Hopefield Country House in Addo, South Africa

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Hopefield Country House located in Addo, South Africa has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Hopefield Country House recently post a review about your experience.

Lemon3Lodge in Addo, South Africa

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Lemon3Lodge located in Addo, South Africa has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Lemon3Lodge recently post a review about your experience.

Love Hot Party February 12th thru 15th, 2010, Puerto Vallarta

There's going to be a great party in Puerto Vallarta in February! Check out the details of the Love Hot Party

Pink Choice Hotel Owners' Survey

Pink Choice is currently conducting a Hotel Owners' Survey in order to better understand their needs.

Hotel Owners are invited to take part in this short survey of 9 questions which takes less than 5 minutes to complete. All participants will be entered into a draw with the winner receiving a complimentary upgrade to their listing plus a banner ad on Pink Choice for 12 months (valued at $500).

If you would like to take part, please click here.

The Inn at Stone Mill, Little Falls, New York opens for business

In celebration of their grand opening the Inn at Stone Mill is offering 10 anytime nights for $500 for purchase until 11/24/2009 (up to 5 years of use). Further details of the offer can be found on the inn's website

Big Boys Guesthouse in Montreal becomes La Datcha B & B

Montreal, October 8th, 2009 – Following the change of ownership in June 2009 we uncover the new name and identity of our inn – La Datcha Bed & Breakfast.

For six good years this inn has been welcoming visitors to Montreal under the name of Big Boys Guesthouse and was a place for many great stories and adventures. We intend to continue this fabulous saga and to offer guests from all over the world a comfortable and fun place to stay while they come to Montreal be it for pleasure or business.

Datcha is a Russian word for a country house, a secondary residence. Most of the city dwellers in Russia have such a house in the country where to escape from the tension and the stress of their daily lives. Datcha is a place to relax with friends, take your time to replenish your reserve of energy and forget that time exists. Our Datcha B&B in the gay Village of Montreal offers such experience, as evidenced by the guests we have already received over this summer.

Please visit our new website www.ladatchabedbreakfast.com for more information.

Please also note that our email address is changed to info@ladatchabedbreakfast.com. All other contact details remain the same.

We will always be happy to welcome you to Montreal and will do everything for you to have a memorable stay with us!


Source / information:

Mikhail Astakhov and Raul Toledo, owners

514-525-4222 / 1 866 889 2697

info@ladatchabedbreakfast.com

Villa Rainbow in St Martin, French West Indies

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Villa Rainbow located in St Martin, French West Indies has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Villa Rainbow recently post a review about your experience.

Riad Dar Dmana in Fez, Morocco

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Riad Dar Dmana located in Fez, Morocco has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Riad Dar Dmana recently post a review about your experience.

Rainbow Services Portugal offers a new way to travel

Rainbow Services Portugal (RSP), catering to gay and lesbian travelers, will open your mind to a different way of traveling, by providing you with unique services.
Working as personal guides, RSP staff “host” people in Portugal, taking them to any Gay place they want to go; Bars, Restaurants, Nightclubs, Saunas, Cruising places, anywhere! They provide a unique experience, choosing only the very best places at the most appropriate times.
RSP has created several general services and packages to help you choose what to do and where to go, according to your personal wishes.
RSP also recommends the best exclusively Gay or Gay friendly national hotels and guesthouses so you won't get disappointed with the place you stay.

Pink Choice triples in size in the past year, and lists its 2,000th property

Now that we are approaching our 3rd anniversary, we are delighted to tell you that Pink Choice has grown more than 300% in the past year, as people like yourself use it more and more as a source of information when planning their trip or vacation. Over 40,000 travelers visited the site in July 2009, browsing various destinations, reading hotel reviews from fellow gay and lesbian travelers, and trading information in the site’s new forum.

When we first started, people said sites like TripAdvisor were good enough, but TripAdvisor doesn’t provide a gay and lesbian perspective and has even removed gay reviews and content from its main pages and placed them in a hard-to-find specialty section on its site.

Pink Choice now boasts more than 2,000 gay and gay friendly hotels, inns, and guesthouses covering 600 destinations worldwide. The site also has thousands of traveler reviews, thanks to members like you who have taken the trouble to post them.

We’re very gratified that the gay and lesbian community finds Pink Choice to be an invaluable resource. We plan to continue improving the site to make it even more valuable.

So, thank you for helping to make Pink Choice what it is today.

Gay Beaches in New Jersey

Out in Jersey has recently done a bit of research looking for the best gay beaches in New Jersey. They have come up with the following locations:

Sandy Hook National Seashore - head to the southernmost part of the G section

Belmar Beach - at 2nd Ave and the boardwalk

5th Avenue Beach in Asbury Park

Keansburg Beach - becoming gay at the eastern end.

You can read the full article on the 'Out in Jersey' website.

Art Eco House in Cabarete, Dominican Republic

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Art Eco House located in Cabarete, Dominican Republic has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Art Eco House recently post a review about your experience.

Hotel Los Globos in Sitges, Spain

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Hotel Los Globos located in Sitges, Spain has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Hotel Los Globos recently post a review about your experience.

Casa Lucila Hotel Boutique in Mazatlan, Mexico

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Casa Lucila Hotel Boutique located in Mazatlan, Mexico has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Casa Lucila Hotel Boutique recently post a review about your experience.

Hotel Babel in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Hotel Babel in Buenos Aires, Argentina has been added to our listings, but we do not yet have any reviews from Pink Choice members! So, if you have stayed at the Hotel Babel recently please post a review about your experience.

The hotel which offers gay friendly accommodation in Buenos Aires is a newly restored and renovated historical mansion in San Telmo, the bohemian colonial quarter of the city.

Villa Angelo in Bali, Indonesia

Villa Angelo located in Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia has been added to our listings! Villa Angelo is an exclusively gay guesthouse surrounded by rice fields and just minutes driving from all that Seminyak has to offer: nightlife, restaurants, shopping and the popular Callego beach. It has only recently been completed, and has been built in the Balinese style to high standards with keen attention to detail: Swimming pool with Jacuzzi, a bale in the garden for relaxing moments, three air-conditioned bedrooms with queen-size beds, large bathrooms with hot/cold running water, shower and granite bathtub (deluxe room poolside). Villa Angelo's host, Bob is ready to welcome you! The staff speak English, German & Dutch.

Pink Choice would love to hear what you think, so if you have stayed at Villa Angelo recently post a review about your experience.

Gay Hostels

Most of us wouldn’t think of picking a hostel when planning a summer getaway, or looking for somewhere to crash post-Pride. Hostels used to be for cash-strapped backpackers and students, with crowded dorms, shared bathrooms and grubby sheets. But the humble hostel has had an upgrade in recent years, with more and more boutique hostels opening up around the world.

With chic décor, private ensuite rooms, and top facilities ranging from plasma TVs to Jacuzzis, hostels are a more laid back and great value alternative to a hotel. And gay hostels have another advantage – the social atmosphere and chance to meet other gay and lesbian travelers.

If you’re traveling on a budget, hostels are a great option for getting to know a new city – most are located in gay or gay-friendly neighborhoods, close to the best nightlife, and are the place to be during pride week, with free tickets to events and tips on the best gay bars in town. Most gay hostels have a lively social calendar and throw great parties and mixers too. So forget curfews and lock-outs, choose a London gay hostel this pride week and you can party till dawn without worrying about waking your neighbors!

BLOWOFF To Blow Up Atlanta, 4th Of July, 2009!

Rock and electronic music powerhouses Richard Morel and Bob Mould continue to add cities to the roster for their wildly successful dance party, BLOWOFF.

On the heels of the capacity crowd launch of BLOWOFF Chicago during Memorial Day / IML / Bear Pride Weekend comes the news that BLOWOFF will debut in Atlanta on Saturday, July 4, 2009, coinciding with Atlanta Bear Fest 2009.

