Travel 2017

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Volcano Men’s Unlike other inns and B&Bs in Hawaii,
Retreat is Hawaii’s everything is inclusive with the private
newest and premier bungalow, including satellite DirecTV, WiFi,
gay B&B on the beach chairs and umbrellas for your trip to
Big Island. Visitors the beach, morning coffee service on your
can book directly private lanai, and the most amazing fresh
on their website, breakfast.
whether it be for one day or an extended
stay. You can also explore the individual
guest bungalows and all the amenities and
services available on their website at:
www.volcanomensretreat.com.  

Of course there’s much more to explore Best of all, there are NO hidden fees such
on the Big Island of Hawaii while staying as resort fees, parking fees, cleaning fees,
at Volcano Men’s Retreat where luxury towel fees, internet/WiFi fees, or destination
meets ecology. It’s located near Hawaiian fees. (We're sure there's no fee to use the blow
Volcanoes National Park in the goldilocks drier and iron too, LOL). The staff is there to
climate zone, where you will never be too make sure every guest gets to experience
hot or too cold year round. A secluded fantastic 24 hour a day service. Incredibly,
clothing-optional compound located If you need to check-in early or check-out
within their 6 acres of ohia and fern forest. late, it is no problem and no extra fee!
Guest enjoy their own 400 sq-ft bungalow
with all the amenities of an upscale retreat
focused on phenomenal service.

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When choosing a Caribbean ancestry is evident at every turn, most
destination for an outdoor adventure, notably in Punda’s kaleidoscopic,
it’s easy to think that one island is sherbet-colored architecture, which
just like any other. But with more you won’t find anywhere else outside
than 35 captivating cove beaches, a of the NetherlandsWhen not exploring
diverse heritage spanning 55 different Willemstad, visitors can continue to
cultures, a “live and let live” attitude, broaden their horizons by diving and
and unrivaled traditional European snorkeling at more than 60 dive sites
architecture, Curaçao sets itself apart around the island or by satisfying their
from the rest of the Caribbean. taste buds at a wide variety of sidewalk
Ideal for insatiable curiosities, this cafés, gourmet restaurants, local
Southern Caribbean island destination eateries and markets.
offers a rugged terrain as the perfect  
backdrop for all types of travelers
like adventure seekers, beach bums,
divers, history buffs, epicureans and
modern city explorers. Curaçao is
easily accessible from Chicago with 3
weekly connections through JFK on
JetBlue and twice daily through MIA on
American Airlines.

A UNESCO World Heritage City is a Perfect for those seeking the warmth
rare gem in the Caribbean, but with of a Caribbean vacation with added
the history and culture you’d expect European flair, culture, delicious cuisine,
from a European capital, Willemstad and history.
has more than earned the title. Of all  
the exciting things to do right now in For more about Curaçao you can go to:
Curaçao, Willemstad itself may offer www.curacao.com, call 1.800.328.7222,
the most unique experience in the download an informational brochure at:
region. The capital’s Dutch colonial www.curacao.com/brochure.

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celebrity cruises Wherever you go, go your own way!
Destinations Celebrity Cruises is known for its
modern luxury style and attention to
Alaska detail.
Asia With a 2:1 ration of crew to guests,
the cruise attentive staff anticipate
Australia & New Zealand your every need and strive to deliver
Bahamas exceptional service.
Bermuda
With a reputation for having a
Canada & New England Michelin-star inspired menu, the most
Caribbean sommeliers of any cruise line and over
Europe 500 varietals onboard, there is no
question that they cater to the most
Europe- the Mediterranean sophisticated of travelers.
Known by the cruising industry for
Europe-Northern & the Baltics winning the coveted “Cruizie” awards for
best LBGTQ+ ship running two years.
Galapagos Offering award-winning dining, a world-
Hawaii class bar and amenities galore is just
part of what makes them different.
Panama Canal To learn more about the Celebrity
South America Cruise experience and to book
Transatlantic your next vacation, visit www.
celebritycruises.com or contact your
Transpacific local travel agent.

