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Out Of Office was founded on a single conviction: that everyone should be able to travel the world, no matter who they love. Since then, our team has planned thousands of same-sex honeymoons across every destination on this page, and we know each of them from the inside out. Which resorts are truly welcoming, not just technically inclusive. Which properties will upgrade you without being asked. Which destinations have changed in the past two years, and which ones we no longer recommend.

A honeymoon is not a standard holiday. It is the trip that sets the tone for everything that comes after, and it deserves to be planned by people who understand that, and who understand you. Planning it alongside a wedding is a particular kind of pressure.

The last thing you need is the added complexity of researching which destinations are safe for a same-sex couple, which hotels will treat you with the warmth you deserve, and which five-star properties are five-star in everything except the way they treat two grooms or two brides at breakfast.

That complexity is ours to carry, not yours.

We specialise in bespoke LGBTQ+ honeymoon packages and build every trip from scratch. No set itineraries. No compromises. No assumptions about how you want to travel. We get to know you and your partner properly, understand what kind of travellers you are, and build the honeymoon around that.

Some couples want private villas and total seclusion. Others want culture, food, and cities that feel like home. Most want something in between, and something they could not have found on their own.

Below you will find our recommended destinations, hand-picked itineraries, and the hotels our team knows personally. Use it as a starting point. Then talk to us.

Choosing a Gay Honeymoon in Europe

Greece: Athens, Mykonos and Santorini

Greece remains one of our most popular gay honeymoon destinations because it combines almost everything couples ask us for. Start in Athens with rooftop restaurants, ancient sites and some of the best new hotels in the city, then move into the Cyclades.

Mykonos brings the energy: beach clubs, excellent restaurants, beautiful hotels and one of the Mediterranean’s best-known gay scenes. Santorini changes the pace completely, with caldera views, private terraces and the best sunsets in Europe.

Italy: Rome, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast

Italy works particularly well when you want your honeymoon to include more cultural activity.

Begin with a few days in Rome among ancient ruins, neighborhood restaurants and grand hotels. Travel north for Florence and the Tuscan countryside, or continue south towards Capri and the Amalfi Coast.

Portugal: Lisbon, Comporta and the Algarve

Portugal works beautifully for couples who want a European honeymoon that feels relaxed rather than over-programmed.

Start in Lisbon for tiled streets, excellent restaurants, rooftop bars and grand old hotels, then head south to Comporta.  Finish in the Algarve, where the coastline becomes more dramatic. Stay somewhere overlooking the ocean, take a private boat along the cliffs and sea caves, and leave enough time for completely unplanned days by the pool.

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Combine Mykonos and Santorini for two very different versions of the Greek islands

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Pair Rome with Capri or the Amalfi Coast for a classic Italian honeymoon

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Explore Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve

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Build the trip around private boats, exceptional restaurants, and wine tastings

Planning your LGBTQ+ honeymoon

The world is more welcoming than it’s ever been, and there are extraordinary honeymoon destinations open to you on every continent. Overwater villas in the Maldives, clifftop suites in Santorini, safari lodges in South Africa, the villages and vineyards of Tuscany. Our job is to make sure you experience the best of them without any of the uncertainty that can come with traveling as a same-sex couple.

We know these destinations and the hotels within them personally. We know which properties genuinely celebrate their LGBTQ+ guests and which ones simply tolerate them. We know which Italian agriturismos make same-sex couples feel completely at home, and which Greek island hotels have gone out of their way to build something genuinely inclusive. That distinction matters on a honeymoon, and it’s exactly the kind of knowledge that’s hard to find anywhere else.

Every trip we plan is built around you as a couple: your pace, your priorities, your version of the perfect honeymoon. Some couples want to move through multiple destinations, combining culture and beaches and wildlife into one unforgettable trip. Others want to arrive somewhere beautiful and stay put. Most want something in between. Whatever that looks like for you, we build it from scratch.

The practical details, the room, the recognition on arrival, the moments that make it feel special rather than standard: we handle all of that before you leave home, so you can focus on the parts that matter.

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Best Long-Haul Gay Honeymoons

French Polynesia: Moorea, Bora Bora and the South Pacific

French Polynesia delivers the honeymoon people have been picturing for years: volcanic islands, impossibly clear lagoons and some of the best overwater villas in the world.

