Editorials
Written by the people who plan the trips
Plan Your Luxury LGBTQ+ Trip to the Algarve
Portugal has earned a reputation as one of Europe's most progressive LGBTQ+ destinations, and few places embody that spirit more completely than the Algarve.
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Rome vs Milan: Which Italian City Is Better for Gay Travellers?
Homosexuality and Italian culture have been intertwined for as long as either has existed in recognisable form. Suetonius documented the sexual lives of the Caesars with a candor that left little to the imagination, and the Roman Empire's attitude toward same-sex relations was one of pragmatic acceptance.
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Gay Travel in Jordan: Law vs. Reality
Jordan occupies an unusual position in the Middle East for LGBTQ+ travellers. Homosexuality has been decriminalised in Jordan since 1951, making it one of the few countries in the region where same-sex activity is not explicitly illegal. That legal fact matters, and it is more than most of its neighbours can offer. But the gap between decriminalisation and acceptance is wide, and anyone considering Jordan deserves an honest account of both sides of it.
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Gay Greece: The LGBTQ+ Island Guide from Mykonos to Lesbos
Greece has been welcoming gay travellers longer than most destinations have had the vocabulary to describe it. Ancient Greece was among the first civilisations to normalize male same-sex relationships, and that cultural thread, however transformed by centuries of Orthodox Christianity and conservative politics, never fully disappeared. In February 2024, Greece became the first Orthodox-majority country to legalise same-sex marriage, granting full marriage and adoption rights to same-sex couples.
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Plan Your Gay Honeymoon in Peru
Peru is not the obvious choice for a gay honeymoon, and that is precisely what makes it the right one. While other couples book the Maldives or the Amalfi Coast, you arrive at one of the world's most extraordinary destinations: a country of ancient citadels set above the clouds, a Sacred Valley that has barely changed in five centuries, and a capital city with one of the most celebrated restaurant scenes on the planet.
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Is Peru Safe for Gay Travellers?
The short answer is yes. Peru is a country where same-sex relationships are legal, anti-discrimination protections exist in law, and the major cities of Lima, Cusco, and the Sacred Valley have a long, well-established track record of welcoming LGBTQ+ visitors. At the luxury level, in the hotels and restaurants where Out Of Office operates, gay and lesbian couples travel comfortably, openly, and well.
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Gay Travel in Egypt: Law vs. Reality
Egypt is one of the most visited countries on Earth, home to some of the most extraordinary monuments in human history, and one of the most hostile environments for LGBTQ+ people in the world. Those two facts coexist, and anyone writing about this destination honestly has to hold both of them. We are not going to tell you Egypt is fine. It is not fine.
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Gay Travel in Morocco: Law vs. Reality
Morocco sits at the top of many LGBTQ+ travel wish lists, and also at the centre of some of the most honest conversations we have with our clients. It is one of the most visited countries in Africa, one of the most culturally stimulating destinations in the world, and one where homosexuality remains a criminal offence under Article 489 of the Penal Code, carrying penalties of up to three years in prison.
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Why Rovos Rail Is One of the World’s Greatest Train Journeys
There are luxury train journeys, and then there is Rovos Rail. Often described as the most luxurious train in the world, Rovos Rail offers a style of travel that feels increasingly rare in the modern age. While most journeys today are focused on getting from one destination to another as quickly as possible, Rovos Rail celebrates the romance of slow travel.
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Best Luxury Train Journeys in Peru
Peru is home to some of the world's most spectacular rail journeys. Winding through the Andes, crossing vast high-altitude plains and connecting travellers to ancient Inca sites, these routes offer a unique perspective on one of South America's most captivating destinations. While many visitors fly between Peru's highlights, travelling by train transforms the journey itself into an unforgettable part of the experience.
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The Ultimate Luxury Machu Picchu Experience
Machu Picchu is one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world, which makes it sound like the kind of place you queue for. It doesn't have to be. With the right itinerary and the right properties, the Belmond hotels, the private train, and Sanctuary Lodge at the entrance to the site, it is one of the great luxury travel experiences on the planet.
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The Best Gay Solo Travel Destinations
Solo travel as a gay man has never been easier, or more rewarding. The world has opened up considerably, and the destinations that welcome LGBTQ+ travellers are no longer limited to a handful of European cities. From the queer cultural capital of Berlin to the legendary beaches of Gran Canaria and the electric nightlife of Bangkok, the options for gay solo travellers are genuinely global.
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