Destination station.CRUISES/RESOURCES/ VACATION PACKAGES 1 Allura Tours When you're gay but prefer something different than all-gay, all-party, all-attitude, then Allura is for you[ Incredibly chic and exciting tours and cruises for those who enjoy diversity and style in their vacations. 2 Alternative Events Relax, play, and indulge in Favignana, Sicily, one of the most beautiful places in Europe. Alternative Events, a division of Man Around, moves on to Fruit Fantasy 05. Experience an explosion of flavors for seven seriously amazing laid-back idyllic days ... followed by incredibly wild hot fruity nights guaranteed to set your pulse e-beating. 3 Alyson Adventures/Hanns Ebensten Travel Wildly active to totally relaxing: Bike France or Italy, hike Tuscany or Switzerland, or tour Costa Rica Costa Rica (kŏs`tə rē`kə), officially Republic of Costa Rica, republic (2005 est. pop. 4,016,000), 19,575 sq mi (50,700 sq km), Central America. . Explore Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and India. Or see China, Brazil, the Galapagos, or Greece. Autumn adventures include Mexico, Utah, and a deluxe tour to Venice, Florence, Tuscany, and Rome. 4 Aquafest An award-winning, affordable alternative to "pricey" full-ship charters. Aquafest provides lots of added value Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:
5 Cruises Only When it comes to cruises, we're the exports. And we partner with the beat-known names in all gay and gay-friendly travel. Look to us when you need help planning the perfect gay getaway. 6 Destination Cruise Center Dedicated to planning your perfect gay-friendly cruise. Our partnership with Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Cruises is a cruise line founded in 1989 by the Greek Chandris Group. In 1997 Celebrity Cruises Ltd. merged with Royal Caribbean International to become Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which operates Celebrity and the Royal Caribbean International line. ensures you'll sail on board the highest-rated ships in the world. Fulfill your dreams of memorable, remarkable cruise vacations. 7 Douglas Easton Tours Luxury Safari March '06, including Singita (voted South Africa's heat game ledge) and spectacular Cape Town Cape Town or Capetown, city (1991 pop. 854,616), legislative capital of South Africa and capital of Western Cape, a port on the Atlantic Ocean. It was the capital of Cape Province before that province's subdivision in 1994. . Great people, superb sightseeing, top hotels, most meals included. Inquire about our other fabulous tours: Europe; Southeast Asia Southeast Asia, region of Asia (1990 est. pop. 442,500,000), c.1,740,000 sq mi (4,506,600 sq km), bounded roughly by the Indian subcontinent on the west, China on the north, and the Pacific Ocean on the east. ; Argentina-Brazil-Chile; and Australia-New Zealand-South Pacific. 8 Gay 2Afrika Specializing in all of your Africa travel needs. Individual and group packages available, with a six-night Cape Town package starting at $1,595 per person, including air. 9 Japan Airlines Japan Airlines, Asia's largest airline, serves over 170 destinations in 30 countries. State-of-the-art equipment combined with world-renowned service sets the carrier apart. 10 Orbitz.com/gaytravel Get ready for the best deals on gay-friendly travel. Go to Orbitz.com/gaytravel to find the Orbitz Low Fare Promise on airfare and the guaranteed lowest price on OrbitzSaver gay-friendly hotels. Just Orbitz and go! 11 OutWest Global Adventures One of the world's top gay/lesbian active and adventure travel companies with over 10 years of experience. Some trip offerings include gay ski weeks, hiking and biking in Europe, safaris in Africa, kayaking in Mexico, Peru with Machu Picchu Machu Picchu (mä`ch  pēk`ch), Inca site in Peru, about 50 mi (80 km) NW of Cuzco. , Patagonia, and Costa Rica. 12 Prime Retail The preferred destination of the passionate shopper, showcasing the hottest name brands in fashion at 25% to 65% off. Thirty centers across the U.S. and Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. . Free coupon book and travel package information at Primeoutlets.com. 13 RSVP (ReSerVation Protocol) A communications protocol that signals a router to reserve bandwidth for real time transmission. RSVP is designed to clear a path for audio and video traffic, eliminating annoying skips and hesitations. Vacations The first and best all-gay cruise and tour company. RSVP has the newest ships and offers amazing vacations that keep gay and lesbian guests returning year after year. 14 Travel Guard International America's leading travel insurance provider, covering more than 6 million travelers each year. Unlike many other travel insurance providers, Travel Guard's insurance programs include same-sex partners in their definition of family member. 