Editorials
Written by the people who plan the trips
Couples stage kiss-in in London supermarket
A mass LGBT kissathon was staged yesterday at a supermarket in Hackney, East London after a gay couple were told by a security guard that a woman had complained about their behavior which involved holding hands and showing public displays of affection. Thomas Rees and his boyfriend Joshua Bradwell were subject to the comments at a Sainsbury's supermarket in the capital.
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Lapland’s Midnight Sun and the Northern Lights
There are some places on earth that you know you really need to visit but you never get round to it or there's always an excuse or another beach vacation that gets in the way. But when we say that the Arctic Circle is somewhere you really need to visit, we mean it.
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The Horrific Reality In Iran
Even though there have been huge positive LGBT rights movements across the world, the sad truth is quite often put before us. We are still far away from achieving global equality and the recent execution of Hassan Afshar, 19, is evidence. The teenager was accused of raping another boy, however he was adamant that the sexual acts were completely consensual, and that the 'victim' had willingly engaged.
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VP Joe Biden officiates White House wedding
The Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, yesterday married two White House staffers at his residence in Washington, DC. Biden married Brian Mosteller and Joe Mahshie, who both work at the White House in a ceremony for which he specially obtained a temporary certification to enable him to officiate the wedding. He tweeted a photo of the couple saying: "Proud to marry Brian and Joe at my house.
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Giving away free holidays
OutOfOffice.com partnered with Pride Radio all through July to give away a free holiday. The station ran a competition every day this month on their Breakfast Show to allow listeners to enter for the chance to win a trip with us. Today saw the lucky winner be announced in a live prize draw which was broadcast on Facebook.
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Gay Hilton hotel advert causes a stir
A new advert by worldwide hotel chain Hilton Hotels has angered the American Family Association who felt it necessary to issue a statement to vocalise their disappointment with the imagery used. The advert, which shows two fully clothed men cuddling in bed together, was released by the hotel chain as part of a campaign featuring in Travel and Leisure Magazine.
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Transgender holidays: Kellie Maloney speaks at travel conference
Yesterday's TTG Media LGBT travel conference was an opportunity for people from the world of travel to come together to discuss how we can best ensure that the LGBT consumer is represented properly and how companies can learn from the likes of OutOfOffice.com and what we are doing to ensure the industry is a more welcoming place for everyone.
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The new mayor of London wants the world to know that #LondonIsOpen
The new mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today published a video Let's send a powerful message to the world - #LondonIsOpen. Following the recent turmoil of the British vote to leave the European Union and the weakening of the currency, the mayor said he wanted to reassure people that London was still a welcoming and diverse city with opportunities galore. London is the best city in the world.
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Best celebrity gay weddings
Photos from the latest celebrity wedding are often the most eagerly awaited article in any magazine. We want to know what the brides wore, who they invited and the romantic destination they chose for their honeymoon. Since the legalisation of gay marriage, we are blessed with even more celebrity weddings to delve into. Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Without a doubt one of the most famous celebrity weddings to this day.
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How the USA’s Ambassador to the UN is trying to change LGBTI laws worldwide
You may never have heard of Samantha Power, but she is making waves when it comes to trying to get international governments to integrate LGBTI rights into their foreign policy by default. The U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations said in a speech yesterday to an LGBTI ministerial body at the UN that she is keen to reinforce President Obamathat there is no legitimate alibi for violating basic human rights.
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The best travel quotes from LGBTQ+ writers
It goes without saying that we love travel. It is at the root of everything we do and it is what inspires us day in day out to find the best experiences for our clients, friends and family.
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Navigating the minefield of gay travel laws
It's no secret that LGBT individuals suffer hardships and prejudice throughout the world. But where exactly do we mean when we say 'throughout the world', and what hardships are we referring to? Whether you're looking to travel, move, or are simply curious, up to date knowledge of your rights is always important. Bringing further awareness to the challenges that LGBT individuals face is Dan Leveille, creator of LGBT rights knowledge website Equaldex (www.equaldex.com).
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