Season 1 Episode1 to 5

 1 - San Diego

The seventh largest city in the United States, San Diego is a sunny coastal metropolis that has always been a favorite with gay & lesbian tourists. San Diego loves to celebrate Pride, and we chat with a local activist that's been behind the gay community's emergence. Next, strap on your chaps and ride on down to the Gay Rodeo and wrassle and rope some cowboys & cowgirls - if you can figure out which is which! Then we get out our longboards and shoot the pipe with the all-girl Surf Divas surfing club. Our adventure continues, as Bump! host Shannon McDonough goes paragliding in the skies near LaJolla at Torrey Pines Gliderport. Sneak a peek at the famed Black's nude beach, especially popular with gay guys. And, as the sun goes down, our trip to this easy living city wraps up with a tour of the local gay hot spots. Want more information? Explore these related links. Return to Season 1 Guide

 2 - 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 till 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! Want more information? Explore these related links. Return to Season 1 Guide

 3 - San Francisco

San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and has a colorful history with the gay and lesbian community. Bump! kicks off this episode at the epicenter of this amazing city, the Castro, where we take a walking tour of this historic gay neighbourhood and witness the changes it has experienced over the last 30 years. Take a seat, front row center at Theater Rhinoceros, the oldest gay and lesbian theatre company in North America. San Francisco is also home to the #1 monthly lesbian publication, Curve Magazine; we stop by their offices to meet the woman behind the words. Next, we make an emotional visit to a poignant monument - the National AIDS Memorial Grove in Golden Gate Park. To wind up our tour of this gay capital, we drop by several popular local hangouts and toss back a couple of cool ones along the way. Want more information? Explore these related links. Return to Season 1 Guide

 4 - Palm Springs

Known for years as the playground to Hollywood's Elite, Palm Springs is synonymous with glamour and sophistication. Today, with 43% of its population being gay and lesbian, Palm Springs has been called the "gay-friendliest city in North America". Bump! takes to the skies in a hot-air balloon, floating high above the rolling desert, to view the stunning sunrise. From there we head into the center of town and make our way down the Walk of Stars, celebrating the "who's who" of Palm Springs, including many gay icons, past and present. Get an up-close look at the lavish estate of Liberace, as we visit with the present owner and learn about the quirky life of the world-renowned pianist. Palm Springs is also known for its luxurious guesthouses that cater to both gays and lesbians. We'll see how the warm desert climate makes "clothing optional" sunbathing so popular at these stylish lodgings. Want more information? Explore these related links. Return to Season 1 Guide

 5 - Fort Lauderdale

Bump! heads to the Sunshine State to find out "where the boys are." Fort Lauderdale used to be know as the "Spring Break Capital of the World". Things have changed over the years - gone are the college crowds and in their place are upwardly mobile gays & lesbians looking for a relaxing way of life, yet still within close reach of the din and hue of South Beach. Climb aboard the local water taxi service and get a look at the million-dollar homes and yachts along Fort Lauderdale's intercoastal waterways. We'll take you into the heart of the Everglades and we'll encounter an American alligator or two. From there, we tour Sebastian Street Beach, Fort Lauderdale's most popular gay beach, roller skate at Gold Coast's Tuesday Night Gay Skate and we'll tour 4 of the 32 gay guest houses in Fort Lauderdale. Want more information? Explore these related links. Return to Season 1 Guide