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USA Travel Guides
Written by the specialists who plan our trips to USA: where to go, when, and what is worth knowing before you book.
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Find Your Oasis: Wellness in Greater Palm Springs
If your mind, body, and spirit are craving a reboot, an oasis of rejuvenation awaits in Greater Palm Springs. This sun-drenched wellness mecca has been a beacon for holistic healing since the Cahuilla people first harnessed the restorative powers of its natural hot mineral springs. Today, the region continues to lure weary souls from around the globe seeking sanctuary, serenity, and a chance to hit the reset button on their overall well-being.
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Beyond the Beaten Path: Guided Adventures in Greater Palm Springs
The sun-drenched desert playground of Greater Palm Springs is a veritable oasis for adventure seekers willing to venture beyond the resort pool. This stunning part of Southern California harbors a wild, untamed spirit just waiting to be unleashed, with extraordinary explorations that can be tailored to suit your travel cravings.
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Best Private Jet Charter Services for LGBTQ+ Travelers
At Out Of Office, we understand that truly bespoke travel experiences often begin before reaching your destination. Private aviation provided unparalleled comfort, privacy, and personalization—qualities our discerning clients value deeply. For our LGBTQ+ travelers seeking the ultimate in tailored sky journeys, we have carefully evaluated private jet charter services based on their service excellence, inclusive policies, and commitment to creating welcoming environments for all clients.
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New York Pride: Parade, History and VIP Experiences
New York City Pride is the biggest annual gay event in the US. It attracts millions of participants and spectators from across the globe. From its historic roots to today's spectacular festivities with A-list headliners, NYC Pride is the big gay party you won’t want to miss. With its roots in the Stonewall Uprising, it’s no exaggeration to say that New York gave birth to the Pride movement.
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The Hamptons for Gay Beach Lovers
The Hamptons are synonymous with American high society. It's where wealthy New Yorkers go to unwind in their second homes, mingle with other rich people, and make deals while playing golf. While the Hamptons may not have a scene as overtly gay as Fire Island, it remains a top-tier summer retreat for LGBTQ+ travelers who appreciate the finer things in life.
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The Best Gay Beaches in the World for Luxury Travelers
When you think of gay beaches, sophistication isn’t necessarily the first thing that springs to mind. That being said, there are gay beaches you can visit that in fabulous places that are filled with stylish people. The gay beach in Mykonos attracts some of the most upwardly mobile people on the planet. The gay jetset likes to see and be seen.
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Luxury Hotels from Gay Movies You Can Visit
The world of cinema has given us some of the most iconic settings for love stories, and gay films are no exception. From sun-drenched Italian villas to luxurious beachside hotels, these locations become more than just backdrops—they become integral to the films. Call My by Your Name is impossible to envision without the dreamy Italian filming locations.
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Gay Family Travel: The Essential Guide to Travel Documentation for LGBTQ+ Families
Traveling as an LGBTQ+ family is a beautiful way to explore the world together, but it often comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to documentation. Preparing thoroughly is key to ensuring smooth journeys, particularly if you’re heading to destinations where LGBTQ+ rights are not recognized or protected. Here’s everything you need to know about travel documentation, passports, and what to consider as an LGBTQ+ family.
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Gay Family Travel: The Ultimate Guide to Packing for a Trip with Children
Traveling with children is a joyous yet intricate task, and for gay families, it’s also a powerful celebration of love and inclusivity. Whether you are traveling with a newborn—perhaps welcoming a baby born via surrogacy—toddlers, or small children, a well-prepared packing list is your gateway to stress-free adventures. Here’s a comprehensive guide to what to pack, broken down by age group, while ensuring everyone’s comfort and entertainment.
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Honeymoon And Wedding Gift List Registry
When it comes to weddings and honeymoons, more couples are choosing experiences over traditional gifts. Instead of toasters or tableware, imagine receiving a sunset catamaran cruise, a private beach dinner in the Maldives, or a guided wine tour in Tuscany. A honeymoon and wedding gift list service transforms your big day into something truly unforgettable by allowing friends and family to contribute to curated luxury experiences that make your honeymoon extraordinary.
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How to Travel Well as a Gay Senior
Senior gay travel is not simply about slowing down. It is about traveling in a way that reflects your priorities now, with the right pace, the right level of comfort, and the reassurance that every destination and hotel has been chosen with LGBTQ+ travelers in mind. You may want fewer connections, longer stays, better hotels, more privacy, or simply more time to enjoy each place properly.
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The Best Designer Luggage for LGBTQ+ Travelers
When it comes to luxury travel, every detail counts — and that includes your luggage. For LGBT+ travelers seeking the perfect blend of style, durability, and individuality, designer luggage offers more than just functionality; it’s an extension of your personal brand. The concept of personal branding might be insufferable but it’s real. Consider the iconic photo of Joan Collins at the airport, peak Dynasty fame, with five cases of Louis Vitton luggage.
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Trips through USA
Pacific Coast Drive: San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego
Tailor-made VacationDiscover the best of the Pacific Coast Highway on this 14-day road trip through San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. This classic California coastal itinerary combines iconic cities, scenic ocean drives and charming beach towns. Start in San Francisco, home to the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and diverse neighborhoods packed with culture, history and great food.
14 days tailor-made from $6,610 per person View trip
Luxury Hawaii Adventure
Tailor-made VacationEmbark on an unforgettable Hawaii island-hopping adventure combining the dramatic landscapes of the Big Island with the lush natural beauty of Kauai. Over the course of this journey, you’ll experience two of Hawaii’s most spectacular islands, where volcanic landscapes, tropical rainforests and golden beaches create one of the most diverse destinations in the Pacific. Begin on the Big Island of Hawaii, home to powerful volcanoes, black sand beaches and world-class marine life.
9 days tailor-made from $7,930 per person View trip
Aspen in Winter: A Luxury Gay Ski Escape
Tailor-made VacationAspen is one of those places that rewards arriving with no particular agenda. It's one of the top luxury travel destinations in the USA. The skiing across four mountains is as good as anywhere in North America, but the town itself pulls equally hard: the restaurants are exceptional, the hotels are world-class, and the cultural life punches well above what you would expect from a mountain resort of this size.
8 days tailor-made from $10,445 per person View tripNo two trips we plan are the same. Yours will be no exception.
Frequently asked questions
Traveling with Out Of Office
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, 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 personalized 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 traveling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveler, 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, personalized service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ vacations?
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 personalized 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+ travelers 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.
Our Experts
The thing about the USA is that it's just so diverse. It doesn't matter what you're looking for, you can find it in the USA. I personally love San Francisco because it's hotels are arty and luxurious at the same time.
There's nowhere quite like New York for an ultra-lux city break. I always recommend visiting in December for the dream Christmas experience, complete with high-end shopping, Broadway shows and walks in Central Park.
We plant trees for every booking
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.
We donate to Rainbow Railroad with every booking
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.
Start Planning Your Trip
Tell us where you would love to go, when you are thinking of traveling and what kind of trip you have in mind. One of our LGBTQ+ travel specialists will create a tailor-made itinerary designed around your destination, style and preferences.
One named specialist, first inquiry to homecoming. No call center, and nothing is charged until you decide to book.