Editorials
Written by the people who plan the trips
Weather in the Maldives – the best time to visit
Perhaps one of the world's most popular destinations, The Maldives is on many people's bucket lists. But what is the weather like the Maldives and when is the best time to go to the Maldives? Despite what we'd like to believe it does rain in the Maldives and when it rains, it pours! So choosing the best time of year to visit the Maldives is important.
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A guide to seaplanes in the Maldives
One of the highlights of visiting the Maldives is getting from the airport to your resort via seaplane transfer. Whilst you're likely to be exhausted from your international flight and the thought of getting on yet another mode of transport is likely to seem frustrating, the beauty is that the iconic seaplanes in the Maldives are a total adventure in themselves.
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A Perfect Gay Wedding In South Africa
You’re planning a wedding and honeymoon, and you want somewhere that can actually carry both. South Africa is unusually good at that. You can get married overlooking the Atlantic in Cape Town, among the vineyards of Franschhoek, or at a safari lodge with the bush stretching out behind you. Then the honeymoon can begin without changing countries.
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Meet Michael & Matt
We caught up with Matthew Schueller, one half of Michael & Matt. Their travel vlog has made a big impact on Youtube. They describe themselves as "two travel-obsessed husbands from Portland Oregon". Both their blog and their Youtube channel are packed with interesting content for gay travelers - from reasons to visit Tokyo to hiking along the border of Myanmar. When did your passion for travel begin?
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A Gay Guide To Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a chic desert oasis in the Coachella Valley. It’s been a glamorous destination since the heyday of Golden Age Hollywood. The major contract players were obliged to stay close to their studios and Palm Springs, just a two-hour drive from LA, offered them a retreat from the flashbulbs. Marilyn Monroe, Liberace, Great Garbo and Elvis Presley had homes in Palm Springs.
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The Seychelles or Mauritius – which is better?
The Seychelles vs Mauritius is a popular search term for luxury travelers. Both are island countries in the Indian Ocean. Along with the Maldives, they’re the most glamorous destinations in the region. It's hard to choose between the two as they are both so idyllic and they both have different charms. Mark Twain said that heaven was probably based on Mauritius. Both destinations are ideal for a beach vacation and they're impossibly romantic.
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A podcast: The laws and reality of LGBT Travel
We were recently asked to contribute to a new podcast called Blinded Faith in an episode exclusively about LGBTQ travel. The podcast, hosted by BBC Asian Network presenter Yasser Ranjha, see him travel across the UK to talk with people about their faiths and beliefs - including us on the reality of gay travel.
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Did you see us on Ru Paul’s Drag Race?
We're all big fans of Ru Paul's Drag Race and so it was only fitting that we donated a $3000 prize to one of the queens to travel the world in style and luxury with us. The Season 11 episode Dragracadabra saw our prize featured in the maxi challenge which saw the queens competing for Ru Paul's praises. And it was the wonderful Nina West that won the prize.
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Our founder calls on Commonwealth to do more about Brunei LGBT laws
It's important that we use our visibility as an LGBT friendly travel business to speak up about issues that impact and affect the community, no matter where they are. When I was asked by the BBC to speak about the latest laws installed by Brunei that can see gay men stoned to death and lesbian women imprisoned simply because of who they love, it was an easy decision.
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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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An Island Guide To Rangiroa
When you think of French Polynesia the islands of Moorea and Bora Bora instantly spring to mind. There are, however, many other fascinating destinations to explore. French Polynesia is made up of five island groups stretched out over the Pacific and it’s as big as Western Europe. I was fortunate enough to explore several islands in French Polynesia.
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Santorini Island Guide
Santorini is the most romantic of the Cyclades islands. Located in the south Aegean Sea 120 miles from the Greek mainland, it’s one of the two locations in Europe to have a desert climate. The other is Anafi, also a Greek island. Santorini is instantly recognisable. Its blue domes and caldera sunsets can be seen in the background of so many posts by Instagram “influencers.” It’s a place to be seen and be photographed in.
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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.
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