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We are experts in gay travel. Out Of Office has the world's largest selection of gay group trips, covering destinations as diverse as Greece, Peru, South Africa and Sri Lanka. Gay travel as part of a gay group trip is a great way to maximise your experience of a destination, seeing all the highlights in one go with the guidance of destination experts.
Our group trips cover many of the best bucket list experiences, including Machu Picchu, Greek Island hopping, the pyramids of Egypt and more.
Gay travel means adventure and self-discovery. Many of us leave conservative small towns and head to the big city. You find your tribe and place in the world. This sense of adventure continues as you explore the world as a gay traveller.
The international gay jet set congregates every year in places like Mykonos, Provincetown and Sitges. We can tailor-make the perfect luxury travel experience in the most gay-friendly places.
We also send a lot of gay travellers to the less gay-friendly parts of the world. All the hotels we work with are vetted, so you can expect a warm welcome wherever you choose to explore as a gay traveller.
For some people, it can be a bit daunting travelling solo. Joining a group trip can be the ideal solution. We have many hugely popular gay group trips to a diverse array of destinations. All you have to do is...
Group Trip Departs: • 30th September 2023 • 12th October 2023 • 23rd December 2023 • 3rd February 2024 • 16th February 2024
Join a gay group trip and set out on a South African safari. You’ll discover the vibrant wildlife of Kruger National Park, the bustling streets of Cape Town with its abundant nightlife as well as spending a night in Johannesburg. Enjoy...
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This 12-day gay group trip in Thailand will maximise your experience of one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Thailand is the most LGBT-friendly country in Asia. Instead of rushing around from one place to another, you’ll see five...
Group Trip Departs: • 3rd May 2023 • 16th May 2023 • 1st July 2023 • 14th October 2023
Gay Peru: This 8-day trip through Peru mixes a laid-back travel concept with Peru’s most unique and memorable sites to form an adventure that you’ll be talking about forever. Whether you’ve always dreamed of soaking up the incredible mountaintop Inca...
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French Polynesia is one of our most popular destinations. It is a beautiful unspoilt paradise in the South Pacific. Comprised of over a hundred islands, it’s a French overseas territory. One of our most popular itineraries is this combination of...
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Island hop through the Greek Islands. Visiting Athens, Mykonos and Santorini, this deluxe itinerary allows you to explore both historical Greece and relax in the sumptuous Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini in ultimate luxury. Explore the highlights of Ancient...
Group Trip Departs: • 3rd May 2023 • 16th May 2023 • 1st July 2023 • 14th October 2023
Gay Peru group trip: Our 12-day trip through Peru will give you the chance to see the remains of the Inca civilisation, including the glorious ruins of Machu Picchu. We’ll take a train ride through the Andes, explore a desert...
Group Trip Departs: • 1st February 2024 • 20th January 2024
Over 11 days you’ll experience Costa Rica. Instead of rushing from one destination to another, we’ll go to three different places along with San Jose. We’ve been beach and bar hopping to find the must-see locations in this stunning country....
Group Trip Departs: • 20th May 2023 • 23rd May 2023 • 2nd June 2023 • 12th September 2023 • 15th September 2023
Greece is the cradle of Western Civilisation, so it’s no surprise that it’s a popular tourist destination. The perfect weather, golden beaches and cuisine also help. Not to mention the magical Islands surrounding the mainland. On this trip you’ll get...
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This 12-day gay group trip in Thailand will maximise your experience of one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Thailand is the most LGBT-friendly country in Asia. Instead of rushing around from one place to another, you’ll see five...
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In this itinerary you will discover the highlights of Mexico City, you’ll go sailing in Puerto Vallarta, sip tequila in Tequila and visit the city abandoned around the 8th century, Teotihuacan to experience the history of the region. Guadalajara and...
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You haven’t “done” Europe until you’ve acquainted yourself with its two most influential cities. In London, you’ll see everything from Buckingham Palace to the bustling streets of Soho. Paris is only a short train ride away. In the French capital,...
