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THAILAND LANTERN FESTIVAL (YI PENG)

Chiang Mai - Bangkok

November 11 - 18, 2024

Prices start at only $3,275 per person!
"Travel-Now, Pay-Later" plans are available!

Chiang Mai is home to the famous Thailand Lantern Festivals - known for its thousands of released floating lanterns illuminating the night sky!
Optional: Angkor Wat (Cambodia) & Hong Kong.

2024 PUERTO VALLARTA PRIDE TRIP

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

May 23 - 27, 2024


Prices start only $1,495 per person.
"Travel-Now, Pay-Later" plans are available!

Few Prides in the world can compare to Puerto Vallarta's. Enjoy a ton of fun with us in the Mexican Riviera sun at the ALL-INCLUSIVE Hilton Vallarta Riviera Resort!

MEET THE WINEMAKERS VACATION

Cape Town, South Africa
April 5 - 15th, 2024
OR
May 31 - June 10th, 2024

Prices start at $3,879 per person.

For Black Gay Male solo travelers, couples, and friends. Imagine sipping the finest wines among enchanting vineyards while meeting the talented black winemakers in the famed Cape Winelands!

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UPCOMING EVENTS AND DEADLINES 📢

Date

Event

Description / Action

April 1, 2024

April Newsletter Release

April 1, 2024

Thailand Lantern Festival Adventure Winner Announcement

BOOK (1) SPOT HERE to Enter

April 15th, 2024

Puerto Vallarta Pride Deposit Deadline

BOOK HERE

May 15, 2024

Puerto Vallarta Pride Final Payment Deadline

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SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL

Sapporo - Tokyo, Japan
January 30 - February 12,  2025

Prices and booking dates TBA.

2 MILLION descend upon the city of Sapporo, on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, for the world's most incredible display of ice and snow sculptures!

Optional Extension: Kyōto, Nara, & Osaka

SALVADOR BRAZIL CARNIVAL

Salvador (Bahia) - Rio De Janeiro
February 28 - March 9, 2025

Prices and booking dates TBA.

Get ready to experience CARNIVAL in Brazil with an African vibe! Experience the rich culture, colors, and rhythms of the Salvador Carnival. 

Optional Extension: Iguazu Falls

AOTEAROA CRUISE (New Zealand)

Auckland - Rotorua - Wellington - Christchurch - Queenstown
Fall 2024
Prices and booking dates TBA.

Enjoy an unforgettable 2-week adventure in Aotearoa (New Zealand): Māori for "The Land of the Long White Cloud."

Optional Pre-Trip: Los Angeles

MEET THE TEAM

Oak Mahavan

Oak is a travel consultant and influencer from Chiang Mai, Thailand. He has visited 40+ countries, has a background in hospitality and marketing, and is our main event host for SE Asia. Fun fact: his grandmother helped pioneer Thailand's tourism industry in the 1970s, establishing it as the force it is today!

Tamara Leigh (she/her)

Leigh is the editor of Blaque/OUT Magazine and a Consultant with Blaque/OUT Consulting, specializing in DEI with an intersectional focus. She consults, speaks, and programs as an educator, advocate, and activist. 

Chris & Jim’s Obsidian Vacations

South Africa is a beautiful country perfect for travelers interested in African culture. Experienced traveler Chris (on the right), who co-runs Chris & Jim’s Obsidian Vacations, has explored over 43 countries, including many in Southern Africa. He organizes two types of annual, small-group journeys for the group.

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