Penny King lives in Adelaide South Australia and developed a passion for travel when she used to join her husband on business trips around the world. She met many women in her working life who were confident and organised but when it came to travel, not quite so. Some were single, some widowed, some had partners who didn’t want to travel etc. To a woman, they didn’t want the traditional organised tour, hated the idea of following along with a … [Read more...]
Adventurous Women – Join VakanShe walking and trekking in Europe
Like many of us Sietske was yearning to get away from it all, to do something different - she needed adventure. So she started VakanShe Active Holidays for Women I set up VakanShe so that adventurous women can enjoy travelling with like-minded women and enjoy an active holiday in a relaxed and safe environment. Follow Sietske on Facebook or visit her website VakanShe is one of the hundreds of women focused tour companies on womentravel.info … [Read more...]
A Toast to Travel – live like a local in Tuscany for a week
Natalie and John started A Toast to Travel to share their love of travel and living well with others (You!). After a life in Corporate America, they have entered a phase of life where having exceptional experiences, shared with others, has become their mission. We want our guests to enjoy life like we do. Natalie served as Chair for the United Nations Association Chicago for gender equality and in working with more and more women, it … [Read more...]
Wanting a Christmas Escape?
Major festivals like Thanksgiving and Christmas are times when many people plan to spend time with their families. But for some a Christmas escape is very attractive - getting away, doing something different and exciting. If this is you, then WomenTravel.info has some resources to help you. This website does not exist to promote it's own tours. It exists to promote all the tours for women that it can find - so instead of going to a hundred … [Read more...]
Founder of AdventureWomen dies
Susan Eckert, the vibrant founder and spirit behind AdventureWomen passed away early this week peacefully, in her beloved home, surrounded by loved ones. Susan was a leader in the world of women and travel, an amazing woman, a creative and courageous trail blazer who dared to adventure - on so many levels. She loved staking out new territory - from venturing to unexplored destinations while with the Peace Corps, to eventually devoting her … [Read more...]
Canadian Company focus on Tours for Women
Todays Woman Traveller is based in Ontario Canada, based within a larger travel company (The Travel Broker Group), most of their trips take them to Europe or Asia. I challenge you to look at the list of trips coming up and not be tempted by one! My favourite on this list is Borneo and Myanmar - what is yours? Jun 15, 2017 9 nights Iceland 2017 Soft Hiking Iceland SOLD OUT - 2018 dates coming soon Aug 01, … [Read more...]
How to Choose a Travel Company for Women
Firstly, if possible, choose a company that is based in the country you come from Secondly I choose a company that uses local guides Why are these two important? Using a company based in your own country Women from Canada, the USA, New Zealand, India, Germany, France.... We are all different, and though we have many things in common, and much to learn from each others, sometimes travelling with women from your own country means … [Read more...]
Explore the US with Canyon Calling for Adventure Women
Fun, active and affordable vacations for women - this is the tag line of Canyon Calling, and if that sounds like you, then check out their calendar of calendar of adventures to see which one inspires you. Here are some of their great USA based trips coming up: Arizona Spectacular - June 3 - 9 2017 Canadian Rockies - July 23 - 30 Best of the West - September 16 - 24 - here is the link: There are lots of other trips in USA - Utah, … [Read more...]
Mongolia – with Wild Women Expeditions
Jennifer Haddow is the woman behind Wild Women Expeditions - for 25 years they have led women on some extraordinary and life changing adventures. Not it is time for Mongolia! They are offering two itineraries - one horse riding trip and another tour that is more of a multisport, with hiking, kayaking, cultural activities and some beginner friendly riding. \ 2018 is your chance to visit Mongolia If you are seeking a unique adventure in … [Read more...]
Walk the Lighthouse Camino – Camino dos Faros
VakanShe is a company that offers Adventure travel for women, they have some great tours on offer, and their latest is an invition to walk the Camino dos Faros - or the Lighthouse Camino. We are looking for a group of women to join us on this amazing 200km long trek along the Atlantic Coast of Galicia in Spain. 19-28 May or 22 June - 1 July Eight days of walking through magnificent nature along the Costa da Morte, with the sound of the … [Read more...]
