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Written by the specialists who plan our trips to Asia: where to go, when, and what is worth knowing before you book.
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Inside the New Velana Airport: What LGBTQ+ Travelers Need to Know
If you've been to the Maldives before, you'll remember the arrival. You land in Malé after a long-haul flight, often fourteen hours or more, and walk into a terminal that felt like it was built for a country that stopped planning in the 1970s. Immigration queues that didn't move. Baggage that took forever. A connection to the seaplane terminal that swallowed two or three hours before you'd even begun.
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The Ten Best Gay Group Trips for 2027 & 2028
For some, the prospect of traveling solo can seem a bit daunting. Joining a luxury gay group tour can be the ideal solution. We offer many hugely popular gay group getaways to a diverse array of destinations. All you need to do is show up and enjoy the ride: the itineraries for our LGBTQ group travel have been meticulously organized by destination experts who excel in creating memorable experiences for gay group travel.
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I’ve Visited Over 30 Maldives Resorts. Here Are My Favorites
I'm Jaike, Head of Travel at Out Of Office, the world's leading LGBTQ+ tour operator. In my role, I've made it my business to visit more than fifty Maldives resorts, always with an eye on what actually matters for the clients we send there: the quality of the experience, the warmth of the welcome, and yes, the calibre of the rosé.
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Avoiding Middle East Flight Routes: Alternatives for LGBTQ+ Travelers
For many of our clients, the question of how to get somewhere matters almost as much as the destination itself. Transiting through Qatar, the UAE, or Saudi Arabia has become routine for long-haul travel from the UK, Europe, and increasingly the United States.
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Best Maldives Diving: Atolls, Resorts & Experiences
The Maldives archipelago, scattered like jewels across the Indian Ocean, has some of the planet's most pristine underwater experiences. With crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, and an abundance of marine life, this tropical paradise is a bucket-list destination for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts. The warm tropical waters maintain temperatures between 26-30°C year-round, with visibility often exceeding 30 meters, creating perfect conditions for underwater exploration.
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The Best Beaches in the Maldives
The Maldives is home to some of the world's most extraordinary beaches, renowned for their pristine white sand composed of crushed coral and shells that remains cool underfoot even in tropical heat. What truly sets these beaches apart is their dramatic contrast - the brilliant white shores meet impossibly turquoise lagoons that transition into deep sapphire blue ocean, creating a natural color palette found nowhere else on Earth.
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The Best Gay-Friendly Resorts in Maldives
The Maldives calls to mind crystal-clear blue waters and overwater villas where you can literally roll out of bed into the ocean. The Maldives isn't just about Instagram goals – it's the dream destination for a tropical romantic trip. But here's the snag: not all Maldivian resorts are created equal when it comes to gay-friendliness.
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Best Luxury Alternatives to the Maldives
The Maldives has long reigned as the ultimate luxury tropical escape, with its dreamy overwater bungalows, crystal clear waters and coral atolls. However, the Maldives isn’t the last word in tropical island luxury. It also has limited cultural experiences beyond the confines of the luxury resorts. Yet for all its undeniable beauty and refined hospitality, the Maldives represents just one interpretation of tropical luxury.
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Giving Back: How Our Partnership with Rainbow Railroad Supports the LGBTQI+ Community
At Out Of Office, we believe luxury travel should be accessible to everyone, regardless of who they are or whom they love. As the world's leading inclusive luxury travel specialist, we have always been dedicated to creating exceptional experiences where exclusivity and inclusivity go hand in hand. We are proud to announce our partnership with Rainbow Railroad, an international organization that helps at-risk LGBTQI+ individuals escape persecution and violence in their home countries.
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The Best Gay-Friendly Beaches in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is one of the best beach destinations in the world. The many islands that make up the Caribbean have distinctive beaches, some packed with tourists and others are quieter and more exclusive. Some Caribbean beaches are also more gay-friendly than others. Gay rights in the Caribbean vary from island to island. Some islands are independent countries - like Barbados - and others are overseas dependencies - like Aruba.
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What to Pack for the Maldives: An LGBTQ+ Traveler’s Must-Haves
The Maldives has long been one of our most popular destinations. By some measures, it’s the top luxury vacation spot on the planet. Most of the many islands that make up the Maldives are - or were - uninhabited yet idyllic. It was a matter of time before entrepreneurial hoteliers made their presence felt in these islands, blessed as they are with soft sand and the bluest waters you’ll ever see.
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The Best Adults Only Resorts in the Maldives
We’ve sifted through the best of the best to bring you a curated list of the best adults-only resorts in the Maldives, perfect for those looking to dial down the noise and turn up the romance and relaxation. Why adults only in the Maldives, you ask? Because sometimes, the greatest luxury is peace and quiet, paired with the freedom to lounge poolside minus the cannonball splashes.
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Ultimate Luxury Vacation in Thailand: Bangkok, Yao Noi & Samui
Tailor-made VacationEmbark on an extraordinary 10-day journey with our Thailand: Ultimate Luxury itinerary, where every detail is crafted for those who seek the finest experiences in the Land of Smiles. This luxurious escapade combines the alluring beauty of Thailand with the most luxurious experiences, excursions, and travel options available, ensuring your vacation is nothing short of spectacular. Begin your adventure in Bangkok, the vibrant heart of Thailand.
10 days tailor-made from $10,545 per person View trip
Sri Lanka & Maldives Wellness Journey
Tailor-made VacationEmbark on a wellness journey that combines Sri Lanka's cultural beauty with the tranquil luxury of the Maldives. This luxury wellness itinerary allows you to rejuvenate mind, body and soul, all whilst discovering two of the world's most tranquil destinations. Start amidst Sri Lanka's lush hills at Santani Wellness Kandy, where tailored programs rejuvenate mind, body, and soul.
17 days tailor-made from $12,490 per person View trip
Best of Japan Tour: Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima & More
Tailor-made VacationThis itinerary is designed to show you how varied Japan really is. It begins with Tokyo at full scale, then leaves the capital behind for mountain towns, hot springs, historic farmhouses, samurai districts, Hiroshima and Miyajima before ending with several days in Kyoto. In Hakone and Takayama, the pace changes completely. You move into the mountains, stay in traditional ryokans, soak in onsen and eat kaiseki dinners built around local ingredients.
14 days tailor-made from $8,770 per person View trip
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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.
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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.
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