Best Gay Travel Location? | Wilton Manors & Ft. Lauderdale VLOG

This vacation is off to a fabulous start. We’re staying safe and having a lot of fun.
We have to say that our host at Calypso Inn, Wesley, was such a nice guy and did say that COVID and some health issues have resulted in a less-than-stellar appearance of this Inn. Check it out if you’re considering travel to this area - the location can’t be beat!
I always say it’s all about the company you keep, not necessarily the place you’re at - and fortunately Brian is a pretty great guy. Til next time Ft. Lauderdale and Wilton Manors!
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[@pandabear153]

Nice to meet another young and older couple!!! We're 22 yrs apart I'm 71 and he's 93. We've been together since 1975

[@OutLoudJB]

Love to hear it! Thanks Calvin.

[@grahamscott4018]

Love that,congratulations you guys. Love from Scotland xxx.

[@RobertFleming]

Same. He’s 65 and I’m 32. Literally, the first thing I said: oh, they’re like us!

[@TechMelee]

Amazing! Love is Love!

[@BeaverOwl]

Congrats. Best wishes from Montreal, Canada!

[@grahamscott4018]

Great couple. I’m 42 and feel a little cheated out of life due to cancer from the age of 26. This gives me hope that I might too one day find someone to share my life with. What a great couple 🥰. Love from Scotland xxxx.

[@OutLoudJB]

Thanks for the kind words, Graham. There’s someone out there for you!

[@marcathens2951]

Don't feel bad about being alone. Im in my late 50's / been single for 7 years. Meeting decent guys for compatibility is next to impossible. Hope your doing well !

[@reiguivensi1404]

Date me then. 😉

[@georgepappas9672]

I’m here for you ❤️looking for a nice guy email me. [e-mail]

[@reiguivensi1404]

Mr. Graham scott I would like to know you...

[@arthurbridges3959]

Glad I found your videos. You both seem like great guys. You are the example that you can find lovat any age. I love your spirit and attitude regarding the age difference. May you both continue supporting and loving each other.

[@ericsteennielsen]

Thank you very much for the travel inspiration. In Florida I have only visited Orlando a couple of times, so I would love to see other places. Looking forward to your next experiences. Happy new year to you both from Denmark 👍😁🎉

[@OutLoudJB]

Thanks Eric! This means so much to us. Happy New Year! Best wishes

[@kechiotta5349]

Thanks for sharing your holidays. It is so creative and fun looking. I'm so happy to see how much fun you had. Those foods though 😤. I'm cooking as I'm watching this and it got double thinking about my own 😂😂. I'm glad to have met your videos, Happy New year to you both and I wish you both a blissful and happy life. 😊💙💙

[@OutLoudJB]

Back at you, Kechi! Cheers to 2021!

[@andrewmcd7]

How am I only finding this now!? You guys are amazing. Reminds me and my guy and I. 29 and 56. I watched the video with your mom about coming out and almost cried it was so similar to mine. Would love to connect with you guys!

[@OutLoudJB]

That’s amazing! So glad you found my channel and I really hope we can connect one day! I’ll be sharing my journey as we go so stay tuned 😊

[@alexlareine8501]

Glad I found your video. I'll be going to Wilton Manors for the first time later this winter and i want to try some of the breakfast places you mentioned :)

[@Steve-ys7kv]

Your review of the Calypso Inn is fair. I have stayed there a lot, because of it's great location. They owners have made improvements, but last year one of them had health issues so things may of fell through the cracks. I have met a lot of great people there, which is easy due to it's small size. You mention RI, SE MA here. Love your channel!

[@jbalseq4859]

Ad to that the flood we had a month before they came to Florida. I am actually surprised that most places are opened in the area.

[@mvkimmel257]

Thanks for all the recommendations, I have a place in Fort Lauderdale and have never been to half of these place. Roses is a lot go fun, I always get the fish tacos its awesome.

[@lorelaig9]

Great video! I am planning my first trip to Fort Lauderdale. I am usually ALWAYS a Key West guy and stay at the Equator there. I am planning on staying at The Grand in Fort Lauderdale. Thanks for all the food tips for Wilton Manors!

