The out traveler: destination station.TRAVEL * Airlines 1 Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines Inc. provides air transportation for passengers and freight throughout the 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. and around the world. Delta serves 206 domestic cities in 46 states, Washington, D.C., 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. , and the U.S. Virgin Islands as well as 47 international cities in 31 countries. Delta, Song[R], Delta Express Delta Express was a no-frills brand owned and operated by Delta Air Lines from 1996 to 2003. Delta Express was based out of Orlando International Airport, and focused on leisure routes between Florida and the northeast United States, as well as certain parts of the midwest. , Delta Shuttle[R], Delta Connection[R], Delta SkyTeam[R], and Worldwide Partners operate 7,675 flights each day to over 497 cities in 86 countries. CRUISES/VACATION PACKAGES * Alyson Adventures/Hanns Ebensten Travel 2 Great Gay Adventures: Hike, bike, explore, and make new friends in France, Italy, Switzerland, South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , or China. Choose an active Alyson Adventure or a classic vacation from Hanns Ebensten Travel. 3 Aquafest Aquafest GLBT GLBT Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered Group Cruise Events is 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:
4 Atlantis Events There's nothing like an Atlantis all-gay cruise! A custom-designed experience aboard the finest ships in the world. We're the largest gay and lesbian vacation company, featuring 10 distinctively fun cruise and resort trips in 2005. Get our new brochure today. 5 GayTravelLinks.com A user-friendly Web site that links consumers to destination guides and numerous online travel resources. Gay Travel Links is the smart and efficient planning tool for every journey. 6 Gay Travel One Deluxe/first-class cruise/tour vacations, totally gay/lesbian, at affordable prices. Enjoy the beautiful Viking Pride, Budapest to Prague for 12 days, or exciting China/Yangtze River for 16 days. GTO GTO Gran Turismo Omologato (Ferrari & Pontiac models) GTO Go To GTO Guanajuato (México) GTO Great Teacher Onizuka (Japanese series) GTO Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit , the travel company with you in mind. 7 Journey Out Down-to-earth adventures with ... a little luxury sprinkled in. Unique group travels for gay men, lesbians, and their friends. Enjoy La France La France was a single that was released by Dutch popgroup BZN in 1986. It is about a man and woman who met and fell in love while in France. Gastronomique, OktoBEARfest with the MunichBears, an Alaskan Explorer Cruise, and more. 8 Liberty Travel Liberty Travel has been fulfilling the travel dreams of millions since 1951. Today, we offer gay packages to the most popular destinations worldwide, including the Caribbean, Mexico, Florida, Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , Hawaii, Europe, Central America Central America, narrow, southernmost region (c.202,200 sq mi/523,698 sq km) of North America, linked to South America at Colombia. It separates the Caribbean from the Pacific. , and Tahiti. Liberty Travel has more than 200 retail locations in the Northeast and Florida. 9 Olivia Cruises Laugh freely, dance cheek to cheek, hold your sweetheart's hand, relax completely. Discover a world of comfort and luxury, traveling in the company of women with Olivia. It's a dream vacation where you can be yourself day and night. 10 Toto Tours Tote Tours creates worldwide adventure vacations exclusively for gay men. Celebrating 14 years, we offer an exciting range of tours for all interests, activity levels, and budgets. Travel with incredible people--make friends for life. 11 Travelocity Travelocity, the first online travel site, features your very own Gay & Lesbian Travel Store. From all-gay cruises and packages to low prices on top airlines, hotels, last-minute offers, and more to all of your top destinations. CARIBBEAN * Wyndham El Conquistador conquistador (kŏnkwĭs`tədôr, Span. kōng-kē'stäthôr`), military leader in the Spanish conquest of the New World in the 16th cent. Resort 12 & Golden Door Spa The world's most comprehensive resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Ocean [Lat.,=of Atlas], second largest ocean (c.31,800,000 sq mi/82,362,000 sq km; c.36,000,000 sq mi/93,240,000 sq km with marginal seas). Physical Geography Extent and Seas and Caribbean Sea Caribbean Sea (kâr'ĭbē`ən, kərĭb`ēən), tropical sea, c.970,000 sq mi (2,512,950 sq km), arm of the Atlantic Ocean, Central America. . Enjoy our Arthur Hill There are a number of notable people called Arthur Hill, including:
