Aruba
Aruba Travel Guides
Written by the specialists who plan our trips to Aruba: where to go, when, and what is worth knowing before you book.
All Aruba Travel Guides
A Luxury Gay Guide to Aruba
Aruba, affectionately known as the “One Happy Island,” is known for its year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, and warm, inclusive culture. It also provides a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ travellers, in contrast to some of the most conservative Caribbean islands. The island is home to world-class resorts with beachfront locations. For relaxation, luxury spas provide rejuvenating treatments that incorporate natural island elements like aloe vera and sea minerals.
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Aruba or Curaçao: Which Island is Better?
The Caribbean is home to some of the most stunning islands in the world, and Aruba and Curaçao are two jewels in its crown. Both islands belong to the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao) just off the coast of Venezuela. While they share a similar Dutch heritage and idyllic climate, they each provide a distinct experience. Aruba or Curaçao's histories are shaped by European colonization and the Arawak people.
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Is the Caribbean Gay Friendly?
There's so much to see and do in the Caribbean. Explore the colonial charm of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico, with its cobblestone streets, pastel-coloured buildings, and historic forts like Castillo San Felipe del Morro. In Aruba, relax on Eagle Beach, famed for its soft white sands and crystal-clear waters. Head to Curacao for its iconic Handelskade waterfront in Willemstad, where brightly painted Dutch-style buildings meet turquoise seas.
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Plan Your Gay Honeymoon in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is a picture-perfect destination for a gay honeymoon. With its sun-drenched beaches, crystal clear waters, and world-class resorts, the Caribbean is a big draw for romantic trips. The Caribbean is home to some of the world’s most romantic beaches. Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos is a picture-perfect beach with pristine waters and upscale beachfront resorts.
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Best Gay Honeymoon Destinations 2027 & 2028
At Out Of Office, we specialise 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.
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Best Caribbean Islands for Winter Sun
As the chill of winter settles in, a trip to the Caribbean might solve all your problems. Why shiver in a freezing cold city when you could be sitting on a beach in Aruba? No tan can rival a winter tan: it’s a sign of sophistication. What’s the weather like in the Caribbean during winter, we hear you ask?
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The Best Gay-Friendly Hotels in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is a dream holiday spot with turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and world-class luxury hotels. However, choosing the right accommodation is key to ensuring a truly memorable and inclusive experience. While many islands in the region are big tourist magnets, some islands and hotels are more gay-friendly than others. Caribbean hotels are very varied, from more touristy all-inclusive options to ultra-exclusive hotels and everything in between.
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The Best Gay-Friendly Caribbean Islands
The Caribbean, with its crystal waters, flawless weather and white sand beaches, is a dream destination for many travellers. With a temperate climate year-round, the Caribbean ensures consistent appeal regardless of the season. The beaches are famed for having pristine white sand, pink sand (e.g., Pink Sands Beach in Harbour Island, Bahamas), and even dramatic black volcanic sand (e.g., beaches in St. Vincent and the Grenadines).
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Luxury Travel Experiences in the Caribbean You Haven’t Heard Of
The Caribbean is synonymous with white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and luxury resorts. But beyond the well-trodden tourist hotspots, this region is home to a treasure trove of unique and lesser-known experiences. If you’re seeking privacy, the Grenadines and the Exumas are secluded and exclusive. You may find yourself staying on a secluded private island or chartering a yacht to explore untouched cays.
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Frequently asked questions
Travelling with Out Of Office
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specialising in tailor-made holidays and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury holidays, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalised experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with travelling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveller, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalised service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ holidays?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalised itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travellers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
Our Experts
Aruba’s beaches are pure perfection, but it’s the warm hospitality and luxury touches that make it truly unforgettable.
From world-class resorts to its vibrant culture, Aruba has a unique way of making every traveller feel like royalty.
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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Tell us where you would love to go, when you are thinking of travelling and what kind of trip you have in mind. One of our LGBTQ+ travel specialists will create a tailor-made itinerary designed around your destination, style and preferences.
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