Vinyl will be the newest venue to host this musical smackdown featuring the DJ duo Richard Morel and Bob Mould's meaty signature mix of indie rock, electro and house and killer visuals. Named after the deciding fight in a pro wrestling match, BLOWOFF originated in Washington DC six years ago before expanding to New York City, San Francisco, Provincetown, Brooklyn, Chicago and now Atlanta.

Richard Morel is known for his remixes under the name Pink Noise (he just remixed The Killer’s “Human”), co-wrote and co-produced three songs on Cyndi Lauper’s “Bring Ya To The Bring” album and released his third solo album as Morel, “The Death Of The Paper Boy,” in 2008.

Bob Mould, founding member of the seminal punk band Husker Du and alt-rock favorite Sugar, will see the release of his ninth solo album, “Life And Times” (Anti- Records), on April 7. Mould’s yet-to-be-titled autobiography, with assistance from Michael Azerrad, will be published by Little, Brown in fall 2010.


BLOWOFF
Saturday, July 4th (Atlanta Bear Fest Weekend)
Vinyl, 1364 W. Peachtree Street, 404-885-1365
Doors 10pm, 21+ with Valid ID
$12 in Advance / $15 Day of Show.

TepozSpa Apartments in Tepoztlan, Mexico

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that TepozSpa Apartments located in Tepoztlan, Mexico has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at TepozSpa Apartments recently post a review about your experience.

Pink Choice Introduces Gay Travel Forum

Pink Choice has just added a Gay Travel Forum for members to exchange news, opinions and ideas about gay travel. The forum will augment the reviews and ratings of gay and gay-friendly accommodations which Pink Choice has been providing sice its launch in 2006.
As the forum grows new topics will be added, but as a starting point the following forums topics are already available:

New to Pink Choice?
If you've just joined Pink Choice, here's the place tell other members a little about yourself. There's no need to be shy- Pink Choice travelers are a friendly group!

Gay Fort Lauderdale
Gay Fort Lauderdale- Discuss where to go, what to do, where to be seen


Gay Montreal
Gay Montreal- Discuss all that's going on in the gay village

Gay Provincetown
Discuss Provincetown- where to go, what to do, the 'hot spots', places to avoid

Gay Puerto Vallarta
Gay Puerto Vallarta- Discuss everything that's going on in one of Mexico's gayest destinations

Other Gay Travel Destinations
Discuss topics about other gay travel destinations

Gay Vacations
Gay vacations- The place to discuss gay travel companies, gay cruises, gay family vacations

Gay Travel Stories
Gay Travel Stories- the place to share your travel experiences with other Pink Choice members

Gay Fitness
Gay Fitness- Where are the gyms, and the best places to get a good workout?

Gay Nightlife
Gay Nightlife- Which are the hottest bars in town, where's the best entertainment?


Gay Restaurants
Gay Restaurants- Where are the best places to eat, which restaurants are the best kept secrets, which restaurants should be avoided

Gay Spas
Gay Spas- Find out where to get a good massage when traveling

Pink Choice Members' Lounge
Pink Choice Members' Lounge- the place to discuss gay and lesbian topics with other members

Pink Choice Bulletin Board
The place to find out about all that's new on Pink Choice


Suggestions to Pink Choice
The place to tell us what you would like to see on the site

Piedras y Olas, A Pelican Eyes Resort in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Piedras y Olas, A Pelican Eyes Resort located in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Piedras y Olas, A Pelican Eyes Resort recently post a review about your experience.

Latin Hot Party Cancun (LHP) 2009, September 17th thru 20th

Montreal, Miami, Sydney and now... Cancun! Be part of the event that every proud member of the GLBT community must experience: Amazing Parties, the best international and Latin DJ's and the finest ambience. Join thousands of people like you to enjoy tanned bodies, white beaches and turquoise waters during the day and sweaty bodies, fantastic music and incredible fun every night, all this embellished with the Latin Flavor which is making history around the world.

