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These Are the Gayest Cities in America?

OIA Staff — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:21:41 +0000

Gay magazine The Advocate used its own formula to assemble a list of the most homotastic cities in America and published the results today. You may be shocked by which city is the gayest, and which ones don’t even rank. Why are people so bad at making these lists? For starters, New York City isn’t [...]

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New Orleans offers fun for Southern Decadence fans

OIA Staff — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:27:51 +0000

The famous nickname of New Orleans—The Big Easy—is the only way to describe the historic city. From the modern skyscrapers to the historic French Quarter, you are sure to have a great time in New Orleans. New Orleans hosts some of the most well-known celebrations throughout America—most notably Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest and Southern Decadence. [...]

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Open for Everyone Denmark Debuts New LGBT Campaign

OIA Staff — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:01:19 +0000

VisitDenmark proudly announces the launch of its new LGBT campaign – “cOPENhagen – Open For Everyone” – which highlights and celebrates the welcoming and diverse atmosphere of Copenhagen, Denmark‘s capital city. To mark the occasion, VisitDenmark is debuting a new Gay Copenhagen Microsite, Facebook and Twitter page, as well as an LGBT Copenhagen Blog Feed. [...]

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Lifting HIV travel ban will finally end ‘federally sanctioned stigma’

OIA Staff — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:40:27 +0000

President Barack Obama today announced that the long-standing ban on travel and immigration to the United States by HIV-positive individuals will end in just over 60 days. The lifting of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ban will remove HIV from the list of “communicable diseases of public health significance.” Previously, people living [...]

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2,000 Lesbians, the Caribbean Seas, and Zero Carbon: That’s Sweet

OIA Staff — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:22:23 +0000

Thanks to the Sweet Caribbean Cruise, setting sail from New Orleans this fall, philanthropy is now a leisure activity. Even if travelers don’t choose to volunteer during the Nov. 8-15 cruise, and opt to spend their time lounging by the pool, Sweet co-founder and CEO Shannon Wentworth says they can “feel good just knowing that [...]

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Sandra Bernhard Will Do ‘Whatever It Takes’ for Truth

OIA Staff — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:49:03 +0000

Sandra Bernhard isn’t one for conversational detours or verbal frills. This may not surprise many. Bernhard needs not a garden of adjectives and imagery from which to pick; she’s got a pocket full of ammunition in the form of pointed observations. And let it be known: she’s got rapid fire. What may come as a [...]

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Momentum Building For October 11 National Equality March

OIA Staff — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:23:34 +0000

Equality Across America, the new grassroots network calling for Federal action to protect the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, has moved forward with plans for a massive national day of action on Sunday, October 11, 2009.. Major national LGBT organizations including the Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) and the Universal Fellowship [...]

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LGBT Cleveland

OIA Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:04:58 +0000

The word is out… Already home to a strong LGBT population, gay and lesbian travelers are learning that Cleveland is a hidden gem. Our vibrant and diverse city is chock-full of world-renowned arts & culture, hot nightlife, chic dining options, upscale shopping, pro sports and scenic recreation waiting to be discovered. Plus you’ll find the [...]

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Administration Moves Forward on Regulation Ending HIV Travel and Immigration Ban

OIA Staff — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:25:17 +0000

“We are one important step closer to finally ending this discriminatory ban once and for all,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese WASHINGTON – The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, responded today to the Office of Management and Budget indicating that they have completed review of [...]

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Countless Reasons to Visit Las Vegas This Summer

OIA Staff — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:35:36 +0000

With hundreds of concerts, events and pool parties – there are countless reasons to visit Las Vegas this summer. Start with some of the most glamorous poolside parties anywhere in the world. Sin City Q Socials, the premier social network for LGBT professionals and friends, is offering Super Soaked Sundays at the Pond Ultra Pool [...]

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Complete Wedding Basics – 1, 2, 3

OIA Staff — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:13:33 +0000

The engagement was perfect: romance, wonder, laughter, tears and one gorgeous little band of white gold. It had been everything you’d envisioned, and everything your partner had longed for it to be. And now the pressure’s really on – Can the moment be topped? Can the two of you pull together the seemingly endless details [...]

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Festivals, Food And Fun in Vegas

OIA Staff — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:34:52 +0000

The spring season is in full bloom, and there’s no better way to show your colors than to celebrate in Las Vegas! The season is filled with exciting festivals, food and fun that make Las Vegas the ideal getaway experience. It’s time to show your pride, and there’s no better place to strut your stuff [...]

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Gay Britian is __________

OIA Staff — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:11:47 +0000

VisitBritain knows that LGBT travelers come in every color of the rainbow. Some visit new places to taste exotic local cuisines. Others go for the culture, and spend hours exploring museums and galleries. And some do their sightseeing at night, searching for the best dance club. Whatever their motivation, not all travelers are after the [...]

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Cézanne’s Only In Philly

OIA Staff — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:47:50 +0000

Plan A Parisian Adventure In Philly From Start To Finish Art lovers eager to visit Philadelphia for the Cézanne and Beyond exhibition-making its exclusive world appearance at the Philadelphia Museum of Art through May 17, 2009-need look no further than gophila.com/cezanne, a specially created section on the Philadelphia region’s official tourism Web site that allows [...]

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Elevation 2009

OIA Staff — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:03:19 +0000

Over 15″ of Fresh Powder and More Predicted to Hit the Mountain So End Your Ski Season With A Bang; Five Days of Spring Skiing and Snowboarding Will Include Over 2,000 Willing and Able Participants and Plenty of Après-Ski Events With a chill in the air and winter in full swing, LA Mega Promoter Tom [...]

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What kind of world do you want?

OIA Staff — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:53:05 +0000

Make your voice heard! Join the National Equality Rally at Independence Hall on Sunday, May 3, and tell our President, Congress, and people everywhere that the world you want cherishes diversity and supports Equality – for all! Join us and March for Equality on Independence Mall on Sunday, May 3. Realize the Dream! | Visit [...]

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iFlyz So I Can Relax

OIA Staff — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:27:41 +0000

Up to now, travelers were forced to hold their electronic devices or get creative with some crude, off-balance way to try to position it for viewing. Here is a unique item that offers a helping hand for those trying to juggle a mobile electronic device while trying to relax on a plane trip. The iFlyz [...]

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Southwest Airlines & Lesbian Travel Company Sweet Sign Agreement

OIA Staff — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:17:06 +0000

Sweet and Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today launched a new marketing partnership where Southwest will serve as the exclusive domestic airline of the Sweet Caribbean Cruise, (November 8-15, 2009), offering discount airfare to Sweet guests and participating in co-marketing opportunities online and at select gay and lesbian events throughout 2009. “Southwest is a perfect match [...]

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