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Best Gay Honeymoon Destinations 2027 & 2028
We've handpicked our top LGBTQ+ honeymoon destinations for the perfect gay honeymoon
At Out Of Office, we specialize in creating exceptional gay honeymoons for couples who want more than just a beautiful destination. Our LGBTQ+ honeymoon specialists have planned thousands of same-sex honeymoons worldwide, giving us unrivaled insight into where offers the perfect balance of romance, privacy, luxury, and genuine inclusivity.
With 2027 honeymoon bookings well underway, couples are planning further ahead than ever. Whether you’re dreaming of a secluded overwater villa, a culture-rich European escape, or a once-in-a-lifetime safari and beach combination, choosing the right destination is about more than aesthetics. It’s about feeling safe, celebrated, and completely at ease from the moment you arrive.
That’s why we’ve handpicked the best gay honeymoon destinations for this year and next. Every destination featured here has been carefully vetted by our team, with resorts personally inspected and itineraries designed specifically for same-sex couples. We consider local laws, cultural attitudes, privacy levels, and service standards—particularly important in destinations where discretion and expert guidance make all the difference.
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From LGBTQ+-friendly hotspots to ultra-private hideaways where romance takes center stage, our recommended gay honeymoon destinations suit a wide range of travel styles and budgets. Some couples want vibrant nightlife and cultural immersion; others prefer total seclusion, indulgent spa experiences, and unforgettable settings for celebrating their marriage.
If you’re also exploring ideas for lesbian honeymoons, you’ll find dedicated recommendations in our separate guide to the best lesbian honeymoon destinations. For now, explore our top gay honeymoon picks below, each offering a unique and unforgettable way to begin your married life together, with expert support every step of the way.
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Gay Honeymoons in French Polynesia
French Polynesia is one of our favorite gay honeymoon destinations. Think Bora Bora. Think Tahiti. Think pure luxury and idyllic overwater bungalows. Same-sex marriage is fully legal in French Polynesia and it’s a truly welcoming destination, ideal for an LGBTQ+ honeymoon. Many people wonder if Bora Bora tops a trip to the Maldives. Look no further – check out our editorial where we ask “The Maldives or Bora Bora – which is better?“.
Bora Bora delivers the honeymoon you picture when someone mentions French Polynesia: an overwater bungalow, a turquoise lagoon and the jagged summit of Mount Otemanu rising beyond your terrace. For gay couples, the pleasure is having time and space to enjoy it together, whether that means breakfast overlooking the water or an afternoon with no plans beyond a swim.
Choose between an overwater bungalow with direct lagoon access and a beach villa with more outdoor space. The view matters too: a terrace facing Mount Otemanu gives you a very different outlook from one facing the open ocean. It’s worth choosing the accommodation as carefully as the resort.
Days revolve around the lagoon. Head out with a guide to snorkel among coral gardens, explore by outrigger canoe or arrange a private boat excursion with lunch on a motu, one of the small islets surrounding Bora Bora. Back at the hotel, there’s time for a massage and dinner beside the water. You don’t need a packed itinerary when swimming off your own deck is an option.
Tahiti deserves time beyond an airport connection. In Papeete, browse the market for vanilla and local crafts, then eat at the waterfront roulottes, the food trucks serving everything from grilled fish to crêpes. Try poisson cru, raw fish prepared with lime and coconut milk, before heading inland to explore the Papenoo Valley’s waterfalls and mountain scenery with a guide.
For surfers, Teahupoʻo needs little introduction. Its powerful reef break is for highly experienced riders, but Tahiti has plenty to offer couples who prefer admiring the ocean to being flattened by it. A few nights here before Bora Bora add markets, food and island history to your days on the lagoon.
Whilst on the surface gay travel to the Maldives may not be your first choice for a gay honeymoon, the country is warm and welcoming to tourists in spite of its laws.
The beautiful huts perching on stilts above the ocean floor are only available in a handful of other countries and the laid-back and friendly atmosphere of the resorts gives you the perfect reason to switch off with your significant other to enjoy the romance and the blue azure waters. We’d definitely recommend opting for an itinerary that includes a seaplane flight to your resort in the Maldives.
