Chris Smith

Lake Powell on the Arizona Utah Border

An LGBTQ+ Guide to Lake Powell: Why This Desert Oasis Belongs on Your Bucket List 🌈🏜️🚤

Check out the video above for our CGA – California Gay Adventures trip to Lake Powell in 2022 & see why we are going back! When we talk about bucket-list travel, our minds often jump straight to international adventures — Europe, Asia, far-flung islands, once-in-a-lifetime flights across oceans. And yes, we love those trips. But

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Gay men group at a waterfall in Iceland

A Beginner’s Guide to Group Travel for Gay Men (and Why You’ll Love It)

If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram wondering how all those stylish, smiling gay men ended up kayaking through caves in Thailand or sipping wine under the Tuscan sun together, you’re not alone. Group travel for gay men isn’t just a trend. It’s a deeply enriching way to explore the world, meet like-minded people, and reconnect

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Group of LGBTQ+ travelers celebrating together with a Pride flag during a Pride Adventures group trip.

How to Choose the Right LGBTQ Trip: Adventure, Culture, or Retreat?

Planning your next LGBTQ vacation is about more than just picking a destination. It’s about choosing an experience that matches your energy, your goals, and most importantly, your community. At Pride Adventures, we specialize in creating unforgettable group trips for gay men and feature inclusive LGBTQ travel through our partner organizations. But how do you

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Colorful beachside street in Caye Caulker, Belize, featuring palm trees, pastel buildings, and travelers exploring the island during an LGBTQ+ group trip with Pride Adventures.

The Best Times to Visit Belize and Guatemala for LGBTQ Travelers

The Best Times to Visit Belize and Guatemala for LGBTQ Travelers Belize and Guatemala are vibrant, diverse, and culturally rich destinations that offer stunning landscapes, ancient ruins, lush jungles, and warm hospitality. However, if you’re planning a group adventure with other LGBTQ travelers, such as those who join our trips at Pride Adventures, timing your

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LGBTQ+ travelers at White Party Bangkok New Year’s event in statement outfits

Packing Tips for LGBTQ Group Trips: What to Bring and What to Leave Behind

Traveling as part of a curated LGBTQ group trip, especially one with Pride Adventures, is a unique blend of exploration, connection, and community. Whether you’re joining a gay men’s hiking adventure in Iceland or a culture-rich group escape to Italy, smart packing can make your experience smoother, safer, and more enjoyable. This guide is designed

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Chris and his husband CK on a tender boat in Ornos Bay, Mykonos, heading to their birthday yacht with Pride Adventures

Mykonos Gay Travel Guide: Hype, Reality, and Our Birthday Escape

Our Birthday Island Escape — beaches, villas, yachts & the reality behind the glamour A Birthday Journey Through Greece and Beyond This year’s birthday celebration for my husband, CK, has been a five-part journey: Croatia (Zagreb & Dubrovnik), Athens, now Mykonos, and next up Istanbul. Just weeks earlier, we had wrapped up a Pride Adventures

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