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Cruising with Cunard
26 Sep 2022Worldwide destinations, luxurious details and remarkable history, cruising with Cunard offers exceptional experiences that live long in the memory. Founded in 1840, this exclusive operator boasts incredible entertainment, an award-winning speakers programme, and plenty of time for rest and relaxation. Whether you’re sailing on one of their iconic transatlantic cruises, winding your way through the Norwegian fjords or watching the Caribbean sunset from your private balcony, Cunard cruises are nothing short of spectacular. Here’s everything you need to know about cruising with Cunard.
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Stockholm Pride
11 Sep 2022When Christina Guggenberger from Stockholm LGBT and Uwern Jong (the Experientialist®-in-Chief at Outthere Magazine) invited us to Stockholm Pride, we jumped at the chance. Here’s how we made the most of our three days in Sweden’s capital…
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Silversea cruises
26 Jul 2022Whether you’re a cruise veteran or new to cruising, Silversea cruises are known the world over for their exceptional service and incredible luxury. Sailing to over 900 destinations across the globe, Silversea offers curated adventures to all seven continents and an experience you’ll never forget. Named the Best Small Ship Cruise Line for 12 years by Condé Nast Traveller, read on to discover what makes Silversea stand out from the crowd.
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Are cruises all inclusive?
04 Jul 2022Dismiss any misconceptions you may have about cruising - today’s cruise expeditions are truly diverse, whether you’re looking for adventure, to indulge, be entertained or simply unwind. But are cruises all inclusive? From family-friendly voyages to LGBTQ+ friendly sailings, we’ve selected our favourite luxury cruise operators and taken a look at what’s included in the price.
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Gay holidays in Europe
01 Jun 2022Whether it’s gastronomy, culture, beach time or nature, we’ve selected the best destinations for the ultimate gay holidays in Europe
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Gay Pride
01 Jun 2022Pride season is officially in full swing and LGBQIA+ folks looking to combine travel with a celebration of their rainbow identities are officially spoilt for choice. We’ve sifted through the small print to find some of the world’s biggest and best Pride festivals for you to enjoy in 2022.
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Gay honeymoon destinations
17 May 2022We’ve selected some of the world’s best gay honeymoon destinations for this most memorable of celebrations
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Gay Cape Town: 10 Reasons to Visit
03 Mar 2021What is there to do in gay Cape Town? From modern art galleries to Pride and nudist beaches, we reveal why the city is so good for an LGBTQ+ escape.
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Where can I go on holiday in the UK?
25 Feb 2021Where can I go on holiday in the UK? In our guide to UK holidays for 2021, we’ve set out the key dates and rounded up the best holidays destinations in the UK.
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Gay holidays in Tel-Aviv: a guide to the city
15 Feb 2021Gay holidays in Tel-Aviv are incredible. This is one of the most gay-friendly cities on earth and, with Israel storming ahead with its vaccination rollout, this is likely to be one of the hottest destinations in late 2021 and 2022. Aside from Tel-Aviv Pride, fantastic gay nightlife and the city’s be-seen-on beaches, there is a whole different side to explore. You can combine the modern city scene with some of the world’s most ancient sites, taking the chance to discover Jerusalem, Petra and Bethlehem during your stay.
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Mykonos Greece: the complete travel guide
05 Feb 2021Why should Mykonos Greece be on your travel wish list? Incredible gay nightlife, beautiful beaches and authentic charm await. We caught up with Aggelos Manioudakis, the Regional Hotel Manager at the stunning Katikies Mykonos, to find out more.
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Top 5 gay retreats UK
28 Jan 2021If you’re yearning for a remote escape and time in the wild, we know the gay-friendly retreats in the UK with the most secluded vibe and welcoming hosts. Get out in the great outdoors with these recommended staycations.
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Gay travel tours: LGBTQ-friendly adventures for 2021
19 Jan 20212020 wasn’t the year for an epic adventure – but late 2021 or 2022 brings new hope. If you’re looking for spectacular gay travel tours to blow your proverbial socks off, these are some of our favourites. Although not solely for the LGBTQ+ community, these have been handpicked because of their gay-friendly destinations and astounding experiences.
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Gay Dubai: what are the travel alternatives?
