Scandanavia has always captured my imagination as a place to visit. In New Zealand we are an island with a temperate climate where seasons move seamlessly from on to the other - and where we can famously have 4 seasons in one day. Scandanavia in contrast seems a land of seasonal extremes, the snowclad land of the midnight sun has a magic as well as the long summer days. Trips to the Scandanavia region for women travellers - last time I … [Read more...]
Exploring the Northern Rivers of NSW
Fly into the Gold Coast – Coolangatta Airport – from NZ I caught a direct flight from Christchurch. Then hire a car and head South. Before you know it you are in NSW, head away from the high rises on the waterfront towards more laid back beaches of northern NSW. The Northern Rivers of NSW is lush and large rivers empty into the sea, providing a perfect base for holidays, and exploring. The surf keeps on rolling in from the Pacific, making … [Read more...]
Holistic Life Retreats in Mexico and Costa Rica
WomenTravel.info has a special search for retreats for women - because women are sometimes looking for something more than a holiday. They are looking for replenishment and help to refocus. Harmony Holistic Life Retreats offer regular retreats in Mexico and in Costa Rica. Find more retreats for women on Women Travel Harmony Holistic Life Retreats offer support for mind, body, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. We believe that … [Read more...]
Chasing Summer in the Cayman Islands
For anyone like me who is not a fan of cold weather, when wintertime hits, it’s time to find summer somewhere else. This November, I did exactly that when I made my first journey to the Cayman Islands, solo.Shelley Seale - mail@shelleyseale.com I’ve traveled throughout the Caribbean quite a bit, but had never visited the Caymans before. I’ve found that Caribbean islands all share a few commonalities: soft sand beaches, impossibly … [Read more...]
Incredible Gujarat
Australian Debbie Kindness of Incredible Indian Tours has been leading trips in India and beyond for nearly 20 years. They have just finished their inaugural Incredible Gujarat tour with 9 lovely women who had an amazing 16 days on tour. Although this was not a women-only tour, only had women booked on, and they were very fortunate to have the amazing Nirav Panchal as their local specialist guide throughout Gujarat. They visited … [Read more...]
A Christmas Getaway
If you’re looking for a Christmas getaway this year, there may still be space available in Paris Personally’s week-long small group trip. Turn your Christmas getaway into a truly wonderful vacation that you’ll never forget. www.paris-personally.com/christmas “I don’t want to spend another Christmas the way I spent last Christmas.”“Where can I go for Christmas without being alone the whole time?”“Anyone have any ideas for a Christmas group trip … [Read more...]
Dining Alone…
The Women's Travel Group has these great tips: EASY Choose communal table or bar in casual restaurants.EASY Opt for a 3 course set meal, then you stay for the whole experience. Hopefully there is an indulgent dessert.EASY Smart phones make solo dining easier if you need props.EASY A hint is a pink Financial Times paper. It alerts staff you are on an expense account.EASY Instagram is not just for kids. If you love what you ordered, take a … [Read more...]
Heart and Soul Art Retreat in Mexico
This will be artist Nancy Hache's sixth annual” Heart and Soul Art Retreat in beautiful Bucerias Mexico, January 18 to Feb 2, 2020. Enjoy a retreat that is designed for women, that will inspire you and get your creativity flowing! Let your artistic energies flow and fill your heart and soul with creativity in beautiful sunny Mexico! The retreat will take place at the spectacular Hacienda Camino Al … [Read more...]
Her Irish Road Trip…
Gloria Frank writes about Her Irish Road Trip, a recent addition to Womentravel.info list of women owned travel businesses. Next trip June 6-16, 2020Read more I started the company because I loved Ireland and missed it in between trips with my family from the USA. I felt a strong connection to it. It occurred to me that this was my “second act,” that is, my second career—leading tour groups of women around Ireland. I felt that I could … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Walk with Women
Her on a Hill, a new UK based walking company for women who offer women's guided walking holidays, day walks, creative outdoor workshops and navigation courses. They are one of the recent additions to WomenTravel.info - see their listing here I really enjoyed reading this in their latest newsletter. A supportive environment There is an unrivalled sense of community and companionship when women come together to walk. Unlike mixed group … [Read more...]