15 World View Travel Cruising With Pride.com For more than eight years we have been putting together Affordable Gay Group Cruises and also helping you get anywhere in the world. Hawaii, Mexico, Europe, RSVP, Atlantis, Above & Beyond, we do it all! MEXICO * Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta (pwār`tō väyär`tä), city (1990 pop. 93,503), Jalisco state, W Mexico. Located on the expansive Bahía de Banderas [Bay of Flags], Puerto Vallarta has been used since the 16th cent. 16 Bianco Overlooking the River Cuale, Bianco basks in the magic of the watercourse in Puerto Vallarta, as if it were floating between both worlds. This is an enchanted en·chant tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants 1. To cast a spell over; bewitch. 2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm. experience by the bay, winner of the Five Star Diamond Award since 2003. 17 Blue Chairs Beachfront beach·front n. A strip of land facing or running along a beach. adj. Situated along or having direct access to a beach: beachfront hotels; beachfront property. Noun 1. 40-unit gay and lesbian hotel located directly on the gay beach. Three bars, two restaurants, Internet, 24-hour security, concierge desk, rooftop pool, beach bar, daily entertainment, gay cruise. Standard rooms to suites. 18 Boca Bento A data structure used to store embedded documents in an OpenDoc compound document. Bento, which stands for lunch box in Japanese, provides a "container" to hold the data and a format for defining its contents. Prepare your senses for the flavors, colors, sounds, and aromas featuring the best of Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and Asia. 19 El Arrayan Authentic Mexican food with reasonable prices at our intimate, comfortable restaurant. Fabulous cocktail options! Short walk from Malecon. 20 Hotel Mercurio Hotel Mercurio in Puerto Vallarta's gay neighborhood offers great service with Mexican friendliness. Well-equipped rooms and poolside breakfasts assure your satisfaction. Five-minute walk to the gay beach or to all the bars, clubs, restaurants, and shopping you could want. 21 Paco-Paco Step into Puerto Vallarta's most popular gay nightclubs, where you will find something for everyone, from hot male strippers to drag shows, from sunset beers at the rooftop bar to late-night dancing. A must! 22 Venegas Realty Puerto Vallarta's only gay real estate company. For the discerning traveler looking to purchase a dream vacation home Vacation Home A home separate from an individual's primary residence that is used for recreational purposes and may also be rented out at unused times. Notes: For tax purposes, those who rent their vacation homes may result in a lower amount of allowable expense in the hottest and fastest-growing gay investment destination in Mexico. 23 Tropicasa Realty Making Dreams Come True ... it's not just a slogan, it's what we do at Tropicasa Realty. For a week, a month, or a lifetime, we can help you find your dream home in Puerto Vallarta. SWITZERLAND 24 Switzerland Tourism Discover charming cities, taste delicious food, visit excellent museums, celebrate great events and make friends during one of switzerland's gay adventure vacations. Enjoy the warm hospitality, meet multilingual and friendly Swiss people This is a list of famous Swiss and notable people from or resident in Switzerland and cantons forming present-day Switzerland. See also: Swiss (people) Architecture
UNITED STATES United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. 25 Aramark Parks & Resorts Discover America's treasures! Stay in spectacular national park, forest, and recreation-area destinations from coast to coast: Alaska, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and Virginia. Enjoy housebeating, unique lodging, interpretive tours, dining, sightseeing, shopping, and more. California * Palm Springs 26 Century Palm Springs Recently reviewed as a "Mid-Century Masterpiece," this is where you'll find the modern designs of yesterday as well as the contemporary designs of today. Luxurious bedding, delicious continental breakfasts, cozy cocktail hours, and unsurpassed mountain views make this Warm Sands resort like none other in the area. 27 Desert Paradise Resort Hotel Elegance, romance, and beauty with fun, warm, kind, nice people. Cleanest rooms anywhere, well-maintained garden. Award-winning, grand standing, always accommodating, and fun-loving. Pool, spa, outdoor shower, and 15 adult video channels. Breakfast, sunshine, fire pit, starlight, and breathtaking views. 28 INNdulge Palm Springs SUMMER SPECIAL: Second night FREE weekdays! 6/15-9/30/2005. Legendary gay men's hotel in the heart of Warm Sands. Out & About's FIVE-PALM Rating in 2005! Clothing is forever optional! 24 rooms, 24-hour pool and Jacuzzi. Fun, Friendly, INNdulgent! 29 Inn Exile At Inn Exile, clothing is always optional. The atmosphere couldn't be more inviting, with four pools, two Jacuzzis, a steam room, complete gymnasium, and an outdoor fireplace. Being gay is a way of life. A man's resort--it's your destiny. 