escapes

Some suggestions for a TOP 10 Girlfriend Getaway brought to you by the wonderful people at Cheapflights.com. Here are five great destinations to check out Wine Country, California - A short drive north of San Francisco, Northern California’s wine region – comprising renowned valleys throughout Napa and Sonoma counties – is an awe-inspiring retreat for wine [...]

Last weekend was my boyfriend’s birthday, and the request was clear and simple: a summer weekend getaway (shocking right… which other activities can be associated with me?) Nothing comes easy, when you are a travel agent. The mood and request was very specific – a beach getaway, sophisticated ambiance, remote location within the United States, [...]

As a wandering Irishman it will come as no surprise to you that I have been in my fair share of bars good and bad around the world and for that reason I feel it is time for me to share with you some of them. I hope that this will be a regular thing [...]

This past week, I decided to head down to Ambergris Caye in Belize. Not because I couldn’t pay rent and I’m dodging my landlord but because Ambergris is that awesome. I needed something particularly exotic and remote yet dilapidated and old-school, which you can’t really find anywhere else. The island has long been a favorite [...]

When I was prompted to visit Luang Prabang, the first thought that came into my mind was, what is there to see or experience? To me, travel these days is all and only about experiences. Laos had never before been on my radar, and I am so happy I took the time to explore this [...]

In the past two years, the movement towards equal rights for gay and lesbians to marry has gathered momentum. While the passing of Proposition 8 in California in November 2008 was a major setback, it has seemed in many other parts of the United States and abroad, the narrative of the debate has become progressively [...]

Conde Nast Traveler recently named Old Edwards Inn number one spa with a perfect score, the first time ever in the history of the awards, and it’s currently ranked ten in the country. The resort in North Carolina’s Highlands is furnished with antique period pieces and equipped with top amenities. But the spa is what [...]

The XLSIOR International Gay Lesiure Festival in Mykonos is one of the most exclusive events of its kind worldwide. The festival was launched in September of 2009, and now welcomes more than 22,000 gay travelers from all over the world to each event. Perhaps the greatest appeal of the XLSIOR festival is the destination’s ability [...]

Five things to do at the Four Seasons Chiang Mai (well, besides soak up the stunning scenery that is…) (1). Morning chanting and taking alms with the Buddhist Monks Wake up very early, around 5AM, and head to the streets and temples of Chiang Mai to experience something, at least to me, unique and magical. [...]

Ah, pride.  An entity that should be held and celebrated globally.  Notwithstanding what it is you are prideful of, it’s something to shout, something to wear like a smile and keep your head up high.  When most think of Liverpool, perhaps a certain clan of mop-top babes comes to mind; however, their Pride events are [...]