[@alexlareine8501]

I'm planning a trip to Wilton Manors with a friend and it will be my first time there too. It's confusing trying to figure out what hotels, etc, are closest to the fun.

[@davidschoengut2753]

Im glad you had so much fun in my area!

[@OutLoudJB]

We love it there!😊

[@rob9185]

This is the video where I met you guys yesterday. And I it was 'Like' at 1st sight. Every winter I visit Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Key West. But due to this Covid shit I was not able to travel to the Sunshine State this winter season. I really really really missed it (and still miss it) so I was cruising KZbin to checkout vlogs concerning Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. I bumped into your recent Ft. Lauderdale vlog and looooooved it 😍 Love the presentation. Love the positive vibe. Love looking at you guys. Enjoyed it from beginning to end and at that point I was sold to Jonathan Lucero McKinney's channel on KZbin 🤗 You totally ROCK 🤙🏽🤟🏽👍🏽👌🏽👊🏽 Take care and stay healthy 🍉🍇🥝 #jonathanandbrian 💕💯

[@williamzavlaris4054]

Was in Wilton Manors at Christmas one year ago pre-Covid after LA to FL Panama Canal cruise and stayed at Ed Lugo's which I would totally book again due to great location, meeting Ed himself who was quite charming and personable and the wonderful treats left in the room nightly. Weather was not great with rain and clouds but temps were warm. I live in Palm Springs and saw more rain in a week than we see in 4 months but that does give the area a beautiful lushness to the landscape we do not get in the desert. I was not impressed by Rosie's but there was a great Greek restaurant to the south on Wilton Manors Blvd. near city hall that was outstanding. But the most memorable place was a bar with a simple name which of course I can't recall at the moment located right in the center of the action on the west side of the street which was incredibly beautiful with one of the best back patios I have ever seen anywhere. My traveling companion owns a bar in San Diego, 'The Loft", and that place really gave him ideas on how to significantly upgrade. Also memorable was the veteran bartender there who really knew what he was doing and made interesting and unusual drinks and was totally entertaining in his own right. Thanks for taking us along on your trip. Can't wait until the vaccines kick in and we can comfortably resume travel. Have a good time in Key West. Went there years ago in July to learn to SCUBA at Key Largo and while Miami was sweltering, Key West was wonderful with its ocean breezes just like Hawaii. You guys make a great couple so keep making memories and thanks again for taking us along.

[@OutLoudJB]

Thanks William! We love traveling and hope to do more traveling VLOGS in the future

[@anthonyporter8790]

You guys should stay at Casa Citron! It’s just outside Wilton Manors, about a 3 minute drive to the main drag. Amazing place!!! 💋

[@joehan8355]

Sweet trip!

[@javier9119]

Calypso is so much fun... specially if you are single. It does depend on what you are looking for & I have never had a bad time staying there while at Wilton Manors. In fact I have had some epic times there. The owner is very flexible and the staff treat you very well. The nightlife in Wilton is phenomenal as well... no Hunter's, Eagle, Monkey, Gym, The Pub covered on this one. Can't wait to get back to Wilton!

[@anthonymastrando9299]

Ditto, my husband is 28 years younger than me. Dated him for 2 years and now married for 5 years. He’s 38 and I’m 65. He calls me his silver fox and I call my bodyguard, lol. We definitely make a sharp couple. We have a condo in FLL, at The Seasons. You MUST try The Casablanca Cafe on A1A and Alhambra. Just across from Sebastian Street Beach- gay beach.

[@azizmansour10]

Great vlog, beautiful couple

[@wesgrooms941]

I’ve enjoyed staying at the Royal Palms several times in Ft. Lauderdale.

[@MrTsnead]

Just subscribed to your channel. Great video!

[@johnr.french6499]

You seem really mature for such a young guy. Glad I found your channel

[@OutLoudJB]

Thanks, John! More fun to come😊

[@phine_27]

cute couple....use to live there and hadn't been there in years but this is the 1st place I would like to vacation to when covid is over...

[@MrDbhouston]

I’d love to see you guys at The Worthington.

