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William769

(55,144 posts)
Mon May 28, 2012, 10:23 AM May 2012

The best picks around the world for celebrating Pride

(CNN) -- Politics will mix with partying this Pride season as gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their allies around the world celebrate President Barack Obama's support for same-sex marriage and protest North Carolina's passage of constitutional amendment banning same-sex unions.

When planning a Pride vacation, pick a destination where the scale of the celebration is one that you can handle, recommends Ed Salvato, gay travel expert and editor in chief of Man About World, a soon-to-launch gay travel magazine for the iPad.

Instead of the biggies such as San Francisco or New York City, which might be overwhelming, consider choosing "a nice, manageable Pride in an interesting location." Book early, as hotels fill quickly, and be sure to ask about Pride packages, says Salvato. "Often hotels will throw in something so your party starts as soon as you get into your room."

All are welcome to join in on the fun. For more tips on enjoying the best Pride fests worldwide, check out our guide:

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/28/travel/gay-pride-travel/index.html

CNN? The time is upon us our plight is being in MSM more & more.

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du rec. nt xchrom May 2012 #1
OOPS CNN missed one, not a big one, mitchtv May 2012 #2
Well I never said they were perfect. LOL! William769 May 2012 #3
They forgot Homedale, Idaho too Vanje May 2012 #4
*"Politics"* ??!! Smarmie Doofus May 2012 #5
Survival. n/t William769 May 2012 #6

mitchtv

(17,718 posts)
2. OOPS CNN missed one, not a big one,
Mon May 28, 2012, 01:53 PM
May 2012

but we feel it is important. Palm Springs, the final Pride of the year.It might not be a big giant parade, but it is well attended every year. It will be the first weekend in November, after the searing summer heat has subsided, and perfect weather has returned to the valley. Palm Springs is uniquely positioned for the Gay tourists' vacations.

 

Smarmie Doofus

(14,498 posts)
5. *"Politics"* ??!!
Mon May 28, 2012, 02:33 PM
May 2012

>>> Politics will mix with partying this Pride season>>>

The hell you say!

Now WTHeck would *politics* have to do w. Pride?

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