Lan Airlines (now known as LATAM) flies direct from Auckland New Zealand, so a stay in Santiago is a must for those of us traveling that far, if only to recover from jetlag. However the city has over 6 million people - so where to stay in Santiago Chile? Here is my advice for where to stay and how to enjoy a day there. Be prepared for smog and traffic ... Hostel De La Barra Wonderfully central - turn left and walk for 5 minutes to … [Read more...]
Women Travel Panama
EcoCircuitos is a women focused tour company based in Panama, and is the latest listing on Women Travel the World list of Tour Companies. Women in EcoCircuitos: Women hold different key roles in EcoCircuitos Panama. The women on our team work in the areas of management, operations, sales, reservations and guiding. Whether in the office or in the field they uphold EcoCirucitos’ founding motto of Tourism, Conservation and Education, ensuring … [Read more...]
Choose the best Costa Rica Resort to enjoy your vacation
Costa Rica is one of the most beautiful places that everyone would like to visit. It is situated in Central America with tropical climate and outstanding rainforest-filled locations. If you want to experience beautiful wildlife on a vacation, then Costa Rica is for you. It has around 800 miles of coastline. It is very easy to reach from many U.S. cities - so you should have no trouble. Some people like to learn the language of the destination … [Read more...]
Anguilla – The Perfect Destination for a Dream Vacation
The Caribbean has some of the best tourist destinations in the world. The sandy beaches, the great resorts and the beautiful weather provide just the ideal environment for a wonderful vacation. Even though there are different islands in the Caribbean, some particularly stand out because of their unique scenery and amazing hospitality. When you take time off your daily routine to relax and to have some quality time with your loved ones, you … [Read more...]
Costa Rica tour for women – in February anyone?
The Women's Travel Club are the latest listing on Women Travel the World, a place where you can find tours and accommodation for women travelers all around the world. They are based in Ontario in Canada and organise tours around the world just for women! Costa Rica Adventure Why not join them on this trip to Costa Rica: This breathtaking adventure will take you to hidden and beautiful areas of Costa Rica. You will get a taste of Costa Rica's … [Read more...]
First Women only Trip to Cuba
While more tour companies are offering trips to Cuba since the easing of US tourism restrictions to the country, AdventureWomen is the first to offer a Cuba trip just for women. The company, which specializes in group adventures for women older than 30 traveling solo, will offer two tours in 2016 to the country -- one in May and a second in October -- that showcase the country’s oft overlooked, but amazing wildlife and beautiful natural … [Read more...]
Volunteering with Special Needs Students in Costa Rica
As a female nursing student from North Carolina who had never before traveled outside of the country, I was excited - and a little bit nervous - about my first trip abroad. I am studying to become a developmental disability nurse, so I chose to volunteer abroad in the special needs schools in San Ramon, Costa Rica., through Uvolunteer reading glasses online This was the perfect opportunity for me to help out the population that I love in a … [Read more...]
Diary of a girl at Sea – Sailing for the first time!
A Guest Post by Denise Bevan After living in Antigua for a year I decided it was time to learn to sail! Antigua really is the Mecca of sailing in the Caribbean, so this was the place to do it I thought. After making some enquiries, I decided to make a booking with Miramar Sailing – a company based in Jolly Harbour where I live. Being a complete beginner, I was advised to book the RYA Competent Crew Course; there was also the opportunity to … [Read more...]
5 Huge Reasons Women Are Now Travelling To Costa Rica SOLO!
Guest Blog Post Of course women are going to Costa Rica, have you seen pictures of this place!? It is gorgeous! Soft sand clean beaches, warm ocean waters, and enough nature to fill a year worth of National Geographic’s. This country has quickly transitioned to a great tourist hot spot as well as an ideal spot for expats looking to relocate. Voted 2012 as “The Happiest Country” in the world, who wouldn’t want to go check it out and see what … [Read more...]
When you travel alone you meet people – like Texas Jim…
Guest blog by Nancy Hawker: I have met many women during my travels who have said they are too afraid to travel alone because they feel too vulnerable. There are special challenges, but there are also many rewards. Traveling alone empowers women by developing their independence and self-reliance and it presents the opportunity to develop intuition and ingenuity. I have learned many things about myself that I never would have learned, and met … [Read more...]
