Gay Vegas Travel

Oooo la la Le Rêve

2011-06-16T10:45:00.000-07:00

It doesn't matter if you prefer men or women...or even creatures! Le Rêve meaning "The Dream" in French is worth seeing no matter where you are sitting. The acrobatics and special effects transcend you into your own dream and fantasy, and keep you wondering just exactly what is going to pop up next from that tank full of a million gallons of water! From the love story and slap stick humor, Le Rêve is one of the best shows on the strip! One minute a performer dives more than 100 feet into water then huge objects like tables and chairs fall from the sky with a gigantic puppet woman accompanied by red high heels doing a synchronized swim! This chaos flows nicely with the whole production. There is so much to see at one time, but I will admit the men of Le Rêve made the whole show worth seeing! I highly recommend this show playing at the Wynn Hotel and Casino in the Wynn Theater. You won't regret it!

Matt Goss show at Caesar's Palace

2011-06-11T16:18:00.000-07:00

The Matt Goss show at Caesar’s Palace Hotel and Casino was one good night! If you like the feeling of a lounge with a live band and entertainment, this is the show for you! Even though he isn’t gay, I’m sure anyone can appreciate a beautiful English man. What would a show at Vegas be without show girls? Even with the show girls Matt’s seductive voice steals the show and your heart. I recommend this show because even after the show is over, they invite you to stay for when the DJ hits the stage so you can dance the night away!

One night at Eve...

2011-06-07T15:27:00.000-07:00

Eva Longoria's Nightclub "Eve" located inside Crystals at City Center was a fun night! Eve was having a contest and giving out free Britney Spears tickets as well as having a text promotion with FREE entry and 2 FREE drinks. We couldn't say NO! The music was bumpin' with a mix of "throw back" hip hop songs projected on screens hanging in a circle above the dance floor!
Eva knows how to mix some drinks because the bartenders were very gracious throughout the night which added to the sexy go go dancers in lace and white chandeliers.
Who doesn't love Eva Longoria? Now you can feel even closer to her dancing the night away in her club!

Mother Monster Haus Party

2011-05-30T13:44:00.000-07:00

The Belvedere drinks were flowing all night to Lady Gaga's newest album Born This Way. Little monsters got what they always dreamt of...an entire night dedicated to Mother Monster! From the Judas motorcycle photo booth to the specialty "Heavy Metal Lover" cocktail, little monsters rejoiced together to Gaga hits all night long. The Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino was the home of this extravaganza!

Las Vegas was one of few cities to have the honor to host the Official Born this Way Launch Party! Gaga is not a stranger to Las Vegas with her multiple concert dates and surprise appearances at the local Gay clubs. We admire and love her for everything she does...Viva Las Gaga!

Take a shot of ABSINTHE...

2011-05-02T22:50:00.000-07:00

The experience of Absinthe started as soon as you walked into the outdoor beer garden area. The ambiance was something similar to a makeshift village/adult playground with mini shuffleboard, beanbag toss and burger food truck. The mismatched furniture and random seating included bathtubs made into couches and a plank of wood that also functioned as a table. Everything was so random that it made sense and the beer garden/bar area tied in nicely sitting under a row of tents. It felt like you were transcended into another world of an under ground circus…and this is before the show even started!

Walking into the tent it was easy to feel you were someplace you weren’t supposed to be. The wooden floors and rows of wooden chairs gave the feeling you had just entered an illegal underground showing of something. The main stage could not have been bigger than 7-8 feet in diameter located in the center of the audience with a side stage off to the side for the hosts. The acts ranged from comedy to serious acrobatics that made you cringe. My favorite was a couple who did a roller skating act on the small platform in which the female was spun around by her arms, legs, and neck at a very fast and uncomfortable speed. Before the act even went on stage, the audience was warned not to stand up or leave during the performance to avoid getting hit. This made the act of a woman being flung around at a very fast speed exciting yet scary!

