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Our favorite Canadian nightlife correspondent, Daniel, has invited our lucky Planet Out readers to participate in a fabulous contest. The winner will get two round-trip tickets to Montreal, two nights’ hotel accommodations, and a personal tour of the fantastic city’s sites with tourism insider and all-around awesome guy Daniel Baylis.

Entering couldn't be easier, and you could win a sweet trip. Hello? Who wouldn't like a weekend getaway gratis in this economy? Plus, if you've never been to Montreal, you’ll be introduced to a truly cosmopolitan and incredibly charming city.

Everyone's Gay in Amsterdam

Originally published on OutTraveler.com

On Tuesday, September 29 Here Media [Planet Out's parent company] held the first of four Amsterdam events with a luxe party at the Bogardus Mansion in New York City’s exclusive Tribeca neighborhood. The “Everyone’s Gay in Amsterdam” photo booth was the smash hit of the evening, which also celebrated The Advocate’s October issue featuring Bravo’s Andy Cohen with Real Housewives Bethenny Frankel of New York, Dina Manzo of New Jersey and NeNe Leakes of Atlanta. Andy, Bethenny and Dina attended the event, along with fellow Housewife Lisa Hartwell of Atlanta, Kelly Ripa’s hubby Marc Consuelos, Tate Donovan of Damages, Broadway star John Benjamin Hickey, Tabitha Coffey of Bravo and fashion designer John Bartlett.

Check out our gallery of photo booth pictures from the event here.

Top 10 Photos Of NYC Pride

Check out the OutTraveler's favorite photos from coverage of the New York City Gay Pride parade -- the gayest event in all five boroughs (and that’s saying a lot!).

1. Sexy Oscar Winner

Causing hearts to flutter was Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, one of the parade’s three Grand Marshalls (along with activist legends Cleve Jones and Anne Kronenberg). Black is not only a talented writer but cute, with a winning smile, crafted exclusively for our camera!

Pride Hits Sin City

The community was out and wild as ever as Las Vegas celebrated its annual Pride Festival. The festivities kicked off on Friday night with the annual Parade, which in the city that never sleeps took place in the evening and traveled down Las Vegas Blvd. 

Dante’s Cove star Reichen Lehmkuhl teamed up with local news anchor Chris Saldana to host the parade, which featured great local organizations out showing their members on floats with bands marching and music pumping. Mr. Las Vegas Pride was one of several guests to make their way over to the broadcast booth to talk with the boys as the emceed the event. For those not lucky enough to be out on the streets, local Cox Communications affiliate and Vegas Pride sponsor Cox 96 aired the Parade that night, with several rebroadcasts post-Parade.

Green Travel Advice

A scientists' group has put together a guide to green travel to help you determine which modes of transportation have the smallest carbon footprint, and the group, the Union of Concerned Scientists, says some of the greenest choices can also save money.

UCS researchers compared the amount of carbon dioxide — the chief heat-trapping gas that drives global warming — from driving, flying, traveling by train or bus, and also compared per-person emissions for solo travelers versus those traveling in pairs or as a family of four. Here are some of their findings:

How To Travel Amid Flu Fears

No, we're not jumping on the bandwagon here to sensationalize the recent swine flu outbreak, but rather giving you some common sense tips if you're planning on traveling soon.

Here are some questions and answers for travelers regarding swine flu, flights and cruises to Mexico, travel insurance, and how to protect yourself while on your journey.

Lean Times: Air Travel on a Budget

If you're on a budget (like most of the world right now) and you'd like to fly somewhere for your next vacation, there's some good news.

"Domestic fares are down 9 percent over a year ago and summer fares to Europe are down 19 percent," according to Mike Fridgen of Farecast.com.

Examples: JFK to Paris, for under $500 roundtrip; Southwest's $49 one-way tickets, and once-in-a-lifetime dream fares from Newark to Hawaii, in the mid-$400s, including taxes and fees.

These and many other deals are easy to find online. But there are some strategies you can use to make sure you get the lowest possible airfares. Here are some tips from the experts ...

How To Avoid Common Travel Fees

Now more than ever, the avid traveler is trying to cut costs in every way they can. Here are some common travel fees and charges you can look to cut out, potentially saving you a good chunk of change on your next journey.

Lost Your Job? Here's Your Refund!

Did you book a leisure trip while still employed, but then got laid off before you could go? Well, how about a full refund? That appears to be no problem for some businesses in the current dismal travel industry.

Take for instance JetBlue ... The airline said this week that it will issue full refunds to eligible customers who lose their jobs after purchasing tickets.

Could Your Khakis Get You Kidnapped?

Leave your khaki shorts at home!

You should know this by now, and if you're traveling overseas, you really need to avoid dressing like a tourist. With kidnappings on the rise, looking like a local could be one of the most important precautions you can take during your vacation.

Greg Bangs, vice president and product manager for kidnap, ransom and extortion at the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, gives these common sense tips to avoid becoming a victim: