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Friday, July 30, 2010

LONDON LESBIAN NETWORK: CITYPINK’S SUMMER PARTY

LESBIAN NETWORK CITYPINK’S SUMMER PARTY IS ON SATURDAY JULY 31


I haven't been to London in years, but it sure seems to be hipper now.  Maybe I'll get there for the Olympics, but meanwhile will enjoy it vicariously through events like this!


Only in London.

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Calling all lesbian jocks from Vancouver to Columbus



Quintessential gay sport and girls having fun at Miss WESA

The oldest gay and lesbian sports association in Vancouver, predating even the 1990 Gay Games, is the West End Slo-Pitch Association (WESA), a softball league. Started in 1978, WESA now has 13 teams in two different divisions, competitive and recreational. 


They also host the popular Miss WESA pageant and will be sending teams to this year’s Gay Softball World Series in Columbus, Ohio.  (The Gay Softball World Series being held in Columbus, from August 16th to 21st. )


For more information, subscribe to V! GLBT, an online newsletter dedicated to the art of lesbian and gay travel in Vancouver - the hottest nightclubs, the biggest trends, the most important issues.  This month, read about Vancouver's gay-friendly sports leagues like WESA.


Check out Rainbow Tourism gay owned and gay welcoming accommodations if you're planning a visit to Vancouver.  





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Friday, May 21, 2010

Women's Program: Fly In & Ski Out at Mt. Hotham. Let it snow!


The annual Frosty Fruits Ski Trip ( Australia’s Gay & Lesbian Short Ski Week), runs from Thursday August 19 to Sunday August 22, 2010. This trip is in the height of the season which means plenty of snow and lots of frosty fun – a great gay holiday!

Women skiers are also looked after with BOUND Magazine (national subscription magazine published in Sydney by lesbians for lesbians) presenting a special Women’s Program across the 4-day event.

Hosted in the highest Alpine Village in Australia - Hotham Alpine Resort. Located on top of the mountain; this is the ultimate in ski-in ski-out alpine experience. You will be out of bed in seconds and onto your skis or board for the first tracks of the day.

Staying and skiing or snowboarding is just as easy, with simple all-inclusive packages designed to make your gay ski getaway a breeze to organise.

For more information, Ask Dee (ex-Colorado ski mama).

PS Don’t leave your partner at home! Non-skiers are also specially catered for with the Watchman or Watcher packages.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Lilith Fair coming to Australia

An all-female music event with a significant lesbian following is returning to the US festival circuit, and will now also visit Australia this spring, before heading to the UK and Asia.

Founded by Canadian musician Sarah McLachlan, the Lilith Fair festival originally ran in the summers of 1997 to 1999 with a diverse lineup of female solo artists and female-led bands. It returned to tour the States this year after a decade-long hiatus.

“We’re definitely thinking 2010-2011 and then we’re expanding it outside of North America. We’re going to Australia in September and the first week of October. We’re going to the U.K. marketplace indoors in late October. Then over to Japan and Asia in March. Back into North America for the summer of 2011,” Terry McBride, Sarah McLachlan’s manager and co-founder of Lilith Fair, told The Advocate.

“What we’re trying to do is expand the Lilith brand and concept because this concept can work anywhere. It just has to be the people with the will and the desire and the passion to make it happen.”

Bride hopes the festival will help break female performers in new markets by booking them to tour with international festival. “Over time, those international artists get a footprint and can come to North America. We can put on Kate Miller [Heidke] along with Missy Higgins knowing that they’re going to be key to a Lilith Fair in Australia.”

By Matt Akersten, 17th May, 2010 SameSame.com.au


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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Provincetown's zip code — 02657 — is the gayest in US


Four Summer Events in Provincetown Expected to Draw 15,000 Women
Girl Power Events announces the dates for this year's four summer events for lesbians and their friends in Provincetown — Single Women's Weekend (May 21-23); Memorial Day Weekend (May 28-31), featuring Ptown's women's party cruise; Women of Color & Friends Weekend (June 3-6); and Girl Splash: the Summer Event for Women (July 21-25).

Combined, these four events are expected to draw a record 15,000 women to a non-stop line-up of programming specifically tailored to lesbians from t-dances and pool parties to gay cinema events and world-renown lesbian entertainment.

“Provincetown — the gayest travel destination on earth — is the ideal setting,” said Lynette Molnar, Girl Power Event's visionary entrepreneur and powerhouse events producer. “I’ve traveled all over the world, and Provincetown is the only place I’ve ever been where women can walk down the street holding hands and feel totally safe. If you’ve never openly kissed another women at the beach or on the street feeling completely safe and proud, then come to Provincetown and experience a Girl Power event.”