Moorea gives you mountains, snorkeling, hiking and a more exploratory few days before Bora Bora brings the full honeymoon finale. This is where you can disappear into an overwater villa, swim directly from your deck and have dinner beside the lagoon.

Japan: Tokyo, Kinosaki and Kyoto

Japan is ideal for couples who want the honeymoon to be built around experiences rather than a single resort.

Tokyo is fast, precise and endlessly interesting, with exceptional food and some of the world’s best hotels. Kyoto is quieter and more atmospheric, built around temples, gardens, traditional neighborhoods and centuries of craft.

Between them, we love adding a stay in an onsen town such as Kinosaki. A traditional ryokan, a multi-course kaiseki dinner and a few days at a completely different pace give the trip another dimension.

Japan rewards careful planning, which is exactly why it works so well as a tailor-made honeymoon.

The Maldives: Private Islands and Overwater Villas

The Maldives is one of the great honeymoon destinations for a reason. Each resort occupies its own island, the beaches are extraordinary, and some of the best hotels in the world have turned privacy into an art form.

For gay couples, choosing the right resort matters. The legal and cultural picture in the Maldives is more complicated than the experience inside the luxury resort islands, so this is a destination where our LGBTQ+ expertise is particularly valuable.

We work with properties we know and trust, where same-sex couples are welcomed properly and honeymooners are treated as honeymooners from the moment they arrive.

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One dedicated honeymoon specialist from start to finish

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Hotels and local partners we know and trust with LGBTQ+ couples

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Flights, transfers, dining, experiences and support while you travel

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A completely tailor-made itinerary designed around the two of you

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Best Gay Honeymoons by Month

January

For the best luxury honeymoon in January, head to Riviera Maya in Mexico which is known for its beautiful white sandy beaches, hot Mexican sunshine and some of our favourite all-inclusive hotels. Our favourite resorts include Secrets Akumal where you can stay in a junior suite swim up room and enjoy the incredible range of dining options. If you fancy a break from the sun lounger, head to the Mayan ruins in Tulum and visit Chichen Itza which has been named one of the new “seven wonders of the world.”

February

The best luxury honeymoon destination in February is Thailand. Head there for some much-needed sunshine and diverse culture. The weather in Thailand in February is great, with warm temperatures and little rainfall. Start in Bangkok and experience the dynamic happening atmosphere before heading down south to either Phuket or Koh Samui and enjoy the pristine white sandy beaches and relaxing surroundings. If you fancy a spot of island hopping, check out our amazing Thailand island-hopping itinerary which is specially designed for honeymoon couples.

March

The best honeymoon destination in March is Sri Lanka and the Maldives. Spend 10 to 14 days exploring Sri Lanka’s unique culture and visit places such as the Ceylon Tea Trail and Galle rock fortress before heading to the Maldives for some rest and relaxation with your partner. In the Maldives, you will find the classic overwater villa accommodation along with some top quality resorts. Even though it is illegal to be gay in the Maldives, we work very closely with a handful of resorts, who believe in the same ethos as us and will lavish same-sex honeymoon couples with honeymoon benefits and you can be sure of securing a double bed.

April

Our favourite honeymoon destination for April is the USA. The weather is not too hot or too cold, making any sightseeing a lot more pleasant. Live the American dream and begin your journey as a newlywed couple on a classic Route 66 drive. Stop at several places along the way including Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Chicago. If you are restricted on time, then Key West in Florida is a great destination because of its LGBT friendly nature and energetic nightlife.

May

The best honeymoon destination in May if you are a couple looking to simply relax and unwind is undoubtedly The Seychelles. Stay in some of the world’s best all-inclusive boutique resorts and Enjoy the exclusivity, luxury and unbeatable sunshine on your luxury honeymoon. Our favourite properties include the Constance Ephelia and Denis Private Island if you are seeking even more peace and tranquillity.

June

If your honeymoon is in June, then head to the tropical island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. Stay in an iconic overwater bungalow and enjoy the breathtaking views of the beautiful lagoons and beyond. Known for being very LGBT friendly and one of the few places you can have a legal wedding ceremony if you are a same-sex couple, we can create you an island-hopping itinerary so you can visit some of the other islands including Moorea, Tahaa and Tahiti.