[@ericmartin9569]

My hubby and I will be staying at Fort Lauderdale in May. We're excited because it's our first time there.

[@Tripper111]

Happy New Year Guys.

[@OutLoudJB]

Cheers man! Happy 2021🙌🏼

[@shawnlong4039]

Very nice father/son type of couple! The younger guy could freakin' model!

[@ericsparks6276]

Not everybody can be the Pinapple or Worthington 😢 Glad to see others trying so we have more options!

[@santoperez7950]

Just found your vlogs great info head to bahamas and Florida next month.

[@OutLoudJB]

Enjoy your trip!

[@CarlTippins]

I'm from Florida (Tampa), but have relatives all over south Florida and I spent A LOT of time in the Fort Lauderdale/Wilton Manors area. A friend of mine works at The Grand. I really like it, but I prefer (at least) a clothing optional pool. The place I stayed at the most closed down. I have stayed at several of the places that Brian mentioned. One of my favorites it The Cabanas Guesthouse & Spa on NE 26th St. in Wilton Manors. Not walking distance to "central" Wilton Manors, but not far either. The thing I like most is they have 2 pools. The larger pool can get a little busy, but the smaller pool is great. I usually get a room close to the smaller pool. Check out their webpage if you go down to FTL again. I had a trip planned down there and was going to stay at The Big Coconut Guesthouse, but a hurricane cancelled those plans. :( The Worthington/Alcazar used to be rather bath house-ish, but has calmed down a bit. Mainly because they let anybody and everybody in during the day....it's as crowded as Disney!! If I want to be crowded and hassled, I'll stay home.

[@OutLoudJB]

Thanks for the input, Carl! We did love The Grand, although we also thought it was odd there wasn’t clothing optional by the pool. Cabanas is a place we’ve been meaning to check out - maybe that’s our next stop! Thanks again😁

[@alexlareine8501]

i was thinking about booking at Cabana's Guest House, but didn't realize it wasnt in the center of the of Wilton Manors.

[@danmcleod1360]

The plants you found are part of the design.

[@romasgudisauskas3696]

Very nice video thank you for sharing

[@rasferrastfarian739]

I'm with you Brian, If a room/hotel/resort isn't better than my (beautiful) home, I'm not going to be happy!

[@davemiller7799]

Why travel at all? Just stay home then lol

[@billligon4005]

We love to travel but my hubby being 97 has trouble getting around, so we do cruises, but I would still like to get a plane and go places, and he says just go have fun (I can't have fun traveling by myself!). A friend wants us to join him in a home sharing a 'Home Exchange' for a whole year in Tuscany, exchanging his home for their home - which I would love, love, love to do. But can't convince hubby to do that says he's too immobile and slow. And he is right I'm afraid and this why you guys have to LIVE, LIVE, LIVE each day. We do and we did, but sadly we can't do as much any more. So we rely on Cruise ships, where he can take his EV scooter. Sometimes hubby does not even get off the ship depending on how steep the gangway is. The stay will help a great deal but he does not want to be a bother. This is sad for both of us. Live guys, Live it up.

[@billligon4005]

BTW: we absolutely love the drive down to Key West and the 7-mile bridge is fantastic, you feel like your at sea you can't seen land for most of the drive.

[@riperetto3246]

Everytime Jonathan uploads a new video: me: 👁👄👁

[@OutLoudJB]

😂

[@dennisingle7939]

love Ft. Lauderdale ,haven't got to go in awhile,trying to wait Covid slows down.we stay at The Big Coconut

[@tjlemaster]

You guys should check out Cabanas guesthouse next time you go down to WM!

[@OutLoudJB]

We went there last time we were there!! It was awesome, loved the pool and the seats along the water inlet

[@DianxStorm]

Y’all are so cute together

[@kevinonthank]

Heading to Fort Lauderdale @ the end of April and staying at Pillars hotel & club (non gay) for one night then at the 🍍 Pineapple point resort.and then at the Hilton on Fort Lauderdale Beach due to lack of availability at Pineapple. I cannot believe the plant omg! I have stayed at the Grand resort as well and loved it, but that's prior to changing hands of ownership Not sure how it is now, I'm sure it's still great . I heard Cabanas is also a good place to stay. 🥂 Cheers!!

