Joie de Vivre Hotels Celebrates Pride in California

In celebration of LGBT pride month, California's largest boutique hotel collection is offering a 20% discount of best available rates at properties throughout the golden state. The discount is valid year round by entering "PRIDE" when booking your next stay at jdvhotels.com. Or, if you need a meeting room or space for a group, they will contribute 10% back to the California LGBT organization of your choice.

If you haven't tried out a JDV hotel yet, definitely give them a shot. Properties are located in exciting spots throughout the state including throughout the Bay, Wine Country, and SoCal. Each hotel is a one-of-a-kind, with the California lifestyle experience - fresh, inventive, and casual, all built within.

Photo: Hotel Vitale, San Francisco.

Happy San Francisco Pride 2009!

39 Years of Pride in the City
A special welcome to the half a million attendees expected at this years San Francisco LGBT parade this year - many of whom have travelled thousands of miles for the fun and excitement, and to share in pride and celebration. Wishing everyone a safe and happy celebration this weekend.

-SF Pride 2009 official website. Read about the history of the parade, a guide to weekend activities, anticipated road closures, and how you can support equality for LGBT people.

Other Pride events around the world.

The Glam of the Pink Flight Returns

Air New Zealand is again featuring the Pink Flight to Sydney Mardi Gras. Unlike last year when the flight operated direct from San Francisco, this year the plane will dart over from Air New Zealand's Auckland hub, allowing party-goers from all around the world to connect to the pink plane to Sydney.

Flights are currently available from $978+ per person from San Francisco, including an optional stopover in Auckland at no additional charge. The Pink Flight itself departs Auckland on March 6th and is a 3.5 hour journey over to Sydney. Click here for more information on the Pink Flight.

Click here to register for your chance to win (2) tickets from SF/LAX to Sydney - including seats on the Pink Plane, and a three night stay at the Travelodge Sydney.

Gay Pride San Francisco 2008

San Francisco Pride Weekend
June 28-June 29, 2008

Travel Sponsors Include: Virgin America, Air New Zealand, Mark Hopkins Intercontinental, The Handlery, Joie de Vivre Hotels, Hotel Whitcomb, Renoir Hotel, AAA, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Click here for pride weekend information.