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Women Travel Abroad (WTA) is a boutique women’s travel group that travels the world in Ease, Comfort, & Style. WTA’s passionate hosts lead like-minded women who have a desire to explore and thirst for adventures on first-class trips near and far leaving no detail left undone.

We recognize that a profound number of women just don’t enjoy solo travel! And many other women just don’t enjoy large group travel! We travel in intimate groups of 6-8 women leading them on culture-filled adventures full of authentic experiences.

We believe boutique travel with first-class experiences will forever change your life! We absorb all the planning worry for you so that you can enjoy your travels from start to finish. And our fierce hosts are committed to delivering exceptional experiences on every trip. We gladly welcome into our group, women who are well-traveled and women who have just gotten bit by wanderlust and are ready to take their first trip.

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Step 3: Make your deposit and pay monthly leading up to your trip. We use PayPal. You don’t need a PayPal account, you can use your debit or credit card instead.

Step 4: Once you register for a trip, you will be invited to our 90-60-30 day calls where you will meet your travel companions to discuss details of your WTA trip destination. We talk about the itinerary and give travel tips. It’s your chance to get to know each other.

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If not now, then when, solo trips for women with the sisterhood is your opportunity to travel the world with like-minded females..

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Well, we’re you! We value old friendships but love making new ones. We’re intellectually curious and love a unique adventure to parts unknown. We might be single, divorced, widowed, or simply have a partner who doesn’t want to travel. Most of all, we’re kind, compassionate women who look forward to cultural immersion, exclusive adventures, lots of laughs , and the magic of Sisterhood.

We at Sisterhood Travels would LOVE to have you join us on any of our incredible, hand-curated tours specifically designed for solo female travel. No ho-hum cookie-cutter trips for our Sisters! With Sisterhood Travels, you’re part of exclusive women-only travel groups, ensuring you’re never alone…unless you prefer little independence from time to time. 85% of our Sisters travel solo in our exclusive groups, many of whom ask us to match them to a roommate!

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Sisterhood Travels offers the best solo trips for women. Join our one of our travel groups for women, made up of independent women over 45 year old and have the desire to travel the world with other like-minded women traveling together. We’re an inclusive, diverse bunch, and we hope you’ll join our travel group and see what we’re all about! Feel free to email us at [email protected] or call us at 910-742-5324.

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Discover how Stacey Ray, inspired by her late husband Mike, transformed their shared passion for travel into an empowering platform for women across the globe. Having journeyed together through over 80 countries, Stacey & Mike shared an insatiable wanderlust, which continues to inspire the essence of Sisterhood Travel.

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join our WanderWoman® Tours , and a small group of adventurous women traveling together. You will visit some of the most beautiful places in the world. Our WanderWoman journeys offer island hopping in Greece, tours of Ireland, retreats in Maine, vacations in Italy, getaways to Malta, expeditions to Egypt, Russia, and more! Our women-only travel vacations and women’s wellness retreats are designed to provide an exciting, yet hassle-free, alternative to the typical “package tour.”   Our tours are active vacations, but the pace of our women-only trips is leisurely with ample time to explore the charm and sights of each destination. Hike, bike, visit museums and galleries, or just relax. The group sizes are small (approx. 6-12) enabling us to stay at unique hotels and inns with local ambiance and to dine at quaint local restaurants. Our trips are not just for solo Wander Women, so bring along a friend, a sister, your daughter/mother or partner. We have specialized in women-designed, women-only, small group travel to Europe, the Middle East, the US & beyond since 1998 .

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Returning travelers get $25 off for each wanderwoman® tour you’ve been on. ✈️ email us for details., middle east: egypt: november 2023~standby/november 2024 in the works.

Egyptian Treasures Past and Present-  Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. Traveling to Egypt on our small group, women-only tour provides a more intimate view of this amazing country. Tour the Pyramids of Giza, visit sacred sites and temples as you cruise the Nile River upon which Cleopatra sailed with Caesar, explore ancient mysteries, and learn about the lives of ancient Egyptian queens and pharaohs too. Dine with local women for an evening of conversation and laughs.  You’ll stay at select 5-star properties and one beautiful, historic 4-star hotel. On this tour you will find both ancient and contemporary treasures…and kind, beautiful people you will never forget.  Everyone should visit Egypt…at least once!  Egypt travel itinerary.

Middle East: Egypt: March 5-17, 2024~Standby

Egyptian Highlights & Gems-  Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. You’ll love Egypt on this 13-day  fully escorted, small group, women-only  tour.  Throughout the tour you will have our private Egyptologist to answer questions as we visit sacred sites and temples and learn of Egypt’s fascinating past.  We begin at the Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara with it’s new finds, visit temples of ancient Thebes, and sacred sites as you cruise the Nile River on a 5-star river boat on which all cabins have private balconies.  You’ll stay at select 5-star properties all with Nile views and rejuvenating amenities.   Egypt travel itinerary.

