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Cocktail Challenge & Pool Party

When: Wed., June 2, 8 p.m.

Phone: 773- 477-9189

www.palmspringscocktails.com

Seeking best bartender in Chicago - come to Sidetracks on June 2 for the 1st annual Palm Springs Cocktail Challenge & Pool Party. A winner will be selected from Chicago and brought to Palm Springs to compete in a fabulous “Poolside Finale” in September 2010. At each club, bartenders will compete and create their own signature poolside cocktails, and will be evaluated on taste, presentation and name. Info online at www.palmspringscocktails.com.

Winter season is upon us, and the thought of frigid temperatures will make any person want to exchange the winter chill for warm weather. This winter, come play in Palm Springs and save $50.00 or more on LGBT lodging, attractions, retail and dining.

Gay and lesbian resorts are offering discounts including Chestnuts, La Dolce Vita Resort and Spa, Triangle Inn at Palm Springs, Queen of Hearts and The View Palm Springs. Complete listing of winter discounts available online at www.ComePlayInPalmSprings.com.

Palm Springs Serves Up Another Season of Fun in the Sun
with Summer Splash 2009!

Summer Splash is coming back to sunny Palm Springs, California, and this year promises to be even better than last year’s spectacular Summer Promotion. “We’ve got even more partners this year than we had last year,” said Ricardo Gomez, President of the Desert Gay Tourism Guild – the non-profit group that sponsors the annual promotion. “We’ve also got more events planned for this Summer. Summer Splash is changing the way people think of Palm Springs in the Summer.”

Long a favorite for sunny Winter getaways, Palm Springs used to slow down for the Summer, but not anymore! America’s Great Gay Oasis is fast becoming a hot spot for Summer Fun. Why? Because the Desert Gay Tourism Guild works with area hotels, restaurants, bars, retailers and entertainment venues to create a vibrant (and varied) line-up of special offers and special events that last throughout the Summer. There’s something (and usually several things) to do every day, and, at night, all roads lead back to one of Palm Springs’ many swimming pools for a midnight swim beneath the stars!

Palm Springs Summer Splash 2009 starts on June 1st, and continues through August 31st.

To find out more, visit www.palmspringssummersplash.com,
or go to www.palmspringsgayinfo.com and click on the Summer Splash banner

Last week, top filmmakers and stars kicked off the 20th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. More than 200 films will be screened during the festival, including 18 gay and lesbian films six of which will be World and U.S. premieres. The following films will be screened at the Festival, held from January 6-19, 2009:

World Premieres:
American Primitive (USA)
ShowGirls, Provincetown, MA (USA)
Eugene (USA)

U.S. Premieres:
Baby Love (France)
Pedro (USA)
Woman’s Hearts (Italy)

Film Features:
Born in 68 (France)
Chef’s Special (Spain)
Clapham Junction (UK)
I Can’t Think Straight (UK)
Patrik Age 1.5 (Sweden)
Ready? OK! (USA)
Be Like Others (UK)
For My Wife (USA)
Of Time and the City (UK)
Prodigal Sons (USA)
Suddenly, Last Winter (Italy)
Valentino: The Last Emperor (USA)

Check out this blog about gay travel in Palm Springs. www.gaytravelpalmsprings.com

Palm Springs Gay Travel

Palm Springs is one of the most-visited destinations in the United States among LGBT American travelers, according to the 13th annual LGBT Tourism Study conducted by Community Marketing Inc. Palm Springs placed #7 for leisure travel. Other cities ranking in the top ten were New York, Las Vegas, Chicago and Miami.  

Gay.com Seeks Nominations for Annual Travel Awards
Vote for Palm Springs for the Best of the Best in Gay Travel

Categories open for suggestions/nominations:
Favorite Airline -Favorite Place to “Get it On!” - (This can be as general [a city] or specific (a hotel or even hotel room number)Favorite International Destination -Favorite Romantic Getaway -Favorite Domestic Destination -Favorite Resort Town -Favorite Hotel -Favorite Guest House -Favorite Casino -Favorite Car Rental Company -Best Bargain

So look at the 11 categories below and post your suggestions in the comments section on Gay.com’s Travel Blog. You have until the end of December to make your suggestions, and we’ll announce the nominees on January 5, 2009.