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Wellness travel has evolved significantly in the last decade, and so has the way LGBTQ+ couples and solo travellers approach it. The bar is no longer just a good spa menu. It’s whether you can fully relax in the destination itself, walk hand in hand without thinking twice, and stay somewhere the welcome feels genuine from the moment you arrive.
That shift has reshaped where we send our clients. Thailand has become one of the strongest performers in our wellness portfolio, particularly since marriage equality passed there in 2025. Phuket, Koh Samui, and the wider Andaman coast have long had a reputation as the most LGBTQ+ welcoming part of Asia, and the wellness offering, from forest-set retreats to oceanfront spa resorts, now sits comfortably alongside the Maldives and Bali at the top end.
Portugal is the European counterpart. The Algarve combines world-class spa resorts with a country that has been consistently ranked among the most LGBTQ+ progressive in the world. Lisbon, Comporta, and the Alentejo all work well as wellness bases, and the country’s reputation for hospitality and slower-paced living suits a longer, more restorative trip.
Beyond that, our clients are increasingly drawn to destinations where the welcome is part of the experience itself. Mykonos remains a perennial favourite for sea-and-spa stays, with the LGBTQ+ scene woven naturally into the island year-round. In the Caribbean, we work closely with a handful of properties across St Barths, Anguilla, and Turks and Caicos that have long-standing track records of hosting LGBTQ+ guests, from couples on quiet wellness escapes to honeymooners building spa days into a wider stay.
The Maldives sits in a similar bracket. The country’s national context is what it is, but the resorts we partner with operate as private islands with their own rhythm, and several have spa programs and butler service that rival anywhere in the world. Costa Rica rounds out the list for clients who want jungle-set wellness in a country with full marriage equality and a strong eco-credentials offering.
Whether you’re after a detox programme, a yoga-led week, or a quieter beachfront escape with daily spa treatments, our Out Of Office travel experts can build the itinerary around how you want the trip to feel.
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Different destinations suit different kinds of wellness trips, and part of our job is matching the right one to how you actually want to spend the week.
Thailand sits at the more intensive end of the spectrum. Properties like Kamalaya on Koh Samui and Chiva-Som in Hua Hin run structured programs around detox, fitness, sleep recovery, and emotional balance, with daily consultations, herbal medicine, and traditional Thai bodywork built into the schedule. For couples drawn to Thailand after watching The White Lotus season three, the Four Seasons Koh Samui (where much of the show was filmed) sits within easy reach and offers a more relaxed take on the same coastline. These are trips you finish feeling measurably different, and they suit travellers who want a clear programme rather than open days.
The Maldives is the opposite end of the spectrum. There’s no detox protocol or wellness curriculum unless you want one. The point is unbroken rest, overwater spa pavilions with treatments delivered to the sound of the ocean below, sunrise yoga on private decks, and meals taken in your own time. The country has no real urban culture or sightseeing pull, and that’s a feature rather than a limitation when you’re trying to switch off completely.
Greece and the wider Mediterranean offer something in between. Wellness in Mykonos, Crete, and the Peloponnese tends to be paired with sea, light, and food, with a Greek-island spa stay built around long lunches, Aegean swims, daily massage, and evenings out rather than a strict programme. It suits couples who want the wellness element woven into a more sociable trip.
Portugal’s Algarve has become one of the most consistent performers in our European wellness portfolio. The climate is warm almost year-round, the coastline runs for nearly a hundred miles, and properties like Six Senses Douro Valley and the spa resorts around Vilamoura combine boutique stays with serious spa offerings.
Direct flights from New York and Newark to Lisbon make access straightforward, and the Algarve pairs naturally with Andalusia for a twin-centre trip across southern Iberia, where you can split your time between Portuguese coast and Spanish countryside.
The Caribbean covers another bracket entirely. St Barths, Anguilla, and Turks and Caicos work for couples who want spa days woven into a beach-led holiday rather than a wellness-first itinerary, with treatments built around the rhythm of the resort rather than a structured programme.
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A wellness trip is one of the better ways to spend time together as a couple, and the properties we work with have leaned into that in a meaningful way. Couples’ spa suites, private treatment pavilions, and side-by-side ritual packages are now standard at the top end, and several of our partners have built entire wings or villa categories around them.
In Thailand, Kamalaya offers couples’ programs that run in parallel, so each partner can follow their own track while sharing meals, accommodations, and free time. Four Seasons Koh Samui has private pool villas with in-villa spa setups, where treatments are delivered to your terrace rather than a clinical treatment room.
In the Maldives, properties like Soneva Fushi, Como Cocoa Island, and Joali run overwater spa pavilions designed specifically for two, with glass-floor treatment rooms and ocean views built into the experience. Many also offer his-and-his ritual packages that pair a full-day spa journey with a private dinner on the beach or a sandbank picnic to round it off.
In the Mediterranean, properties like Amanzoe in the Peloponnese, Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, and Six Senses Ibiza work well for couples who want the spa element woven into a wider Mediterranean stay, with daily treatments built around longer lunches, swims, and evenings out.
In the Caribbean, Rosewood Le Guanahani on St Barths and Amanyara on Turks and Caicos handle couples’ wellness particularly well, with treatment cabanas set on the beach or hidden among the gardens, and a quiet, low-key approach that suits honeymooners and anniversary trips.
We work closely with all of these properties and know which suites, villa categories, and programme combinations work best for same-sex couples specifically, so when you enquire, the recommendations come from direct experience rather than a brochure.
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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?
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