Europe: Greek Isles: May 26- June  9, 2024 Simply Island Hopping Travel Adventure  – Our signature tour since 1998 and our most popular trip .  Email us to reserve your spot.  This full 2-week  tour is designed to give you flexibility and a good value.  The pace is leasurely with time to relax or to partake in optional excursions/activities.  We begin with 2 amazing nights in Athens touring the “must see” sites.  Then we will fly to Chania, Crete, which is one of the most picturesque old towns in Greece. Enjoy time to wander and/or an optional hike in the Samaria Gorge. Next to the village of Archanes to explore the fascinating  archaeological site of Knossos, once a center of goddess worship of the Minoans. Next hop a ferry to Santorini, which some believe to be Plato’s lost Atlantis.  Our final port-of-call is a hidden gem, the island of Tinos. Click here for the tour itinerary  

Europe: ireland: august 18-29, 2024.

In Search of the Irish Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley with author Anne Chambers -Celebrating Women in History! Join us and author Anne Chambers on a special adventure to the beautiful wild west coast of Ireland as we trace the life of a 16th century pirate queen, Grace O’Malley (Granuaile).  This extraordinary Celtic woman was  dismissed as mere legend, until Anne Chambers found documentation of Granuaile’s achievements. This is an empowering journey whether you are visiting Ireland for the first time or returning for  another look!  Enjoy a guided Burren walk with our local expert. Visit  castles Granuaile attained through war and love with archaeologist Michael Gibbons.   Explore the natural beauty and ancient sites of Connemara, Galway and Clare Island.    Click here for Ireland tour details

Europe: Malta September 2024

Ancient Goddesses & Medieval Knights- Discover the Maltese islands’ mysterious megalithic temples, pre-dating the pyramids of Giza, Egypt. These temples, dedicated to the mother goddess, are among the oldest human-built structures in the world. The Maltese islands have been a cross-roads of civilizations since prehistoric times. Explore an ancient Roman villa, Catacombs of St Paul, narrow meandering streets of villages and medieval citadels crowned by Renaissance cathedrals and Baroque palaces. Stay 2 nights on the island of Gozo, believed to be the island of the nymph Calypso of the Odyssey. If you enjoy history, mythology, nature walks, wine and excellent cuisine, you’ll LOVE Malta!   Travel itinerary

Europe: Sicily, Italy September 2024

Sicily-A Delicious Slice of Life! Experience the beauty of Sicily’s Ionian Coast and Cuisine.  You’ll tour archaeological sites dating to the 8 th century BC, ornate baroque villages, an ancient subterranean mikvah, a cathedral build into an ancient Greek temple of Athens, and the enchanting seaside resort of Taormina. Learn the secretes of authentic Sicilian cooking at fun hands-on cooking lesson. Enjoy wine tasting. Explore Mount Etna by jeep and sample products grown in the volcanic soil of its slopes. Combine this 10-day getaway with our Malta tour for a longer vacation and save $100 per person.   View itinerary

 Europe: Greek Isles: October 2024

Island Hopping in Style! Crete, Santorini & Mykonos –  Early October is a wonderful time to travel to the most popular Greek islands. The weather is pleasant, the crowds have gone home, the sunlight has a warm glow & the sea is warm enough for swimming. Travel to Chania on Crete, one of the post picturesque towns in all of Greece. Our accommodations are a converted 17th century palazzo in the charming Venetian old port.  Enjoy a fun hands-on Greek cooking class at an Olive Estate in the mountains . Optional hike in the Samaria Gorge. Tour the fascinating archaeological site of Knossos, before traveling by ferry to the most beautiful islands of Greece: Santorini and Mykonos.  Santorini’s geologic beauty is awe-inspiring.  Our hotel is a luxury property built into the cliff side with break-taking views. Next port-of-call is the popular island of Mykonos with its iconic windmills and quaint winding alley-like streets and world famous beaches.   From Mykonos it is a short boat trip for a tour of the ancient sacred island of Delos, which is an open-air museum today.  Optional 2 or 3-day Athens post-tour extension visiting the city’s “must see” sites and the Acropolis Museum. Click here for Greek Island Hopping trip details (Photo: Santorini/ Mykonos, Greece)

USA: Maine: Wander Women’s Retreat   Email us to  be notified

Movement, High Vibration Food, and Revolutionary Self-care!!  Avail yourself of an amazing team of yoga, dance and fitness teachers, gear up for outdoor adventures, such as hiking, biking and kayaking in one of Maine’s most pristine playgrounds, or just spend time by yourself, napping or sitting by the sea. Learn to cook nutritious, tasty meals; explore alternative health regimens; and learn about  Metabolic Typing ™ for optimal energy and well-being. This retreat is designed for all women. Come alone, or with your mother, daughter and/or friend. Click here for details. (Photo Kayaking at Curtis Light House Camden, Maine)

