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It's all about travel with me this week, Peaches.

So I came up with a pretty upbeat playlist for the flight to your fave destinations!

Heading to Cancun, PV or Mexico City? Maybe you're jumping across the pond to Europe... This is the playlist for you while you're floating at 35,000 feet. It's only ten songs, so add your faves to the list and mix in a bit of your own personal spice!

Enjoy!

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Spring has sprung and so has the latest number of passengers flying daily to international destinations.

With the new institution of “Optional Masks” on airlines, many more folks feel relieved that the airlines are doing away with the mask mandate. But is it the best idea considering we are still fighting a pandemic?

While numbers might be decreasing world wide, there is also the chance that we will see an uptick in numbers of Covid cases as the spring and summer travel continues. Let’s make one thing clear though: while traveling, if traveling, there are ways to stay safe, healthy and entertained on the road.

Clean Everything Just like your mom told you to do, you may as well do it.

It doesn’t hurt to add a little more protection to the seat you are occupying for the 8 hour trans-oceanic flight or even the hour plus long skip and hop to Orlando with the family. Either way, even with the airlines cleaning in between flights, it doesn’t hurt to add the extra layer or precaution.

Travel Light It’s spring and summer time, why are traveling with so much? Enjoy being by the pool or by the beach when and if you can. And if not, then dress light and airy.

One pair of sneakers, one pair of heels for folx and a pair of flip flops will go a long way. Mix and match your clothing to make several outfits with less that you’re traveling with.

Set A Budget If you can set a budget for yourself on how much you plan to use for the trip then you’ll be able to really enjoy yourself. There’s nothing like stressing when you come back from a trip that you won’t have enough money for rent, bills, etc because of your over spending on vacation. If you have kids, make sure to set a budget for each of them as well. Maybe a $25 souvenir budget per kid? Souvenirs while expensive typically fall within the $15-$30 range for a nice one.

Invest in Good Toiletries Toiletries are the end all be all of a night out all sweaty and coming to the hotel to enjoy the shower or bath. If you find a brand you like, invest in the big bottles and a travel kit where you can bring your own with you. It also saves the awkwardness and potential health issue of having a reaction to the soaps and shampoo from the hotel while on a vacation! No one wants a trip to the ER for any reason!

Have Fun! Be Safe!

If you’re traveling alone, then share your location with someone. If you’re traveling in a group, go in groups. There’s nothing more important than tracking your footsteps while on vacation; especially for places you’ve never been before. If you’re leaving the hotel to go somewhere then write on a notepad or napkin where you are and what time you left your hotel room. When entering a room, make sure to do a sweep of the room first. Don’t just immediately get comfortable. Make sure the room is up to par, clean and safe for occupancy prior to settling in. Drinking?

Keep tabs on your drink and accept nothing from a stranger directly.

Someone wanting to buy you something?

Change your mind on what you want then tell the bartender as soon as the drink is delivered, or get the drink from the bartenders hands.

While we all want to go back to normal, this travel season is going to be a tough one… be safe out there and be friendly! Flight Attendants and airline workers are going to be hustling. Drivers are going to be overworked. Hotel staff are going to be busting their asses. If you can, tip a little to show your appreciate your housekeeping, your travel crews, and those who are making your trip the best Spring Break/Summer Travel/Girls Weekend/GayCation, whatever!

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The Magic is Back!

One Magical Weekend in Orlando is all about: Say Gay! Say Gay! Say Gay! We invite you to attend the (almost) annual Gay Disney at One Magical Weekend!

RuPaul’s Drag Race Allstars winner of the fourth season, Trinity “The Tuck” Taylor. You will be blown away by the fun-filled music and performances at WIG.

Always the first Saturday in June, this year’s events take place on June 2-6, 2022 at the “Gayest” place on Earth.

The weekend is filled with unbelievable sights and sounds. The SOLD OUT Sheraton Lake Buena Vista

Proudly sponsored by PeachATL, One Magical Weekend is anchored by 3 Main Events! Imagine 6,000 guests at RIPTIDE at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Waterpark. It’s time to get back together and what better place than the 52-acre world class waterpark. Our own special party at one of the most unique venues in the world!

is home to the weekend Therapy Pool Parties and the Cadabra Afterhours. You can book rooms now at the Crowne Plaza – just a short walk from the main Host Hotel. All rooms booked through the One Magical Weekend website and link include two weekend pool party passes – a value of $210.

EveryBODY is welcome at Riptide and all 9 of One Magical Weekend’s world class events!

The weekend kicks off with Friday’s Pride Kickoff opening Therapy Pool Party anchored by DJ’s Joe Ross and Edil Hernandez.

