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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
See Egypt with Leisa McInnes and Pink Lotus Tours
Leisa McInnes started travelling a lot over the last few years and has fallen in love with Egypt. From her base on the Gold Coast in Queensland she has partnered with Egyptologist Tour Guide and a travel wholesaler based in Cairo, and set up Pink Lotus Tours - sharing her passion with other travelers, many of them women. I know it's a country people especially women, are nervous about going to and I have found that by sharing my experience … [Read more...]
Adventure Women enters New Chapter
Susan Eckert - Founded Adventure Women in 1982 and formed one of the most enduring of Women's tour companies. Susan has decided to step away from the day-to-day operations, and enjoy some free time, here she writes about that process... I have been so fortunate to have created a job in which I've lived my travel dreams, where AdventureWomen has been my passion for the past 35 years. Without all of YOU, however, it couldn't have happened. … [Read more...]
Lyn Taylor Adventures – 24 years and Still Going Strong
Travel is a wonderful, fulfilling, extraordinary journey and it starts with the first steps. We admire and celebrate the exceptional feats of the elite, but we also stand as a bridge for the everyday woman. When Lyn Taylor takes groups on tour, they embark on a particularly special journey. She partners with them on selected tailored trips to not only experience new sights and cultures, but to push the boundaries of their everyday, and lead … [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...]
Women Tour Uganda
Irene Nalwoga is an entrepreneur in Uganda, having been involved for many years with her company ReneWills Travel she has seen the opportunity to focus on Women travelling in Uganda. To do this she has set up Women Tour Uganda Irene and her team know Uganda, and want to introduce you to the extraordinary treasures that lie within it's borders - from the thick forests to the deep blue waters - you can experience the wildlife, the culture, the … [Read more...]
