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Synopsis

Santa Fe:
Surrounded by rarefied scenic beauty and imbued with 400 years of history and culture, Santa Fe is simply unique. Its serene and nurturing character is an authentic product of preserved architecture, art, cuisine, and tradition. Santa Fe is all about the well being of mind, body, and soul and is renowned for it arts and culture. Cleanse yourself inside and out as we pamper you at the sybaritic Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Health Spa. Experience a native healing ritual with Earth Walks For Life, and re-energize yourself. Bump! visits with Hilda Rush – a 90 year-old lesbian who has seen Santa Fe's gay and lesbian community quietly flourish over the years. Check out the local arts scene with some gay artists and discover what it's like for a gay couple raising kids in Santa Fe. We also tour some amazing historical B&B's as we wrap up our visit to this holistic dessert city.

Las Vegas:
Welcome to the town that never sleeps! Las Vegas is the fastest growing city in the United States and the ever-changing scene keeps the gay traveler busy. Las Vegas is host to thousands of conventions and events each year - Bump! is right there at Viva Las Vegas 5 checking out hot circuit boys strutting their stuff in skimpy swimsuits at the waterpark during the day and partying like crazy 'til the wee hours. Then, join us for a bird's-eye-view of the twinkling Las Vegas Strip – from a helicopter high above the city. Need a place to stay? Try one of the exotic theme rooms at Las Vegas Villas, the only gay-owned hotel on the strip. Take a tour of the Liberace Museum and see why no one wowed the crowds more than Mr. Showmanship, and meet the Queen Of The Strip, Frank Marino, who headlines the hit musical revue LaCage, and find out the difference between a drag queen and a female impersonator!

Phoenix:
Thriving desert and growing city, this metropolitan city has not forgotten its past, evidenced by its Southwestern architecture and Native American cultural influences. Phoenix is the sixth largest city in the U.S. with 2.8 million living in the metro area. Join us as we explore this extremely gay friendly destination. Meet Steve May who was dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Military and fought his case all the way to the Supreme Court and won. Follow Bump! as we show why Phoenix is known for it's unique style of architecture and design. Rev up your Harley and head down the highway with Raw Thunder the Phoenix Women's Motorcycle Association. Take a tour of the charming Casa De Mis Padres - an exclusive private resort in the Arizona Desert. Discover the works of local gay artists during Phoenix's weekly Artwalk and checkout the eclectic nightlife of this elegant and sophisticated desert city.

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Studio : Alluvial Filmworks

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Travel

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Customer Reviews

Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Phoenix

Amos Lassen wrote on 03/29/2011:

Heading west with “Bump!” is bound to be fun and since I have my niece’s wedding in September in Santa Fe, I was especially interested in this episode. I have only heard about the beauty of Santa Fe and now I had a peek before I got there. With 400 years of history and culture I see there is more to Santa Fe than physical beauty. It is serene and nurturing and it has preserved the architecture, art, cuisine and tradition. First stop is the Ten Thousand Waves Japanese Health Spa where we are cleansed inside and out much like Santa Fe itself. The town is known for the well bring of the body, the mind and the soul and for its arts and culture. Next we experience a native healing ritual with Earth Walks for Life and we are reenergized and reinvigorated. One of the mainstays of the place is Hilda Rush, a 90 year old lesbian who has watched the gay scene of Santa Fe grow and flourish. The art scene has its share of gay artists and we also hear what it is like being a gay couple raising children. There are some great beds and breakfasts to stay at in Santa Fe and we choose one before we head off to Las Vegas.
We get to Las Vegas, the town that never sleeps and the fastest growing city in the United States. Los Vegas is a party all year round with thousands of conventions and special events all the time. There are gay clubs for every taste and there is the neon strip. A recommended place to stay is the Las Vegas Villas which is the gay owned hotel on the strip. Of course we do not want to miss the Liberace Museum and meet Frank Marino, who is the headliner at LaCage and he explains the difference between a female impersonator and a drag queen. But for me, Las Vegas seems a bit much. I am from the south and enjoy the slow and genteel way of living.
Phoenix is an oasis in the desert and it is a city that protects its past. North American cultural influences and southwestern architecture to give character to the sixth largest city in America with a population of almost 3 million. The gay atmosphere is friendly and we meet Steve May who was dishonorable discharged from the military and fought it up to the Supreme Court and won. We head down the highway with Raw Thunder, the Phoenix Women’s Motorcycle Organization and take a tour of the Casa de Mis Padres, an exclusive private resort. We also see the works of local gay artists and then rock the town with the nightlife. Don’t get tired yet, “Bump!” has many more places for us to visit.