You can cast your vote for Saugatuck at Budgettravel.com or you can just keep the town as your personal favorite.

Saugatuck is described by BudgetTravel.com as a “sophisticated beach village on the shores of Lake Michigan” with a “downtown full of independent retailers and not a single chain restaurant.”

Commonly known as the “The Provincetown of the Midwest” or “The Fire Island of the Midwest,” Saugatuck hosts many GLBT events through the year.

Here is just a sampling of the events to take place this summer in Saugatuck:

• Waterfront Film Festival
• Family Week

A terrific online resource for the Saugatuck area is gaysaugatuckdouglas.com.

Don’t forget to check out our vacation rental in Saugatuck.

THANK YOU DJ RICK PARKER!
A HUGE thanks to our UK DJ Partner; DJ Rick Parker (Canal St. Manchester) for the new EuroSki Pride 2010 Mix which you can listen to exclusively on the EuroSki website – we think it’s amazing and we’re sure you will also!

Rick has been working with us from our very humble beginnings and you can check more info out at http://www.djrickparker.com/ and for fans new and old Rick will be performing a number of sets in Austria next year.

REDBULL AND BACARDI CONFIRM SPONSORSHIP
We are pleased to confirm that both Redbull and Bacardi have confirmed their commitment and support of EuroSKi Pride 2010. In conjunction with some of the EuroSKi Pride venues we will be producing a number of themed events with both drinks companies. We have also secured extra free merchandise and gifts for you all – you know we all love a free-bee!

TUES 23RD MARCH – REVOLUTION POOL PARTY @ EVA
The night has arrived and it is time for us to throw on our very own gay pool party.. time for the flip-flops and trunks! The very best music and some very special gifts from our pool party event sponsors….. Expect a big name trunks company to be announced as our sponsors for this event in the coming days; we are just finishing the negotiations in Barcelona now!

We are proud to confirm that the 4* Eva hotel in Saalbach has agreed for the EuroSKi Pride team to take over the whole wellness and pool area for this exclusive event (http://www.evahotels.at/)
(Entrance to this event is included with our all access 7 day event pass)

THURS 25TH MARCH – BEACH PARTY BENDER IN THE SNOW: POWERED BY BACARDI
Have you ever wondered how a snow covered slope would look like with palm trees? Our friends at Bacardi are joining us for this amazing party which will see the Bacardi Team totally transform the Nursery Slope in Saalbach into a massive beach party in the snow complete with everything that you would expect to find on a beach! Expect top tunes pumping from our team of DJ’s from across the globe, mini-stages and much more.

(Entrance to this event is included with our all access 7 day event pass)

Full event programme online now!

AWARD WINNING RESORT / AWARD WINNING VENUES
Saalbach Ski Resort was recently voted No.1 Apres Ski Resort in the Alps and a number of our partner venues are also Award Winners in their own right…

(Please see http://www.euroskipride.com/ for more details)

BOOKINGS AND MORE INFORMATION – Confirm Today Pay Later Still Available!
We have a selection of special summer offers on accommodation, event passes, ski & board hire and amazing prices on return airport transfers from both Munich and Salzburg airports.

Don’t see what you are looking for? No problem!

You can email our Project Manager Julie Jenkins who also heads the events and bookings team at the Tourist Board in the Resort julie.jenkins@euroskipride.com

EuroSki Pride is also now offering telephone support (FreePhone in certain countries) in 8 Languages including:

English
Swedish
German
French
Italian
Spanish (Cataluña & Eur)
Romanian
Dutch

For more info or a free callback please email enquire@euroskipride.com with some detail on your travel plans and we will contact you back – we are always more than happy to help.

enquire@euroskipride.com
www.euroskipride.com

EuroSki Pride 2010 – Could it be Magic?

Orlando, May 10, 2009 – In line with the 2009 theme for Come Out With Pride, organizers are pleased to announce Stuart Milk, nephew of legendary Harvey Milk, will be leading the annual parade as Grand Marshall. “The theme for this year’s event is Heroes. The event will honor the LGBT community’s unflinching, steadfast determination to achieve full equality for all citizens through celebration of our heroes, our victories, and ourselves,” MBA president Dr. David Baker-Hargrove said in a statement. Strong in its commitment to diversity and unity, the Metropolitan Business Association of Orlando (the area’s LGBT chamber of commerce) also announced its entertainment line-up will feature national recording artist and out musician Ari Gold, whose songs, “Where the Music Takes You” and “Human” have reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s Dance Charts.

“Since its inception in 2005, Come Out With Pride, Central Florida’s signature Pride event, gets bigger and better with each passing year, continually shattering attendance records and offering exceptional entertainment, food, music, and fun!” added Dr. Dave. With a record attendance of 45,000+ in 2008, for the third year in a row, Come Out With Pride festivities will be held at Lake Eola, in the heart of the city beautiful, on October 11, 2009.

In spite of a difficult recession, the organizers have promised to maintain its core celebrations to include a kick-off party on October 8 (with details to be announced in the coming weeks) and an attendance to beat all records, showing the LGBT community’s determination to convey a positive outlook on the future.

In addition to serving as Central Florida’s largest LGBT Pride parade and festival, Come Out With Pride also celebrates National Coming Out Day (October 11) and the month of October as Gay & Lesbian History Month. One of the unique features of the event is a month-long history exhibit tracing the beginnings and milestones of the Central Florida LGBT community. A smaller version of the exhibit will also be shown at the main event on Sunday, October 11, 2009.

