BEST LOCAL HOTEL
Warwick Melrose Hotel Dallas
3015 Oak Lawn Ave.
214-224-3109
WarwickMelroseDallas.com
Before there was a Dallas gayborhood, there was the Melrose Hotel — for nearly a century, its classic brick facade in the Chicago School style has anchored the hub of gay life here: the intersection of Oak Lawn and Cedar Springs. Luxurious but never stodgy, its 184 spacious rooms have hosted countless queer-friendly events (it has been a center for Razzle Dazzle in recent years), as well as accommodating numerous family members of gay Dallasites when locals want out-of-town guests nearby … but not in the guest room. With its elegant Library Bar and delicious Landmark Restaurant, the food and libations continue to be a draw, whether staying here or just meeting up after the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade.
— Arnold Wayne Jones
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Palm Springs
W ith its warm days, cool nights and hot visitors, it’s not a great surprise that Palm Springs — the gay nexus for Southern California — would wind up as one of gay Dallas’ favorite vacation spots, whether for men, women or couples. After all, whether you’re there for the shopping, the food, the architecture (exquisite Mid-Century Modern examples abound), the amenities or the environment (from hiking in the canyon to journeying up its mountain), Palm Springs has a staggering selection. Oh, and there’s a little thing called the White Party held there every Easter … that could have something to do with its popularity, too.
— Arnold Wayne Jones
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BEST LOCAL TRAVEL/CRUISE AGENCY
The Pauer Group
Call for an appointment
972-241-2000
ThePauerGroup.com
BEST LGBT CRUISE COMPANY
RSVP
800-328-7787
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BEST AIRLINE
Southwest Airlines
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New Orleans
BEST ONLINE TRAVEL SITE
Travelocity.com
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition March 21, 2014.