Out of Office is a specialist LGBTQ+ travel company founded in 2015 by Darren Burn, built on the belief that everyone deserves a holiday tailored around who they are and who they love. Operating across more than 30 countries with over 100 itinerary options, the company offers tailor-made luxury breaks covering everything from a spa retreat in Bali to a wildlife safari in South Africa. Rather than booking off-the-shelf packages, Out of Office crafts each trip from scratch, pairing every traveller with a dedicated travel concierge who guides them from the first enquiry through to the journey itself. The company carefully vets every property and supplier it works with, ensuring genuinely welcoming environments for LGBTQ+ guests.
Out of Office builds holidays around the individual, not a template. Whether the goal is a romantic honeymoon in the Maldives, a cultural adventure through Sri Lanka, or a sun-and-beach escape in Greece or Spain, the team designs itineraries to match each traveller's tastes and budget. Boutique and independently run hotels are favoured over large chains, selected for their inclusive ethos as much as their quality. The company is open to all travellers, not exclusively LGBTQ+ customers, making it a welcoming choice for anyone seeking a thoughtfully arranged and discrimination-free holiday.
The Out of Office portfolio spans destinations across six continents. Highlights from the original brochure included:
Group travel, family holidays and gay-friendly adventure trips also featured in the range, covering events from Sydney Mardi Gras to Pride in Sitges.
A central part of the Out of Office approach is the one-to-one travel concierge service. Each client is assigned a dedicated expert who remains their point of contact throughout the booking process and during travel. This model was designed to replicate the experience of speaking to a knowledgeable friend rather than a call-centre agent, with concierges drawing on first-hand knowledge of the destinations they recommend. Out of Office has consistently received five-star ratings on Trustpilot, with customer reviews regularly highlighting the quality of this personal service.
Out of Office partners with Rainbow Railroad, a global non-profit that helps LGBTQ+ individuals escape violence and persecution in countries where they face danger. A portion of profits supports this work directly. Beyond charitable giving, the company also provides training to hotel and accommodation partners on LGBTQ+ respect and inclusion, helping to raise standards for gay and lesbian travellers across the destinations it serves.
Yes. As of 2026 Out of Office continues to operate as an active LGBTQ+ travel company at outofoffice.com, offering tailor-made holidays across more than 30 countries.
Out of Office was founded specifically to serve LGBTQ+ travellers, vetting every hotel and supplier for genuine inclusivity. Every trip is built from scratch by a dedicated concierge rather than selected from a fixed brochure, and the company prioritises boutique properties over large hotel chains.
No. While Out of Office was designed with LGBTQ+ travellers in mind, the company is open to everyone. Their philosophy is that great holidays should be available to all, regardless of who you love.
Out of Office offers luxury tailor-made breaks, honeymoons, group holidays, LGBTQ+ family travel, adventure trips and party-focused getaways tied to international Pride events and festivals.
The company operates in over 30 countries spanning Asia, Africa, Australasia, Europe, North America and South America. Popular choices include Bali, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, South Africa, Australia, Iceland and various European beach and city destinations.
Out of Office was founded in 2015 by Darren Burn. The company was created after Burn, a former journalist, found it difficult to locate high-quality luxury travel companies that genuinely catered to LGBTQ+ travellers.
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