The region’s crystalline waters, which boast some of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the world, are teeming with colorful fish and coral reefs for you to explore. Along the shoreline, resorts offer indulgent spa treatments and luxurious villas with private pools. In between spa appointments, sightseeing cruises and extravagant meals are plentiful. Private dining in the Maldives is a fantastic way to celebrate your union, and is one of the most romantic things you can do in this stunning country. You can even book some underwater dining if you want to experience something truly out-of-this-world.
The Maldives is a haven for honeymooners seeking tranquility and unforgettable experiences and is an exceptional choice for a luxury honeymoon. We personally visit each resort to ensure they provide a warm welcome to LGBTQ+ travelers, as we understand the importance of comfort and inclusivity – especially in a country with complicated laws. With our firsthand knowledge and expertise, we guide you to the best resorts in the Maldives where you can relax and enjoy your honeymoon with confidence and peace of mind.
Gay Honeymoons in The Greek Islands
The Greek islands give you plenty of scope to choose your own honeymoon pace. Spend the afternoon at a beach club and dance into the morning, or retreat to a terrace with a caldera view and dinner booked a short walk away. Mykonos and Santorini offer two very different versions of the experience.
Mykonos has the most distinct gay identity of the islands, with beach days around Elia and evenings moving between the bars of Mykonos Town. Stay within walking distance of town if nights out are a priority, or choose a hotel farther out for more distance from the party. A boat excursion to nearby Delos adds ancient temples and mosaics to an itinerary that could otherwise revolve quite happily around swimming, eating, and getting dressed for dinner.
Santorini puts the scenery first. A suite overlooking the caldera gives you a private place to enjoy the sunset, away from the crowds gathering in Oia. Spend a day sailing below the volcanic cliffs, visit wineries to taste the island’s Assyrtiko, or explore the Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri. This is an island where choosing the right room can shape the whole honeymoon.
For a different pace, Naxos offers long sandy beaches, mountain villages, and tavernas serving local cheeses and potatoes grown on the island. Paros combines beach time with evenings around Naoussa’s harbor, though it gets busy in summer too. Farther north, Skiathos and Skopelos bring pine-covered hills and a different island landscape.
For ten days, two islands usually give you enough variety without turning the honeymoon into a succession of ferry departures. Choose your pairing around the connections and how you want to spend your time together. Leave room for a long lunch, a second swim, and perhaps one more ouzo than originally planned.
Gay Honeymoons in Japan
Japan is fast becoming one of the most exciting destinations in the world for a luxury gay honeymoon. Discreet, refined, and deeply romantic, it is an exceptional choice for couples seeking something truly different, where culture, design, and hospitality are elevated to an art form.
While Japan may not have the overt LGBTQ+ scene of some destinations, it is widely regarded as one of the safest and most respectful countries in the world for same-sex couples. Privacy is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, making it ideal for gay honeymooners who value discretion, impeccable service, and understated luxury. Our clients consistently describe Japan as a place where they felt completely at ease, welcomed, and looked after, without ever being made to feel conspicuous.
A Japanese honeymoon is best experienced as a multi-stop journey. Begin in Tokyo, a dazzling metropolis where ultra-luxury hotels, Michelin-starred dining, cutting-edge design, and traditional rituals exist side by side. From private sushi counters to temple visits and tailored shopping experiences, Tokyo offers an unforgettable blend of energy and elegance.
From here, travel to Hakone, in the foothills of Mount Fuji. Stay in a luxury ryokan with a private onsen, soak in mineral-rich hot springs, and enjoy exquisite kaiseki dining, all in a setting designed for calm, connection, and privacy.
Complete your honeymoon in Kyoto, Japan’s cultural heart. With its lantern-lit streets, ancient shrines, bamboo forests, and refined boutique hotels, Kyoto is deeply romantic. For gay couples looking for a honeymoon that is elegant and unlike anywhere else on earth, Japan is a standout choice for 2026 and 2027.
Gay Honeymoons in Thailand
Thailand is one of Asia’s most LGBTQ+-friendly destinations, with a long-established gay scene and marriage equality in effect since January 2025. For a gay honeymoon, its greatest strength is variety. You can spend a few nights among Bangkok’s rooftop bars and restaurants, head north for temples and mountain scenery, then finish with a private pool overlooking the Andaman Sea.