EUROPE * ARCHITECTOUR: 13 A Roman Holiday Offering privately escorted architectural tours of Rome, ARCHITECTOUR designs itineraries for the sophisticated traveler, with unprecedented access to private embassies, palaces, and excavations. Relax and rejuvenate re·ju·ve·nate tr.v. re·ju·ve·nat·ed, re·ju·ve·nat·ing, re·ju·ve·nates 1. To restore to youthful vigor or appearance; make young again. 2. with a three-day sojourn in Capri at a five-star luxury spa/hotel! * Switzerland 14 Mountains[c].Switzerland 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, and experience our marvelous train system. UNITED STATES * Arizona 15 Coyote Moon Health Resort & Spa Coyote Moon Health Resort & Spa is a unique, life-enhancing Tucson destination serving the gay community, the first of its kind. Our mission is to invigorate in·vig·or·ate tr.v. in·vig·or·at·ed, in·vig·or·at·ing, in·vig·or·ates To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to; animate: "A few whiffs of the raw, strong scent of phlox invigorated her" all aspects of your being--mind, body, and spirit. * Atlanta 16 The Georgian Terrace Hotel Since 1911, the Georgian Terrace Hotel has been a landmark in midtown Atlanta. Fully restored in 2001, the hotel features 319 elegant suites, upscale leisure amenities, and exceptional restaurants. And its central location places the property near Buckhead, the Fox Theatre, and other Atlanta attractions. * Hawaii 17 Mauna Lani Resort On the Big Island of Hawaii, along the Kohala Coast, you will find Mauna Lani Resort, an incomparable oasis of beauty and luxury. 18 Princeville Resorts Combine daily adventure with uncompromising luxury, including 45 holes of award-winning golf, tennis, hiking, and every water sport imaginable. Princeville--a destination unto itself. * Key West, Florida “Key West” redirects here. For other uses, see Key West (disambiguation). Key West is a city and an island of the same name near the southernmost tip of the Florida Keys in Monroe County, Florida, United States. Keys 19 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. 20 Alexander's Guesthouse guest·house n. 1. A small house or cottage adjacent to a main house, used for lodging guests. 2. A bed-and-breakfast. Experience the Best of Key West. Distinctive Accommodation and Service for the Discerning Gay + Lesbian Traveler. "Spotless, Stylish + Comfortable"--OUT & ABOUT Multiple Sun Decks, 24 hr Heated Pool & Jacuzzi Daily Breakfast Buffet + Evening Open Bar * Las Vegas 21 New York--New York Hotel & Casino Discover Another Side of Cirque du Soleil Cirque du Soleil (French for "Circus of the Sun") is an entertainment empire based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and founded in Baie-Saint-Paul in 1984 by two former street performers, Guy Laliberté and Daniel Gauthier. [TM] with Zumanity[TM]. The performance is an intense visit to a world where human inhibitions are unveiled, where style and intense passion share an uncommon stage. 22 Paris Las Vegas This article is about the Las Vegas hotel. For other uses, see Paris (disambiguation). Paris Las Vegas is a hotel and casino located on the famed Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA , that is owned and operated by Harrah's Entertainment. Ready for rock and romance? Get inspired at Paris Las Vegas. Experience We Will Rock You, the London smash-hit musical based on the songs of Queen; dine in one of the resort's 10 French-inspired restaurants; and ride 50 stories up the Eiffel Tower. * New Mexico 23 El Monte Sagrado Living Resort[R] and Spa 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. , secluded sanctuary in Taos, N.M., that embraces environmental consciousness without sacrificing luxurious comfort and exquisite style. Our Living Spa offers customized services and restorative treatments for body and soul. * 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 24 Hotel Gansevoort Sophisticated, sleek and stylish, the new 187-room Hotel Gansevoort is the first luxury hotel in Manhattan's Meatpacking meatpacking or meat-processing, wholesale business of buying and slaughtering animals and then processing and distributing their carcasses to retailers. The livestock industry is among the largest in the world. District and features a 45-foot heated rooftop pool with underwater music; roof garden and lounge; event loft; and 360[degrees] city and river views. 25 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 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. landmark since 1993, is truly synonymous with elegance and grandeur. * Palm Springs 26 Desert Paradise Resort Hotel Elegance, romance, and beauty with fun, warm, kind, nice people. Cleanest rooms anywhere, well-maintained garden. Award-winning, grandstanding, always accommodating, and fun-loving. Pool, spa, outdoor shower, and 15 adult video channels. Breakfast, sunshine, fire pit, starlight, and breathtaking views. NEED WE SAY MORE? 27 The Hacienda at Warm Springs This most spacious all-suite upscale resort in Palm Springs, with a friendly and fun environment, has every amenity desired by today's sophisticated gay traveler. This super-service-oriented property is the highest-rated resort in Palm Springs. 