July

For the best honeymoon destination in July, head to the Greek islands for some sun, delicious Mediterranean cuisine and iconic quaint hotels. Mykonos is known for being one of the most LGBT friendly islands and has an energetic nightlife compared to Santorini which is known for its laid back, affluent atmosphere – Santorini is particularly good for a luxury honeymoon. Many couples start in the city of Athens and head to the many ancient Greek sites scattered around the city including the Parthenon and the Acropolis which have been preserved beautifully.

August

For honeymoons in August, head to Brazil and experience everything on offer. Start in Rio de Janeiro, one of the most animated South American cities, which is filled with its own diverse and colourful culture. You can take a trip up Sugar Loaf mountain for the best skyline views of the city and visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Spend some time relaxing on Copacabana beach before heading out at night to some of the authentic bars and restaurants. Head to the majestic Iguazu Falls – on the border with Argentina – and experience the sheer force of the water tumbling over the edge. Don’t forget to visit the Amazon if you can!

September

If you’re looking for the best honeymoon destination in September then head to Italy and explore some of the many iconic cities including idyllic Venice, artistic Florence and romantic Rome. Venice is known for its intricate network of winding canals and quirky Venetian mask shops. In Florence you will find some of the most iconic works of architecture throughout the city along with some of the best gelato shops. Rome, known as the city of love is dotted with many historic sites including the Trevi fountain, the Colosseum and Vatican city.

October

Head down under and visit marvellous Australia for the best honeymoon in October. It might take a little while to get used to the hot temperatures, but you are also rewarded with some of the most animated cities in the world. Head down the East coast and start in Cairns where you can visit the magical Great Barrier Reef and explore life underwater. Head to Hamilton Island and experience the stunning beaches and laid back island vibes. Other places on your route include Brisbane and Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

November

For the best honeymoons in November we suggest South Africa and Mauritius. Start in Cape Town which is known for its buzzing atmosphere and fun coastal city vibe. Then venture on the Garden Route where you will visit the beautiful Winelands and finish with a stay at one of the many game reserves. Your final stop is Mauritius, a small island located just off the east coast of South Africa. It is home to some of the world’s most beautiful boutique all-inclusive resorts. A perfect way to round off your romantic honeymoon.

December

For those who are seeking a winter wonderland honeymoon, head to northern Finland and stay at the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort which is one of the few places you can see the dazzling Northern Lights. Stay in a glass igloo or a cosy log cabin and enjoy the many winter activities offered including husky safaris, snowmobile aurora hunting and ice fishing. Immerse yourself in the festivities and visit Santa’s workshop.

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French Polynesia: The Out Of Office Collection

French Polynesia Tailor-made Holiday

French Polynesia remains one of the most extraordinary luxury destinations on earth. More than a hundred islands spread across the South Pacific, each with its own character, connected by short flights and the kind of lagoon water that makes everywhere else feel like a consolation prize. Marlon Brando discovered it filming Mutiny on the Bounty in the 1960s and liked it enough to buy an island.

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The Maldives: The Out Of Office Collection

Tailor-made Holiday

Few destinations do luxury quite like the Maldives. Spread across more than a thousand coral islands in the Indian Ocean, this is a place built almost entirely around the art of doing nothing particularly well: overwater villas, house reefs at your doorstep, and the kind of stillness that genuinely resets you. It's one of our most-requested destinations, and it's not hard to understand why. The Maldives is a resort destination in the purest sense.

7 days tailor-made from £4,400 per person View trip

Polynesian Paradise: An Overwater Villa Escape

Tailor-made Holiday

This itinerary is built around one thing: waking up over the water, on three of French Polynesia's most iconic islands. Every hotel here is chosen specifically for its overwater accommodation, not as an upgrade option but as the room type itself, from the first night in Tahiti through to the last night in Bora Bora. Tahiti opens the trip in an overwater bungalow at the InterContinental, with coral reefs visible directly from the deck.

10 days tailor-made from £6,650 per person View trip

Bora Bora by Private Catamaran

Tailor-made Holiday

This luxurious French Polynesia island hopping itinerary is ideal for anyone who wants to make the most of their tropical holiday in paradise. We always recommend sailing between the islands of French Polynesia – there are far too many beautiful South Pacific jewels to visit just one. Staying on a private catamaran charter gives you the ultimate freedom, while living in unmatched luxury.