From the beginning you knew this was not the show to bring your grandmother to, the raunchy and provocative humor kept you guessing what was about to come next. I must say the scantily clad outfits definitely added to the ambiance of Absinthe taking you through this hallucination and fantasy world. The description hit the nail on the head, a “Cirque Du Soleil” mashed up with “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” The host of the evening encouraged crowd involvement with racy humor and uncomfortable situations. He pulled two random men from the crowd and tempted them with a shot of Absinthe to kiss all the while taking racy stabs at the men and the audience.

Other acts included stand up dirty comedy involving puppets, sexy suspension acts with an element of contortionism, and the grand finale of a balancing act about 8 feet above the audience. This finale included a keg stand on top of a platform that was on the shoulders of 2 men on the tightrope! You can hear the audience clenching and gasping knowing that if something went wrong the audience would be in trouble.

The intimate and thrilling setting made the show what it is, you didn’t know what was coming next, and at any time you could have seen something that maybe was not intended. If you are looking for something different and fun you should take a shot of Absinthe and enjoy the ride. Las Vegas took a chance and the curiosity of travelers is worth the experience. Located outside of Caesars Palace next to Serendipity 3, you won’t be able to miss the eclectic vibe coming from the garden and Absinthe…Vegas Travelers it’s up to you…will you feed your curiosity?

Eduardo Cordova does it again!

2011-05-01T09:10:00.000-07:00

If Closet Sundays, Sundanze, and Tigerheat Saturdays weren’t enough, Eduardo Cordova just set out on a new venture. As the premier LGBT promoter in Las Vegas, he's created another recipe for success, and this time is serving it up with Sunkissed Sundays Pool Party & Brunch” at “Gossip”, the pool at Rumor Boutique Hotel. Not far from the strip, this pool party features hot DJs spinning in a more intimate and private setting compared to the huge hotels on Las Vegas Blvd. The Miami meets Palm Springs vibe is not only a pool party, but a brunch with great food from “Addiction” the restaurant at Rumor, and bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Marys from the bar. If that isn’t a formula for a Sunday Funday then I don’t know what is!

Oh wait! Did we forget to mention that Eduardo Cordova is also bringing back “Heaven” at the Bare Pool and Lounge at the Mirage Hotel and Casino? Season 2 is here and this nighttime pool party kicked off its inaugural event last Saturday. The first monthly pool party of the season featured smokin’ DJ Chris Cox and a special performance by Erika Jayne. Even the California Boys joined the Vegas party by bussing the Hottest West Hollywood Guys over to Heaven to get a taste of how we do it in Vegas!

“Sunkissed and Heaven” are two premier pool parties from Eduardo Cordova who introduced the first successful gay night at a casino in Las Vegas. And Eduardo is tremendously admired by many for his contributions to the Las Vegas LGBT Community and his efforts to raise the standard of partying as we know it. Thanks to Eduardo Cordova you can get “Sunkissed”, come out of the “Closet Sundays”, party at “Sundanze” then turn up the “Tigerheat” all the way to “Heaven” at the end of the week and REPEAT! For Eduardo the sky is the limit and he is reaching new heights everyday!

Ra Ra-ah-ah-ah Roma Roma-ma RAJA RAJA AH! The Best Drag Queen!!!

2011-04-27T20:44:00.000-07:00

Ladies and Lady-boys I am proud to announce America’s next Drag Superstar is none other than RAJA! Sutan Amrull by day and Raja by night from the first episode when she strutted in with a Cyclops hat to her final walk with the 18inch crown mounted on her slicked back wig. Who could forget her Marie Antoinette look, Carrie look, and my personal favorite the African Warrior Fierceness!

Raja has taken drag leaps and bounds and pushed the limits even when critics and other drags called her a boy in makeup. Raja stayed true to herself and what she wanted to represent, which are the kids who want to express themselves and break the rules. Raja has redefined the art of drag as we know it…

Thirty six year old Raja doesn’t look a day past FABULOUS and many knew from episode one that she was going to take the crown. You Gay Vegas Travelers will see Raja the drag superstar in the flesh along with Manila Luzon and Delta Work come May 1^st at Eduardo Presents: Closet Sundays in Revolution Lounge at the luxurious Mirage Hotel and Casino.

The Race is Almost Over!