This is a private event from 8:00pm to 2:00am with 43 bars, International DJs Edgar and Oscar Velazquez – brothers from Mexico – provide the Main Dance floor beats. They have been a fan favorite and were last seen at One Magcial Weekend’s main pool party in 2019. International DJ Barry Huffine will command the dance area at our 2nd Annual Bear Lagoon. Come meet the Tidal Wave boys!

RuPaul’s Drag Races own Trinity the Tuck will wow the crowd with a very special performance at the main stage!

But don’t forget about the rides! Fly down the waterslides or float in the lazy river all evening.

Whatever beats you are looking for, you can find them at Riptide.

Also returning to Riptide this year will be TRANS Beach, proudly sponsored by BLISS Health. BLISS Health is inviting all of their previous graduates of their one-ofa-kind TRANSformation classes for a Homecoming. All Alumni will be invited as One Magical Weekend’s and BLISS Health’s guests to TRANS Beach. It is the only area of its type at a main event where the trans community can gather and hangout or use it as their homebase for the night. Our Trinity the Tuck Saturday night’s Main Event continues with the Pride Cup inspired sports theme with RED Vol. V: Varsity at Disney Spring’s House of Blues. Get on your favorite RED sports gear and join International DJ/Producer Paulo as we dance the night away. RED always features our pop-up professional dance numbers headlined by RuPaul’s own Bosco. You DO NOT want to miss this one!

BACK by popular demand, Sunday’s close out Main Event will inspire your creativity with WIG featuring International DJ/Producer Twisted Dee. Be prepared to get your best WIG-ON and enjoy a night of performances

by RuPaul’s; Angeria Paris Vanmichaels, Phoenix, and

The theme Saturday is Pep Rally celebrating the launch of The Pride Cup sporting tournament during Red Shirt Pride Days Weekend. Be prepared for some special surprises. Wear your “sporty” red swimwear and join International DJs Sinna G and Cindel for our Homecoming Pep Rally!

Sunday’s final Therapy Pool Party – Say Gay Sunday will be kicked off with DJ Scott Robert followed by headliner DJ Deanne.

Friday’s Cadabra is FANTASY where DJ Nina Flowers will take you on a magical journey with deep, sexy beats.

Opening set by DJ Obra Primitiva.

Cadabra’s Saturday night follows the sports theme where DJ/ Producer Abel will welcome you to LOCKER ROOM. Get your nighttime gear ready for the locker room, where it will be down and dirty.

The final Cadabra Afterhours will bring out the DADDY in you when DJ Alex Ramos will drive home his sexy vibes and close out the weekend. Opening set by DJ Bio Zounds Gather your Atlanta friends and let us introduce you to Orlando’s most iconic weekend experience during the 30th Anniversary version 2.022 of RED Shirt Pride Days – celebrate with us at One Magical Weekend in Orlando! https://www.oneMagicalWeekend.com www.showupinred.com #1mw #onemagicalweekend #thepridecup #redshirtprideday

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LIBRA: Balance is everything to a Libra, ARIES: When you set your mind to and so is sarcasm. You are the master of something, you tend to really focus in on the things that matter most to you. sarcasm and because of this, most people tend to think you’re a cruel person but It’s as if your focus can really funnel that’s not it. You’ve just mastered the art vision you in the most positive way. of shade..

Focus on that this week!

TAURUS: Last week you felt as though everyone around you was pulling you in different directions and forcing you to choose sides, but this week… no more.

You get to stand your ground and assert yourself in ways others have not seen yet.

SCORPIO: Calm down this week ma’am.

You’ve got a long time to deal with a certain issue and just because someone is getting under your skin doesn’t mean that you have to make a brash decision.

Wait it out. Think about it.

GEMINI: This week is high time for you to look for opportunities to educate yourself again. Whether it’s a continuing education credit for work, or taking up teaching yoga or something else, it is time to become the student again.

SAGITTARIUS: Travel is in your future.

Whether it be to the ends of the earth or the end of your neighborhood sidewalk, you are going to have an amazing encounter soon. It’ll be one full of insight and positive energy. It’s just what you need this week.

CANCER: This week you’re going to be let down by someone on a project that you’re involved in but it doesn’t mean that they don’t care. What it means is that they need your assistance and direction. How can you help someone grow to their fullest potential?

CAPRICORN: There’s been a lot of unexpected pop ups in your life this week. From someone old to someone new, you’ve experience the gamut of people around you. Don’t let that get to you though. Your social meter is off the charts. This won’t get to you.

LEO: Lethargy was the death of you last week and this week you are biting off more than you can chew. You have no middle ground! Stop going from one extreme to another and allowing the stress to get to you.