16 Jan 2021Being gay in Dubai is illegal, so this larger-than-life city isn’t one of our go-to holiday recommendations. But if the big city vibe, souks, beaches and theme parks are still on your wish list, we’ve hand-picked some (more welcoming) gay-friendly holiday alternatives.
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6 of the best gay-friendly hotels in London
17 Dec 2020We know the very best gay-friendly hotels in London, from an Austin Powers’ style hotel to a designer garden in Kensington. Here are our favourites.
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When to visit New York
08 Dec 2020Want to know when to visit New York? We explore the best time to go to New York, from the weather to yearly events including Pride.
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Gay holiday in Edinburgh
01 Oct 2020Edinburgh is one of our favourite cities – we love its top-notch food, fab shopping, history and the ‘Pink Triangle’, where you’ll find the hottest gay scene in Scotland. Talk to us for our top pick of gay-friendly Edinburgh hotels.
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LGBTQ+ flags – everything you need to know
09 Sep 2020We know you’ll recognise the fabulous rainbow stripes of the Gay Pride Flag, but did you know that there are more than 10 other LGBTQ+ flags out there? Join us as we take a look at the significance of the lesser-known but equally important LGBTQ+ flags.
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LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: Amalfi Coast
12 Aug 2020To get the inside scoop on an LGBTQ+ holiday to the Amalfi Coast, we chatted to Anita Sessa, Head of Guest Services at luxury boutique hotel, Casa Angelina, to find the best restaurants, bars and things to do.
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Top 8 LGBT honeymoons
11 Aug 2020Your honeymoon is one of the most special holidays of your life and you deserve to be fabulously fussed over. When you book a Huben Honeymoon, you can relax safe in the knowledge that you’ll be celebrating in style, with a genuinely warm welcome, all-star treatment and a huge double bed waiting for you both to sink into.
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LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: Algarve
28 Jul 2020To get the inside track on an LGBTQ+ holiday in the Algarve, we caught up with local Melissa Puebla to find the best restaurants, bars and things to do.
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The top 5 luxury gay hotels in the UK
11 Jul 2020Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion (congratulations!) or you’re looking for a fabulous flight-free holiday, as the LGBTQ+ travel experts we know just the places where you’ll be lovingly taken care of. From dreamy country estates to quirky seaside boltholes, we’ve hand-picked the best luxury gay friendly hotels in the UK.
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City life and beach life in Hong Kong
08 Sep 2019I love a city. I also love a beach. When I can combine the two, that’s ideal, and Hong Kong delivers both.
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Gay & Granny go on a cruise
04 Aug 2019Back in 2015, I had the best holiday I’ve ever been on. Before I go into why, it’s probably important that I set the scene. It’s not every day a 28-year-old goes on a three-week cruise with his 82-year-old Granny.
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A Magical 30th Birthday
16 May 2019After a broken night’s sleep (I was too excited!), we checked out for our flight. Thanks to collecting Avios, we were booked on BA business class flights, so we headed straight to the Club lounge for a champagne breakfast. After spotting all there was to spot out of the window and enjoying the free champagne, it was time to wander on down to the gate.
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Our Aegean Adventure
12 May 2019Greece had been on our travel wish list for a while and this holiday couldn’t have come at a better time. It was a perfect opportunity to leave behind the hustle and bustle of London and bask in the beauty, history and local cuisines of Greece. Our backpacks were at the ready. We were travelling light, with only essentials like bikinis, shorts and sun cream. There wasn’t a hair straightener in sight.
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Being gay in Dubai
14 Apr 2019To be honest, Dubai wasn’t on my list of places to go. I’d heard it was expensive and being gay is illegal. But when a job offer came through, I felt it was too big an opportunity to miss. If I’m being paid to live somewhere else in the world, my bags are packed.
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Wine & sun in the French Riviera
11 Nov 2018It was a miserable November in grey old London and we were after a last gasp of sunshine before Christmas without breaking the bank. The French Riviera (or CÔte D’Azur) was a much more pleasant 20°C and under two hours away by plane. Perfect. We knew almost nothing about the area and only had only five days to see it all, but we had an itinerary that covered the essentials: vineyards, food and an authentic French experience off the usual tourist trail.