Europe: Russia in Grand Style~   CANCELED

Experience White Nights, Royal Palaces, Art Treasures & Caviar!    Tour Russia in grand style during the white nights (June-July)! Explore Russia’s rich art, history, and culture. Discover the epic role of women in creating the grandeur of the Russian Empire.  We begin in our journey in Moscow the capital of Russia. Tour the Kremlin, Red Square, and St Basils Cathedral.  Next travel to the Golden Ring of Russia to explore beautiful countryside villages and towns, dating back to medieval times, with magnificent onion domed monasteries and charming wooden churches. Travel by train to St Petersburg. Visit the opulent summer palaces of Russian royalty, sample caviar with a vodka tasting. Enjoy a performance at the famed Mariinsky Theater.   Itinerary & Travel update

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Are you dreaming of breaking out of your daily routine? Whether you want to see the fairy-tale façades of Barcelona or the rose-red walls of Petra, our women only journeys are the perfect way to get a big dose of adventure with the support of an all-female group.

Explore the world with like-minded women

Want to see the world, but no one to do it with? Our women only tours let you share your experiences with female travelers from all over the world. As we take you on incredible journeys from the fjords of Norway to the islands of Greece, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a rich atmosphere of support, encouragement, and plenty of laughter. Whether you’re a female solo traveler or a group of friends wanting to connect with like-minded women, our women only travel groups are all about making new friendships and memories to last a lifetime.

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Our women only tours are led by women, for women. You’ll have an expert team of female Travel Directors and Wellbeing Directors by your side, every step of the way. From the ancient temples of Egypt to the lush vineyards of Tuscany, our dedicated team of women will take you to the real heart of every destination you visit. They’ll also take the stress out of travel by planning all the logistics, so you can enjoy those pinch-me moments without worrying about a thing.

Connect with inspiring local women

On most of our women’s only tours, we go beyond the highlights and connect with local women. With visits to inspiring female artisans, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers across the world. Learn about Umbrian weaving in Italy with Marta Cucchia, the woman keeping this ancient tradition alive, visit the village of Demircidere and bake traditional bread with the most liberated women in Turkey, or share a meal with the women of the Iraq al-Amir Women's Association in Jordan.

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What are the benefits of traveling on a women's only tour.

There are dozens of benefits from connecting with other women and forming friendships, to traveling with greater ease, confidence, and support. Many women feel free to be themselves and simply have more fun when traveling on women only vacations. And forget about being the third wheel! Many solo women travelers prefer trips for women only, as it’s easier to meet like-minded women, share rooms, and avoid single supplements.

How do I plan a solo trip as a woman?

The easiest way to plan a solo trip as a woman is to first pick out your dream destinations and travel goals. Check out our women’s only tours and speak to our friendly team for inspiration. Then, all you have to do is book your favorite Trafalgar women’s only trip, pick your flights, pack a bag, and you’re on your way to exploring the world with a bunch of incredible women.

What are the best solo travel destinations for women?

There are dozens of destinations around the world that make for great solo trips for women. Scandinavian countries like Denmark, Norway and Sweden consistently rank as some of the world’s safest countries for solo women travelers, while our women only trips take you to more amazing destinations like the UK, Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt and Jordan… The hardest part is choosing just one trip.

What to pack for a women's only travel adventure?

Every woman’s packing list will be different, but the essentials remain the same. Always bring versatile, comfortable clothing, including a sarong or scarf for extra warmth or when modest dress is appropriate. Other essentials include a small first aid kit and refillable bottles for toiletries. You should also bring security items like a lock for your luggage and portable chargers, so you’re never stuck with a dead battery on your devices.

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In recent years, more women have sought solo adventures than ever before: In 2019, an estimated 32 million American women traveled alone, according to the U.S. Travel Association , and Google searches for “solo female travel” increased by an astounding 131 percent over the year prior. More recently, Kayak reported that solo ventures were up by 36 percent in 2023, and Condor Ferries found that 84 percent of solo-travel bookings were made by women from 2020 to 2021. While today a greater number of women are taking solo trips —thanks in large part to shifting societal expectations regarding gender roles, as well as increased financial freedom—there’s no question that women face unique risks when traveling alone . Here are some of the best destinations for women traveling solo and tips for how to go safely.

