St Barth's
St Barth's Travel Guides
Written by the specialists who plan our trips to St Barth's: where to go, when, and what is worth knowing before you book.
All St Barth's Travel Guides
Is St. Barths Gay-Friendly?
St. Barths, or Saint Barthélemy, is one of the most exclusive and glamorous islands in the Caribbean, renowned for its luxurious resorts, pristine beaches, and upwardly mobile social scene. For LGBTQ+ travellers, St. Barths offers an incredibly welcoming atmosphere, with its French influence contributing to a laid-back and inclusive culture.
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Plan Your Gay Honeymoon in St Barths
There is a particular kind of honeymoon that St Barths does better than almost anywhere else in the Caribbean. Not the all-inclusive resort honeymoon, not the activity-packed island-hopping honeymoon, but the one built around two people, a terrace with a view, and the unhurried pleasure of having nowhere specific to be.
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The Shortest Runways in the Caribbean
There is a certain moment, just before landing, when you realize this is not a typical arrival. The aircraft drops lower than expected, the runway appears almost suddenly, and for a brief second it feels as though you are landing somewhere that should not quite be possible.
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Frequently asked questions
Travelling with Out Of Office
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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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.
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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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