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The best gay resorts for singles
Gay solo travel opens up a world of possibilities for LGBTQ+ individuals. It allows you to explore new destinations, connect with like-minded people, and embark on exciting adventures. Unlike travelling with companions, solo travel provides the freedom to go wherever and whenever you desire, making it an ideal choice for those seeking cultural experiences, relaxation, thrilling activities, or a mix of all these options.
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The Best Gay Winter Sun Destinations in Europe
As much of the world plunges into the cold in winter, some places stay invitingly warm. Outside of the summer season, however, many popular holiday spots all but close down. You can enjoy winter sun in Mykonos or Santorini, but most businesses will be closed. You'll certainly get better rates but you miss the buzz travelling out of season.
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Maldives: The Best House Reefs
It is one of the great luxury destinations on earth and so choosing the best house reef in the Maldives is difficult. As there's no heavy industry in the Maldives, the waters are crystal clear meaning that the ocean has one of the most delicate ecosystems on the planet. There are many stunning reefs to explore in the Maldives.
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The Best Places to Visit in July
When it comes to planning a luxury trip, every detail must come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. Whilst we’re experts in crafting bespoke trips around the world, unfortunately, we can’t control the weather or regional events. Read on to discover the best places to visit in July. Greece With glorious sunshine and little rain, it’s no surprise that Greece is one of July’s most popular destinations for luxury travel.
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The Best Places to Visit in June
When it comes to planning a luxury trip, every detail must come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. Whilst we’re experts in crafting bespoke trips around the world, unfortunately, we can’t control the weather or regional events. Read on to discover the best places to visit in June. Canada Though a frozen, snow-covered landscape throughout winter, as summer approaches, locals in Quebec finally begin to lose the thermals.
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The Best Places to Visit in May
When it comes to planning a luxury trip, every detail must come together to create a truly unforgettable experience. Whilst we’re experts in crafting bespoke trips around the world, unfortunately, we can’t control the weather or regional events. Read on to discover the best places to visit in May. Japan Early May is perhaps the best time to visit Japan as the iconic cherry blossom begins to fall.
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Where in the world are the Maldives?
Located in the Indian Ocean, The Maldives is an exotic island nation that offers stunning beauty and breathtaking views. In this guide, you'll explore the geography and culture of The Maldives, and discover why it's an excellent destination for travellers seeking a unique tropical holiday to the Maldives! Geography of The Maldives The Maldives is an archipelago of 1,192 islands in the Indian Ocean, spread over 35,000 square kilometres.
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Island Hopping in Maldives
Island Hopping in the Maldives is always a good idea. There are around 1200 islands in the Maldives scattered along the Indian Ocean. Many are surrounded by stunning lagoons. You'll find the bluest waters known to man in the Maldives. Most of the luxury resorts in the Maldives take over a single island. When people visit the Maldives they tend to stay in one resort for the duration of their trip.
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Overwater Villas vs Beach Villas in Maldives – which are better?
Most hotels in the Maldives offer both overwater villas and beach villas (sometimes called overwater bungalows and beach bungalows). While people tend to dream of staying in an overwater villa, beach villas can be a great choice as well and indeed are rising in popularity for return visitors to the Maldives. The amount of accommodation on offer in the Maldives can be overwhelming.
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Seaplanes or Speedboats in the Maldives – which is better?
We get asked all the time about which is better - a seaplane or a speedboat in the Maldives? Well, there is no easy answer, but our handy guide will help you decide as each resort is different. Some resorts are only accessible by seaplane, whilst others require you to take a speedboat. Some even require you to take a separate domestic flight to another airport before then getting a speedboat.
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The Law vs. Reality: Gay Travel to the Maldives
A holiday to the Maldives is certainly something at the top of many people's bucket lists. Not only does it offer some of the most beautiful resorts on the planet but the people are friendly, the atmosphere laid back and the drinks aplenty. It also boasts some of the bluest, clearest waters on all of the planet. For many luxury travellers, the Maldives has to be seen at least once in a lifetime.
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Mykonos or Naxos – which is better?
Naxos is the upcoming destination among the Greek islands. When people think of the Greek islands, Mykonos and Santorini tend to spring to mind - both of which are among our most popular destinations. And therein lies the problem. In peak season, Mykonos and Santorini are very busy and expensive - even by premium luxury standards. Naxos has an awful lot going for it.
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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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