The best destinations for solo female travelers

It can be hard to distill an entire country’s level of safety into a single chart, let alone compare the entire world. But when you’re setting out on a solo adventure, it’s important to pull as much data together as possible. Luckily, the annual Women Peace and Security Index reveals global trends of women’s equality based on three “basic dimensions”: inclusion (economic, social, political); justice (formal laws and discriminatory norms); and security (how it protects against violence at familial, community, and societal levels).

The annual ranking, produced by the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security in partnership with the Peace Research Institute of Oslo, uses reputable data sourced from national statistical offices, U.N. organizations, and international surveys such as Gallup. With this information, the report ranks countries based on how their governments and populations treat women—those who live in the country and those who travel to it. In short, the report offers an intensive look into countries, tackling the mini questions that fall into the umbrella query “Is it safe to go there?”

The top countries for women’s equality

The Women Peace and Security Index was published in early February, ranking 167 countries based on women’s equality. According to the report’s findings, Denmark was the top-ranking country, with particularly high ratings in financial inclusion and women’s perception of community safety. Switzerland followed closely in second, with similar findings for women’s perception of community safety and economic opportunity.

Singapore ranked the highest for women’s perception of community safety, but despite landing in the top spot for the safest country for women, didn’t rank on the overall list of destinations that exhibit women’s equality—potentially due to its low ranking for legal discrimination against women (such as laws or regulations that limit women’s ability to participate in society and the economy).

Here are the top 10 countries for women’s equality, according to the 2023 Women Peace and Security Index:

• Switzerland
• Netherlands
• New Zealand

The best cities for solo female travelers

Tourlane, a trip-planning and -booking service, released its list of the top cities for female solo travelers to visit in 2020 , inspired by some of the findings from the 2019–20 Women Peace and Security Index. The ranking, which includes 50 international cities, was curated by Tourlane’s female travel experts based on eight categories: female representation in local business, gender equality in society, legal equality, and safety, as well as the price of female-friendly accommodation, a taxi ride, a data plan, and the local mobile internet speed. On Tourlane’s list, Ljubljana, Slovenia, came in first place. The capital city scored 9.73 out of 10 points in the justice category, referring to the destination’s “low number of laws that limit or differentiate women from men.” It also received high women’s equality and safety rankings. Singapore landed in second place, but the city-state in Southeast Asia received the highest safety score of any destination on the list (a perfect 10 out of 10), making Singapore a clear choice for women who are interested in traveling solo but haven’t yet done so due to safety concerns. Here are Tourlane’s 10 best cities for solo female travelers:

• Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Vilnius, Lithuania
• Tallinn, Estonia
• Sydney, Australia
• Vienna, Austria
• Hanoi, Vietnam
• Stockholm, Sweden
• Copenhagen, Denmark
• Barcelona, Spain

Tips for women traveling solo

Solo travel teaches you to rely on your instincts and gives you the opportunity to wholly pursue your own interests.

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Book with a female-only tour company

Here’s a fun fact: According to a 2022/2023 study completed by Solo Traveler (a publication covering, as the name suggests, all things solo travel), 9 out of 10 solo travelers prefer to take tours all or some of the time. Solo women travelers make up one of the fastest-growing demographics in the travel market , and as such, an increasing number of tour companies are catering to female travelers with all-women trips and tailored itineraries. Women-owned and women-operated companies like AdventureWomen specialize in everything from mother-daughter treks in Costa Rica to all-female safaris in Botswana; others, such as Wild Women Expeditions, offer women-only outdoor expeditions—canoeing, cycling, hiking, and surfing trips—everywhere from the Galápagos to Mongolia.

Geographic Expeditions is introducing its first women-only itinerary on September 1, 2024, focused on Namibia, Africa. The country leads Africa in gender-equality efforts, according to the World Economic Forum, even surpassing some European countries and the United States. This particular journey will bring women together to experience a visit to the women-founded AfriCat Foundation (and a leopard safari across the savanna), a scenic flight over the Skeleton Coast, black rhino tracking with a female ranger from the Save the Rhino Trust , and more.

On another side of the world, Stellavision offers itineraries for self-identifying women focusing on size inclusivity. Founder Zoe Stella Shapiro teams with body-positive advocates—the first itinerary partner was Los Angeles–based creative Christina Winkelmann —to create robust experiences like private boating excursions, exclusive tastings with female vintners, and tours of ancient cave systems. Of course, non–gender-specific companies are also building new itineraries to appeal to female travelers. Intrepid Travel offers a series of Women’s Expeditions in Morocco, Kenya, and India, among other destinations. REI Adventures leads similar women-only adventures, among them multiday treks along the Pacific Crest Trail in California or to Shenandoah , Zion , or Bryce Canyon .

