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Gay and LGBT+ holidays planned around you


For When Gay-Friendly isn't friendly enough


Wide Awake Holidays helps LGBTQ+ travellers plan holidays around the experience they want, not just a list of hotels.


Explore gay beach holidays, city breaks, cruises and group tours, or tell us about a trip you have in mind.


From finding the right atmosphere to checking the practical details, we’ll help you compare suitable options and understand what each one offers.

Specialist LGBTQ+ travel advice from a UK travel business. PTS member 6266. ATOL 12759

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Gay beach holidays

Find a beach break that suits your pace, from time to relax by the sea to a stay close to the places you want to explore. Browse beach holiday ideas and tell us what matters most to you.

Gay city breaks

Build a city break around culture, food, neighbourhoods and nightlife. Explore city ideas and choose the pace and experiences that suit your trip.

Gay cruises and sailing

Explore current sea and river cruise options. Each sailing is different, so we’ll make clear whether it is an LGBTQ+ group or charter, or a mainstream cruise that may suit your plans.

Gay group tours

Discover scheduled group tours and the destinations they visit. Check each itinerary, departure date, inclusions and availability before you book.

A holiday should fit you


There isn’t one version of a gay holiday or an LGBT+ holiday. Some travellers want a dedicated LGBTQ+ group, a gay-focused resort or a busy local scene. Others prefer a quiet beach, a city break, a particular hotel or an itinerary built around their interests.


Tell us about your dates, budget, who is travelling and the kind of experience you want. We’ll help you compare options that fit your brief and explain what we can confirm about the accommodation, location and trip format.


If you have questions about local laws, customs or how a destination may feel for you, raise them with us. We’ll point you towards current official travel advice and explain which details you should check before deciding.

How we help plan your holiday


  1. Tell us what you have in mind. Share your dates, destination ideas, budget, travelling party and any must-haves. A first idea is enough to start.
  2. Compare suitable options. We’ll discuss the trip styles and accommodation that fit your brief, explain the differences and check details that matter to your decision.
  3. Book with clear information. Before you confirm, review the price, itinerary, inclusions, terms and the booking protection that applies. Your booking documents will set out the relevant details.
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A specialist point of view


Wide Awake Holidays is a gay-owned travel company with an LGBTQ+ focus.


We know that “gay-only”, “LGBTQ+ focused”, “gay-friendly” and “mainstream” do not mean the same thing.


We’ll explain which description fits an option and what we know about its location, atmosphere and facilities, so you can decide what feels right for you.


We don’t need to show you every hotel on the internet. We want to help you narrow the choice to options that fit your plans, priorities and budget.


If a detail matters to you, ask us to check it before you book.

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100% Financial Protection

You can book your holiday knowing that you are 100% financially protected


Wide Awake Holidays is a member of Protected Trust Services (PTS). Enter our membership number (6266) on the PTS website to verify our details.


Here’s how the trust scheme works to protect your money and your holiday


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Holidays that bring people back

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Stephanie & Jess

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