30 Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism Palm Springs is the ultimate gay destination with over 30 gay resorts, incredible alfresco dining, world-class attractions, and awesome weather year-round. Palm Springs' nightlife is hot and always exciting! 31 Studios of Palm Springs The Studios offer well appointed private and semiprivate sem·i·pri·vate adj. Shared with usually one to three other hospital patients: a semiprivate room. Adj. 1. rooms equipped with flat-screen televisions and include kitchenettes, sitting areas, pool, and private patios. Continental breakfast is offered each day. 32 Vista Grande Resorts Notorious exotic male playground. Waterfalls, nude sunbathing, poolside studios, atrium, apartments with kitchens, lavish jungle Waterfall Suites surrounding the Blue Lagoon. Three pools, three spas, huge steam room. Fun, beautiful, and provocative. 33 Warm Sands Villas Historic property located in Palm Springs' largest gay neighborhood. Spanish-style architecture with 26 bungalow-style studios and suites set around a generous pool in lush landscaping. Friendly staff and ample amenities. * San Diego 35 Hotel del Coronado The Hotel del Coronado is a luxury hotel in the City of Coronado, just across the San Diego Bay from San Diego, California. It is one of the few surviving examples of an American architectural genre: the wooden Victorian beach resort. The legendary Hotel del Coronado invites you to join the free e-mail Del Discover Club for more information about the resort, special packages, and sweepstakes. * San Francisco 35 Pan Pacific San Francisco Consider Pan Pacific your home away from home in San Francisco. Modern four-star luxury in the perfect Union Square location. Convenient to the best restaurants and shopping, Fisherman's Wharf, Moscone Center, and the Castro. * San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l `ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856. 36 The Sanitarium sanitarium /san·i·tar·i·um/ (-tar´e-um) an institution for the promotion of health. san·i·tar·i·um n. See sanatorium. California's luxury guesthouse guest·house n. 1. A small house or cottage adjacent to a main house, used for lodging guests. 2. A bed-and-breakfast. with seven intimate rooms designed by artists, at the site of the region's oldest sanitarium. Famous for its uncommon breakfasts, well-tended garden, and salon of art. Breakfast and aperitifs included, from $200/night. Florida * Fort Lauderdale 37 Cheston House From the moment you step in to our private, tropical, clothing optional courtyard, you will be embraced by unmatched hospitality, immaculate lush surroundings, and an easy camaraderie. Where elegance meets affordability. 38 Elysium Resort Fort Lauderdale's largest gay resort, with 36 rooms. One hundred eighty yards to the beach. Amenities include two clothing-optional pools, oversized o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. Jacuzzi, sundeck, continental breakfast, and guest lounge with Internet access. 39 Ocean Manor Resort The sun never sets over our ocean ... but the moonrise moon·rise n. The event or time of the appearance of the moon above the eastern horizon. makes up for it. This sandside hotel built in 1957 is a great lady with a dress on. Come see it! 40 Greater Fort Lauderdale Turquoise water. Platinum sand. Emerald palms. Golden sun. Immerse yourself in a chic combination of sea, sun, send, shopping, arts, and entertainment. Just out-and-out fun in the sun thanks to the many gay-friendly hotels and countless bars and restaurants. * Islamorada, Florida Keys 41 Theater of the Sea Since 1946, Theater of the Sea has been a tourist attraction located on Windley Key in the Florida Keys. Visitors can swim with dolphins and sea lions (or even manta rays), or watch shows where they perform. Short cruises and glass-bottom boat rides are also conducted. Seventeen tropical acres set the stage for marine mammal performances that integrate conservation issues, natural history, physiology, and husbandry into an exciting and entertaining experience. Reservations advised for interactive programs. * Key West 42 Florida Keys & Key West Love. Beauty. Fun. We all want the same things. So loosen up. Let your hair down. And chill out in Key West, the place where freedom of expression was perfected. 