Pride Adventure Travel Launch Party in Courtyard Marriott - Culver City - 6333 Bristol Pkwy, Culver City, CA 90230 (2024)

Join us for the Launch of Pride Adventure Travel as we celebrate with an evening that will kick-off WEHO Pride with drinks, light bites, music, special guests, travel prizes and more. We will be announcing all of our dates and pricing for our trips planned in 2025 from the Galapagos Islands to South Africa to Costa Rica. We will also give everyone at the event an opportunity to pre-register their preferred trips with a special launch discount.

https://prideadventuretravel.com/

Please RSVP by registering for a complimentary spot for this special evening. You can also donate to our non-profit beneficiary, Planeterra and take part in our raffle with over $3000 in travel prizes. See more details below. Check out our article on Planeterra.

7:30-8:45pm - Welcome Drinks and Light Bites
8:45-9:15pm - Speakers, Announcements & Raffle Prizes
Chris Matsumoto with the Courtyard Marriott
Bob Gillan with California Gay Adventures

Kara Lucchesi with G Adventures/Planeterra
Kevin Smith with Pride Adventure Travel

Chris Smith with Pride Adventure Travel

Courtyard Marriott - Culver City
6333 Bristol Pkwy, Culver City, CA 90230 (Google Map)

- Complimentary Parking

- PRIDE ROOM SPECIAL - CLICK HERE

To celebrate our launch, we're thrilled to announce over $3000 in travel giveaways!

Prizes include $500 deposit waivers from G Adventures and Annika Fernandez Travel. $500-$1000 Trip credits from Pride Adventure Travel and a $500 flight voucher for a future Pride Adventure Travel trip. We will also have special launch discounts for those that would like to pre-register for one of our 2025 trips.

How to win? Donate to Planeterra!
For every $5 you donate, you'll earn an entry into our raffle. And the best part? You do not need to be present to win! Winners will be announced during the launch party, and prizes will be delivered electronically.Click here to see our article on Planeterra and the work they do.

Courtyard Marriott - Culver City
A heartfelt thank you goes to our event sponsor, Courtyard Marriott, for their generous support. The Marriott team graciously provided the venue and is treating all our guests to complimentary light bites—a truly remarkable gesture! Special recognition to Chris Matsumoto and Alexandra Cantu for orchestrating this collaboration. For inquiries, reach out to Chris at chris.matsumoto@hhmhotels.com. PRIDE ROOM SPECIAL - CLICK HERE

G Adventures
We extend our gratitude to the team at G Adventures for their pivotal role in making this event possible. Their sponsorship has added flavor to our gathering and set the stage for celebration. Kara Lucchesi will share insights about G Adventures, our partnership, and their extraordinary tours worldwide. Kara will also shed light on Planeterra and its positive impact on local communities we may visit. For inquiries, contact Kara at karal@gadventures.com.

Fernandez Travel Company
We're thrilled to collaborate with Annika Fernandez at Fernandez Travel Company. Over the past four years, Annika has been instrumental in curating unforgettable Costa Rica adventures for our sister not-for-profit California Gay Adventures. Our 2025 adventure is going to be EPIC!! For inquiries, contact Annika at annika@fernandeztravelco.com. Check out our article here.

Entertainment Travel Concierge & Travel by CK
Lastly, a heartfelt thanks to my husband and partner, CK Kuwahara-Smith, for his support and expertise in this venture. With over 15 years of experience in travel, CK started with student and leisure travel in Arizona, before moving to corporate and entertainment travel, where he oversees travel arrangements for major film, televsion projects, producers and executives.