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Written by the specialists who plan our trips to Europe: where to go, when, and what is worth knowing before you book.
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Gay Athens: The LGBTQ+ Side of Greece’s Ancient Capital
For years, Athens was somewhere you passed through on the way to Greece. You landed, spent a night near the Acropolis, perhaps squeezed in the Parthenon the following morning, then headed for the port or airport and the islands beyond. That's changing. Athens has become one of Europe's most interesting city breaks, which is a strange thing to say about a city that's been around for thousands of years.
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Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Croatia: The Complete Guide
Between 2011 and 2018, HBO filmed Game of Thrones across four Croatian cities, transforming medieval old towns and Roman ruins into the capitals of Westeros and Essos without building a single set. Croatia became the most-used non-British filming location in the entire series, and nearly a decade after the show ended, its old towns are still full of fans tracing the same cobbled streets Daenerys Targaryen and Cersei Lannister once walked.
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Underrated Dutch Cities to Visit: Utrecht, Eindhoven & Beyond
The Netherlands has so many treasures to explore that aren’t centreed around Amsterdam. This journey explores Utrecht's storied canals and church towers, with excursions to the historic Den Bosch and De Efteling. These destinations show off a different side of the Netherlands—without the crowds. Ready to discover what lies beyond the usual stops? Let’s go.
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Westlife’s Mark Feehily on travelling as a gay man
Mark Feehily is best known for his role in one of the world's biggest boybands, Westlife. We caught up with him to chat about his new Christmas album and his experiences travelling the world as an out gay man. What is it about travel that appeals to you and you enjoy most? Travelling is very close to my heart. When I was young I was the biggest homebird ever, and initially hated leaving home.
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The Best Pueblos Blancos to Visit in AndalucÃa
AndalucÃa, in southern Spain, is famous for its pueblos blancos, or "white villages." These charming hilltop towns are known for their striking whitewashed buildings, winding cobblestone streets, and mountain views. Each village has its own unique history, culture, and beauty, providing a glimpse into traditional Spanish life. The pueblos blancos of AndalucÃa date back to the Moorish period in Spain, when the region was under Islamic rule from the 8th to the 15th centuries.
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The Best Gay Beaches in Greece for Luxury Travellers
Greece is one of our most popular destinations. For luxury beach holidays, Greece is difficult to beach - especially for gay travellers. Mykonos is the most sought-after destination in Europe for the international gay jet set. You’ll see them on Elia Beach, both in real life and on Instagram. What sets Greece’s beaches apart from other destinations is their variety.
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Atrani, Amalfi, or Ravello: Where to Stay on the Amalfi Coast?
The Amalfi Coast draws more visitors than almost anywhere else in Italy, its cliffside towns strung along a stretch of coastline barely thirty miles long. Deciding where to base yourself is the real question, since Amalfi, Atrani, and Ravello sit close enough together to visit each other easily but feel like genuinely different towns once you're actually staying in one, a bustling harbor, a near-silent fishing village, a hilltop retreat with views over both.
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Plan Your Gay Honeymoon in Scotland
Scotland has been legal for same-sex marriage since 2014. More than a decade on, it has gotten very good at it. The celebrants are experienced, the best hotels understand what the occasion means, and the country brings none of the ambiguity that surrounds honeymoons in destinations where the legal framework is newer or the welcome less certain. The scenery helps. So does the whisky.
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The Lost Generation: Finding Gay Paris in the Roaring Twenties
Paris in the 1920s was one of those rare moments in history when an extraordinary concentration of talent ended up in the same place at the same time. The American writers and artists who arrived after the First World War, fleeing Prohibition, conservatism, and creative suffocation at home, found a city that was willing to leave them alone.
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Gay Puglia Travel Guide: Masserie, Beaches & Coastal Towns
Puglia offers a very different version of luxury Italy. There are no grand lakefront hotels or cliffside towns packed tightly around a single view. Instead, the region stretches through olive groves, whitewashed towns, working farms and hundreds of miles of coastline between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. For gay travellers, that is part of the appeal.
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Pedro Almodóvar’s Film Locations: A Gay Tour of Spain
Few directors have captured the soul of a nation - and the hearts of LGBTQ+ audiences worldwide - quite like Pedro Almodóvar. The Spanish auteur's films are love letters to Spain and its outsiders. For gay travellers, following Almodóvar's footsteps is a great way to discover Spain's treasures. Emerging from La Movida Madrileña - the explosive counter-cultural movement that followed Franco's death - Almodóvar transformed Spanish cinema after many years of authoritarian rule.
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The Best Luxury Experiences in the Scottish Highlands
Scotland's Highlands are famed for their rugged landscapes and royal connections, but beyond the well-trodden tourist paths lie extraordinary luxury experiences that even seasoned travellers haven't discovered. These hidden gems give you access to Scotland's most exclusive corners, where perks fit for royalty. Private Island Castle Stays You Can Actually Book While everyone knows about famous Highland castles, few realize that several private island fortresses have exclusive accommodation for discerning travellers.
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Classic England: London, Bath & the Cotswolds
Tailor-made HolidayIndulge in quintessential England with this 12-day journey through England's most iconic destinations - London, Bath, the Cotswolds, and Oxford. This 12-day luxury itinerary indulges you in the finest of English attractions, cuisine, and lodging. Enjoy dreamy stays at internationally acclaimed hotels and cottages, exclusive access to iconic landmarks, and private adventures guided by savvy local experts.
10 days tailor-made from £5,210 per person View trip
Classic Greek Island Hopping: The Highlights
Tailor-made HolidayExperience the perfect mix of history and relaxation on this indulgent luxury island-hopping adventure through Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini on one of our most popular trips. Over eight days, this deluxe itinerary allows you to uncover ancient Greek ruins, explore cosmopolitan islands noted for their vibrant LGBTQ+ scenes, and unwind in ultimate style amid volcanic islands and azure Greek seas. Your personalised journey begins in the cultural heart of Athens.
11 days tailor-made from £3,870 per person View trip
Luxury Italy Tour: Lake Como, Tuscany, & Amalfi
Tailor-made HolidayThis fully customizable itinerary moves through four of Italy's most distinctive regions, Lake Como's lakeside villas, Tuscany's vineyard hills, Rome's history, and the Amalfi Coast's cliffside towns, each with its own character. Expect regional wine, Michelin-starred dining, and produce sourced from wherever you happen to be standing, along with stays in a palazzo, a private villa, and two of the country's most established hotels.
9 days tailor-made from £8,985 per person View trip
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