43 Sheraton Suites Key West One hundred eighty Caribbean-style suites. Some suites have a whirlpool tub. We offer standard and pool and ocean view suites with balconies. We offer complimentary shuttle service to the airport and historic old town. The Key West Beach House and Tiki Bar is a full-service restaurant with room service. Earn points as a Starwood Preferred Guest. * Hawaii 44 ResortQuest, formerly Aston Hawaii Experience our Hawaii, your way with ResortQuest Hawaii--28 hotels and condominium resorts on four Hawaiian islands, from moderate to luxury, all located on or near the beach. Ask about our Aloha free deals! * Maul 45 Maul Sunseeker Newly renovated 16-room gay-owned and operated hotel. Welcoming all, but catering primarily to the gay and lesbian traveler, Maul Sunseeker is the place for gorgeous Pacific Ocean views, seasonal whale watching, and magical Maul sunsets. * Waikiki 46 Hula's Bar& Lei Stand Among the world's best-known gay destinations. View Diamond Head and the Pacific while checking your e-mails on our free wi-fi. Temperature in the '80s year-round. 47 Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa Luxuriate lux·u·ri·ate intr.v. lux·u·ri·at·ed, lux·u·ri·at·ing, lux·u·ri·ates 1. To take luxurious pleasure; indulge oneself. 2. To proliferate. 3. To grow profusely; thrive. in Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort & Spa oversize o·ver·size n. 1. A size that is larger than usual. 2. An oversize article or object. adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized Larger in size than usual or necessary. Adj. 1. guest rooms with balconies offering spectacular views. Relax in the Na Ho'ola Spa and enjoy award-winning restaurants and entertainment, as we welcome you with the spirit of Aloha. Nevada * Lake Las Vegas Lake Las Vegas is located in Henderson, Nevada. Lake Las Vegas refers to both a man made 320 acre (0 km) lake and to the area built around the lake. The area is sometimes referred to as the Lake Las Vegas Resort. 48 Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Pamper pam·per tr.v. pam·pered, pam·per·ing, pam·pers 1. To treat with excessive indulgence: pampered their child. 2. yourself and take advantage of the luxurious amenities of this Mediterranean oasis. Terraced into the hills above Las Vegas, this destination resort beckons you like a candle in the desert. Come see our Vegas. * Las Vegas 49 Luxor Legend has it that Pharaoh was pampered pam·per tr.v. pam·pered, pam·per·ing, pam·pers 1. To treat with excessive indulgence: pampered their child. 2. all his life. You deserve at least one evening. We recommend a stay in one of Luxor's 4,400 lavishly appointed rooms and suites, each of which beasts spectacular city views and a feeling of extravagance with decor inspired by the bedchambers of Egyptian royalty. Indulge yourself with Luxer's signature 24-hour spa and valet services. New Jersey * Morristown 50 The Westin Governor Morris Historic Morristown, N.J., has set a new benchmark in modern luxury. Enjoy a variety of packages, from Romantic Retreats to Midweek Getaways. Close enough to New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. ... absolutely perfect for you. * New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of 51 Millennium Broadway Hotel & Millennium UN Plaza Millennium UN Plaza Hotel is a four-star hotel located next to the United Nations on the eastern edge of Midtown Manhattan. It has 40 floors and 427 guestrooms, and was built in 1976. References Hotel Want to go to the new MoMA--why wait on line? Check out the great MoMA VIP Ticket package from Millennium Broadway and Millennium UN Plaza Hotels and you can skip the line. 52 The Waldorf=Astoria For more than a century, The Waldorf=Astoria has combined luxurious elegance with a wealth of amenities and services. This 42-story art deco hotel, an official New York City landmark since 1993, is truly synonymous with elegance and grandeur. * Pennsylvania 53 Pennsylvania Tourism Office Fall is bigger in Pennsylvania. From small towns aglow with gas lamps to big cities alive with art and culture, you can't make a wrong turn in the State of Independence. Take a Pennsylvania road trip this fall. Ready>Set>Go! NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL HOTELS/RESORTS 54 Hyatt Resorts[R] Experience the destination from the inside out. Architecture that blends seamlessly with the environment. Gourmet cuisine and spa treatments unique to the locale. This is not your typical hotel story. This is the Hyatt touch[TM]. 55 World's Foremost Gay & Lesbian Hotels If you think all gay and lesbian hotels are the same, you haven't experienced our world--a collection of the world's very best hotels, resorts, and inns. LIFESTYLE 56 Eastman Kodak Company Successful companies need diverse employees whose lives and ideas reflect those of the customers and suppliers they serve. Kodak has created a winning and inclusive culture where employees can be themselves at work and are valued with equitable benefits. For the past three years, Kodak has earned a score of 100 on the HRC's Corporate Equality Index The Corporate Equality Index is a report published by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a tool to rate American businesses on their treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors. It has been published annually since 2002. . |
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