Start in Bangkok, where a morning exploring the Grand Palace and Wat Pho can lead into an afternoon of shopping or a massage for two. After dark, eat your way through Chinatown, book a tasting menu or head to Silom for gay bars, drag and dancing. There’s plenty of scope for a honeymoon that involves dressing up and staying out.
Chiang Mai brings a different pace. Explore the old city’s temples, learn to cook northern Thai dishes and try khao soi, the coconut curry noodle soup you’ll find yourself ordering again. Beyond the city, there are mountain trails, rural villages and elephant sanctuaries where visits focus on observing the animals without riding them.
For the beach portion, choose according to how much activity you want around you. Phuket offers restaurants, beach clubs and boat excursions into Phang Nga Bay. Koh Lanta suits slower days between the beach and your hotel, while Krabi brings limestone cliffs, kayaking and island excursions.
At Paresa Phuket, a private pool and clifftop sea views give you good reasons to leave some days empty. With around two weeks, Bangkok, Chiang Mai and one beach destination give you three very different sides of Thailand without changing hotels every other night.
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Request a quote →Gay Honeymoons in South Africa and Mauritius
South Africa and Mauritius make a compelling safari-and-beach honeymoon, with room for Cape Town’s restaurants and the Cape Winelands along the way. Few combinations offer this much variety: spotting elephants on a morning game drive, tasting wine on a historic estate and swimming in an Indian Ocean lagoon can all be part of the same journey.
Start in Cape Town for Table Mountain, coastal drives and evenings around De Waterkant’s gay bars. Spend a day exploring the Cape Peninsula, stopping to see the penguins at Boulders Beach, then head into the Winelands. Stellenbosch and Franschhoek reward a few nights among vineyard hotels, cellar tastings and restaurants worth planning an afternoon around. Having a driver means neither of you has to sit out the wine tasting.
For safari, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve offers a different rhythm. Early starts take you out with guides and trackers in search of wildlife, followed by breakfast and time at the lodge before your next drive. Sightings are never guaranteed, which makes finding a leopard or watching an elephant herd all the more absorbing.
Finish in Mauritius, where the early alarms can finally stop. At Constance Prince Maurice, leave time for the beach, spa treatments and leisurely dinners. Beyond the hotel, there are catamaran excursions, snorkeling and the forested scenery of Black River Gorges National Park.
For gay honeymooners, South Africa is one of Africa’s leading destinations, particularly Cape Town. Mauritius offers appealing resort stays for same-sex couples, although local attitudes are more conservative. Choosing welcoming hotels and experienced local partners matters here.
Allow around two weeks for Cape Town, the Winelands, safari and Mauritius. If you’re drawn to a road journey, the Garden Route offers another way to explore South Africa, with coastal towns, forests and walking trails. Give it its own place in the itinerary rather than squeezing it between a safari and your flight to the beach.
Gay Honeymoons in Riviera Maya, Mexico
Mexico’s Riviera Maya suits a gay honeymoon with beach time and plenty to explore beyond the hotel. Along this stretch of Caribbean coastline, you can swim in freshwater cenotes, visit ancient Maya cities and spend an afternoon snorkeling before returning for dinner beside the sea.
The hotel sets the pace. Chablé Maroma and Secrets Akumal are among our favorites for couples. Decide how much privacy you want, whether an all-inclusive stay appeals, and how often you plan to leave the resort. For a same-sex honeymoon or wedding celebration, choosing a team experienced in welcoming LGBTQ+ couples helps make the occasion feel personal from the outset.
For sightseeing, Tulum’s Maya ruins occupy a remarkable position above the Caribbean. Chichén Itzá lies farther inland and deserves a full-day excursion, with time to appreciate the temples and the history behind them. Closer to the coast, the peninsula’s limestone landscape hides cenotes where you can swim beneath trailing roots or look up through openings in cavern roofs.
Food deserves a place in the itinerary too. Seek out Yucatecan dishes such as cochinita pibil, pork traditionally slow-cooked with achiote in banana leaves, alongside seafood tostadas and freshly made tortillas. A cooking class gives you something to take home beyond a taste for another margarita.
The region stays warm throughout the year, but summer and fall bring more rain and the possibility of tropical storms. Seasonal sargassum can also affect beaches, so a hotel with an appealing pool is worth prioritizing. With a week or more, you can fit in a few excursions and still leave several days entirely free for each other.