9 days tailor-made from £6,225 per person View trip

Rio De Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, Sao Paulo & Florianopolis

Tailor-made Holiday

Explore the vibrant heart of South America with this meticulously crafted itinerary, designed to showcase the best of Brazil while embracing its dynamic LGBTQ+ culture and nightlife. Begin your journey in Rio De Janeiro, a city pulsating with vibrant colours, infectious energy, and a thriving gay scene. Experience the iconic landmarks like Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ The Redeemer statue, before immersing yourself in the electrifying nightlife of the city's gay-friendly neighbourhoods.

11 days tailor-made from £4,895 per person View trip

Gay Honeymoon in New Zealand: A Luxury South Island Tour

Tailor-made Holiday

The South Island of New Zealand does not need much help setting a romantic scene. The landscapes are vast and quietly overwhelming, the lodges are exceptional, and the combination of mountains, lakes, fjords, and wine country gives a 12-night honeymoon enough variety to feel like a journey rather than a single destination. It is also one of the most straightforwardly welcoming places in the world for LGBTQ+ couples.

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Japan Gay Honeymoon: Tokyo, Kinosaki Onsen & Kyoto

Tailor-made Holiday

Japan gives you something very few honeymoon destinations can: the trip can change completely every few days without ever feeling disjointed. One night you can be at an omakase counter high above Tokyo, two days later eating kaiseki in a ryokan and soaking in hot spring water in Kinosaki, then finishing in Kyoto with temple districts, gardens and some of the best small-scale dining in the country. That variety is the appeal.

9 days tailor-made from £8,755 per person View trip

Honeymoon in Greece: Athens, Mykonos & Santorini

Tailor-made Holiday

Greece is one of the best honeymoon destinations on the planet. You can spend the first night looking across Athens from the Acropolis, be on a beach in Mykonos two days later, and finish above Santorini’s caldera with your own terrace. This nine-day itinerary takes in Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. Athens gives you the Parthenon and some of the best restaurants in the country before you head into the Cyclades.

9 days tailor-made from £5,720 per person View trip

Gay Honeymoon in Italy and Greece: Rome, Amalfi, & Mykonos

Tailor-made Holiday

Italy and Greece are Europe's most sought-after honeymoon destinations. Couples flock to see Rome's ruins and rooftop restaurants, the Amalfi Coast's cliffside towns, Santorini's caldera views, Mykonos's beach clubs and whitewashed lanes. This 12-night honeymoon is built for couples of any orientation who want the best of both countries in one trip rather than choosing between them.

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Northern Argentina: Salta, Jujuy & the Andes

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Northern Argentina feels very different from Buenos Aires, Mendoza or Patagonia. Up here, close to the Bolivian border, the landscape rises into high Andean desert, enormous salt flats and valleys striped with red, ochre and green rock. Indigenous traditions are more visible too, particularly across Jujuy and the Quebrada de Humahuaca. Begin in Salta, one of Argentina’s best-preserved colonial cities, with arcaded buildings, elaborate churches and a strong regional food culture.

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Luxury Argentina: Buenos Aires, Iguazu, Mendoza & Patagonia

Tailor-made Holiday

Argentina is one of those countries that rewards a proper journey. In just under two weeks, you can move from Buenos Aires’ grand boulevards and late-night tango culture to the rainforest of Iguazu, the vineyards of Mendoza and the glacial landscapes of Patagonia. Begin in Buenos Aires, a city shaped by European immigration but unmistakably Latin American.

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Mendoza & Iguazu Tour: Argentina Wine & Falls

Tailor-made Holiday

Mendoza is Argentina’s great wine country, but the appeal goes well beyond Malbec. Vineyards spread east from the Andes across a high, dry landscape, with snow-capped peaks forming the backdrop to some of South America’s best wineries. This itinerary gives you time to explore both Luján de Cuyo and the Uco Valley, two of Mendoza’s most important wine areas.

