Luxury Hotel · Greece
Out Of The Blue Resort
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Every trip built from scratch around your dates, pace and preferences.
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Hundreds of five-star reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot across ten years of LGBTQ+ luxury travel.
At a glance
Set on a private peninsula on the north coast of Crete, Out of the Blue Resort & Spa is one of the island’s grandest all-inclusive retreats.
The scale here is impressive. The resort spans a lush botanical garden peninsula with its own beaches, multiple pools and accommodation ranging from elegant Beach Resort Collection rooms to upscale suites and four private pool villas through the Lifestyle and Exclusive Collection. Whatever you choose, the surroundings are spectacular.
Dining draws on fresh ingredients from local organic farms across a selection of restaurants covering international cuisines, all within a stunning seaside setting. The spa rounds things out with a serious menu of holistic treatments focused on genuine wellbeing.
This is a resort built for those who want everything taken care of, with the scale and variety to keep any group thoroughly happy across a long Cretan stay.
Highlights
- Accommodation ranging from elegant Beach Resort rooms to private pool villas
- Lifestyle and Exclusive Collection suites for a more upscale, refined stay
- Four private pool villas offering the ultimate in seclusion and luxury
Accommodation
Out Of The Blue, Beach Resort
Unique VThe entry point to the resort, this collection covers bungalow-style guestrooms and classic rooms set across lush gardens with direct access to the private beach and the Minoan Kids’ Amusement Club. Decorated in warm European style with Italian furniture, rooms range from standard doubles to spacious family options with sofa beds and private balconies.illa Collection
Lifestyle & Exclusive Collection
A step up in scale and polish, this collection offers one and two-bedroom suites, maisonette-villas and seafront suites positioned in a prime spot on the peninsula. Expect mesmerizing sea views, outdoor jacuzzis, private pools, parquet floors and a higher tier of service, making it well suited to couples and guests seeking a more exclusive stay.
Unique Villa Collection
The most luxurious option at the resort, this collection of private villas sits in a league of its own. The four-bedroom Larimar Villa sits directly on the private beach with two plunge pools, while the Emerald Villa offers 360m² of living space, a private pool, billiard room and fireplace. The Royal two-bedroom Villa adds a private temperature-controlled pool and Jacuzzi.
Further information
Dining
Out of the Blue Resort takes a gastronomic journey seriously across five distinct dining venues. The Red Pepper serves international buffet cuisine overlooking the private beach, while Seasalt and Rosemary focuses on traditional Greek and Cretan dishes beside the sea. Amarando is a boho beachside grill serving meze and fresh seafood, Safran is an award-winning Italian clifftop restaurant, and Précieux Burger Joint House offers creative comfort food in a more relaxed setting.
Wellness
Greece
Greece sits at the southeastern tip of Europe, on the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts. The country covers a small mainland and around 6,000 islands, 200 of which are inhabited. The main island groups are the Cyclades (Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, and Naxos), the Ionian (Corfu, Kefalonia, and Zakynthos), and the Dodecanese (Rhodes, Symi), and Crete, which is large enough to be a destination on its own.
Our Experts
Greece is one of our clients' most popular destinations. The combination of history in Athens and beach life in the islands is a brilliant combination.
Island hopping in Greece is one of my favorite travel experiences. The cobbled streets of Mykonos and the bright blue domes of Santorini are picture perfect.
Stellar service. Stellar products. Stellar people and it gets so much better when you pick up the phone and call.
Anthony S.
Super client centred service. From first contact I have had warm, efficient, friendly and flexible service.
John
I’m confident in giving Out Of Office a 5-star review! They are one of the leaders in this space without a doubt.
Tiberiu
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Frequently asked questions
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with traveling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveler, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalized service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ vacations?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalized itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
We plant trees for every booking
For every booking made with Out Of Office we commit to planting trees in your name to help reduce the impact of travel on future generations. You'll even get a link to see where your trees are planted in the world via our partner Ecologi.
We donate to Rainbow Railroad with every booking
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ people escape state-sponsored violence and persecution. A donation goes with every trip we sell, funded by us and never added to your price.
Start Planning Your Trip
Tell us where you would love to go, when you are thinking of traveling and what kind of trip you have in mind. One of our LGBTQ+ travel specialists will create a tailor-made itinerary designed around your destination, style and preferences.
One named specialist, first inquiry to homecoming. No call center, and nothing is charged until you decide to book.