2011-04-24T23:17:00.001-07:00

Who’s going to take the giant crown and cash prize and who is going to sashay away? It is down to the final three drag queens on Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Raja, Manila Luzon and Alexis Mateo, two of them will be lip-syncing for their life to take the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar. If you have been watching this season it is obvious who the two front runners in the competition are. Alexis Mateo simply cannot touch Manila Luzon yet alone Raja herself. Manila and Raja have been the judges’ favorites and dominated both in style and fierceness!

Looking back on the highlights of this season, there were a lot of firsts and I’m not just talking about Mimi Imfurst! Ru Paul brought back Shangela from season two for another whack at the competition, but her personality and “Halleloo-ing” didn’t quite make it…maybe next season Shangela! She wasn’t the only lucky one, with a judge’s vote Carmen Carrera was brought back after she had been eliminated…only to be eliminated once again that same episode.

Who could forget the dragtastic lip-syncing that took place this season. Some of the best and most busted lip-syncing thanks to India Ferrah and Mimi Imfurst who made lip-syncing a contact sport when Mimi picked up India and carried her up the stairs! O HELL NO! One of my personal favs would be Delta Work and Manila Luzon lip-syncing McArthur’s Park, with Manila’s performance in her Big Bird look-a-like outfit. Even though she will never have the recipe again…that performance solidified Manila in the top three!

The race is drawing to a close and I honestly cannot predict what will happen in the season finale! I just hope I don’t experience the same upset like the past 2 season winners. It is time for someone deserving who embodies charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent… If Raja or Manila takes the crown then you have the pleasure of seeing the season three winner along with Delta Work on May 1^st! All the Heathers, minus Carmen, will be performing at Closet Sundays at Revolution Lounge in the Mirage Hotel and there’s no doubt in my mind they will be working it like the rent is due tomorrow. Us Vegas fans are lucky to be in the City of Entertainment come Sunday…can I get an AMEN!?

Gaga Surprise Concert

2011-03-26T18:19:00.000-07:00

I’m sure we all know that Lady Gaga’s concert was on March 25^th. But not everyone knew about LADY GAGA’S surprise visit to KRAVE Nightclub on March 24^th the day before her concert! Information was subtle hinting that there would be a “Special performance for you Little Monsters.” As we all anxiously waiting at 1 am to see if the rumors were true, infamous Britney Spears impersonator Derrick Barry warmed up the crowd with his Gaga look alike horns performing to “Born this Way.”

It was then when Gaga’s dancers took the stage we knew it was TRUE! Lady Gaga was less than 10 feet away striking a pose when we heard “It doesn’t matter if you love him or capital H.I.M.” The gays went CRAZY! Gaga worked the crowd singing to her Little Monsters with our paws in the air. The performance was a blur after Gaga reached out and grabbed my hand and put the microphone to my mouth. It was then and only then…my life was complete!

The song ended but the crowd just got started. Lady Gaga thanked her fans for making the song “Born this Way” #1 and then she blew a kiss and ran off stage. The crowd was left in awe! I then turned to my friends and we basked in the moment of being touched by Lady Gaga!

This isn’t the first time Gaga did a surprise appearance at a local nightclub, it is typically of her to do these before she has a concert scheduled. This experience only spoke to me more about Gaga’s humility and true passion for entertaining. A free appearance tells me that she really cares about her “Little Monsters” and I thank capital H.I.M. I was “Born this Way”

Don't be a drag...just be a queen!"

2011-02-13T13:18:00.000-08:00

Ever since 10:30am when I woke up, I have been listening to Lady Gaga’s new song “Born This Way” on repeat. I am positive I am not alone, the song was officially released at 6:00 AM February 11^th; die hard Little Monsters have been spamming Facebook ever since the release. This long awaited song just might be the new anthem for the gays and Little Monsters everywhere. Now I love Lady Gaga and I was definitely not disappointed in any way. I will admit I was a little surprised by how fast and upbeat it was. Ever since Lady Gaga previewed the song at the MTV Music Video awards, I personally was under the impression it would be a lot slower. Nevertheless I can’t wait to hear this song everywhere and to be able to chant my favorite line of the song, “Don’t be a drag…just be a queen!”