Provincetown's zip code — 02657 — is the gayest in the country, according to the most recent U.S. Census, Molnar said. "Lesbians and gay men fill the beaches, restaurants, bars and lodging. Add Ptown’s seaside charm and you have an unparalleled LGBT vacation experience," she explained. “Instead of staying in big, impersonal hotels and shopping at cookie-cutter chain stores that can be found anywhere, our guests stay in lesbian- and gay-owned inns, dine at lesbian- and gay-owned restaurants, socialize at lesbian- and gay-owned nightspots, and shop at unique lesbian- and gay-owned boutiques."

Here's a round up of Provincetown four annual women's summer events.

Single Women’s Weekend, May 21-23, 2010

Single Women's Weekend, produced by Girl Power and The Women Innkeepers of Provincetown, is the only event for single lesbians in the world. Over the course of three days and almost 20 diverse events — including the popular wine and tequila tasting, dance parties, and a single's scavenger hunt — Single Women’s Weekend makes finding other single lesbians easy. Comedian Vickie Shaw headlines the weekend and loosens up the crowd with her irreverent take on relationships. For a complete schedule and tickets:www.SingleWomensWeekend.com

Memorial Day Weekend, May 28-31, 2010

A kind of "spring break for young lesbians," this popular weekend draws thousands of women. The weekend's signature event is the only all-women's party cruise in Provincetown, scheduled for May 29. A fundraiser for Fenway Community Health, celebrity guests: Lori Michaels; the stars and producers of the lesbian web series Anyone But Me; plus a cadre of other celesbian performers will be on-board to help raise money for a good cause. New this year to Memorial Day Weekend: Two brand new and exciting parties produced by LesbianNightlife.com — Crave Friday and Rehab Pool Party Sunday at The Crown and Anchor. For a complete schedule and tickets: www.ProvincetownForWomen.com

Women of Color & Friends Weekend, June 3-6, 2010

The four-day event brings lesbians of color and their friends together from all over the country to network, party, bond, and take over the town. This year’s outstanding star line-up includes comedians Karen Williams, Mimi Gonzalez, Sandra Valls, from Bravo’s Top Chef - Chef Josie, spoken word artist C.C. Carter, the drag illusionist Dred, rapper Feloni, the play Walk Like A Man, prominent authors, and more. For a complete schedule and tickets: www.WomenofColorWeekend.com

Girl Splash: The Summer Event for Women, July 21-25, 2010

With its sister events like the The Dinah highlighting other seasons of the year, Girl Splash is the only summer event for women on the year's calendar. Now in its third year, Sandra Bernhard headlines a non-stop series of top-notch entertainers including Kate Clinton, Vickie Shaw and more to be announced. New this year, The ABSOLUT® Inn Stroll makes its debut. Dance parties, other entertainment with nationally known stars, parties on the only lesbian beach in the country; all-lesbian whale-watching trips; and all-lesbian sunset sails, dune trips, and a mega pool party round out the week. For a complete schedule and tickets check out www.Girl-Splash.com

For more information about Women’s events in Provincetown, see www.ProvincetownForWomen.com. Contact The L Word in Travel Specialist Dee Farrell for more information about articles or destinations mentioned on this blog or ask the Rainbow Tourism Concierge.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Afar: Where travel can take you


A new read for experiential travelers, this magazine caught my eye in the Atlanta Airport bookstore on my plane-change. Not only does the current issue of Afar have articles on three places on my 2011 list -Vietnam, Christchurch, NZ and rural Australia - but a lot of good ideas about things to SEE\CONNECT\GO.
I'm told their forthcoming website will have resources to ask questions and gather information that will enable you to have unique travel experiences.

When it comes to lesbian, gay men and gay families, we already do that on RainbowTourism.com.
Cheers, Deetouring Dee now in the US having experiential travel experiences.

Of note to women living a eco-travel life, was an advert for a woman shoe designer. Liz calls herself an Eco-Designer and calls her footwear Whisper...carefree and adventure ready! Check out her design on keenfootwear.com.


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Contact The L Word in Travel Specialist Dee Farrell for more information about articles or destinations mentioned on this blog or ask the
Rainbow Tourism Concierge.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Elders Village

A search of  Lesbian Wellington uncovered a video from a place I visited two years ago:  an innovative Elders Village. Looks like they have fun and are not over the hill by a long shot.


Lesbian Wellington on the Web
www.wellington.lesbian.net.nz/
email: wellington@lesbian.net.nz
The site is hosted by RainbowTourism.com