Travel agent’s warning as gay couple could face 100 lashes over Maldives trip.

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Andrew Earle said he recently had to warn a couple who inquired about booking a trip to the Maldives. The luxury holiday destination has strict rules around same-sex relationships.

A travel agent has issued a warning to gay couples as some popular holiday destinations have strict rules and do not accept same-sex relationships.

Andrew Earle said he recently had to warn a couple who inquired about booking a trip to the Maldives.

 

The luxury holiday destination has strict rules around same-sex relationships, and although there are some gay-friendly resorts, not all places are safe.

The Maldives is under Sharia Law and public displays of affection between same-sex couples in the resort can lead to eight years imprisonment and 100 lashes.

The travel agent said it is a “difficult conversation” to have, but travel agents have to ask about the nature of customer’s relationships when booking holidays to certain destinations, Hull Live reports.

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