R Family Vacations
Company type | |
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Products | all-inclusive cruise-ship-based vacations, events, related products |
Website | rfamilyvacations |
R Family Vacations is an LGBT vacation entertainment company that provides luxury cruise ship trips with a focus on inclusive activities for children and services including same-sex marriage ceremonies. They are a subsidiary of Tzell Travel Group.[2][3]
History
In 2003,
Maiden voyage (2004)
On July 11, 2004, the first cruise was held aboard
2007
In 2007, the company considered making
"If we didn't have kids on board and there were protesters, we would go, but we did not want to expose kids to that hatred while they were on vacation."[15]
2008
In January 2008, Pink Pea, a production company, announced that "Dottie", "the star of Dottie's Magic Pockets — the first children's program for kids in gay and lesbian families" will be part of the entertainment. "Dottie", portrayed by actor Jen Plante, appeared on the cruise to the Mexican Riviera, March 15–22, 2008 and marked the first time the LGBT families and friends will be "entertained by the main character of a kids' show that is set in a lesbian household".[citation needed]
Later growth
The company expanded from cruises to include resort stays, adults-only vacations and a Broadway cruise.[16] As of early 2020, the company had hosted more than twenty thousand guests on its excursions.[17]
All Aboard: Rosie's Family Cruise
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See also
References
- ^ a b "The Founders". R Family Vacations. 2003–2005. Archived from the original on 2007-11-24. Retrieved 2007-11-24.
- ^ Chesnut, Mark. "Travel Planning During the Coronavirus Quarantine?". Passport Magazine. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ "Rosie's High Seas Entertainment And Gay Family Values". HuffPost UK. 2008-07-27. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ^ Guaracino, Jeff (2014-10-16). "R Family Vacations: Going strong and fabulous". Philadelphia Gay News. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ^ "How to Choose an LGBT Cruise". www.cruisecritic.com. Retrieved 2021-07-15.
- ^ a b Davis, Andrew (2005-01-12). "Getting Away with R Family Vacations". Windy City Times. Retrieved 2007-06-21.
- ^ a b Williams, Bradley David (May 2004). "Families, Ahoy!". Out Smart Magazine. Archived from the original on 2007-08-08. Retrieved 2007-06-21.
- ^ "Bermuda cut from O'Donnell's gay cruise". Associated Press via Yahoo News. 17 April 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-05-14. Retrieved 2007-06-21.(via wayback machine as [1] has expired)
- ^ a b Dale, Amanda (March 30, 2008). "Rethink opposition to gay cruise, churches urged". The Royal Gazette. Retrieved November 11, 2008. [dead link]
- ^ "Gay cruisers will still come to BDA". Bermuda Sun. April 20, 2007.
- ^ "Hundreds demonstrate against MPs' gay rights 'silence'". Bermuda Sun. June 2, 2006. Retrieved November 11, 2008.
- ^ Bourke, Amy (3 April 2007). "Rosie's gay cruise is backed by Bermuda's leader". Pinknews. Retrieved 2007-06-21.
- ^ Smith, Tim (April 24, 2008). "UK Christian group critical of faith-based tourism". The Royal Gazette. Retrieved November 11, 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Jones, Glenn (March 24, 2007). "AMEs launch the first salvo against the Rosie cruise". Retrieved November 11, 2008.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Guaracino, Jeff (July 2007). "Fun For Grown-Ups Aboard Rosie's r Family Cruises". Instinct: 48.
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(help) - ^ Shattuck, Kathryn (7 June 2013). "A Bond Forged Over Time on the Open Sea". New York Times. Retrieved 9 December 2020.
- ^ Robbie, Erica (10 January 2020). "All in the family: 43-year-old Aspen Gay Ski Week adds Snowmass family component". Aspen Daily News. Retrieved 9 December 2020.