprises for every season
The spectacular landscape that inspired the creation of America's National Park Service offers surprises for every season
September/October 2005 | 39 Literary Getaways
Queer literature has exploded in the past 15 years to include a whole modern pack of terrific releases that further expand our gay horizons. Pack one of these books on your next trip to delve deeper into a place.
Queer literature has exploded in the past 15 years to include a whole modern pack of terrific releases that further expand our gay horizons. Pack one of these books on your next trip to delve deeper into a place.
Feb 2004 | Perfect 10: Great Gay Ways
Walking on the wilder side of 10 streets around the globe
Walking on the wilder side of 10 streets around the globe
July/August 2005 | Raising a Racket With Martina Navratilova
The legendary lesbian tennis star talks about her new role as Olivia's spokeswoman and dispatches travel wisdom from years on the sports circuit
The legendary lesbian tennis star talks about her new role as Olivia's spokeswoman and dispatches travel wisdom from years on the sports circuit
May/June 2005 | Trends - Soak it Up at the Lesbian Bathhouse
A new generation of dyke-friendly saunas bursts on to the North American scene
A new generation of dyke-friendly saunas bursts on to the North American scene
May/June 2005 | Las Vegas Confidential
Behind the rhinestone-studded truth of Vegas's fast and flashy queer side
Behind the rhinestone-studded truth of Vegas's fast and flashy queer side
March/April 2005 | Parisian Pleasures
Brush up on the ongoing evolution of the Marais, Gay Paree's queerest hood, before jumping headlong into the city's sexy subterranean club scene
Brush up on the ongoing evolution of the Marais, Gay Paree's queerest hood, before jumping headlong into the city's sexy subterranean club scene
Jan/Feb 2005 | Bali
The Morning of the World
The Morning of the World
Winter 2004 | Lipstick LA
The L Word comes to life in the City of Angels
The L Word comes to life in the City of Angels
Summer 2004 | Do You Know the Way to Santa Fe?
Art, culture, Tom Ford, Georgia O'Keeffe, and gay couples galore. Northern New Mexico may be the West's queerest hot spot!
Art, culture, Tom Ford, Georgia O'Keeffe, and gay couples galore. Northern New Mexico may be the West's queerest hot spot!
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