[@pppmanly]

Re-watching this video as I'm visiting Wilton Manors this week. For some reason, I thought Rosie's Bar & Grill was owned by Rosie O'Donnell. 😀 I went there for lunch today.

[@OutLoudJB]

Lol 🤣 Hope you enjoyed it!

[@pppmanly]

@@OutLoudJB I did, thanks!

[@TG-vk5uy]

So I remember how you met - apartment then gym. How did it progress from there? Did each of you know the other was gay? How did that conversation come up? Please do a video on that one. Thanks.

[@conanthegreat4767]

Wow looks so cute and interesting and BEAUTIFUL! I have to include it in my top next goals! When I travel I always take my travel playlist with me, new bands like *DELTA PAROLE* are a must, what travel playlists do you fellow travelers love and listen to? Hope to get me some *cute bois*

[@bradleyf3224]

Rosie's is GREAT, we love eating there too...when we visit FL

[@OutLoudJB]

Soooo good🙌🏼

[@dennislatimer546]

So if you guys got back to Wilton Manners, where would you stay?

[@OutLoudJB]

Hmmm, any suggestions? We;ve stayed at a couple palces, maybe Pineapple Point? Is that the name of it?

[@froggythewaiter]

We've stayed at both Island Sands Inn and Fantasy Island Inn in Wilton Manors and loved both. Fantasy Island Inn is our prefered location though.

[@OutLoudJB]

I haven’t heard of either of those!

[@froggythewaiter]

@@OutLoudJB we prefer Fantasy Island since it's clothing optional and has king size beds. The shared "kitchen" with complimentary snacks is also a big plus. Island Sands it very lovely as well and quite relaxing. It's a more classic B&B with daily breakfast served to your room. Both are on the same street (around the corner from Calypso) and just a few houses down from Wilton Drive. Can't recommend either enough.

[@alexlareine8501]

@@froggythewaiter Are they gay owned?

[@froggythewaiter]

@@alexlareine8501 Fantasy Island Inn is. Island Sands used to be but I heard they recently sold so I do not know if they still are.

[@alexlareine8501]

@@froggythewaiter Thank you! :)

[@MrJt3451]

that motel looked like a dump no happening lol I will keep looking nice review thanks

[@WinCKI170]

You guys come stopby here in FL Winter Haven one day plsssss🥰🙏🤍💙

[@tharakabasnayake4927]

Sir i wish one day i will meet u guys

[@stephenfermoyle4578]

you are so cute together OMG THE FOOD WOW

[@anthonydavid5121]

It's 2023 - where are you guys now??? I'm also a native Rhode Islander, and, I've never been to Flordia .... imagine!!!

[@OutLoudJB]

We're on the west side of Providence

[@COPDAD60632]

Last time we were in Key West, we stayed at Lighthouse Court. Ever in the mid west Indiana try Camp Buck Wood on a Daddy or Leather weekend. Take a look at Campbuckwood.com . What about Southern Decadence in New Orleans , in September ?

[@OutLoudJB]

These all sound amazing, especially as I look out the window and see snow falling😅

[@BrownsBacker]

I always wanted to do Southern Decadence....the only time I booked a trip there for SD, Hurricane Katrina hit the city the weekend before...I had to make an last minute change and I ended up going to Vancouver to see my ex and the city.

[@georgepappas9672]

I love a hotel with a great bed and a super delicious breakfast

[@viajandoconwilton]

Nice

[@g.elliott4789]

The Cabanas in Wilton Manors is nice.

[@alexlareine8501]

I'm thinking of booking there. Is it very far from where the best clubs, bars and restaurants are?

[@g.elliott4789]

@@alexlareine8501 About 1 mile

[@alexlareine8501]

@@g.elliott4789 Thank you!

[@ELEKTRARE]

Luv luv luv me some Rosies I miss that place so much really boooo boooo I need my shrimp 🍤 sandwich 🥪 so gooooooood yaaaaassss

[@WinCKI170]

I wanna meet you guys in person😊

[@andrebaruffi1235]

If you can't repair the tablet right away and need to wait, wrap it up with kitchen film so you don't cut your fingers.

