Two LGBTQ Welcoming Destinations Shine for an End of Summer Getaway
by Joey Amato Stretch Summer A Little Longer Along The Art Coast As summer begins to wind down, Saugatuck/Douglas offers
Joey Amato
August 23, 2026
LGBT travel
Affordable Adventures: Why LGBTQ Travelers Are Choosing Budget-Friendly Destinations Rich in Culture and Cuisine
by Joey Amato Travel has always been about more than simply checking destinations off a bucket list. For many LGBTQ
Joey Amato
August 10, 2026
LGBTQ+ Oklahoma City Travel Guide: Gay Bars, Inclusive Neighborhoods & Queer-Friendly Dining in OKC
By Joey Amato Oklahoma City isn’t a place that announces itself loudly. It doesn’t rely on spectacle or reputation to
Joey Amato
April 21, 2026
Pride Journey: Athens, Georgia
by Joey Amato Everyone knows that I am a sucker for small-city charm, so I decided to venture about an
Joey Amato
March 24, 2026
Pride Journey: Aspen Gay Ski Week
For years I’ve heard about Aspen Gay Ski Week, but it wasn’t until this year that I decided to take
Amato Joey
April 22, 2020
Fun in the Sun Awaits LGBTQ Travelers in Puerto Vallarta
story and photos courtesy of NEMA News Network Having been recognized as having some of the best “gay beaches” in
Focus Mid-South
February 4, 2020
Pride Journey: Wichita, Kansas
In addition to planes, Wichita is also known for its weather. I know this may sound strange, but I was
Amato Joey
January 24, 2020
Pride Journey: Columbus, Ohio
If you are looking for an easy, affordable and fun city to visit, check out Columbus. You may be surprised
Joey Amato
October 20, 2019
LGBTQ+ Exhibition Opens at The Virginia Museum of History and Culture Featuring Jumper Maybach Pride Artwork
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) and Virginia Pride are partnering to mark LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Richmond
Focus Mid-South
October 10, 2019
Pride Journeys: St. Louis
By Joey Amato The last time I was in St. Louis I was still in my 20s, and I had
Focus Mid-South
September 3, 2019
Grand Rapids Teams with Saugatuck/Douglas and Pride Journeys to Host First West Michigan Specific LGBTQ Media Trip
By Focus Staff This August, the convention and visitors bureaus of Grand Rapids and Saugatuck/Douglas joined forces to host their
Focus Mid-South
September 3, 2019
Traveling the World … While gay
As ubiquitous as the words “influencers” and “travel” are these days, there are few that actually excel at being a
Focus Mid-South
August 5, 2019
