Month: May 2018

Portia de Rossi and wife Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen and Portia’s African Adventure

The fund was a gift Portia, 45, gave to Ellen for her 60th birthday on her show, “The Ellen Show,” in February.

The comedian said it was “the best gift,” as she burst into tears.

“She understands me because that is the best gift that anybody could have given me,” she added quoting from Portia’s wedding vow, “It’s good to be loved. It’s profound to be understood.”

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Artifacts from 130 years of Portland's Rose Show at the “Madame Caroline Testout: The Rose that Made Portland Famous” exhibit

Portland: The Story Of A Rose And A City

The story of how Portland became the City of Roses is an exciting one and a sad one all at the same time.

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flower garden

4 Spectacular And Delightful Summertime Flower Shows Worth The Trip

Flowers have been an attraction for people from all over the world for centuries, starting in the 17th century with the knot gardens and hedge mazes in Europe.

Today, is no different with thousands of garden and flower shows that blossom in the spring. Despite Memorial Day signaling the beginning of summer, spring isn’t over yet.

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Woman with US Flag at Monument Valley, USA Landmark

America Land Of The Great American Summer Vacation

Americans value spending time with their friends and families (48 percent) while getting a change of scenery and learning about different cultures (45 percent) while traveling. Relaxing (39 percent) was the third reason for traveling, the survey found.

A world away from Europeans who put relaxation (54 percent) on the top of their list of reasons to get away.

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Pride flags in San Diego Pride

First-Ever Pride of the Americas Coming To Fort Lauderdale

“Greater Fort Lauderdale has been at the forefront of LGBT+ sensitivity and issues for decades and we look forward to continuing to lead the way by bringing together experts for this important and thought-provoking event,” Richard told eTurbo News.

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"Only Vegas Moments" "Now & Then" lesbian love story

Enticing A New Generation To Las Vegas

“Las Vegas’ release of ‘Only Vegas Moments’ is a cutting-edge approach to create culturally relevant global tourism,” John Tanzella, president and CEO of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, said in the May 22 news release from the LCVCA. “’Now & Then’ is a perfect example of the inclusive environment that awaits all travelers in the destination.”

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Vacation Planning

How To Plan A Fun And Affordable Dream Vacation

Girls That Roam has some tips on how to afford to seize your summer days and create memories that will last a lifetime without breaking the bank.

Get sand between your toes sipping cocktails. Backpack through Europe. Party late into the night. Volunteer at an organization somewhere in the world. Where ever your vacation dream is, go for it. You earned it. Don’t waste those vacation days you worked so hard for.

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Summer Vacation Not On The Itinerary For Many Americans This Year

Nearly half of Americans, 49 percent, don’t have any summer vacation plans, the financial advice website found in a survey conducted earlier this month.

Only 36 percent of respondents who get paid vacation days plan to use all of them this year. About 13 percent of workers with paid time off don’t intend to use any vacation days, according to the survey.

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Mjolner Eathouse, Sydney

Thor Was A Warrior, Not A Chef

Mjolner Eathouse Takes Diners Back To Viking Times And The Fare Follows by Heather Cassell The group of women at the table next to me were having a good time. They were holding their miniature wine glasses filled with honey mead cheering, “Skol!” and tossed back their heads as they swallowed their initiation shot of […]

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International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association

Two Women Appointed to IGLTA Board

“It is an honor to be working with such a group of great professionals at the ILGTA Board of Directors,” Maria told FTN News. “I am looking forward to the sharing of ideas and programs with my colleagues throughout the tourism industry to help promote LGBTQ travel worldwide.

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Ella International Lesbian Festival

Europe’s Largest Lesbian Festival Coming To Costa Rica

Lesbians want more than the just a party scene which is prevalent among gay male community, women want a cultural connection and experience too.

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American actress Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

6 Ways To Royally Enjoy London

If you’re heading to London for the modern-day nuptial, here’s how you can enjoy the city like a royal.

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