[@OutLoudJB]

I almost did cut my fingers! LOL that’s a great tip. Thankfully I’m all fixed up now😊

[@dennisingle7939]

When we go to Haulover we park at the Marina North parking lot o are on the gay end of the less walking

[@OutLoudJB]

Okay, we’ve seen that lot but didn’t think it was open to the public. Good to know, cuz that walk can be brutal! Thanks, Dennis😊

[@dennisingle7939]

@Jonathan Lucero McKinney yes. That walk is brutal. Had to do it when the north lot was closed for construction

[@phillipchavez755]

I would like to know what year model Bryan is ?????? That lucky SOB

[@scooterpp]

Your boyfriend knows Ptown is the best Gay location...For you guys Carnival then Bear week - 2 weeks in a row...very expensive tho..you will love it.

[@BrownsBacker]

I live in Wilton Manors...the Calypso is more a b&b than a.resort...meh..ok if you are on a budget (but location off the Drive is good)..Pineapple Court, Ed Lugo,.etc are resorts and have a higher level of.service and accomodations.

[@OutLoudJB]

Totally agree! Thanks for watching - what’s your favorite place to eat in Wilton Manors/ FTL?

[@BrownsBacker]

@@OutLoudJB a little place off the north end of the Drive called Le Patio....it's a teeny tiny place run by a lesbian couple from Ireland and France...they specialize in home made comfort food with a european touch. Everything is fresh and in limited quantities because of how small the place is...but so good!

[@brianmerrill9529]

@@BrownsBacker We'll add that to our list for next time. Thanks, Brian

[@alanday5255]

the greenery is apparently free.

[@njv1234]

gay men always just look so at peace, I am jealous

[@canocano5480]

Lol!! Mmmm so good Great!! Now I’m hungry There goes my diet!! 🐷😵‍💫🤪🤪

[@MikeAGarza]

Wow sounds fun in Miami and West Key more eat different restaurants very nice place! 🏝⛲🛣🥗🍕🌮🍺🥃🍻🍩

[@richardfirsten2364]

Hey, guys! My husband Bruce and I enjoy your vlogs very much and think you are such a nice couple. We freaked out when we came across this specific vlog of yours. Why? Because we live in Wilton Manors! We're so glad that you like our town and we'd like to give you an open invitation to use our guest bedroom when (not if) you come back to Wilton Manors. It would be our great pleasure to meet you in person and host you while you stay in this area. So if you get to read this message and would like to take us up on the open invitation, just let me know on Facebook messenger. Hope to hear from you. I'm Rick, by the way.

[@OutLoudJB]

Good to know, Richard! We’ll keep this in mind next time we travel😊

[@bluebirdwales]

Thanks for sharing your holiday experiences. The food is nothing like we would have here in the UK, it seems very strange to me! You have a great relationship. I am 54 and my partner of 8 years is 36. I was wondering if there are any stereotypical attitudes you have come across towards the age gap? I know we have. Perhaps a topic of a future video?

[@OutLoudJB]

Love that idea! Thank you Yes we’ve definitely come across a lot of different opinions about our relationship. Some things we’ve heard have been very hurtful and at times it can be difficult not letting it get to me.

[@bluebirdwales]

@@OutLoudJB let me guess... younger partner is in it for the money? The older partner is a predator? We’ve had both of these a few times but as time progresses people begin to see that this is a strong and lasting relationship and such comments are made less often.

[@OutLoudJB]

@@bluebirdwales EXACTLY. With time it affects us less and less, and both of our families support and love our relationship and at the end of the day, those are the only opinions that matter. I’m truly happy to read this and see another successful older/younger relationship. Much love and Happy New Year! 😊

[@bluebirdwales]

@@OutLoudJB Happy New Year to you both too...let’s hope 2021 is better than 2020. Keep safe!

[@RJHadleyFlorida]

Next time stay at Solstice in Wilton Manors.