With no doubt, this 2009 has been so far a convulsed year full of surprises in many ways, but we are pretty sure that after attending this LHP 2009 what you will be remembering the most will be the people you met, the fun you had, the love you found, the natural beauties you admired and all the exciting experiences you decided to live.

So now, get ready for a vast program of events, parties and exhibits in one of the most beautiful beaches of the world…Cancun! Be part of the largest gay event ever in Latin America.

You will start your first day in expectation, new people and anxiety for your first party; first you will be welcomed at a Pool Party opened by the Mexican DJ revelation of the year: Felipe Barrera. There will be a “Navy Caribbean Night” where ancestral warriors with bodies sculpted by the gods will welcome the performances that we have prepared especially for you, the glorious go-go boys and girls and so much more. All this with the international DJ’s from Brazil Bravat, the well-known Velazquez brothers and the pride of Canada Cajjmere Wray.

On your second day, you will wake to the caressing whisper of the waves of the Caribbean and the impressive rhythm of the Amazing "Beach & Pool Party", produced by one of the most important Parties producer in Mexico: Karmabeat. They will help you welcome the sun and the sand and to finally figure out who really has the body that defies temptation. And be ready to have your best Dancing Afternoon-Night with the international claimed DJ & Producer Tony Moran and the famous DJ’s & Producer Velazquez Brothers.

In the afternoon of the third day, take a few moments to appreciate the extraordinary Latin American Gay Art Exhibit that we have collected just for you. Take another "siesta" and get ready for the last great party: "White Latin Party." Feel the real and narcotic effects of a Mayan ceremony. You’ll have white bodies around you, go-go boys and the spectacular performances and rhythm of the # 1 International DJ Tracy Young.

On your fourth day, we'll let you sleep in, wake up in the arms of someone special and get ready for the sad return home. But don't forget that every night you spend here you will enjoy one of the largest dark rooms ever seen... over 5,000 square feet of mystery and surprise, prepares only for you.

Within these extraordinary events we will aim to surprise you: Bear dens and Leather Heavens await your every pleasure. You may decide that you want to come down to this incredible destination for longer than just three nights, so we have prepared very special offers for you. Preferred rates at our host hotels, gay only activities and tours (Wine tasting, excursions, catwalks) at reduced prices and so much more to ensure that this is one of the greatest holidays and experiences you will ever enjoy.

Look at all the offers that our sponsors have created especially for you.
Also, we know contribution is very important for all of us, that´s why your diversion and our organization will contribute to a very praiseworthy cause so a profit of the earnings will be donated to Mexico VIVO, a foundation fighting against HIV worldwide.

“There are some people who LIVE and become part of the History, and there are some others who just listen about it and envy their protagonists.
Dare to Live it!”
For more information please visit our official website: www.latinhotparty.com

Sira Boutique Residence in Chiang Mai, Thailand

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Sira Boutique Residence located in Chiang Mai, Thailand has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Sira Boutique Residence recently post a review about your experience.

Red Tree Melaque in Melaque, Mexico

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Red Tree Melaque located in Melaque, Mexico has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Red Tree Melaque recently post a review about your experience.

Maison Chablis Guest House in Franschhoek, South Africa

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Maison Chablis Guest House located in Franschhoek, South Africa has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Maison Chablis Guest House recently post a review about your experience.

Paresa Resort in Phuket, Thailand

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Paresa Resort located in Phuket, Thailand has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Paresa Resort recently post a review about your experience.

Pride Lodge in Blackpool, UK

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Pride Lodge located in Blackpool, UK has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Pride Lodge recently post a review about your experience.

La Casa Lorenzo in Mérida, Mexico

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that La Casa Lorenzo located in Mérida, Mexico has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at La Casa Lorenzo recently post a review about your experience.

Dolce Sitges in Sitges, Spain

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Dolce Sitges located in Sitges, Spain has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Dolce Sitges recently post a review about your experience.