Gay Honeymoons in Lake Como and Lake Garda
If Europe is on your bucket list, then where better than on the edge of the beautiful Lake Como or Lake Garda. Another top LGBTQ+-friendly honeymoon destination is the stunning lakes of northern Italy.
On Lake Como, Grand Hotel Tremezzo brings Belle Époque grandeur to the waterfront, with views toward Bellagio. Spend a morning exploring lakeside gardens, then take a private boat out in the afternoon. Seeing those extraordinary houses from the water is half the pleasure. Choosing which one you’d buy is the other half.
Lake Garda offers a different setting, with broad southern shores giving way to steep mountains in the north. Villa Feltrinelli, in Gargnano, is an intimate alternative to a large resort, particularly appealing for couples who want their hotel and its restaurant to be central to the honeymoon. Allow time for the harbor towns, lakeside walks and an afternoon doing very little.
Verona pairs particularly well with Lake Garda, adding Roman architecture and, during the summer festival, an opera evening at the Arena. Milan makes a natural addition to Lake Como if you want shopping and a gay night out around Porta Venezia before retreating to the lake.
Choose one lake as your main base and give yourselves time to enjoy it. A few nights in a city followed by four or five beside the water creates a honeymoon with room for both sightseeing and properly switching off.
Gay Honeymoons in The Caribbean
If you’re looking for a gay honeymoon in the Caribbean, it is worth noting that it can be another tricky destination in terms of the law, but there are options. If you’re planning a gay honeymoon in the Caribbean, it’s important to be mindful of local laws and attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community, as they can vary significantly across the region. However, several welcoming and safe destinations within the Caribbean are ideal for celebrating your love – Aruba and Curaçao immediately spring to mind. Being Dutch islands, attitudes here are similar to those in the Netherlands – relaxed, open, and welcoming.
Islands like St Lucia and Mustique also offer a welcoming escape and have incredible hotels to choose from. In St Lucia, StolenTime by Rendezvous Couples’ Resort is a beautiful island retreat. The Cotton House on the private island of Mustique is the height of luxury and extremely welcoming to LGBTQ+ honeymooners.
Gay Honeymoons in Hawaii
The beautiful islands of Hawaii offer the perfect setting to explore – and they are well known for being gay-friendly. If you have isolated relaxation in mind should head to the islands of Maui or even better Kauai that offers stunning scenery in the form of rainforests, cliffs, mountains and waterfalls. In Honolulu, you’ll find more options in terms of nightlife and bars.
You can also opt to have your gay wedding in Hawaii. Poʻolenalena Beach, on Maui’s Wailea coastline, is a beautiful setting for exchanging vows. It is a public beach, so privacy cannot be guaranteed, and a beach ceremony requires the appropriate permits and arrangements.
Choose your islands around what you want to do together. Maui suits couples looking for resort comforts, beach afternoons and good dining. Kauai rewards time outdoors, whether you’re admiring the red cliffs of Waimea Canyon or seeing the Na Pali Coast by boat. On the Big Island, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park introduces an entirely different landscape, with lava fields, craters and trails through volcanic terrain.
For a honeymoon of around ten days, two islands give you variety without spending too much time packing and flying. Pair Honolulu’s restaurants and nightlife with Kauai’s scenery, or combine a stay on Maui with volcanic landscapes on the Big Island. Leave a few days free for the pool and each other.
Of course, it goes without saying that we can help you with all of your honeymoon plans. Check out our full list of suggestions for the best gay honeymoons or simply contact us below and we’ll arrange a personalized and free consultation with one of our luxury travel experts to start the ball rolling to build your perfect gay honeymoon.
On this page
- Gay Honeymoons in French Polynesia
- Gay Honeymoons in The Greek Islands
- Greek Islands: The Out Of Office Collection
- Gay Honeymoons in Japan
- Gay Honeymoons in Thailand
- Thailand Wellness Escape: 9-Days in Chiang Mai & Phuket
- Gay Honeymoons in South Africa and Mauritius
- Ultimate Luxury in South Africa: Safari, Winelands & Cape Town
- Gay Honeymoons in Riviera Maya, Mexico
- Gay Honeymoons in Lake Como and Lake Garda
- Italy’s Lake Como & Lake Garda: Where to Stay & What to Do
- Gay Honeymoons in The Caribbean
- Gay Honeymoons in Hawaii
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