I'll never forget the day I moved to San Francisco from the Midwest at age 22. I crossed the Oakland Bay Bridge at night with the entire city twinkling before me, but was surprised to discover there was a toll and of course had no money. The tollbooth attendant waived me through and off I was to spend my first of many chilly nights in the City by the Bay. There's nothing quite like San Francisco including its Victorian homes, impossibly steep hills, charming neighborhoods, iconoclastic residents and so much more. Most famously, San Francisco is an LGBTQ mecca and if you want to witness the full spectrum of the rainbow in its entirety, head to Dolores Park on a sunny day and plop down at the very top in a place colloquially referred to as the Fruit Shelf. With the help of my guests today, we'll talk about why the Fruit Shelf is just about the queerest way to spend an afternoon in the city and how it got that way. Plus, we'll talk about SF's best restaurants, bars, beaches, attractions and more. Don't forget to bring a sweater!

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An iconic gay destination in... rural Michigan? You better believe it! Nestled on the southwest shores of Lake Michigan, in the heart of Dutch Christian Reform country, are two gay villages that have been a haven to queer people for decades. Anchoring these two Michigan towns is the Dunes Resort, a sprawling LGBTQ hotel, swim club and entertainment complex that this summer is celebrating its 45th year! Join me and co-owner Mike Jones and resort representative Nick Aleck as we talk about this amazing gay resort and community fixture and all it has to offer. Plus, we discuss the region's best restaurants, hotels, bars, and attractions. This episode is so good even straight people will love it!

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Underwear parties! Erotic art fairs! Liza Minnelli! The Ice Palace, a legendary Fire Island fixture and the oldest gay disco in the United States, felt like the perfect excuse to reach out to NYC gay nightlife impresario Daniel Nardicio (who heads up the programming) and talk about all things Fire Island. Our discussion is fun, informative, a little raunchy, and will help you plan your next visit. Summer is upon us; it's time to head to Fire Island!

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What if there was an Airbnb for queer people? Wait a minute... there is! Misterbandb is a home-sharing site devoted entirely to the LGBTQ community (though gay men are its primary focus). Similar to Airbnb, it offers a completely different experience than a traditional hotel including knowledgeable and local hosts who are part of the queer community and guide you toward the best places to visit in their hometown. Plus, you can select for amenities like hot tub, free parking, swimming pool, breakfast included, dedicated workspace, clothing optional, and more. But what's it really like to stay with a gay host and is this just a hook up site? (Spoiler: It isn't.) In this episode of Best Gaycation Ever I sit down with two experienced hosts and we talk about all things Misterbandb. Enjoy!

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La La Land is calling! In this episode of Best Gaycation Ever I am joined by fellow Angeleno and longtime friend Adam Guerino as we head to famous Santa Monica Boulevard iand visit and discuss every WeHo queer bar along a legendary drag the city has recently renamed the Rainbow District. Plus, we yak about all our favorite hotels, restaurants and attractions including celebrity hangouts, a legendary cruising ground, a naked yoga studio and more. Sunny times ahead!

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Anchors away! On this latest episode of Best Gaycation Ever we discuss one of the most iconic queer vacations you can take—an Atlantis gay cruise! These floating gay villages deliver travelers to exotic ports around the globe while offering a (mostly) all-inclusive vacation onboard the ship that includes numerous restaurants, swimming pools, headlining entertainment, a spa, a casino, daily parties, drag shows, piano bars, and so much more. It's a week of sun, sex and Speedos and a vacation you have to take at least once. Whether you're an Atlantis fanatic or a first-time cruiser, join me and fellow sea man Winston Conklin as we sail the seas and discuss all things Atlantis.

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Greetings from the southernmost city in the United States! Come with me and special guest Brian Webb (Homoculture) as we explore Key West and its most iconic queer attraction—Island House. Celebrating its 50th year in 2026, Island House Key West is a luxury, men only clothing optional resort and one of the most iconic queer destinations in the world. We also explore the best gay bars, restaurants, hotels and attractions in this sunny city at the end of the earth.

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I hope this episode inspires you to book a trip to New Orleans ASAP. With the help of my new drag queen friends Laveau Contraire and Debbie with a D, we talk about Southern Decadence—the boozy, cruisy and raunchy queer festival that happens annually over Labor Day weekend in NOLA. We also discuss the city's drag scene, and share our favorite queer bars, hotels, restaurants, pool parties and attractions and more. Grab a Sazerac and join us!

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