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Visit Always Legendary Springfield, You can see rare artifacts and
Illinois for the most sites dedicated photographs from Cooperstown
to the life of Abraham Lincoln. to Springfield and learn about
History comes alive in Springfield, legendary players like Mordecai
including living history programs Brown and Rogers Hornsby and
all summer long. Throughout the newer stars like Jake Arrieta and
year, Springfield is brimming with Yadier Molina. Discover why
fun activities and events that will baseball is the American pastime
transport you back in time. Hear and a huge part of history and
the stories of the past, interact culture. Explore the vibrant art
with interpreters, listen to live community and shop in one of
performances of the nineteenth a kind boutiques and antiques
century, and perhaps meet Mr. shops. Enjoy fine dining, and farm
Lincoln himself. to table, or the unexpected dining
There is much more to Springfield destination. Get lost in amazing
than the history and life of Always food that will tantalize your taste
Legendary Abraham Lincoln. From buds including the city’s signature
touring the architectural splendor dish, The Horseshoe. The open face
of the Dana-Thomas House (A Frank sandwich, a Springfield original,
Lloyd Wright Design) to traveling consists of Texas toast, choice of
America’s Mother Road Route 66 and meat, French fries, and a special
exploring some of the nostalgia of cheese sauce. Unwind with friends
days gone by with quaint roadside and loved ones sipping a local
attractions. There is something for microbrew or visit a nearby winery
everyone in Mr. Lincoln’s Hometown. to savor Illinois wines capturing the
Only in Springfield can you see distinct flavors of the region.
Cubs vs. Cardinals, The Rivalry. The
competition between the Chicago There are nearly 400 events
Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals has planned, annually, from fairs to
divided Illinois for generations. festivals, live theatre and music.
This summer, visit Springfield,
Illinois for the PGA Web.com tour
at Panther Creek Country Club.
One hundred fifty six player will
compete for a grand prize of more
than half a million dollars. The
path to the PGA tour starts at the
Lincoln Land Charity Championship,
Springfield, Illinois.

For more information call them at
800-545-7300 or go to the website
www.visitspringfield.illinois.com
to download a free 2017 Visit
Springfield, Illinois Visitors Guide.

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in the know On The Go . . .!

PACKAGES ARE ON THEIR WAY! LADY, WHAT LADY?
Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus (CGMC) is Lyric Opera of Chicago announced today
gearing up for The Big Package Auction that film star Richard E. Grant and Broadway
2017, hosted by the hilarious musical duo standout Lisa O’Hare will star as Henry
Amy & Freddy​! The benefit will feature a live Higgins and Eliza Doolittle in Lyric Opera’s
auction of spectacular prizes presented by grand-scale production of Alan Jay Lerner
the scantily clad men of Boystown. Guests and Frederick Loewe’s My Fair Lady, April
will have the opportunity to participate in 28-May 21, 2017. The premiere of My
a stellar silent auction and raffle drawing. Fair Lady also features Bryce Pinkham as
CGMC’s Executive Director Jennifer Wright Freddy Eynsford-Hill, Donald Maxwell as
said, “I love the Big Package Auction because Alfred Doolittle, and Nicholas Le Prevost
it allows supporters of CGMC to gather as Colonel Pickering. My Fair Lady runs
together and have a good time, all while April 28-May 21, 2017, at Lyric’s Civic Opera
raising money for the organization they love.” House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. For
The Big Package Auction will be held at tickets call 312-827-5600, also online at:
the Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted www.lyricopera.org/myfairlady.
St., Chicago, on Saturday, April 29, 2017 “All of us at Lyric are thrilled to introduce
from 5:00-8:00pm. Proceeds go toward our audiences to such a distinguished
supporting CGMC’s programming and group of performers in the principal roles,”
operations. For tickets call 773-296-0541 or says Anthony Freud, Lyric’s general
go to: www.cgmc.org/2017-events/bpa. director, president & CEO. “Our Higgins,
WHERE DID YOU GET THAT DRESS? Richard E. Grant, has achieved extraordinary
The Chicago Red Dress Party is dedicated international renown for his brilliant portrayals
to creating awareness and visibility for the in theater, on film, and on television."
HIV/AIDS movement and raising funds for WHO’S IN THE ATTIC?
organizations. For those attending you Hell in a Handbag Productions is opening
must wear red to honor the spirit of the their 15th season with the world premiere of
“Red Dress”. Wear a dress, skirt, kilt, toga Lady X-A Musical, a shocking exposé ripped
or your can create your own very best, from the headlines of yesteryear. Based on
outlandish, and memorable red dress shirt. Handbag’s 2010 play of the same name,
Guys can also wear red shirts or red pants, Lady X-A Musical takes on the black and
whatever that will get you in. Changing white crime melodrama films of the ‘30s and
rooms/coat check will be available for ‘40s. It’s the story of seedy nightclubs, the
getting into your red attire. The VIP Party menacing gangsters who run them and the
starts at 7:30pm, with a performance at loose women that call them back for more!
8:30pm by Jade Sotomayor of RuPaul Drag The campy new musical parody features a
Race. The main event starts at 9:00pm, with book by Artistic Director David Cerda and
DJ Ryan Bejlovec. 50 items or more can music by Cerda and Scott Lamberty. See
be had in the Silent Auction. Hosted by a glimpse into the world of the ‘clip-joint’
the fabulous Miss Foozie, entertainment from days gone by filled with sassy dames,
featuring Boylseque with Ben D Mann, crooked hoods and regular Joes trying to
Alexis Hex including a secret guest make a buck. Playing at Mary’s Attic, 5400 N.
performer (??? hmm). The benefit is on April Clark St. in Chicago from April 21-June 10,
22, 2017, VIP-7:30pm, open- 9:00pm, at the 2017. You can purchase single tickets and
Center on Halsted. For more info. go to: season subscriptions, available online at:
www.ChicagoRedDressParty.org. http://www.handbagproductions.org.

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