Freedom Holidays

Mykonos and Lesbos

Hotel Mascot

Skala Eressos, Lesbos 3 Thomson Ratings Gay Exclusive - Female

This recently refurbished hotel is a favourite with lesbians. And it’s as laidback as it gets. With just ten rooms to choose...

Hotel Elysium

Mykonos Town, Mykonos 4 Thomson Ratings Gay Exclusive - Mixed

It’s the only 4-star exclusively gay accommodation in Mykonos, so if you’re looking to have a good time in style...

Apollonia Bay Hotel

Agios Ioannis, Mykonos 3 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

All sugarcube apartments with blue trimmed windows, hotels don’t come much more typically Greek than this...

Princess of Mykonos

Agios Ioannis, Mykonos 3 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

Imagine a Greek Island hotel and it’s more than likely it’ll look like this – all whitewashed sugarcube-style buildings...

Hotel Sappho the Eressian

Skala Eressos, Lesbos 3 Thomson Ratings Gay Friendly

t used to be girls-only but has recently opened its doors to guys, too, so expect a friendly mix of guests and a laidback...

Exclusive benefits with Freedom Collection

Thomson now offers our gay and lesbian travellers the security, value and choice you deserve when booking holidays.

You’ll find everything from hip hotels to budget bases in our collection from ever popular gay-friendly destinations like Gran Canaria, Sitges, Majorca, Tenerife and Ibiza to the iconic islands of Mykonos and Lesbos.

And this is just the beginning.

What is GayComfort?

Sometimes a holiday can become an unjustified cause of some toe-curling scenarios. You know what we mean – like the customary ‘can we please swap this twin room for a double?’ question; or worrying how staff might react to lesbians or gay men just being a couple on holidays.

GayComfort has been designed to help you navigate through all that.

In a GayComfort certified hotel you know that the hotel is not just filling in some "tick-box" to claim they are "gay friendly". Instead you know staff are specially trained to become truly "gay welcoming". It basically means staff are trained on lesbian and gay travel sensitivity issues to make you feel at home right from the moment you step into the lobby.

Is it really necessary?

Well, actually, yes. Three out of four gay travellers actively seek hotels they believe are ‘genuinely’ welcoming. And research shows most gay holidaymakers are worried about the reception they’ll receive from, well, reception - not to mention the bar staff, the housekeepers and the waiters. More and more, people are looking for confidence that their holiday will be a hassle-free experience.

Where did GayComfort come from?

It is a detailed program of education and insight developed by Out Now, leaders in promoting lesbian and gay travel. Since 1992 Out Now has been recognised by the tourism industry worldwide for its innovative work.

Is it officially recognised in any way?

Of course. GayComfort isn’t any old training – in fact, it’s officially recommended by the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA). They had this to say about it: “Out Now has developed the best gay training, accreditation and marketing programme in the world.”

So, which hotels have the stamp?

Every hotel in the Freedom range. We’ve made sure all of them have gone through the programme so you can relax and feel instantly at ease, wherever you’re staying. Isn't that how travel should be?

Gay weddings

Romantic seclusion. Chill-out champion. Party paradise. Hippy hideaway. Whatever you want to call it, or what you need to make your special day truly special to you - Ibiza is an island waiting for you.

And one thing’s for sure, as the free spirit of the Balearics, Ibiza’s an expert when it comes to lesbian and gay weddings. The island has one of the most established gay scenes in the Med and it draws thousands of same-sex couples every year, which means they are ready and waiting to give you both the warmest of welcomes to your married life together.

Civil ceremonies are conducted by civil hosts, and you can swap vows pretty much anywhere that fits your dream wedding scenario.

Tie the knot with the sand between your toes on a palm-lined beach, or pick a secluded cove well off the beaten track.

If you’re after something a bit different, your options are limited only by your imaginaton. Swap rings on a towering cliff-top, with panoramic views of the island’s coastline providing the backdrop. Opt for a beautiful garden ceremony, with colourful blooms setting the mood for romance. Or step aboard a luxurious yacht and pledge your promises as you sail together into the sunset.

And when the ceremony is over, Ibiza is a great place for carrying on the celebrations. Home to legendary bars and nightclubs, the island really knows how to throw a party.

Gay holidays

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A new range of gay-friendly holidays from Thomson

Gay Exclusive & Gay Friendly Hotels & Apartments

Gran Canaria & Tenerife

Sitges

Ibiza and Majorca