There’s a lot of talk that this song is very reminiscent of the popular 80’s Madonna song “Express Yourself.” My response is…”WHO CARES” its Gaga and she can do no wrong! When she released the picture on twitter of this new song, I could only imagine how amazing it would be. On her website she has a lioness look to her with her bottom eyeliner and crazy hair! My prediction for the video is that she is born again into something crazy maybe a unicorn or gay man? Which would be signifying that it is ok and God made you that way! I am counting down the days until she returns to Sin City, and I’m praying she incorporates “Born This Way” into the tour even though it is still the “Monster Ball.” MGM Hotel and Casino will be full of Little Monsters come March 25^th waiting to hear the voice of their “Queen!” I will be one of those Little Monsters with my paws up in the air!

There’s a Very Special Guy Coming to Town!

2011-02-12T13:07:00.000-08:00

His name is Carlos Melia and he’s one of the world’s most popular LGBT travel writers and bloggers. Carlos has been an independent Travel Agent for more than 20 years and travels all over the world to review the hottest gay cities, and this week he’s in our town!

He specializes in Argentina, New York City and Uruguay and this will be the first time he’s blogged about Las Vegas. He’ll be checking out Le Reve at Encore, Krave, Piranha, Marquee at Cosmopolitan, Rumor among other Las Vegas gay favorites. Carlos says the theme of his blog is Been There Done That and he plans to personally experience, test and approve as much of Gay Vegas as he can over the next two days.

Former Mr Gay International 2008, and current member of the Board of Directors for Mr Gay World, Carlos says “I work along the main LGBT organizations worldwide, in pro of our rights and to assure everyone that indeed It will be Better.”

Take a look at the photo above and if you see Carlos (he’s so cute, he’ll be hard to miss!) in any of our day spots or night spots over the next few days, show him a real Las Vegas welcome, because that’s the message we hope he’ll share with his thousands of followers all over the world. Also check out the GayVegasTravel.com Social Feed to read Carlos’ daily review of Las Vegas.

And don't forget that as a GayVegasTravel.com member, you can email Carlos with your suggestions as to things he can do while in town (maybe hang out with you!).

All The President's Men Coming to Blush

2011-02-07T22:40:00.001-08:00

“Wynn Las Vegas and Encore are designed to be explored and discovered, to excite the senses of each and every guest.” This will all be true come President’s Day weekend when the Wynn and Encore open their arms and doors to the LGBT Community and host a very gay weekend! The Wynn and Encore hotels are not strangers to the gay community; they stand strong being LGBT friendly, providing not only luxurious amenities but a staff of Pride concierges, (the only hotel on the Las Vegas Strip to do so).

The “All the President’s Men Party” will be hosted at the fabulous Blush Boutique Nightclub on Sunday, February 20, with DJ Lisa Pittman and DJ Axis spinning the hits! Now I’ve been to a few nightclubs here and there, but I’ve never noticed how great a DJ could be, until DJ Lisa Pittman rocked my world! Her mixes and transitions are sick and will keep you dancing “FA DAYS!”

Did I almost forget to mention that locals and hotel guests will receive free admission and there will be a hosted vodka and tequila bar from 10:30-11:30 pm! If that wasn’t enough to get you to the hottest place on the strip come the 20^th, I don’t know what else will... So Mr. Presidents I will be attending and saluting while I dance and wave the flag with PRIDE!

More Reasons to say Oui! Oui!

2011-02-01T10:15:00.000-08:00

Need more options when it comes to finding a place to party? It's Vegas…of course you do! Paris Hotel welcomes the newest mega club "Chateau Nightclub and Gardens at Paris." Scheduled to open its doors March 5th, this nightclub will put you in the romantic mood with a 10,000 square-foot terrace over looking the Strip. According to the Las Vegas Sun, "The club includes 20,000 square feet outdoors in a garden setting under the Eiffel Tower replica."

With all the construction going on in front of the Paris, I'm definitely excited to see this new club and the huge Sugar Factory store right next to it! In my opinion it is about time the Paris hotel got a hip nightclub and with Drake set to host opening night, you know this is going to be the place to be!