[@AnimeBlahness]

Is that your grandpa . I'm dead

[@jbalseq4859]

I really like the channel. I also think that you boys are so cute. So please don't take anything I say as I am a hater. Fisrt I like to thank you for coming to our community. We really need the money. Unemployment is big in this area. I live few blocks away from the beach and have not been to the beach in over a year. Covid has hit my family really bad had 3 very close members of my family test positive. Lost a very close friend and a cousin. I understand the need to come to Florida. We have the best weather until we have a hurricane headed this way lol!!!!!! Hopefully you guys come back when all this is done. Stay safe wear your masks and stay away from the maskless bieaches lol

[@canocano5480]

Could easily be a cute place. Way to many colors

[@jabbadahuttful]

Yeah vegetation growing out of the baseboards is a big no no for me lol 😂

[@jbalseq4859]

We had a big flood a month before they came down. Its probably a seed that flotted in the wall some how.

[@OutLoudJB]

Omg right!? It was a little crazy

[@jbalseq4859]

Go easy on us we have a lot on our plate right now with the pandemic. A lot of people have gotten sick and even died. The important thing is that no one judges you.

[@jabbadahuttful]

@@jbalseq4859 Hey..I’m sorry I didn’t mean any harm. I understand that it has been very hard on the hospitality industry with Covid. Best of luck 🤞and God Bless!

[@alexlareine8501]

That did it for me.

[@markprad]

Me and my husband live in Miami and try to avoid going to Fort Lauderdale

[@rodharris3606]

Going to ask why avoid Fort Lauderdale, Miami is great but you are paying for it, if yo are looking for gay life miami isn't that great any more, it has only three or four gay bars that are anything special the others are dives.

[@mikemclane8821]

Wilting Manners is tired. Weeds growing through the walls is bo surprise.

[@justinpullin98]

David Heatley and Justin Pullin Luis Luciano and Danielle Pullin Scott Brown and Misty Oiler Mike Ellis and Megan Oiler Barack Obama and Michelle Oiler

[@ryn9879]

lived in ftl for a bit, much better places to eat than cheesecake factory on las olas.

[@OutLoudJB]

I know I know. Lol we had a gift card so it is what it is! What’s you favorite spot?!

[@ryn9879]

@@OutLoudJB on las olas i love louie bossi, there is a lot a place called Lona and that’s on the beach! The grilled cheese place in wilton is also amazing!

[@rodharris3606]

There is nothing wrong with the cheesecake factory, it's not costly and another mention Louie bossi there you are paying a lot of money, I have eaten there and it's nice but you Eddie V is a lot better.

[@canocano5480]

Obviously not very clean That looks like a months worth of growth

[@yettobseen]

Better plants than mushrooms 🤮

[@johnfuture4328]

Hello, I'm from California 34 yrs old single gay,, you?????,,..

[@twerkinthecityhuh6340]

Ur sound level from video to music interludes is wasaaaay too loud!!

[@OutLoudJB]

Hopefully my editing skills have improved since this video😅

[@JBuddy-cz1if]

WHAT? no skin? What the What? While I enjoyed all the lucious food, but what about fun at the beach and being in the water?

[@texasrascle]

Nice calves on Jon...

[@10-OSwords]

After that childhood influences vid the 1 thing you both remember is that quite sh*t Will Smith song?? Yeah, you made for each other.

[@undiariovirtual8649]

How is this handsome dating someone that old?

[@OutLoudJB]

Because I LOVE HIM!

[@undiariovirtual8649]

@@OutLoudJB I saw your video talking with your mom about your partner's age and now I understand why she cried every single night for 2 years straight...but I respect other people's life

[@OutLoudJB]

@@undiariovirtual8649 thanks for the respect👍🏼

[@jbalseq4859]

Wow !!!!!!! How rude!!!!!!!

[@jbalseq4859]

Because love is love! Who cares how old you are!

[@docfmb1]

you get what you paid for, surprised?

[@tima4929]

Ugh, Really??? Going on vacation, Gym and dining out in the middle of a Pandemic? SMH

[@vino140]

Pls, no more food/eating scenes.!!!!!

[@seethevolcane]

You 2 are neat, BUT: eat eat eat, bubbelah! Stop w the eat eat scenes!!! And why must you always do GAY vacations?? So very limiting.