Some tours are even designed to explore gender equality. As part of its Tracing Norway’s Super Women , luxury travel curator Up Norway brings travelers on a 10-day journey around the country, including Varanger (to learn about 17th-century witch trials) and the remote island of Fedje (to learn about women’s empowerment in whiskey today). Accommodations, too, focus on spotlighting women and include a stay at Camilla’s House, which is named after Norwegian writer Camilla Collett, who was once a former tenant—and is widely considered Norway’s first feminist.

Don’t overlook adventure travel opportunities

Adventure travel is on the rise among women-identifying travelers, according to the Washington Post , especially those over the age of 40. While movies, TV shows, and even Instagram give adventure travel a male-centric haze, more women are embarking on trips to far-flung places than ever before. A report titled “ The Influence & Impact of Women in Adventure Travel ” from the Adventure Travel Trade Association shares that women comprise 57 percent of people booking through global travel companies—and when the travel company is women-led, the percentage jumps to 64. (Additionally, 54 percent of the global tourism workforce identifies as women.) Plenty of tour operators offer adventurous journeys from women: Sisters Traveling Solo , which has already sold out its 2024 tours; Wild Women Expeditions , an operator with tours in 27 countries; and Adventure Women , founded in 1982.

Look to social media

If you’d rather travel on your own without the help of a tour operator, you can still turn to online resources such as the Solo Female Traveler Network for planning assistance. The Facebook group has more than 535,000 followers (and several “sister groups” that focus on topics like LGBTQ travel and adventure “over 40” ) who share their top tips about travel experiences, both the good and the bad. To join the private Facebook group, you must fill out a questionnaire to verify you’ve read the rules—this ensures that the online community remains a safe space for female travelers to converse.

Besides the Solo Female Traveler Network, many private Facebook groups for female travelers seeking specific advice have cropped up on social media in recent years, among them Vegan Women Who Travel , Over 60 Women Travel Buddy Search Group , Wandering Moms , Women+ of Color Who Travel , and Latinas Who Travel .

The power of women in travel

In March 2021, AFAR’s Katherine LaGrave reported on women’s roles in the travel industry—and together, the statistics are staggering: “Today, 56 percent of leisure travelers are women, and over the past five years, they have steadily held this majority stake. Women make close to 85 percent of all travel decisions: where to go, when to fly, where to stay, what to see,” LaGrave writes. “Of affluent travelers with annual incomes upwards of $250,000, women also account for 54 percent, according to MMGY Global, an advertising agency specializing in travel, tourism, and hospitality. In total, women represent 60 percent of the wealth in the United States, and they notch 58 percent of all online sales. Importantly, women also live longer than men and outnumber them in a crucial travel bracket—retirees—making them an investment that yields greater, and longer, returns.” Still, that is not often reflected.

“Many women believe solo travel isn’t for them because of what they look like, or who they love, because most of the faces we see in travel media are that of older, white men,” says Beth Santos, founder and CEO of Wanderful , a membership-based women’s travel community that has grown to 45,000 members since Santos founded the group in 2008; Santos is also the author of the March 2023 book Wander Woman.

“Women [often don’t feel] ‘enough’: that their travels aren’t magical enough, or ambitious enough, or perfect enough, because of the picture-perfect photos that we see on social media,” Santos says of her work to build a community of women travelers. “I realized there is an important opportunity to talk realistically with women about the messages we’re being served about traveling alone, and to give women the tools to digest and analyze them more meaningfully.”

Why solo female travel is significant

In a January 2019 Vox article that explores the modern surge in solo female travel, writer Aditi Shrikant points out that because women have historically been portrayed as “fixtures of the home,” most early solo female travel wasn’t recorded or advertised. However, women have traveled on their own throughout history—in fact, the world’s earliest travel writings were produced by a woman named Egeria in 381 C.E. (The letters she wrote on her pilgrimage to Mount Sinai are regarded as the first existing travel memoir.) “Even in modern travel writings, there is that sense a woman needs a reason to travel,” Shrikant writes. “ Wild author Cheryl Strayed hiked the 1,100-mile Pacific Crest Trail only after a slew of debilitating life changes. Liz Gilbert’s famous quest in Eat, Pray, Love was prompted by her difficult divorce. These stories are inspiring but also uphold the status quo that women need a good, big reason to leave.”

Solo travel teaches you to rely on your instincts and gives you the opportunity to wholly pursue your interests. (You’d be surprised how much time you spend discussing what to do next when traveling with others .) Venturing into the world on your own will also push you beyond your comfort zone. That’s an experience every woman not only deserves to have but also is capable of having—which, in our humble opinion, is a “big enough” reason to leave.

This article originally appeared online in 2020; it was most recently updated on March 8, 2024, to include current information.

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For your next solo adventure, consider exploring waterfalls in Iceland, rice fields in Indonesia, beaches in Thailand and more.