AQUARIUS: Last week you were plagued with fear, and this week you are galavanting into a week full of love and acceptance. People around you truly do love you and it will take some time to notice and understand that. However, once you do: magic.

VIRGO: Deep breaths this week as you start to realize that you can get overwhelmed by very little. Because you’re a perfectionist you can’t seem to understand that when things don’t go your way in the slightest, it’s not the end of the world.

PISCES: There’s something in the pipeline for you. It’s coming down from a superior and you’re going to reap the benefits of it soon enough. If you keep your eye on the prize, anything is possible.

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BLAKE’S ON THE PARK blakesontheparkatlanta.com 227 10th St NE BULLDOGS 893 Peachtree St NE FRIENDS NEIGHBORHOOD BAR friendsonponce-atl. com 736 Ponce De Leon Ave NE MY SISTER’S ROOM mysistersroom.com 66 12th St NE X MIDTOWN fb.com/XMidtownX 990 Piedmont Ave NE THE T modeltatlanta.com 465 Boulevard SE CHESHIRE

HERETIC hereticatlanta.com 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road BJ ROOSTERS bjroosters.com 2043 Cheshire Bridge Road NE

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MARQUETTE 868 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW 840ATL 840 Joseph E. Boone Blvd NW ANSLEY

MIDTOWN MOON 1492 Piedmont Ave NE FELIX’S 1510 Piedmont Ave NE THE HIDEAWAY 1544 Piedmont Ave NE MIXX mixxatlanta.com 1492 Piedmont Ave NE OSCAR’S oscarsatlanta.com 1510 Piedmont Ave NE WOOFS woofsatlanta.com 494 Plasters Ave NE EAST ATLANTA, GRANT PARK & EDGEWOOD

MARY’S marysatlanta.com 1287 Glenwood Ave SE SISTER LOUISA’S CHURCH

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10TH & PIEDMONT 10thandpiedmont. com 991 Piedmont Ave NE G’S gsmidtown.com 219 10th St NE HENRY’S henrysatl.com 132 10th St NE LA HACIENDA lahaciendamidtown. com 900 Monroe Dr NE

FITNESS MIDTOWN URBAN BODY FITNESS urbanbodyfitness.com 500 Amsterdam Ave N CHESHIRE GRAVITEE FITNESS graviteeatl.com 2201 Faulkner Rd NE SPAS/BATHS ADULT FLEX SPA flexspas.com 76 4th St NW CHESHIRE

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BARKING LEATHER AFTER DARK barkingleather.com 1510 Piedmont Ave NE CHESHIRE

SOUTHERN NIGHTS VIDEO 2205 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE ANSLEY

BOY NEXT DOOR MENSWEAR boynextdoormenswear.com 1447 Piedmont Ave NE GCB & PLEASURES brushstrokesatlanta. com 1510-D Piedmont Ave. NE

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BARS & CLUBS

May 4th - May 11th Fiesta De Mayo @ The Battery | Thursday, May 5th (5 PM)

Live! at The Battery is back with our friends from Don Julio and Topo Chico to bring you Fiesta de Mayo! Celebrate the Hispanic & Latin culture with live local music, Latin owned local business vendors, drink specials, themed dancers and more! This isn't your typical Cinco de Mayo celebration, it's so much more! Ticket prices will increase as we get closer to the event so don't wait! Get your tickets today!

IMPORTANT: Purchase the lowest priced tier available. This event is all General Admission.

Includes admission and 1 drink ticket.

Artwalk Decatur @ Downtown Decatur| Friday, May 6th (6 - 10 PM)

The ArtWalk is a fun (and free!) evening of relaxed art enjoyment that's not to be missed. Come stroll around Downtown Decatur, enjoying free art openings at local shops and businesses while sampling light refreshments. Mingle with the artists as they discuss their work, and "catch a vibe" with music on the Square throughout the evening.

The ArtWalk is the kick-off event for the Decatur Arts Festival - find more information on the decaturartsfestival.com website or on the event's Facebook Page.

RITUAL: Dark Fairy Tale Party (Goth Industrial Theme Event) @ Heretic | Friday, May 6th (10 - 3 AM)

Let your darkest fairy tales come to life! Whether from the legends of old or reimaginations on the big screen, all characters are welcome at this event! Dressing in theme is encouraged but not required, you can come in your best club wear as well.

10pm * 21+ * $10 Tarot readings by Daimler in the Chill Room. Second Skin is vending leather items and more.

The Heretic has free parking! Fantastic drinks provided by excellent and friendly bar tenders.