Pink Choice announces iPhone competition

Post a review on Pink Choice before May 31, 2009 and you could be randomly selected to win a brand new iPhone 3G, plus 6 months service.*

Each review counts as a separate entry, so the more reviews you post, the greater your chances of winning.

If you are a hotel owner, encourage your guests to post reviews and they will receive entries into the iPhone sweepstakes competition. The hotel that receives the most reviews by May 31, 2009 will be featured on the Pink Choice Home Page for the month of June.

Read sweepstakes rules

* Depends on the rate plan chosen

Coqui Del Mar in San Juan, Puerto Rico

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Coqui Del Mar located in San Juan, Puerto Rico has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Coqui Del Mar recently post a review about your experience.

Jardin Gorbeau Etretat in Etretat, France

PinkChoice is very excited to announce that Jardin Gorbeau Etretat located in Etretat, France has been added to our listings!
If you have stayed at Jardin Gorbeau Etretat recently post a review about your experience.

Announcing the 2008 Pink Choice Awards

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 Pink Choice Awards. The Awards highlight gay friendly properties that earned the highest traveler ratings in their price range for 2008. Ratings take into consideration essential categories such as guests’ first impressions, check-in, staff, and overall value.

In today’s economy, everyone wants to get the most for their money. Based on reviews from thousands of gay travelers, the Pink Choice Award Winners offer superior value and service. Congratulations to all of the winners.

Provincetown and Fort Lauderdale Take Top Spots

Twelve of the fifteen properties are located in either Provincetown or Fort Lauderdale. We’ve seen tremendous energy and enthusiasm from these two destinations. While Pink Choice members travel worldwide, these two East Coast destinations seem to stand out because of their progressive views, wide range in lodging choices, and quality of service.

And the winners are…

Carpe Diem Guesthouse & Spa, Provincetown, MA

Christopher’s by the Bay, Provincetown, MA

Grand View Inn, Provincetown, MA

La Casa del Mar, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Liberty Suites, Fort Lauderdale, FL

New Zealand House, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Newnham Suncatcher Inn, Saugatuck, MI

Oxford Guesthouse, Provincetown, MA

Pineapple Point, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Revere Guesthouse, Provincetown, MA

The Highlands Inn, Bethlehem, NH

Two Village Square, Ogunquit, ME

Villa Venice Men’s Resort, Fort Lauderdale, FL

White Porch Inn, Provincetown, MA

White Wind Inn, Provincetown, MA

This is the third year the Pink Choice Awards have been given. You can see all the reviews and ratings on our awards page.

Pink Choice has become a reliable, honest and trusted web site for gay and lesbian travelers seeking information and reviews about accommodations worldwide. Reviews and background on the website help gay and lesbian travelers choose the type of accommodation that meets their needs. Armed with information, they can be confident that when they arrive at their destination there will be no surprises and they will be made to feel welcome.

Since launching in 2006, Pink Choice has expanded to include over 400 global destinations covering 1600 hotels, inns and guesthouses. The site has over 6,000 registered members.

IGLTA Special Discount for Pink Choice Members

The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) is the leading global organization dedicated to connecting businesses in the GLBT tourism industry. Travelers count on IGLTA to search, contact and utilize our members around the world for all their travel needs. Many businesses join our association to be on the forefront of gay and lesbian travel.

Member benefits include:
Visibility to gay and lesbian travels around the world (great promoting)
Visibility at our monthly Networking Events
Complete member listing on IGLTA website and in the print directory
Weekly E-news letters
Opportunity to post your events on our calendar
Access to all IGLTA members and consumers
And many other great benefits…

Your membership with Pink Choice enables you to receive a discount off a new membership with IGLTA! We will waive the $100 administration fee on your new membership! In order to receive this special offer, please contact Membership Manager, Sheila Bryant by email at sheila@iglta.org.

Special Code: PC-IGLTA
Offer expires June 30, 2009!

Register today to attend the 26th Annual IGLTA Convention, being held in Toronto Canada, May 7-10, 2009. Information and registration www.iglta.org/convention