28 Inn Dulge Palm Springs, a resort hotel for adventurous gay men in Palm Springs, California Palm Springs is a famed Riverside County, California desert resort city, approximately 110 miles (177 km) east of Los Angeles and 140 miles (225 km) northeast of San Diego. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 42,807. . CLOTHING IS FOREVER OPTIONAL! 24-hour pool and Jacuzzi, 24 poolside rooms. Continental breakfast, poolside happy hour. Escape, Enjoy, INNdulge Palm Springs! 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 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. * Provincetown 31 Somerset House Provincetown's only "Hip & Trendy" boutique-style guesthouse! Offering more services than any other guesthouse at a better price and with a down-to-earth yet very hip attitude and style. * San Francisco 32 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. 33 The Parker Guest House A 21-room gay hotel perfectly located in San Francisco's Castro district. The complete business facilities make it ideal for both leisure and business travelers. NATIONAL HOTELS/RESORTS * Kimpton Hotels 34 Seeking a romantic getaway or full-service business accommodations, traditional decor or cutting edge? Our high profile, stylish destination hotels feature unique personalities and are celebrated by locals, critics, and travelers alike. Find out how to save 10%-15% on rooms. NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL HOTELS/RESORTS * InterContinental Hotels 35 With 140 properties worldwide, we have exceeded travelers' needs for over 50 years. With unparalleled service standards, "We know what it takes" is more than a marketing slogan--it is our promise. 36 W Hotels Worldwide There are 18 W Hotels Worldwide, each with a unique sense of style and luxury. Properties in Atlanta, Chicago, Honolulu, L.A., New Orleans, N.Y., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Sydney, and Mexico City. Coming soon to Montreal and Seoul. LIFESTYLE 37 BMS BMS abbr. Bachelor of Marine Science Virology virology, study of viruses and their role in disease. Many viruses, such as animal RNA viruses and viruses that infect bacteria, or bacteriophages, have become useful laboratory tools in genetic studies and in work on the cellular metabolic control of gene expression Once-a-day-based HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. regimens are changing the way people think about HIV medication. And BMS Virology is leading the way with simple, once-daily medications. Taking medications just once a day may make it easier to stick to your medication schedule--which is key to combating HIV. Ask your doctor if a once-a-day-based HIV regimen is right for you. 38 Bridgestone Visit your nearest Bridgestone tire retailer to find out how our advanced technology delivers the premium performance you want in your tires. Bridgestone, the only national tire company supporting the GLBT community. 319 Miller Life "Great Taste ... Less Filling" Miller Lite is proud to give you a better choice. With a truly satisfying taste and half the carbs of Bud Light, that is worth celebrating. 40 Saturn Every Saturn is designed with one thing in mind: the person who might one day drive it. Take a closer look at our line of cars--the VUE See HP-VUE. VUE - Visual User Environment: a desktop manager for Unix from Hewlett-Packard. , the ION, and, coming soon, the RELAY minivan. STORE INFO 2Afrika www.2Afrika.com Banana Republic www.bananarepublic.com Best of Class by Robert Talbott 800-747-8778; Robert Tabott Stores nationwide; Saks Fifth Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue is a chain of upscale American department stores that is owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises (SFAE), a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. It competes in the elite luxury department store market with Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New nationwide; Button Down, San Francisco; www.roberttalbott.com Blinde 877-679-0247; www.blindenyc.com Coach www.coach.com Cole Haan 800-201-8001; Cole Haan retail stores; www.colehaan.com Donald J. Pliner Donald J. Pliner boutiques nationwide; Neiman Marcus; Bloomingdale's Eddie Bauer Eddie Bauer stores nationwide; www.eddiebauer.com Helmut Lang Helmut Lang, New York; www.helmutlang.com J. Fold www.jfold.com; Fred Segal, Los Angeles; Flight 001, New York and California; Nordstrom stores Kenneth Cole 800-kencole; www.kennethcole.com Louis Vuitton 888-VUITTON; www.vuitton.com Marc Jacobs Marc Jacobs, New York, 212-343-1490, and San Francisco, 415-362-6500; www.marcjacobs.com Molten Brown www.moltonbrown.co.uk; Barneys; Neiman Marcus; Sephora Morongo Casino, Resort, & Spa 800-252-4499 Olympus www.olympusamerica.com Patch Patch NYC NYC abbr. 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Some locations provided by Westin Grand Hotel and the Westin Excelsior Hotel in Florence, 888-625-5144, www.westin.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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