What I am looking forward to the most is the view of the Strip. The Paris Hotel is across the street from the famous Bellagio Fountains, so I hope the view is extravagant. What could be better than enjoying the Vegas night air, sipping on a cocktail watching the fountain show with some friends? This could be better than one night in Gay Paree!

“Gentlemen Start Your Engines! All NEW… All RU… ALRIGHT!”

2011-01-24T00:41:00.000-08:00

The racers are back for a brand new season of Ru Paul’s Drag Race! The first episode premiered on Logo January24th, and it certainly did not disappoint. The queens are fierce and Ru Paul is all to thank for it. I got an opportunity to preview all the queens on the casting special which got me pumped for this premier! Guest judge Vanessa Williams graced the show with her presence along with Mike Ruiz for the traditional first photo shoot. This season the girls had to strike a pose while jumping on a trampoline, praying nothing fell off or out! Strong impressions were made by Raja who won both the photo shoot and the thrift store challenge. A new twist this season involved Ru Paul’s Drag Race season 2, Shangela Laquifa Wadley returning to the race for a second chance! This second chance was almost short lived when Shangela had to lip-sync for her life, until Ru told Venus D-Lite a queen from the open casting call, to sashay away.

This season is literally bigger and better than ever! We got some big personalities and a little more to love this season, with 2 big girls representing. Mimi Imfurst, who had the first breakdown of the season due to her outfit, served it in the end doing her own version of the Virgin Mary. A personal favorite would be Manila Luzon all the way from New York, New York! We will just have to wait and see who is serving it this season! Mondays may be a drag but it will have you talking until the next week! Be sure to tune into Logo and may the best woman WIN!

And if we’re lucky the queens will come to Las Vegas again, like they did last year. What fun it was to meet Tyra Sanchez, Raven and the others. That’s the cool part about Las Vegas, EVERYONE comes here, we really are the hottest place on earth to be!

Gorgeous is An Understatement for The Cosmopolitan Hotel

2010-12-21T00:20:00.000-08:00

As a long time Las Vegan, I thought I had seen it all, but even I was surprised by how cool the new The Cosmopolitan Hotel was, starting from the 8’ tall space heaters shaped like white ceramic table lamps that greeted us at the main entrance (and if you’re guessing the heat came out of the shade, you’re right!). Upon entering the lobby, we were greeted by glass columns with constantly changing computer graphics that are one minute, bookshelves, the next, abstract graphics and if you’ve had a few cocktails you may be shocked by the images of naked people desperately trying to escape. If you’re an arriving hotel guest, you don’t step up to a long sterile registration desk, instead there’s a row of beautiful red, French provincial tables and equally beautiful staff waiting to check you into the hottest new spot on Las Vegas Blvd.

Unlike most Las Vegas hotels, you aren’t obligated to walk through the casino to get to your room, but why wouldn’t you want to? Sure there’s the 21 and crap tables, roulette wheels and lots and lots of slot machines, but there’s so much more. Ever seen a casino where you can drape off a private gaming area just for you and your guests? Well The Cosmopolitan offers this experience as one of the ‘where’d they get that idea?’ cool options to be found throughout the property. There’s glass and mirrors everywhere including the famous Chandelier Bar boasting a 3-story chandelier with over 2 million Swarovski crystals draped in amazing patterns that truly are a feast for the eyes. Just as you’re thinking…wow! I’ve never seen anything like this, you realize there’s a winding staircase the takes you through the middle of the chandelier to bars, private conversations areas and eventually to the retail floor of the hotel.

The retail outlets are very cool. I’ve never seen any of these stores before and I’m already planning to spend my next paycheck on an awesome outfit I tried on at Stitched. I also like the rhinestone paintings by former Rap artist Fabulous Freddy. Priced at over $5,000 each, they, unfortunately, were a bit out of my price range. I love to eat and the dining options are numerous and affordably priced. There’s everything from Moussaka to Sushi, and in the French restaurant, you look out the window at the Eiffel Tower across the street…magnifique!

There are so many kick-back areas, some with pool tables and record players (complete with 45 RPM records of your choice) and my favorite was the “art-a-mat” cigarette vending machine that dispenses beautiful pieces of art for $5 each. Way cool! On my way out, I visited the art gallery on the main floor, which was a mind-blower. I loved the bench of 1,000 marbles. The seat was a Frisbee and we slid from one end to the other for half an hour!