Perhaps you have a bucket list of places you've always wanted to travel at the ready but you just keep waiting for the right person to go with you. But if your friends are busy, you just broke up with your partner and you're not feeling a family vacation, you don't have to wait to embark on a new adventure – just go solo .

Traveling by yourself, even as a woman, is not as challenging or scary as you might think. There are plenty of benefits: You don't have to adhere to anyone else's schedule, budget or food preferences, so you can truly prioritize yourself. Solo travel means doing whatever you want whenever you want, while seeing the places that you most want to visit. Adventuring alone as a woman can empower you to see the world on your terms.

Whether you're concerned about safety or seeking companionship, there are plenty of places around the globe to consider for your next solo trip. U.S. News has compiled this list of top solo travel destinations (and helpful tips) with expertise from women who have traversed the globe by themselves and loved it.

Barcelona, Spain

With a visit to Barcelona , immerse yourself in the local culture at your leisure, whether you want to dine at Michelin-starred restaurants or go cheer at a football (soccer) game. Writer Mona Gable says, "Barcelona is a place of wonder − medieval neighborhoods, sunny beaches, and world-class museums, not to mention Antoni Gaudí's celebrated architecture." She enjoyed exploring the Mediterranean port city, especially because of its walkability and easy-to-navigate transportation system with metro lines and buses. She also noted feeling safe on her own: "As a female traveler, I felt perfectly at ease wandering many neighborhoods alone, even at late hours, when Catalans famously dine out."

Travel tip: Gable says it's best to avoid touristy Las Ramblas – Barcelona's main thoroughfare – except to see La Boqueria, the city's legendary food market.

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Botswana is well known for African wildlife safaris , where travelers might encounter elephants, zebras, rhinos, lions and cheetahs while glamping in luxury tents and dining on gourmet food. "Wildlife travel offers an outstanding combination of camaraderie, safety and autonomy," says Darcie Smith, owner of Great Expeditions Travel . She recommends Botswana's green season (November to March) for solo female travelers; at this time of year the single supplement surcharge is waived at many safari camps, which offers an excellent value and means you're more likely to meet other solo travelers. It is also peak season for birding, and you'll find plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife in the lush landscape.

Many camps will send someone to meet guests upon arrival to help you navigate airports or transfers. In Smith's experience, camp guests are also escorted to their rooms at night, for an added wildlife safety element. "Solo female travelers can enjoy daily shared safari activities in intimate camps that encourage social gatherings with full independence to design the itinerary around what's best for you," she says.

Travel tip: Smith recommends making your social media accounts private when you travel so strangers can't track your location as well as learning about the customs of your destination. "This will help avoid accidentally coming across as forward or flirtatious based on local standards," she explains. "For example, while long eye contact may be considered a sign of self-confidence or being polite at home, it may come across as flirtatious in your new destination."

Picture yourself indulging in pizza and gelato, visiting world-famous museums, touring picturesque wineries, and shopping at designer boutiques – all of that is at your fingertips in Italy , writer Martha McCully's go-to travel destination. "Italians want to share their culture and it's part of their personality to welcome you," she says. "Plus, the food and wine are outrageously divine."

The idea that traveling solo means you will be alone is a misconception, according to McCully. "It's simply not true," she says. "Book a group tour at your destination, or DM a friend from your past on Instagram, which is what I did in Bologna." There are plenty of unique ways to meet fellow travelers in Italy; she recommends signing up for a cooking class in Bologna through Taste of Italy, a food tour by Curious Appetite or a painting class with Plein Air Tuscany. "The idea is you will be with like-minded travelers and someone else is doing all the organizing," McCully explains.

Travel tip: McCully suggests sticking to your wellness routine while on the road to keep healthy habits. "I like to take my rituals with me," she says. "When I ground myself with what I know makes me feel good physically and mentally, it's like I'm living in another country, not just visiting."

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With glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls and hot springs galore, the dramatic landscapes of Iceland make it a must-visit destination. The "Land of Fire and Ice" is also known for puffins, its Viking history and women's empowerment, with the country's reputation as a champion of gender equality.

"Iceland is a favorite destination for female solo travelers because it is easily one of the safest countries in the world," says Jenny Ly, professional travel blogger at Go Wanderly . Iceland has one of the world's lowest crime rates and no animal predators dangerous to humans – just prepare for challenging weather and exercise caution if you plan to do any driving. Ly's itinerary recommendations include whale watching, with nearly a dozen types of whales navigating Icelandic waters; visiting Vatnajökull Glacier's ice caves; and chasing the northern lights in the darker months (October to April).

Travel tip: Ly encourages solo female travelers to not let the lack of a travel companion prevent them from exploring the world. "It can be both empowering and rewarding for women to travel solo, at least once in their life," she says. "While traveling alone can be riskier than traveling with others, it can also be more fun and gratifying." Her tip is to always be aware of your surroundings.

