Editorials
Written by the people who plan the trips
The best things to do in Glasgow
When venturing to bonnie Scotland you'd be forgiven for looking no further than Edinburgh or for the Loch Ness monster. But the city of Glasgow has a lot to offer and certainly punches above its weight when it comes to being a must-visit destination. With its own international airport (and it's own tube!), we recently spent a weekend in the city exploring to give you our best tips.
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Barry Bryson on Edinburgh
Barry Bryson is one of Scotland's leading events chefs and heads up a dynamic event catering firm called Cater Edinburgh. When he isn't creating menus and cooking for prestigious brands such as Louis Vuitton and Glemorangie you'll find him coordinating the food for arts venues such as Summerhall, The Edinburgh International Book Festival, Jupiter Artland and Dovecot Studios.
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Our favorite views around the world
BORA BORA This French Polynesian island, located in the middle of the South Pacific island is home to some of the world's best hotels. Stay in an overwater villa and enjoy having a view of the open ocean right at your backdoor step. Get used to the comforting sound of the gentle waves lapping the shore as your alarm clock, and wake yourself with a morning dip in the sea.
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IcelandAir launches new campaign featuring gay couple
Gay friendly Iceland has long been known for its equality and welcoming stance to all. It was one of the trailblazers when it came to gay marriage and indeed had the world's first openly gay prime minister. It's often in our list of the best gay wedding destinations and best romantic holidays. When it comes to a country to explore, Iceland is incredible.
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Taiwan’s government in favor of legalising same-sex marriage
Taiwan is soon to become the first Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage. The high courts officially announced today that the current law which states a marriage is between a man and a women is unsound. The court ruling said "Sexual orientation is an immutable characteristic that is resistant to change.
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The Brando: where the Obamas and Middletons vacation
This is the resort everyone is talking about. Its private location, stunning scenery and celebrity attraction makes it very appealing. The Brando is located on the private island of Tetiaroa which is surrounded by a large beautiful lagoon and in the beautiful South Pacific nation of French Polynesia. The private island can only be accessed by seaplane which is probably why it attracts many well-known public figures, including Barack Obama.
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Our charity projects
We are always looking at new ways to give back to the community where possible. In March we donated a luxury 7-night package to St Lucia to the Stonewall Charity Gala auction. The prize was auctioned for £8,000 with all proceeds going to the charity. The package included 7 nights in the beautiful all-inclusive resort Rendezvous, along with flights.
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Pam Ann’s Holiday Tips
With the 20th anniversary of her UK tour, we interviewed comedian Caroline Reid (AKA Pam Ann) and asked her about her traveling experiences. Where is your favorite place you have traveled to? Mykonos, Greece. I go every year - it's my home away from home. If you have buckets of money you want to piss up against a wall stay at Belvedere It's absolutely gorgeous probably my favorite hotel on the island.
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Why Gay Couples Keep Coming Back to French Polynesia
French Polynesia sits in the middle of the South Pacific, further from anywhere than most people ever travel, and rewards the journey with lagoons, overwater villas, and a quality of light on the water that people who have been here struggle to adequately describe to people who have not. It also operates under French law, which means same-sex relationships have never been criminalized, anti-discrimination protections are in place, and same-sex civil partnerships are recognized.
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Our Top Tips for Tel Aviv Gay Pride
Tel Aviv will be hosting is annual Gay Pride event in June 2022. The event will take place over a week from the 8th to the 12th with the official Pride Parade taking place on the 10th.
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Tom Daley and Emma Bunton prank British Airways customers
Olympic diver Tom Daley and Spice Girl Emma Bunton were among the celebrities who donned British Airways uniform and pranked customers at London's Heathrow Airport for a sketch for Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. Presenter David Walliams also channelled one of his Come Fly With Me characters to help customers check-in to their flight and pose for security photos - even going as far as kissing one customer's passport.
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Visit Mongolia before everyone else does
It might not be the first country you think of for a holiday, but there is no reason why it shouldn't be. This Southern Asian country has more to offer than you think and we advise visiting sooner rather than later.
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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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