Bump!, the world's first and most watched gay and lesbian travel television series, is now on DVD. Join our hosts Shannon McDonough and JR Anderson as they show you some of the best the American Southwest has to offer gays... more » and lesbians. This resourceful and entertaining DVD is perfect for the seasoned and armchair traveler alike!
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.« less