8 days tailor-made from £4,195 per person View trip

Mamma Mia! Luxury Filming Locations Tour of Greece

Tailor-made Holiday

Journey through the filming locations of the now legendary 2008 musical, combining cinematic nostalgia with luxury Greek island experiences in LGBTQ+-popular destinations. The film was primarily shot on the Greek islands of Skopelos and Skiathos in the Sporades archipelago, with additional scenes captured in Damouchari, Pelion. On this tour, "I Have a Dream" becomes a reality.

10 days tailor-made from £4,500 per person View trip

Italy’s Romeo & Juliet Trail: Verona, Venice & Florence

Tailor-made Holiday

Italy is one of the most romantic destinations in the world. Shakespeare set Rome and Juliet in Verona for a reason. He probably never visited Italy but it existed in his imagination as a place of romance. With this itinerary, you can explore the Romeo and Juliet trail of Verona and Mantua. You can also explore Venice, Florence and Lake Garda.

8 days tailor-made from £3,600 per person View trip

Explore Sumatra & Java: Wildlife, Volcanoes & Ancient Temples

Tailor-made Holiday

Orangutans in the canopy, ancient temples at sunrise, and a rare, unfiltered corner of Indonesia. This journey opens deep in the jungles of northern Sumatra, where orangutans move freely through the canopy and rivers cut through valleys carved over millennia. Eco-lodges in Tangkahan and Bukit Lawang serve as bases for trekking through one of the world's last major rainforests, an experience built around encountering wildlife directly rather than from behind a fence.

11 days tailor-made from £3,595 per person View trip

Spiritual Bali Retreat: Temples, Highlands & Coast

Tailor-made Holiday

Some trips are built for sightseeing, and this one is built for slowing down, moving from misty temple mornings in Ubud to coffee-scented highland trails and, finally, a stretch of coastline where the only plan is to stay a while. This journey is a slower, more spiritual take on Bali, moving through temples and rice terraces, jungles, and coastlines, anchored throughout by genuine warmth toward LGBTQ+ travellers.

10 days tailor-made from £3,195 per person View trip

Luxury Singapore & Bali: Skylines to Jungle Sanctuaries

Tailor-made Holiday

Singapore's skyline and Bali's jungle interior, across ten days of curated luxury. This journey opens in Singapore, a city whose ultramodern skyline sits alongside a genuinely diverse, multicultural identity. Kampong Glam, Little India, and Chinatown each offer a distinct cultural experience within a short taxi ride of one another, layering Malay, South Asian, and Chinese heritage into a single compact city.

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LGBTQ+ Luxury Malta & Gozo Tour

Tailor-made Holiday

This eight-day itinerary moves through Malta and Gozo at an unhurried pace, built around five-star waterfront stays, private guiding, and a mix of the islands' ancient history and quieter coastline. It begins in Valletta, Malta's baroque capital, a city small enough to walk end to end but dense with centuries of layered history in every street.

8 days tailor-made from £6,555 per person View trip

Classic Malta: Valletta, Ancient Temples & Gozo

Tailor-made Holiday

This seven-day itinerary moves through Malta's highlights, from Valletta's fortified streets to Gozo's older, quieter history, taking in UNESCO-listed sites, coastal cliffs, and the island's wartime past along the way. It begins in Valletta, Malta's capital and one of the most complete examples of Baroque city planning anywhere in Europe.

7 days tailor-made from £5,655 per person View trip

Highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia

Tailor-made Holiday

This twelve-day journey through Vietnam and Cambodia is a curated celebration of Southeast Asia’s most extraordinary treasures—ancient temples shrouded in jungle, graceful colonial cities, and tranquil seascapes. Begin in Vietnam, where the poetic charm of Hanoi sets the tone. Amid cyclo rides, street food feasts, and serene temple visits, the city offers a glimpse into a world shaped by history yet vibrant with life.

12 days tailor-made from £3,695 per person View trip

Luxury Vietnam Food Tour: A Gourmet Journey

Tailor-made Holiday

Combining carefully curated experiences with hand-picked luxury stays, this food-focused itinerary captures the flavours of Vietnam through its most treasured landscapes and its most intimate stories. Begin in the north, where the past whispers through the pagodas and prisons of Hanoi. Walk with war veterans, taste steaming pho in the Old Quarter, and cruise the mystical waters of Halong Bay aboard a private superyacht.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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