Why Mexico is an ideal choice for LGBT+ honeymoons

As the sun melts towards the sea, amber streaks stretch across the horizon. My wife, Edel, and I sip champagne, savouring the scene as our dinner sizzles on a grill nearby.

Almost everyone we’ve spoken to since arriving on Holbox, a 42km-sliver of paradise some 10km off the coast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, has urged us not to miss the spectacular sunsets. Tonight, on our table-for-two on the sand, specially set up by the restaurant team at Mystique Holbox by Royalton where we’re staying, we have the best seats in the house.

We are midway through our honeymoon, a three-part Mexican adventure curated by tour operator Kuoni, and this is exactly the ‘peak romance’ moment we’d wished for.

String-lights laid out in a heart shape around us glow as we tuck into plates of chunky, buttery lobster, with creamy baked potatoes we vow to re-attempt at home between giddy mouthfuls. The sky is violet by the time we finish our meal, and with full bellies and hearts we linger until it’s dark, soaking up every last drop of magic.

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This year marks a decade since the first same-sex weddings in the UK took place, and more than 50,000 LGBT+ couples have since tied the knot. Choosing a honeymoon, however, can still come with extra considerations, whether that’s safety, a destination’s LGBT+ laws, or simply how comfortable you’ll feel.

On our wedding day, I promised my wife we would never stop holding hands – and we certainly didn’t want to put that on hold on honeymoon. Relaxation and the chance to explore local culture were also high on our wish list.

Specialists in crafting dream trips for couples, Kuoni have taken great strides to be LGBT+ inclusive. While no destinations are boycotted, their staff are trained to support same-sex couples in making an informed choice that’s right for them. After sitting down with store manager Matt Clayden at Kuoni’s Peter Jones branch in London (who happily shares his own experiences travelling with his male partner), we’re thrilled with our choice.

Same-sex marriage has been legal in Mexico since the end of 2022, and if Instagram is anything to go by, the country’s becoming increasingly popular with same-sex couples, lured by the promise of sunny luxury and vibrant, liberal vibes.

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