Cooking? Washing? No thanks I need a HOLIDAY Do you ever dream of just running away for a few days? Australia based Girls Fun Tours have put together some trips that you can say YES to. Struggling daily to balance the demands of a 'fast paced' life that we all seem to have - family, friends, work... Each of us needs to find our soul, maybe take the time we need to be the best person we can be - for ourselves and for our … [Read more...]
Follow the Path of the Ancestors…
What a wonderful opportunity to explore Native American story in the South West USA Join us on this I.N.D.Y. Travel Society for Women® small group, two part Southwestern odyssey that delves deep into Native America to appreciate the diverse cultures and landscapes of Southwestern tribal nations. Special focus will be lent to the Pueblo peoples and the Navajo (Dine) and their ancestors - the Hopi. Only ten participants will be accepted … [Read more...]
Three Tips For Enjoying the Finer Side of Santa Fe
Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Santa Fe is the perfect place to spend a sophisticated getaway. From beautiful vistas to incredible adobe architecture, it's easy to see why more than 1 million people visit Santa Fe each year. Whether you're looking to kick back and relax or dine at the finest restaurants, there is no shortage of ways to spend an extravagant stay. If you're thinking of planning a visit to New Mexico, check out these … [Read more...]
A Visitor’s Guide to Cosmopolitan San Francisco
San Francisco is one of the cities in California famous for its population of diverse ethnic groups and socio-religious groups. It was voted by Bloomberg Businessweek as America’s Best City. It is one of my favourite cities in the world. If I fly into the USA, I try and fly via San Francisco and spend a few days there. The city has a minority-majority populace with Hispanic whites comprising 41.9% of the population. It is estimated to … [Read more...]
Camp Camp – Summer Camp – but not as you know it…
The first year I signed up for ‘Camp’ Camp, I had no idea what I was getting into. After a friend invited me, I agreed to go without giving it very much thought. Then, about a week before I was scheduled to leave, I took a closer look at the website. Described as “a summer camp for LGBT adults” in the woods of Maine, it required that I share a cabin with up to a dozen total strangers. I’d be eating meals with almost 250 people. There was an … [Read more...]
The Best Coffee Shops to Visit in Washington DC
If you’re anything like me, you probably can’t start a busy and active day without a good cup of coffee to boost your spirits and your energy. So, when you’re choosing where to stay in DC, it makes sense to choose somewhere near a great coffee shop. While there’s certainly no shortage of great coffee shops in Washington (in fact, it was pretty difficult choosing just a handful of them for this list!), there are some pretty dire ones too, so it’s … [Read more...]
A Series of Beautiful Botanical Gardens You Should See in the U.S.
I have always known I had green fingers every since I was a little girl. And it’s not only because I greatly enjoyed that book by Anita Davies, Green fingers and Grit. When I was young, while many children my age played tea with their dolls, I was getting my fingers muddy, clipping and trimming weeds with my Grandfather in the garden. Years after, much of my gardening was restricted to my backyard. One day, I set off on a gardening tour trip and … [Read more...]
6 Life-Changing Destination Spas In the US
2017 has been a tough year, and it’s only the first quarter. From the turbulent work-life balance to the economic uncertainty caused by Brexit, it is only natural that you deserve a break. How about a break where you can relax in warm soothing environs while an expert masseuse works their magic on your strained muscles. The US is home to several healing, life-altering, dreamy spas. With an ambiance that seduces you into total resignation, it … [Read more...]
New York Magic – 10 great free things for you to do
There is famously far too much for one person to see or do on a city break in New York! However, it’s always great to know that you can experience some incredible sights and activities in the city that never sleeps even after you’ve spent all your holiday dollars. Holiday Gems have put together this list of some of the best freebies for when you’re watching your spending in the big apple. Central Park This first one is pretty much a … [Read more...]
North America’s First Inn to Inn Bird Watching Trip
Slow Adventure offer Inn to Inn Walking tours on the California Coast. They are one of the fabulous women owned tour companies on Women Travel the world. Slow Adventure have recently completed their first Inn to Inn Bird Watching Trip - and it was such a success they will repeat it in 19-23 September 2016 Email for info The group was so fit, fun, and independent. The perfect mix of walkers, birders, and characters. The … [Read more...]
