2019 has been an extraordinary year for Pride Journeys. We have visited many exciting destinations, some frequented by LGBTQ travelers and others not as well known. Part of the fun in traveling is exploring unknown destinations...and we sure found some hidden gems this year. Check out our top 10 cities for 2019.

Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites has announced the official opening of its new restaurant – Mosaic Kitchen, Bar and Lounge, which is part of the hotel’s extensive renovation set to be finalized in early 2020. Located across from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) inside the 419-room hotel, the new restaurant is a culinary expression of rustic, comforting dishes with a Southern Ontario and global influence led by the prop...

Palm Springs is one of those destinations that you never get tired of. I’m not sure if it’s the landscape, or the abundance of over-the-top gayness that makes the city truly magical. On my most recent visit to the desert gay mecca, I attended Palm Springs Pride, an event headlined this year by TLC and Kristine W. This year was the largest pride celebration in the city’s history.

When I found out I had the opportunity to visit Wichita, I was really excited. I had never been to Kansas before (aside from Kansas City) and was eager to see what “Cowtown” had to offer. First, a little history lesson. The city actually began as a trading post on the Chisholm Trail in the 1860s and became a key destination for cattle drives traveling north from Texas to access railroads, earning it the nickname "Cowtown....

Louisville-based Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. and independent bookseller, Carmichael’s Bookstore, announce Bookstock, a unique gathering of the world’s greatest spirits and cocktail writers on December 6-7 in the heart of America’s distilling capital - Louisville, Kentucky.

This was my fourth visit to Columbus, Ohio and every time I visit, I discover something new. What a lot of people don’t realize about this thriving mid-west city is that its LGBTQ community is one of the largest in the United States and growing every day.

November marks National Native American Heritage Month, and Colorado honors its earliest inhabitants through cultural experiences throughout the year. Following is a sampling of sites, exhibits and museums as well as events and tours that pay tribute to and celebrate the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans in the state. For more information and travel ideas, visit www.COLORADO.com.

For the past few years, I’ve heard about a small town in Michigan known for its LGBTQ friendliness and charm, but it wasn’t until recently that I had the opportunity to visit Saugatuck and its neighboring town, Douglas. If you don’t live within driving distance, you’ll probably have to fly into Grand Rapids, another midwestern city worth exploring. The journey will be well worth it.

Where's the Party? DC, Palm Springs, and Miami are the Top 3 Gay Party Destinations This Fall

Caption: Journalists Dan Allen, Ryan Walker, David Perry, Guy Darienzo (Owner of Uncommon Coffee Roasters) and Joey Amato
 

This August, the convention and visitors bureaus of Grand Rapids and Saugatuck/Douglas joined forces to host their first-ever joint LGBTQ media trip. The trip was designed to invite journalists to explore the two destinations in hopes to increase LGBTQ tourism. The CVBs teamed with Pride Journeys, an LGBTQ...