There are more active Grindr users in the Greater London area than in any other city. In numerical terms, London is the world’s gayest city, making it a must for gay travel. London is a gateway to the world. It’s so diverse and it attracts over 20 million visitors each year. There’s a sense that you can meet anyone in London – which in no small part explains why it feels so exciting. There’s a buzz in this city that’s totally unique. It’s also packed with culture and gay nightlife, especially in the Soho area.
If London’s is the world’s gayest city in numerical terms, Berlin is certainly the queerest. Back in the days of the Weimar Republic (1918-1933), Berlin was packed with smoke-filled cabarets. It was a place of sexual experimentation. A place where the lines between gender and sexuality blurred. It remains a haven of queer culture to this day and it’s a major draw for gay travellers. If you’re looking to party then Berlin is the place to be.
Thailand is the unofficial gay travel capital of Asia. Bangkok is home to a big gay scene that attracts gay travellers from all over the world. Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles for a reason: it’s very friendly. You’ll also find buzzing gay scenes on the islands of Phuket and Koh Samui. A big cultural highlight of Thailand is Ayutthaya, the former capital. Abandoned in 1767, it’s full of enigmatic temples and ruins.
Gay travel in the USA offers many exciting opportunities. A perennial favourite for Out Of Office travellers is Provincetown. Located on the eastern tip of Cape Cod, it’s a charming bohemian town packed with artists and gay travellers. It’s the place to be in peak season – all the bars will be packed.
We send a lot of gay travellers to the Maldives, Dubai, Sri Lanka and Egypt – countries where homosexuality is illegal. How, you may ask, can gay travellers go to countries governed under Sharia law? The reality on the ground is often different to what you’d expect. As long as you’re discrete you shouldn’t have any problems. It’s risky for straight couples to show signs of affection publicly. It’s also untoward to express political bias (even waving the rainbow flag is ill-advised). As long as you conduct yourself in a relatively modest way in public you’ll be fine. We only work with the most gay-friendly hotels and tour guides, so you can expect a welcome reception and no awkward questions surrounding your sleeping arrangements.
We work with hotels in the Maldives that we have personally vetted. The Maldives’ many resorts are no subject to the same laws the govern the rest of the country. The resorts are essentially privately owned fiefdoms. Alcohol is illegal in the Maldives but it’s widely available at the resorts. Gay travel in the Maldives isn’t off-limits – you just have to find the right resort.
At Out Of Office, we can also send you to gay-friendly safari lodges in Tanzania, gay-friendly lodges in Zimbabwe close to Victoria Falls and many more unusual gay travel destinations. The world is a very big place and it’s more welcoming than you might think, even in places that might not look friendly on the surface.
Group Trip Departs: • 6th August 2024
Brand new for 2024, the Luxury Tuscan Summer tour is an opportunity to be immersed in the flavours of Tuscany, exploring epic sights and dining on culinary delights. Known for its landscapes, storied history, legacy of artistic innovation, and place...
Group Trip Departs: • 18th June 2024
Spend time aboard the small luxury expedition ship, the World Navigator, and enjoy a coastal tour of some of Scandinavia’s most breathtaking destinations. Jam-packed with cultural experiences and stunning natural landscapes, this Norway and Iceland luxury cruise encompasses all of...
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Surround yourself with ancient history and a sense of spirituality as you delight in the unbridled freedom of mountainous Bhutan on this unique luxury group trip. The home of Buddhism, the Himilayas, and a plethora of breathtaking natural vistas, there’s...
Group Trip Departs: • 17th October 2023
Follow the Mekong River and indulge in fascinating culture on a small luxury group trip through the gorgeous landscapes and ancient settlements of Vietnam and Cambodia. Coursing through Asia for over 3,000 miles, the Mekong River is one of the...