Entry forms, information, volunteer opportunities, sponsorship packages and passes for all premium functions are available on the website now and in the coming weeks at www.comeoutwithpride.com. Come Out With Pride is one of the many benefits to Central Florida provided by the Metropolitan Business Association in cooperation with
the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Student Union of the University of Central Florida.

Descending on Saalbach, Austria; Europe’s Sexiest Ski Town.

On the Top of the World with uplifting beats and the very best atmosphere watching the sun set into the ‘Valley of Dreams’ …… could it be Magic?

What is the Magic?
It’s a happy fact that the ski town of Saalbach, Austria plays host to the 2010 EuroSki Pride ski week. A modern and stylish resort with a host of gay friendly venues, there’s much to do even for non-skiers and as for fans of boarding and skiing the resort offers a layout of over 200 kilometres of well prepared ski slopes, 55 modern cable cars and lifts. And your lips whisper a silent; geeeeee!

Working in collaboration with the Austrian Tourist Board; EuroSki Pride is a unique pride event and gay ski week all wrapped into one with a host of entertainment including Mid-Station and Mountain dance parties, Club Nights, Fun Ski Runs, Cocktail Parties, Live Performances and Mr Gay Snowman and Snow Lady Competitions with massive prizes and free gifts galore throughout the whole week.

Euroski Pride is proud to host a ‘Main Stage’ day with live performances, dance sessions, Charity Presentation and a fireworks finale. Amongst the acts, artists, DJ’s and performers already confirmed include The Boy George Experience who will be performing a special ‘An Audience With’ evening. We have DJ Phil Romano (Italy) – (Rapido Holland / Brussels / Tel Aviv / Rome Italy / Amsterdam). Joining Phil is DJ Rick Parker resident and favourite on Canal Street Manchester. Further artists T.B.C

Our Partnership with C.W.A.C
Euroski Pride’s exclusive charity partner for 2010 is C.W.A.C (Children With A.I.D.S Charity). C.W.A.C has a host of high profile Patrons and Supporters including; George Michael, Christopher Biggins, Yasmin and Simon Le Bon.

We are proud to partner a charity that helps children and their families in the UK, Europe and Worldwide improve the quality of their lives. Under this exclusive partnership EuroSki Pride are making a substantial donation to this worthy organisation with a full charity presentation at our Main Stage event.

Our partnership with the Tourist Board, Austria
Partnering with the Tourist Board of Austria has enabled EuroSki Pride to offer some very special prices on a host of packages from event pass only through to inclusive accommodation offers with further discounts on already highly competitive prices available on bookings confirmed before 30th September 2009.

Of course confirming a booking doesn’t mean that you have to pay for it all now and with some great offers on flights there has not been a better time to confirm a booking.

Please note:
» The Official Euroski Pride website is www.euroskipride.com
» Saalbach-Hinterglemm is located in the Pinzgau region and is reported as one of Austria’s premier ski resorts.
» The nearest large city is Zell am See, located 20km away.
» C.W.A.C (Children With AIDS Charity) is a registered charity in England & Wales number: 1027816

Photos courtesy of www.euroskipride.com.

Annual Event to Attract Nearly 4,000 January 11-18

ASPEN, CO (January 3, 2009)—Aspen Gay Ski Week, the nation’s largest and oldest gay ski event, will celebrate its 32nd anniversary January 11-18, 2009.

“We have pulled out all the stops for this year’s gay ski week, themed ‘Fire & Ice,’ featuring après ski events, comedy night, and the popular downhill costume competition,” remarked Bryan Gonzales, co-producer of Aspen Gay Ski Week and Executive Director of Roaring Fork Gay and Lesbian Community Fund.

The week’s events also include a Prince cover band, “Purple Reign,” a SnowBall, and the infamous pool party on Saturday night. Comedy Night at the Wheeler Opera House showcases top comics Mark Alan Smith, Erin Foley, Scott Kennedy, and Paul Williams—the producer of the show and hilarious emcee of the downhill costume contest.

“Opening in November 2008, the new Limelight Lodge will be the host hotel for Aspen Gay Ski Week,” said Gonzales. “The 20 person hot tubs at the Limelight will be the perfect spot for après ski sightings.”

Event passes and lodging are still available. For the entire schedule and to purchase event passes, lodging, and ski lift tickets, visit www.gayskiweek.com.

Aspen Gay Ski Week is a fundraiser for Roaring Fork Gay & Lesbian Community Fund. This year, a portion of the proceeds from Gay Ski Week activities, pass sales, and lift ticket purchases will directly benefit the Western Colorado AIDS Project, as well as local schools.

Founded over a decade ago to provide services for the Roaring Fork Valley community, the Roaring Fork Gay and Lesbian Community Fund (RFGLCF) hosts parties, educational forums, and special events, such as Aspen Gay Ski Week. The efforts of this volunteer group of men and women have allowed RFGLCF to become a philanthropic gay and lesbian community. The organization has provided tens of thousands of dollars to schools and various charities of gay and lesbian interest and elevates Aspen’s reputation as a prominent gay and lesbian travel destination. For more information, visit www.gayskiweek.com.

Some photos of Aspen Gay Ski Week 2009 (Photo credit to Dick Mitchell):