Since we were just dying for a reason to jet off to Philly for the weekend:

R Family Vacations and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) are proud to announce the “R Family Philly Weekend,” March 10-11, 2007. This excursion marks the first time the acclaimed vacation company has offered a family-friendly, gay-friendly getaway in a city. Packages, which go on sale on Wednesday, November 29, 2006, include luxury hotel accommodations and day and evening activities.

That's "R Family Vacations," as in Rosie O'Donnell and wifey Kelli's gay cruise line. And while it's embarrassing enough that they're trying to push a holiday without the boat, is their "50s themed bowling party" really a bullet point to advertise? Perhaps we really need to take another diversity class; we've been thinking all lesbians collect art and sip lattes like those L Word girls.

ROSIE O’DONNELL’S
R FAMILY VACATIONS SET SAIL FOR PHILLY…WITHOUT THE SHIP!
Famous For Cruise Ship Charters, R Family Announces Gay-friendly Weekend In
U.S. City

PHILADELPHIA, November 29, 2006 – R Family Vacations and the Greater
Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) are proud to announce the
“R Family Philly Weekend,” March 10-11, 2007. This excursion marks the first
time the acclaimed vacation company has offered a family-friendly, gay-
friendly getaway in a city. Packages, which go on sale on Wednesday, November
29, 2006, include luxury hotel accommodations and day and evening activities.

“I am thrilled that R Family Vacations is offering its very first land-based
vacation,” said Kelli O’Donnell, the company’s co-founder. “A trip to
Philadelphia is a great way to inspire your family to affect the future by
learning the historical significance of our Constitution. Plus, you’ll get to
experience R Family’s special brand of family fun.”

The “R Family Philly Weekend” includes:
· Deluxe overnight hotel accommodations at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia
at Penn’s Landing, located on the historic Delaware River waterfront
· A welcome lunch at the National Constitution Center, with special guests
Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross and George Washington
· A 50’s-themed bowling party
· An R Family Broadway Brunch at the Hyatt Regency
· Optional activity for those who come early on Friday, March 9: An
exclusive tour of Independence Hall after-hours, followed by dinner at
the City Tavern

“R Family Philly Weekend” packages are available by calling (866) 732-6822.
The trip is limited to 400 people. Special discounts for Amtrak and Enterprise
Rent-A-Car can be found at www.rfamilyvacations.com. For more information on
gay-friendly Philadelphia, visit www.gophila.com/gay.
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“This Philly weekend is a great way for everyone to experience a getaway in
the winter with friends and family and enjoy some R Family fun in gay-friendly
Philadelphia,” added Gregg Kaminsky, co-founder.

R Family Vacations is the first travel company to create vacations for the
GLBT community and their friends and family. The company was featured in HBO’s
Emmy-nominated documentary “All Aboard! Rosie’s Family Cruise”.

In 2003, GPTMC launched the award-winning tourism campaign, Philadelphia – Get
Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay®. The campaign has been
recognized as trendsetter for producing and airing the world’s first
television commercial by a destination to court the gay traveler; pioneering
gay travel research with Community Marketing and the Travel Industry of
America; and for launching the most comprehensive gay marketing program in the
U.S.

The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) makes
Philadelphia and The Countryside™ a premier destination through marketing and
image building that increases business and promotes the region’s vitality. For
more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit www.gophila.com or call
the Independence Visitor Center, located in Independence National Historical
Park, at (800) 537-7676.