Powered by Max Banner Ads Out of Town by Andrew Collins Vacation in Maui, Lanai, and Molokai Arguably the most glamorous of Hawaii’s islands, Maui is home to some of the state’s swankiest resorts and acclaimed restaurants. It’s a favorite with visitors in search of lazy beach naps, leisurely laps in the pool and soothing spa treatments. But don’t let the island’s... 

Out of Town by Andrew Collins New Orleans New Orleans has long ranked among the top destinations in the United States for gay travelers – it’s been the case for decades, and even following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, LGBT tourists were among the first to return to the Big Easy in significant numbers. The city is especially popular with gay visitors during a handful of... 

Out of Town by Andrew Collins The French Riviera: Nice and Cannes The French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur, ranks among Europe’s most enduring – and alluring – gay playgrounds. True, this stretch of rugged Mediterranean coastline at the southeastern tip of France doesn’t generate quite as much buzz with GLBT travelers as Sitges, Ibiza, or Mykonos, as it’s not a pure... 

Out of Town by Andrew Collins North America’s fifth-largest city, Toronto ranks among the world’s favorite gay urban destinations, with exceptional art and history museums, superb shopping, two stellar theater districts and a tourist board keen on courting the lesbian/gay market (www.seetorontonow.com/Visitor/Gay-Community.aspx). The name Toronto means “meeting place” in the... 

October 2010 Out of Town by Andrew Collins Atlanta’s Hippest Neighborhoods The cultural and commercial capital of the Southeast, Atlanta (www.atlanta.net) has rapidly become one of the nation’s true A-list gay destinations, with its hugely visible and dynamic GLBT scene and a wealth of accommodations, nightspots, restaurants and shops with strong ties to the community. Atlanta’s... 

Photo credit: Andrew Collins Out of Town by Andrew Collins September 2010 Cruising and Touring Alaska – A Primer on Gay Travel in America’s Last Frontier I recently returned from my second trip to America’s largest and least populated (by density) state, Alaska. These facts aren’t a big surprise to most people, but sometimes it’s difficult to grasp the state’s... 

Photo credit: Andrew Collins Out of Town by Andrew Collins August 2010 San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Reminiscent in historic ambience, manageable size, mountainous elevation, and dynamic arts scene to Santa Fe, New Mexico, the small city of San Miguel de Allende was established in the mid-16th century and has becoming increasingly popular in recent years as sophisticated, friendly and a distinctive... 

Boats in Camden Harbor (Photo by Andrew Collins)Out of Town by Andrew Collins July 2010 Exploring Coastal Maine Maine’s classically quaint seaside towns and breezy beaches seem tailor-made for a relaxing vacation and sure enough, the state’s coastal sections are invaded by pleasure seekers all summer. Prestigious, blue-blood retreats like Kennebunkport and Camden overflow with magnificent... 

Three of Cologne's most iconic sites: the Cologne Cathedral, the Colonius telecommunications tower, and the Hohenzollern Bridge. (Photo credit: Andrew Collins) Out of Town by Andrew Collins June 2010 Cologne and the 2010 Gay Games A progressive, attractive metropolis that’s long been a playground for fans of outdoor cafes, leafy parks and extremely friendly gay bars, Cologne (http://www.koeln.de/cologne_tourist_information)... 

Hikers exploring Mosaic Canyon, in Death Valley National Park. Photo by Andrew Collins Out of Town by Andrew Collins May 2010 National Parks of the Southwest Visitation at America’s best-known national parks has skyrocketed in recent years, so it’s no surprise that these monuments to natural scenery and wide-open spaces have become increasingly popular with gays and lesbians. Whether you’re...