The Cosmopolitan is amazing and I plan to hang out there a lot…especially in The Marquee Nightclub. With over 60,000 square feet, it’s the largest in the world and the city’s premier lesbian DJ – Lisa Pittman spins there…so what’s not to like?

Love The Legend Cher!

2010-11-28T13:15:00.000-08:00

The well-anticipated movie “Burlesque” sure did not disappoint, all the built up suspense only made it better. The brilliant idea to pair pop superstar Christina Aguilera with legendary Cher only could result in a phenomenal movie. I sat in the theater wide eyed and blown away by the performances and of course Christina’s voice. I was expecting just to be wowed by the performances alone, but the plot kept me guessing and hoping for what I wanted to happen.

Cher’s song “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me” felt like a subtle message to her fans and the gays. We all know Christina has a voice but Cher is the total package. The love story weaves perfectly with her burlesque dreams and who wouldn’t love to see Twilight hunk Cam Gigandet with his sexy eyeliner? I went with friends who had been counting down the weeks and days until the release. I’m not going to ruin the movie for everyone, but it was overall a good time and I would definitely watch it again and again.

Lucky for the people visiting Vegas there are multiple options for burlesque shows that are sure to tantalize the mind. On top of that you can also just see the legend herself Cher on the Strip! The movie ad was right…it takes a legend...to make a star…to make a FABULOUS M

She's Coming Back!

2010-10-27T20:07:00.000-07:00

I never thought it would happen, but Celine Dion is coming back to Las Vegas and she’ll be here for at least 3 years! Taking over in March 2011, magazines say the show is bigger and better than ever. With sold-out Las Vegas shows for 5 consecutive years, it’s no wonder she’s returning to The Coliseum at Caesars Palace. Celine will be replacing Cher, another infamous legend who is performing her last shows in February 2011. It has always been a dream to see Celine live and now I have a second chance!

Dion herself told Oprah: "It's not a rumor. I'm going back to Las Vegas. It's a brand new show, 31 musicians…a big orchestra. Obviously, I'm going to be doing my hits, but also a tribute to movies, Hollywood movies with amazing visuals." With multiple timeless songs that still give people the chills, Celine’s voice and natural talent is what everyone admires about this Canadian legend.

Get ready Las Vegas! It’s all coming back, it’s all coming back to us now… What a better thing to look forward to in 2011 than the power of Celine!

Lady Gaga's Monster Ball - Where You can Be Whoever or Whatever You Want to Be!

2010-08-15T21:37:00.000-07:00

The show started even before we entered the MGM Grand Arena, where Lady Gaga look-alikes were valet parking their cars, playing at the slot machines, dining in the restaurants and going through the customary concert metal detector to enter the concert hall. Fans with beer cans as hair rollers, bikinis fashioned from crime scene tape, and myriad interpretations of the styles that only Lady G can wear so successfully (though last night hundreds others tried their best). But the real entertainment started when Gaga, with her crew of monsters, took to the stage for two solid hours of dancing, singing and dramatic antics including covering herself with 'blood', donning a pair of men's underwear (autographed I might add), and ascending into the air on a stage barely wider than her size 2 frame.

"Tonight, I want you to let go of all your 'insecurities,' " she told the crowd. "I want you to dismiss any rejection. I don't want you to leave loving me more, I want you to leave loving you more." If anyone came to the MGM Grand with insecurities or low self-esteem, Gaga took on the personal challenge to convince the nearly 15,000 excited fans that they should love themselves, no matter what others thought or told them.

It all enfolded as a series of theatrical vignettes, with Gaga wearing everything from what looked like a nun's habit, which she wore while sporting a see-through dress with white tape across her nipples, to a brassiere that shot sparks. The stage was a continual sea of visual candy, and everyone left the arena, 'showing their teeth' and 'raising their paws'....including me!

