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History, geography, and current events have never been my strong suits. But even I, who would rather be immersed in a plate of loukamoades (Greek doughnuts) than stumbling among the rubble of an archeological ruin, found myself inspired.

The cruise marks the first time that a gay men’s chorus is performing at sea as featured entertainment and is a first-time venture aboard ship for GMCLA, one of the largest and most influential men’s chorus’ in the nation.

Atlantis Events, Inc., the largest gay vacation company in the world, will once again be the first and only company - gay or straight - to charter the world’s largest cruise ship.

Due to recent high-profile attacks on the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, Cohen has chosen to focus much of the Foundation’s attention on homophobia.

I’m a glass-half-full kind of traveler. Rarely will you find me saying I dislike a destination - or warning my readers not to go somewhere. I can count on one hand the places I wouldn’t go. Saudi Arabia, anyone?

The company that created the gay and lesbian cruise concept is commemorating its 25th birthday with a Silver Anniversary Cruise in Hawaii.