Dunwoody Arts Festival @ Dunwoody Village Pkwy | May 7th - May 8th

The annual Mother's Day celebration returns to Dunwoody Village Parkway and the Dunwoody Village Shopping Center (1317 Dunwoody Village Pkwy.) in Dunwoody, Georgia. Moms of all ages will be honored with over 130 local and regional artisans who bring their specially created art for the delight of the entire family. Food trucks will serve up a variety of delectable options and beverages of all kinds will be available. The kids can enjoy the day with face painting, sand art and other interactive activities in the Kidz Zone. to find out how to apply to be a vendor or sponsor, please visit https://www.splashfestivals.com/become-a-vendor/

Roswell Spring Arts And Crafts Festival @ Roswell City Hall | May 7th - 8th

Roswell is known for its preservation of history, celebration of the arts and cultivation of the entrepreneurial spirit. Roswell was named one of the top 3 cities in the nation to raise your family

by Frommer’s and GMA gave it the Live, Work and Play Award. In addition to the Roswell Spring Arts and Crafts Festival, Roswell celebrates the arts through its Cultural Arts Center. Visitors can enjoy the pleasures of visual and performing arts in this beautiful historic community.

This festival is an art festival for Artists by Artists, letting the artist have a voice in the creation and operations of the festival. This event will feature approximately 125 painters, photographers, sculptors, metalwork, glass artists, jewelers and more!

Botanical Garden Opens ORIGAMIINTHEGARDEN Exhibit | Saturday, May 7th (10 AM) Origami, meaning “folding paper” in Japanese, reflects the essence of creativity: making something out of (basically) nothing. Start with a simple square piece of paper. Apply the art of origami, folding the paper in a creative way to produce an elegant object—a soaring bird, gliding plane, galloping pony, floating boat, or an emerging butterfly. Artist Kevin Box takes origami to another level, transforming paper into museum quality metal sculpture through processes he has pioneered in teamwork with foundries, fabrication shops, and his studio staff.

YeahBuzzy @ Summerhill Sundays | Sunday, May 8th (12 - 6 PM)

Join YEAHBUZZY with our friends at Georgia Vintage Goods for Summerhill Sundays on May 8! It's our first time in Summerhill with GVG and we are so excited.

We'll be with 50 other vendors in what is surely to be a rad day.

Tea Dances are BACK! @ Guac Y Margys | Sunday, May 8th (3 - 7 PM) DJ NEON THE GLOWGOBEAR is BACK for our Sunday Tea Dance!

NO COVER! Come early to catch DRAG BRUNCH from 1PM - 3PM! Location: Guac y Margys Midtown Sponsored by Ketel One Botanicals.

PALS Bingo @ LIPS Atlanta | Tuesday, May 10th (7:30 PM)

It's Divas night at PALS Bingo. Madonna! Cher! Tina! Dave the Ball Guy! Bill Golden! Wait what do those last two have to do with Divas Night? They both are celebrating MILESTONE Birthdays in May. Come out and help us celebrate all these legends and the two old men. Performances by some of your favorites and some that we feel sorry for and let perform. You will not want to miss one minute of this epic night of bingo.

Gear Night @ The Hideaway | Wednesday, May 11th (7 - 9 PM) Calling all Doms, Daddies, Sirs, Subs, Boys and Pups! (And everyone/thing inbetween!) Join your fellow Atlanta Kinksters for a casual night of gear and good times at the Hideaway.

Hideaway and your hosts, David and Paul, invite you to brush off your best gear (keep it PG-69 y’all) and come out for a gear-themed happy hour!

We’ll have a bar tab raffle at 8:45pm. (Maybe even a few other prizes) Earn an entry for every cocktail you order while in gear.

We truly want to make this night something for the community, so if you have ideas on how we can improve or provide for our beloved kink community, please message David and Paul! (We have some great ideas in the works already!)

Dear Peach, My partner has been spending a lot of time on their phone. While I understand the need to connect due to the nature of their job, I also wonder often if the phone is causing a disconnect between us. It’s at dinner, it’s at home, and even when we were on vacation. After asking them to take a moment away from the phone for me, they became defensive. What do I do to reconnect while asking them to DISconnect?

Well, you are in a common dilemma that many people are facing this day in age.

COVID has forced a lot of people to work remotely which has negatively impacted home life for many; even those who live alone. The lack of an office now forces these folks to turn the space that used to be their sanctuary and relaxation spot into a workspace. So now more than ever, people are connected in a way that removes them from the everyday.

Try having a conversation centered around understanding the need to stay connected for work but that it’s having an effect on you. Say that during dinner there are no phones, just you two.

When you’re on vacation, set boundaries about maybe working one hour a day but focusing on setting that Out-Of-Office message.

Make sure you understand the necessities of their job, but don’t waiver from spending time together. You deserve that too.