The Queens Shine at Logo Lounge at Eye Candy

2010-08-15T21:04:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas parties day and night and this entire week was on fire at the LOGO Lounge at EyeCandy Sound Lounge & Bar at Mandalay Bay as the kick off to MGM Resorts International's much anticipated "My Fabulous Vegas". The Lounge featured the drag queens from Ru Paul's Drag Race in all their glory including the winner, the fabulous Miss Tyra Sanchez. I was amazed at Tyra's beauty, she truly was amazing. Being a fan of the weekly reality show, I already thought she was amazing but the in-person appearance took her beauty and feminism to a whole other level. Another Drag Race favorite participating in the Lounge was Pandora Boxx, who was also prettier than on the show. And the cool thing is that they were both really nice, friendly and down to earth. Kudos ladies! Hope to see you back in Las Vegas real soon.

Lady Gaga Wars II

2010-08-10T05:47:00.000-07:00

Practically overnight, Lady Gaga has rocked everyone's world and filled it with visions of balloon suits, Kermit the frog fur coats, cigarette shades and sparkly lobster hats. She's given us outsiders our confidence back in a way that only a few really great and earth shaking music artists have been able to. Her originality and fabulousness is often imitated, duplicated and most importantly loved by all and tonight, at Eduardo Cordova's Closet Sundays, was no different.

This week, the smoke-free venue filled up quickly with an ultra trendy crowd as everyone was eager to flirt, mingle, dance and bare witness to Gaga Wars II. The prizes included $1500 in cash prizes and even tickets to Lady Gaga's show so you know there were no expenses spared! The queens truly brought the ferosh as they graced the stage in the ultimate diva battle.

When it comes to Lady Gaga I guess you're either going to love her or hate her, but one thing that can't be denied is that she's become a constant reminder that its okay to be different, eccentric, and individual. And I'm glad I was able to see some of her "Little Monsters" (which is what she calls her fans for all of you who've I've just confused) in action. Keep it up boys and girls! Cause this was really just the jump off point for a wild and crazy week that all leads up to what we've been holding our breath for and saving our best afro blond wigs for and that's the show of all shows on August 13 at the MGM Grand Arena.

keep it sexy!!!

Everything's Sexier in Las Vegas!

2010-08-07T00:34:00.001-07:00

The Concorde Ballroom at The Paris Hotel Las Vegas provided the backdrop for “Everything’s Sexier in Las Vegas”, and by the looks of the incredible dancer on stage much of the night, they couldn’t have chosen a better name! Tonight's event was just the opening reception for Family Fest, a national pride event designed as a family reunion that brings together people of African, Latin, Asian, and European descent. On Saturday attendees will participate in a full-day Business-2-Business Exhibit Fair and later that night everyone will party at the first annual FamilyFest Live Concert followed by the Fire and Ice Pool Party on the rooftop of the Paris Resort and Casino Hotel. The weekend will close with a star-studded gospel brunch. www.familyfestlasvegas.com

Eduardo Cordova presents Closet Sundays

2010-08-03T04:33:00.000-07:00

Anybody who's been out and about the Vegas scene in the last few years might be familiar with the name Eduardo Cordova. He is, after all, responsible for the annual White Parties and Sunkissed Sundays (the first all gay and lesbian pool party) at the Luxor. So it should come as no surprise that he's also the mastermind behind the stellar Closet Sundays... once found @ the Luxor's Cathouse Nightclub and now resting comfortably at the Mirage's chic Revolution Lounge.

Now, for anyone who's hasn't been by closet Sundays... shame on you! You're missing out! I've been the last couple of weeks and I swear I've never danced more! Or with more gorgeous people, I might add.

The DJ spins a crazy mixes... The Go Go Dancers are beautiful and equally talented... Drinks are strong... and the crowd is super posh and uber sexy.

So do yourself a favor and make sure you have Closet Sundays marked in your calendars. You may have missed Jai Rodriguez from Bravo's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy" performing and looking delicious this past Sunday, but August 8th there will be GAGA WARS II (where $1500 in cash prizes and Lady Gaga Concert tickets will be given away for the best Lady Gaga costumes) and on September 5th, reality TV star Teresa of the Real Housewives of New Jersey will be rockin' it out!

So keep it sexy, Vegas... and I'll see you on Sunday ;)

Love Raven - Love Her!!

