February 2004 | Essentials Listings

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Features


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Bravehearts
Planning travel to Edinburgh or elsewhere in Scotland? Check out ScotsGay Magazine and Britain Inside & Out.

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Out in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is rediscovering its hedonistic ways. If you want to be in-the-know when traveling to Sin City, visit the Las Vegas Bugle newspaper's site. Other resources can be found at GayVegas.com and Vegas.com.

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Breathtaking Brazil
This Portuguese-speaking nation in South America truly does have sights to marvel at. Review the country's background and history.

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Schmooze Cruise
Would you like to go on your own Atlantis Events cruise or other vacation? Find your favorite place among the upcoming travels that are set.

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Costa Rica
Have a great time in this Central American locale--just like Chad Allen and his friends. Here are sites that writer Jeremy Blacklow mentioned in his article in The Out Traveler.
Accommodations In Tamarindo
? El Diria Hotel Capitan
? Best Western Tamarindo
In Milpai
? Hotel Milarepa
In Montezuma
? Hotel Milarepa
In Manuel Antonio
? Si Como No
? La Mariposa
? Makanda by the Sea
? Hotel Costa Verde
? Villas Nicolas
? Casitas Eclipse
In San Jose
? Hotel Alta

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Key West, Our Fantasy Island
The Official Tourism Council of the Florida Keys and Key West know all about how to make your trip the best possible when you want to head to the southernmost spot in the United States.


Columns and Departments


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State of Our Unions
Massachusetts might just be the most gay-friendly state in the nation now. Enjoy these activities and welcoming businesses.
? Bay State Cruise Co.
? Boston Harbor Cruises
? Cape Air
? Crown Pointe Historic Inn
? Brass Key Guesthouse
? Land's End Inn
? Atlantic Bay Real Estate
? Ptown Bikes
? Boatslip
? West End Salon
? Front Street Restaurant
? Red Inn
? Atlantic House
? Northampton, Mass., Traveler Site

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Let's Rock
Heading to the Bahamas? Do not forget to visit the Rock House.

Homomonument
The Homomonument memorial is a must-see spot in Amsterdam.

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Lounging Laos
In Laos and feeling the need to nibble? Visit the gay-owned l'Elephant Restaurant Francais.

Rangers to the Rescue
Heading toward Yellowstone for some outdoorsy fun? You might consider staying at the gay-owned (by former Yellowstone park rangers) Lehrkind Mansion Bed and Breakfast in nearby Bozeman, Mont.

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The Maine Event
Four extraordinary lesbians begin their fabulous fifth season at their opera house in Stonington, Maine. Find out more on their endeavor at Opera House Arts and on the area at the Deer Isle Chamber of Commerce site.

Getting Blue
Bluestockings is a lebian cafe/activist center on Manhattan's trendy lower east side.

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Site Seeing
? The Bloomberg Currency Calculator can give you exchange rates on more than 200 currencies.
? The U.S. State Department Travel Warnings for American citizens lets you know what is still safe travel in the world.
? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention keeps up-to-date on worldwide health issues for U.S. travelers.

Swiss Please
Stop by self-proclaimed "Europe's oldest standing gay bar," Barfusser, to wet you whistle while in Zurich. Customs

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Sweat
For a hike across the harbor bridge in Sydney, Bridge Climb tours are held daily at 15-minute intervals. Try a sunrise or sunset walk if the weather is good. Be sure to book in advance by calling 61-2-9240-1120 or visit the Bridge Climb site.

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Travel Queeries
? If you need to house-swap for a distant getaway, contact one of these businesses. Gay agencies: Mi Casa, Su Casa; At Home Around the World; One World, One Family. General agencies: Intervac International Home Exchange Network, HomeLink International.
? Visit the El Capitan Canyon "luxury campground" for a stay-clean visit to the outdoors.
? Stay at the Black Bear Inn at Lake Tahoe for a gay-friendly respite.