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Gay-Friendly Argentina?

 

 

Not surprisingly, when any country or territory takes the bold step to legalize same-sex marriages the business community subsequently decides it is acceptable to adopt a gay positive attitude. Such was the case in other countries like Canada following the 2005 Same-Sex Marriage Act and it now appears to be the circumstance in Argentina since the…

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Added by Roy Heale on February 10, 2012 at 11:27am — No Comments

Gay-Friendly Azur Real Boutique Hotel in Cordoba, Argentina



In the center of Argentina---about 700 km northwest of Buenos Aires---with a student population of more than 300,000, Cordoba is a bustling, gay-friendly city. With nearly 1.5 million people, and 3.2 million in the region, Cordoba still has a small town feel to it with a variety of neighbourhoods…

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Added by Roy Heale on January 30, 2012 at 8:13am — No Comments

In Rosario, Argentina, the Gay-Friendly Hotel Rosario

By Roy Heale

You know that you have arrived at a gay-friendly Hotel when the local gay guide is displayed prominently in the hotel lobby along with other tourist information brochures. Such was the case when I arrived at The Plaza del Sol Hotel in the heart of downtown Rosario and the De Ambiente gay guide was readily available in the foyer. The welcoming staff…

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Added by Roy Heale on January 11, 2012 at 8:57am — No Comments

Pink Point Buenos Aires Enters Second Year of Service To LGBT Visitors

                                                 Patricia and Erik From Pink Point, Buenos Aires, Argentina

 

By Roy Heale

After the successful inaugural year for Pink Point Buenos Aires plans are now underway for the second year of operations. Pink Point is now the Official LGBT tourist information centre of the Buenos Aires City Government…

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Added by Roy Heale on November 1, 2011 at 4:44pm — No Comments

Dining Out in Búzios, Brazil

Oceanside Dining at Ferradura Beach, Buzios, Brazil

 

 

By Roy Heale

 

With over twenty fabulous beaches, great nightlife, and the best gourmet dining in Brazil it is little wonder that Buzios has developed a reputation for fun, relaxing gay…

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Added by Roy Heale on February 7, 2011 at 7:17pm — No Comments

Mendoza's Gay Vendimia (Wine Festival) in March

                                                                         Mendoza Winery

 

Located in the Andes mountain range of Argentina, Mendoza is a year-round vacation destination. Renowned globally for being the capital of Argentina's wine making industry----especially the renowned Malbecs---Mendoza is also a center for skiing in the…

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Added by Roy Heale on January 27, 2011 at 5:25pm — No Comments

The Exclusively Gay "Our House," Búzios, Brazil

Our House Grounds

 

 

By Roy Heale

 

No visit to Brazil can be considered complete without a visit to Armacao de Buzios which is just a short two hour drive from Rio de Janeiro. This fabulous peninsula was discovered in the 1960s by French…

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Added by Roy Heale on January 18, 2011 at 10:30am — No Comments

Puerto Madryn, Argentina Vacation Essentials

 Oceanside Diining on the Beach

 

By Roy Heale

 

Located at the heart of one of Argentina's most popular eco-tourism destinations is the port city of Puerto Madryn. From this central point eco-tours depart daily for whale watching, visits to the sea lion colonies, the penguin…

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Added by Roy Heale on January 8, 2011 at 2:21pm — No Comments

Eco-Friendly Florianopolis, Brazil

The Beach at Pantano do Sul, Florianopolis, Brazil

 

 

By Roy Heale

 

On my second visit to Florianopolis I was fortunate enough to be hosted by local experts Marta Dalla Chiesa and Lesley Cushing, the co-owners of Brazil Eco…

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Added by Roy Heale on January 3, 2011 at 7:11pm — No Comments

Enchanting Chez Wadi Inn, in Búzios, Brazil

Chez Wadi Swimming Pool

 

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Added by Roy Heale on December 26, 2010 at 8:36am — No Comments

Patagonia's Valdez Peninsula -- An Open-Air Zoo

Punta Piramides

By Roy Heale





Located about 1400 kms south of Buenos Aires in Patagonia, the Valdez Peninsula is an astonishing sanctuary of wild life, unique in the world. It is protected by a group…

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Added by Roy Heale on November 12, 2010 at 12:53pm — No Comments

Going Gay at FIT in Buenos Aires



The Pink Corner

By Roy Heale



With a great deal of fanfare and excitement The 15th annual FIT Latin America (International Tourism Fair of Latin America) is taking place once again in Buenos Aires from October 30th to…

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Added by Roy Heale on October 30, 2010 at 7:58pm — No Comments

A Buenos Aires Lovers Locale: Torcuato & Regina, Bar-Bistro



By Roy Heale



Latin lovers are world renowned for their passion and intimate love affairs. Perhaps the most famous of these romantic couples was Juan Domingo Peron and Maria Eva Duarte de Peron---more commonly known as Evita. But prior to this historic coupling the 20th President of Argentina, Maximo…

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Added by Roy Heale on October 26, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Latin American Spanish Classes and More in Buenos Aires

By Roy Heale





There are many reasons why tourists are flocking to Buenos Aires, Argentina for vacations and the recent numbers from the Argentine Ministry of Tourism indicate a 30% increase of international travelers since this time last year.…

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Added by Roy Heale on October 12, 2010 at 4:14pm — No Comments

Buenos Aires Gay Pub Crawl

Out & About Staff



By Roy Heale





When you are visiting a city which is the size of Buenos Aires with a population of over 13 million then the nightlife is bound to be overwhelming and full of choices. With so many bars, clubs,…

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Added by Roy Heale on October 5, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Búzios, Brazil: Laid Back Beach Chic

 

Just one hundred and twenty miles north of Rio de Janeiro lies a small peninsula known as Armação dos Búzios. It is only eight kilometers long and adorned with over twenty magnificent beaches which are bathed in brilliant sunshine year-round. Some beaches are small and accessible only by short hikes or…

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Added by Roy Heale on September 7, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Pink Point Center Buenos Aires Opens Its Doors

Final Preparations Before Opening Day at Pink Point

By Roy Heale



Recently the Argentine Ministry of Tourism announced that international visitors to this country have increased by 30% year-over-year based upon numbers for June 2010. It is almost certain that many of these travelers are from…

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Added by Roy Heale on September 2, 2010 at 7:18am — No Comments

A Buenos Aires Tradition: INSIDE RestoBar



By Roy Heale



The famous Follies Bergère cabaret of Paris led the way in risqué entertainment in the late nineteenth century. In England “The Full Monty” became a household expression in the 1990s. But today in Buenos Aires one of the renowned main attractions for tourists and…

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Added by Roy Heale on August 29, 2010 at 9:05am — No Comments

The Tango Buenos Aires Festival 2010

By Roy Heale

Despite the chilly winter weather at this time of year nothing can dampen their spirit as thousands of dance enthusiasts converge on Buenos Aires for the annual Tango Festival. Recognized as the Tango birthplace, Buenos Aires offers a year-round Tango extravaganza but every year the last two weeks of August provide an in-depth experience of this Argentine cultural and historical…

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Added by Roy Heale on August 17, 2010 at 12:50pm — No Comments

The New Tango, Wine, and Gay Tour of Buenos Aires, Argentina

By Roy Heale

While Argentina's LGBT community is basking in the glow of the recent victory for same-sex marriage and adoption legislation there is a bustle of new activity in the gay tourism industry. International tourism to Argentina rose thirty percent in the month of June 2010 and it is probably safe to assume that many of these tourists were LGBT…

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Added by Roy Heale on August 15, 2010 at 11:50am — No Comments

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