2010-08-02T01:27:00.000-07:00

My favorite Ru Paul Drag Race Queen, Raven, was cool as a cucumber (as she always is) at Heaven at Bare Pool at The Mirage on Saturday night. She knocked everyone dead with her exotic beauty and when she hit the stage the crowd went wild. Even though she didn't win, she's number 1 on my list! Love you Raven!

And if you missed her, she'll be back in a couple of weeks at the Logo Lounge at Eye Candy at Mandalay Bay. Keep checking back to gayvegastravel.com for more details.

Olivia & Giulia - To Have and To Hold

2010-07-31T00:32:00.000-07:00

For some ridiculous reason, gay marriage isn't legal in Nevada, but you'd never know it by the look of pure happiness and love that radiated from my friends Olivia & Giulia at their commitment ceremony tonight. They came all the way to Las Vegas from France (though Giulia is originally from Rimini, Italy) to tie the knot with none other than Elvis as the officiant. Where but Las Vegas can you celebrate such a special day in front of a 25 foot high neon 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign, and be serenaded by the King himself? (Nowhere, would be the correct answer!) The wedding party included family and friends, and from the faces of the strangers who stayed around to witness two beautiful women vow to spend the rest of their lives together, it truly was a very special dedication of love and honor. From the ceremony, we headed over to Maverick Helicopter where the girls smashed wedding cake in each others mouths and drank champagne from their entwined arms before enjoying a nighttime tour of the Las Vegas Strip in the Limousine of the Sky. We hit a couple more spots, then partied the night away at Doll Haus at Krave, where they were given VIP seating and of course....more champagne. Congratulations Olivia and Giulia, I love you!

Mon Ami Gabi Las Vegas - C'est Fantastique!

2010-07-29T23:40:00.000-07:00

I love the amazing french food at Mon Ami Gabi's at Paris Las Vegas. But what I love even more is the authenticity of decor, the ambiance that usually can only be found in Paris, France and the 'coup de resistance' is the exquisite water ballet in the Bellagio fountains that take place every 15 minutes just in front of the restaurant. The H2O spectaular delights guests of the Bellagio, bystanders on the street and yes, diners at Mon Ami Gabi. The fountains dance to the likes of Andrea Bocelli's Sound of Silence and Bruce Springsteen's 'Proud to Be an American' and reach heights more than 30 feet higher that the Bellagio rooftop. Mon Ami Gabi has always been a Las Vegas locals' favorite, but when you dine there with 10 people who just deplaned from Grenoble and they share the same opinion, you know you're on to something! This was a very special evening because two of my friends, Olivia and Giulia are holding their commitment ceremony tomorrow night in front of the famous Las Vegas sign on Las Vegas Boulevard and tonight's meal was a prelude for what promises to be a memorable event with family and friends.

The Queens of Drag go to Las Vegas Heaven

2010-07-28T22:32:00.000-07:00

If you're a fan of Ru Paul's Drag Race, and you weren't at Heaven at the Bare Pool at The Mirage in Las Vegas last Saturday, you really missed out! Every week during the month of July Las Vegas' King of Gay Nightclubs, Eduardo Cordorva, has brought in Ru Paul's most famous Queens to work their charm on locals and visitors alike and boy did have they been working it! Tyra Sanchez, the 2010 Drag Race winner, strolled the pool deck in all her glory last Saturday and turned the heads of boys and girls alike. The weather was hot, but Tyra was hotter! Don't miss next Sunday, when my favorite, Raven, hits the stage.

Las Vegas Pride 2010

2010-04-03T11:34:00.000-07:00

Las Vegas Pride is coming! 10 days of parties, Las Vegas style. For more information visit lasvegaspride.com

Welcome to our new site, GayVegasTravel.com

2010-03-31T11:18:00.000-07:00

We're so excited to be bringing you this site, debuting just in time for Las Vegas Gay Pride in April.

Check back often... we think you'll find this site very unique in that it combines the best of Gay Vegas we can find, along with the best of Gay Vegas from our various members as well. It's not just all about what we have to say... it's what we ALL have to say about the "fabulousness" of Gay Las Vegas!