Author: Heather Cassell

The double guest room at The Brice in Savannah, Georgia (Photo: Courtesy of Kimpton Hotels)

Savannah’s Brice Hotel Radiates Modern Southern Charm

It was a breath of fresh air when we arrived at The Brice Hotel (601 East Bay Street; 912-238-1200; BriceHotel.com) in Savannah, Georgia and not just because Super G and I were in time for wine hour.

As a guest of The Brice, as soon as I stepped through the doorway of the historic 1860s building I felt happy. The hotel immediately opens up into arid hallways guided by curving bookshelves, a nod to Savannah’s literary past, filled with books leading to the front desk and the Living Room.

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Travelers wait in line at Payless Car Rental to get their cheap rental car. (Photo: Courtesy of Yelp)

It’s Not Worth Paying Less with Payless Car Rental

If you want to maintain your sanity, have a sense of peace of mind or security, or simply to keep your relationship intact, avoid Payless Car Rental. In spite of it being dirt cheap, you “get what you pay for” which amounted to difficulty contacting the company in the first place, no communication, and agents who simply don’t care about the customer.

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Naschmarkt’s Spätzle simply melts in your mouth it’s so fresh and good. (Photo: Super G)

A Night in Vienna at the Naschmarkt Restaurant

We couldn’t have asked for a better night out on the town when we were seated at the bar at Naschmarkt Restaurant (384 East Campbell Avenue; 408-378-0335; Naschmarkt-Restaurant.com in Campbell, Calif.

Babes and I were in the mood to get a taste of the cuisine that we were going to experience during our forthcoming trip to Austria, particularly Vienna.

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Saturday, June 27, 2015, EDEN SF Signature Party at Mezzanine in San Francisco. www.edeninthebay.com. #edenpridesf

Enter to Win EDEN SF VI Passes

EDEN San Francisco VI, two days and two amazing parties for women during San Francisco Pride Weekend, June 26 & 27, 2015

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Experience pure luxury in the Incantment room at the Inn on First in Napa, California. (Photo: www.selectregistry.com)

Love & Romance in Napa at the Inn on First

It’s all love, romance and a unique stay at the Inn on First (1938 First Street; 707-253-1331 or Toll Free: 866-253-1331; ; TheInnonFirst.com) in Napa, Calif.

Located in the heart of Napa on a quite tree lined street, the Inn is unassuming blending in with the other historic Edwardian mansions along the street owners Jamie Cherry and Jim Gunther offer guests a local taste of Napa that you can only find at this bed and breakfast.

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Guests of La-Boca dining at the bar during Santa Fe’s Restaurant Week. (Photo: Chico Goler / Courtesy of La Boca)

Santa Fe’s La Boca Serves Up Unforgettable Spanish Tapas

It was late, but the party was just getting started at La Boca (72 West Marcy Street; 505-982-3433; LaBocasf.com) when we arrived in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Nearly every seat in the cozy restaurant that only has about 40 tables, not including the few seats at the bar, was taken, except for one two person table next to the bar and kitchen. Our hostess welcomed us without reservations and quickly seated us in spite of it clearly being a very busy night. We immediately felt welcomed and in no way like we were being a burden as she showed us to our table.

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A joyous moment of wedded bliss captured on the shores of Kauai. (Photo: boards.weddingbee.com)

Kauai Speaks Love and Romance

There’s something about Kauai that allows couples to reconnect and strengthen their bond with each other. One of the first things I noticed was the meditative atmosphere that instinctually inspires you to pause, take a deep breath, and slow down to the island’s pace. In doing that, you are left with no distractions only an opportunity to strengthening your relationship with yourself and your partner.

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A lesbian beach wedding in Maui produced by Gay Hawaii Wedding. (Photo: Kevin Rebelo / GayHawaiiWedding.com)

Tips from Hawaii’s Gay Wedding Experts for That Perfect Beach Wedding

LGBT wedding experts offer these tips for planning your nuptials in Hawaii.

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A couple enjoying a warm Miami beach. (Photo: Courtesy of IGLTA)

Planning to say ‘I Do’? Here Are 3 Tips & A Romantic Getaway Before the Big Day or Just Because

Gone are the days when LGBT people didn’t expect to have kids or get married, but now with the advent of marriage equality many couples are finding themselves wrapped up in the juggle of life their straight counterparts are very familiar with, but with a twist.

If everything has gone to plan the natural order of life is: first comes career, then marriage, and then comes baby and the white picket fence. For many LGBT couples the formula or game of “Life” is much more complicated.

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Two women kiss in victory as Ireland says, "I do," to same-sex marriage. (Photo: Aidan Crawley/European Pressphoto Agency)

Ireland Says ‘I Do,’ Come Visit!

There is a pot of pink gold at the end of Ireland’s rainbow after the Emerald Isle overwhelmingly said, “I do,” with the public’s 62% vote in favor of same-sex marriage referendum May 22.

After becoming the 21st country to legalize same-sex marriage, the island nation is rolling out the welcome mat with a new LGBT travel campaign.

Tourism Ireland along with other Irish travel industry leaders were surprised by the positive global attention from the same-sex marriage referendum.

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Sample a variety of craft beers along the Bay Area Ale Trail at Hermitage Brewing Company in San Jose, Calif. (Photo: Super G)

Finding Hoppiness on the Bay Area Ale Trail

Nothing satisfies escaping the summer sun like a nice cold beer. Now beer nerds escaping Silicon Valley’s sizzling heat this summer have an opportunity to find crafty watering holes to cool down with the Bay Area’s latest craft beer tour, the Bay Area Ale Trail.

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A travel agent helps her clients. (Photo: iStock)

The Business of Selling LGBT Travel

LGBT travel professionals from around the world are now able to voice their observations on the state of LGBT travel with the launch of a new survey, Global LGBT Travel Industry Survey.

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