Group Trip Departs: • 2nd June 2024
Step aboard the American Empress and enjoy the rare experience of a luxury river cruise of some of the Pacific Northwest’s most exciting and beautiful towns and cities. From the picturesque landscapes of Spokane, passengers aboard the American Empress will...
Group Trip Departs: • 14th August 2024
Spend time aboard the brand-new luxury expedition ship, the World Traveler, and enjoy a coastal tour of some of the Mediterranean’s most jaw-dropping destinations. Beginning in Venice, Italy’s northern gem, this 10-day adventure will make stops in the stunning towns...
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Gay travellers have long been drawn to Thailand. It’s one of the friendliest countries in the world and the de facto gay capital of Asia. Bangkok has a very lively gay scene and anything-goes nightlife. The Thai islands are also a big draw for gay travellers. Thailand offers the perfect combination of partying and cultural enrichment. Oh, and did we mention the food?
New Orleans is the home of voodoo, jazz and bohemia. It’s America’s spookiest and most enigmatic city. It’s a key stop-off on any gay travel itinerary around the USA. Mardi Gras takes place in February. It’s one of the most decadent – not to mention camp! – spectacles in the USA.
Gay travellers should head to Japan in March. It’s the month the cherry trees blossom, bringing vibrant colours to the landscapes. It makes for an ideal romantic backdrop. Tokyo has a big although discrete gay scene. Japan was never colonised so it’s culture is unique and defiantly Japanese.
Morocco has long been a gay travel hotspot. Surprising, considering its location and religious affiliation. None the less, gay travellers flocked there in the 50s and 60s. Tangiers was more accepting of gay people than London in those days. Astonishing when you consider that it was in living memory. April is a great time to visit as the weather is warm but not boiling.
Amsterdam emerges from winter and Keukenhof’s tulips bloom. The Netherlands has long been a draw for gay travellers – it was the first country to legalise homosexuality and also gay marriage. Amsterdam is a very liberal town. It’s super chic and also a great place to party.
Machu Picchu is one of the most fascinating sights in Latin America. It was built by the Incas in the 15th-century as a mountain fortress and royal residence. After the fall of the Inca Empire, it was “rediscovered” hundreds of years later. Known as the Lost City of the Incas, it’s Peru’s biggest tourist attraction. June is the dry season so it’s an ideal month to visit Machu Picchu.
Gay travel in Greece is always a good idea. Way back in antiquity, Greece practically invented western civilisation. It also tolerated same-sex sexual activity – among men at least! Today Mykonos is the go-to place for upwardly mobile gays in the summertime. Combining Mykonos with Santorini and Athens is the most popular choice for gay travellers.
Gay travel in the UK is always a rewarding experience. The UK’s vast capital is a cultural melting pot and a huge draw for gay travellers. You can also explore other big cities, like Manchester and Edinburgh. To see an older, quainter side of the UK – think Downtown Abbey – then head to Bath.
September is one of the best months to visit Barcelona. The weather is divine and the city will be bustling with energy. Combining Barcelona with Sitges makes for one of the best twin-centre itineraries for gay travellers. Check out the masterworks of Gaudi in Barcelona and then enjoy Sitges’ gay scene.
Taipei is a great city and one of Asia’s less well-visited capitals. Taiwan was the first country in Asia to legalise gay-marriage and Taipei hosts Asia’s biggest annual gay pride celebration. Explore the night markets of Taipei and sail down Sun Moon freshwater lake surrounded by mountains.
As the western world experiences winter, South Africa experiences summer. It’s a great gay travel destination. Cape Town is the de facto gay capital of Africa. You’ll find a lively gay scene in the De Waterkant district. While in South Africa, you’ll no doubt want to take a safari trip and also visit the Winelands.
The weather averages 28°C in Cancun in December. A great choice if you’re looking to bask in some winter sun. Cancun is Mexico’s popular resort destination. It’s home to many all-inclusive hotels. Supposing you’d like a culture fix head to Chichen Itza and see the ruins of the Mayan Empire.
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