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

While some women may shy away from traveling to Mexico due to safety concerns, travel blogger Jeanine Romo of lewildexplorer.com , who has ventured solo to many countries, recommends visiting the charming town of San Miguel de Allende . "I decided to go on my own and had such a wonderful time," she says. "The people are friendly, the hospitality is amazing, and there are so many things to do if you love art, incredible food, and incredible architecture." San Miguel de Allende is a great option for women travelers because the city center is easily walkable and Uber is available, which Romo says made her feel safe because she could always call a ride.

Travel tip: For women traveling by themselves, Romo advises doing research on transportation options (such as local buses, metro lines and ride-sharing app availability) before you arrive. "I like to know how walkable the city I'm visiting is," says Romo. "This helps me feel so much more confident when navigating a new city."

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New Zealand

From pristine beaches on the North Island to snowy mountains on the South Island – and all kinds of geological wonders in between – the diversity of New Zealand is a major draw for tourists. Travelers can learn about the indigenous Māori culture, visit a sheep farm or go sailing in Auckland , among an abundance of other incredible things to do in this island nation.

Travel blogger Nina Ragusa of whereintheworldisnina.com enjoys visiting because of the welcoming culture, outdoor adventure and feeling of safety. "Traveling New Zealand as a solo woman is quite easy, and if it's your first trip solo, this would be a good country to start in," she says. Ragusa spent a month camping in a van by herself and said she never had to worry about her safety, even in more remote areas. "I went on hikes solo, some of them deep into the mountains for miles and miles, and was either alone or passing other tourists or friendly kiwis to wave hello to," she says. Ragusa adds that New Zealand is not the cheapest travel destination, but her personal recommendation for saving money on longer trips here is to rent – or buy and later sell – a van to live in.

Travel tip: Ragusa recommends steering clear of the outskirts of the bigger cities (particularly if you do travel by van). She warns that, as in most urban destinations around the world, those parts of New Zealand are where you're more likely to run into trouble.

El Calafate, Patagonia, Argentina

For an outdoor adventure in South America, Argentine Patagonia offers pristine ice hiking, backpacking, kayaking, trekking and wildlife viewing. Nicol Gillum-Thomas, an African-American solo female traveler whose mission is to encourage women to live life as an adventure, enjoyed her time in the town of El Calafate. "El Calafate, Argentina, was the destination that seemed the most off-putting in my imagination, but became the trip with the most adventure, awe-inspiring beauty and ease," she says.

Travel tip: Gillum-Thomas recommends a stay at the América del Sur Hostel Calafate, saying she appreciated the clean accommodations and interesting guests.

Dubrovnik, Croatia

If you dream of a getaway that includes picturesque beaches and crystal-clear water, Croatia is the perfect spot to explore. In Dubrovnik , the ancient city walls and medieval architecture of Old Town , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, set a particularly gorgeous scene when the sun goes down. Tamara Williams, owner of solo female travel-focused blog My Elated Odyssey , says the unmatched beauty of the surrounding sea and mountains is only one reason to plan a trip here.

"The locals are some of the nicest people I have ever met," Williams says. "They truly made it feel like a second home. They spoke English well, so no need to worry about a language barrier." She adds that this Balkan country is also considerably more affordable than destinations in Western Europe.

Travel tip: For solo female travelers, Williams suggests staying in the Lapad neighborhood or near Old Town. "Both are full of cafes, bars and shopping to keep you busy," she says.

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Svalbard, Norway

You can't go wrong in Norway , with breathtaking fjords, fascinating wildlife, scenic railways, outdoor adventure and the chance to glimpse the northern lights . Jurga Rubinovaite, founder of the travel blog Full Suitcase , says you won't want to miss Svalbard: a Norwegian archipelago located approximately 800 miles from the North Pole. "It is one of the most unique nature destinations in the world," she says. "Despite being so far north in the Arctic, it's extremely easy to visit and is also a great and safe destination for solo female travelers."

The main town, Longyearbyen, is the focal point of activities in Svalbard, which range from hiking and boat tours in the summer to winter pursuits such as ice cave visits and snowmobiling. "Because of the presence of polar bears, everything you do in Svalbard requires booking a guided tour, so you are always in safe hands," Rubinovaite explains. "Longyearbyen town itself is very lively and safe, with lots of accommodations, restaurants, shops, and a few museums, all within easy walking distance from each other."

Travel tip: For women traveling alone, Rubinovaite advises thorough research in advance of your trip to this Arctic locale; staying in hotels, rather than private accommodations; and booking guided tours or looking for a travel buddy when venturing out to very remote places.

