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Although technically in Hollywood, this is the closest men’s bathhouse to the Santa Monica Boulevard GLBT nightlife action in West Hollywood. Melrose Spa is part of the Midtown Spa gay bathhouse chain, which has two other locations in the Los Angeles area (Midtowne Spa in downtown L.A., and 1350 Club, in the city of Wilmington – down near San Pedro and Long Beach). Set on Melrose Avenue near La Brea, Melrose Spa is open 24/7 and caters to a cross section of WeHo guys, from Latinos to leather.

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A preview of the Tulsa Gay Pride parade and diversity festival, held in early June 2012

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Robert de Michiell’s illustrations of pop culture are seen regularly in Entertainment Weekly and The New Yorker as well as The Wall Street Journal, Reader’s Digest, and Time. His many Broadway posters include those for the revival of La Cage aux Folles and Roundabout Theatre’s A Little Night Music. He has also produced fund-raising art for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS shows for more than five seasons.Absolut Vodka, VH1 Fashion Awards, the New York Lottery, and Pepsi have used his advertising Read more [...]

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One of a few excellent gay beaches in the bustling and sophisticated Spanish city of Barcelona, the beach at Barceloneta can be easily walked to from the Barceloneta metro stop, or by walking south (heading to the right) from the Olympic Port/Marina Village area. You can also take an aerial tram to the beach from Parc de Montjuic. The beachfront here is typically packed with hot guys and women, and there are several lively cafes and mainstream though gay-friendly bars along the beachfront here.

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^For only the second time in its history, the U.K. celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of a monarch. It’s been 60 years since Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne. BRIDGE_CLOSEX400.jpg read moreCheck out the original source here. Read more [...]

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A preview of the Cincinnati Gay Pride and Northern Kentucky Gay Pride celebrations, which take place in late June and early July 2012

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Hotels offering special packages and deals during Dinah Shore Week, aka Palm Springs Women’s Weekend, held in Palm Springs in late March and early April 2012.

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A preview of Anaheim, Calfornia’s Gays Days celebration at Disneyland, which takes place in October 2012

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In the same shopping center as the Eagle gay leather bar in Charlotte’s South Side, friendly Sidelines Sports Bar and Billiards Hall is a convivial place to socialize, drawing a mix of gay guys and lesbians to shoot pool, play darts, watch football and basketball on huge TV screens, play Nintendo Wii games, and basically have a good time. A welcoming staff, eclectic crowd, and excellent beer selection make this spot a winner, although the location is a 10- to 15-minute drive south of downtown.

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It takes a little effort to find it, but the gay beach on Treasure Island in greater St. Petersburg is one of the loveliest stretches of sand in the region. Years ago a gay nightclub along the beach, called Bedrocks, drew revelers to this narrow spot backed by dunes. The club closed eons ago, but this area now generally known as Sunset Beach remains popular with gay guys and lesbians, especially on weekend afternoons. Here’s how to reach this beautiful spot.

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Crescent-shaped Waikiki Beach, with its inviting golden-sand beaches and turquoise waters, plus an iconic view of Diamond Head volcano in the background, is one of the world’s great locales for swimming, surfing, and relaxing in the sun. This image is taken from outside the glitzy Royal Hawaiian Resort, which underwent an impressive makeover in 2008 – the view is southeast, with Diamond Head in the background.

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North America’s best bargain cities for gay travelers, meaning cool, GLBT-popular destinations that offer great value, affordable accommodations, and plenty of cheap restaurants and gay bars. Some of these cities are still relatively pricey but listed here because they offer great value considering the region they’re in. Others are cities more popular with business travelers than vacationers, but providing a positive, inexpensive vacation experience to GLBT visitors.

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It’s been billed as one of the largest, if not the most popular, gatherings of lesbians in the world,

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