Head to Ireland for a memorable solo getaway complete with rolling emerald-green hills, fairytale castles and Irish coffee. Experienced traveler Kelie Fiala of the Vacations Planned blog ranks this European country at the top of her list for solo travel spots. "Many attractions in Ireland are wonderful for solo travelers because they offer peaceful spots to stop and enjoy the gorgeous views, but also provide plenty of opportunities to meet friendly people at cafes and other points of interest," she says.

Fiala appreciates the nightlife and music scene of Ireland as much as the history and scenery. She suggests experiencing some of the country's pubs, even if you're a woman traveling alone, since you'll almost always find live music and friendly people. "Even if you start out by yourself, you'll easily find that you're having great conversations in no time," she says.

Travel tip: Fiala warns that for solo travelers, especially women, it's best to be careful how much you drink and leave the situation if you ever feel uncomfortable. But she also encourages women to not be afraid to have a chat. "You could hear some great stories, and make a new friend," she says.

Beautiful beaches, delicious food, friendly people, exotic animals and floating markets are just some of the incredible things that you can experience in Thailand . Loredana Gogoescu, head of content for Destguides.com , says she felt safe in Thailand as soon as she arrived. "Thai people are hospitable and kind," she says. "Moreover, as a solo traveler, I was surprisingly never alone. I had to book a private room for myself at one point just to get a breather, as I was constantly meeting new people!"

Travel tip: If you're apprehensive about exploring a new place on your own, especially if you've never traveled abroad before, Gogoescu recommends sorting out all the logistics like accommodations and transportation in advance so it's easier to acclimate once you get there. She adds, "If you're afraid of being alone, join different apps like Bumble and Facebook groups for the destination you're traveling to, to see if you can match up with other solo female travelers who will be in the area at the same time as you."

Netherlands

Nailah Hayward of TheresSoMuchToSee.com says the Netherlands is a superb option for first-time solo female travelers, based on ease of transportation, overall safety, the variety of things to do and other factors. "The Netherlands comes out high on all of these areas," she says. "And after multiple visits to the country, traveling through big cities and small towns, I always felt extremely safe." With the country's extensive train system, in addition to local trams and bike lanes, navigating the Netherlands by yourself doesn't pose too great a burden. Hayward also appreciates the ease of communicating with locals as an English speaker, since most people speak English in addition to Dutch.

"Whether you are into the arts scene, outdoor activities, luxury experiences, cultural exploration or culinary delights, the Netherlands has a huge variety of activities to dive into," Hayward says. "All of these elements make the Netherlands a place that I enthusiastically recommend for solo women travelers."

Travel tip: Don't carry cash. Hayward says most transactions can be done electronically, so there's no need for frequent trips to the ATM.

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Luxury family travel influencer Irina Claire Bromberg suggests Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands as a top spot for solo female travel, partially because of its high safety rating from the U.S. Department of State. There's also no shortage of activities in this Caribbean destination, with Bromberg calling Stingray City a must. "The stingrays are peaceful and gentle," she says. "They glide along the ocean floor and you're free to observe and even play with them in their natural habitat." She also recommends soaking up some sun at the renowned Seven Mile Beach .

Grand Cayman is also a foodie paradise, according to Bromberg. "The vibrant dishes are as tasty as they are exciting, representing the fascinating mix of cultures and traditions that make the island so unique," she says. Her suggestions for food to try include the classic Cayman-style lobster, coconut shrimp and Johnny cakes.

Travel tip: Bromberg recommends checking the U.S. Department of State safety rating and other solo travelers' experiences prior to booking a trip.

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Chart your course for Istanbul , the only city in the world that straddles two continents, Europe and Asia. This anomaly is one of many features making the Turkish city stand out as a unique destination; you'll get to experience its Byzantine architecture, Ottoman cuisine and landmarks like the Grand Bazaar on a trip here. Farihah Fuaad, a Muslim solo travel expert and founder of MuslimSoloTravel.com , says, "It offers the best of both worlds – East and West, Europe and Asia, modern and ancient – and lots of surprises." This lively, fast-paced metropolis is also rich in history and culture, with remnants of bygone eras visible in the skyline of Istanbul, according to Fuuad.

For solo travelers, there are endless opportunities for memorable experiences. "Wherever you go in Istanbul, multiple surprises await you at the corner of every street, its cobblestone alleys, or within the maze-like structure in Grand Bazaar," Fuaad says. The network of easy and convenient public transportation options also makes Istanbul a great choice for women traveling solo.

Travel tip: For first-time solo female travelers, Fuaad suggests taking time to adjust to being on your own: "Start small, by venturing to your next neighboring town or city first, or any city in your country first before you make the leap into solo traveling abroad." She adds, "Don't do things you're not comfortable with. Listen to your gut feelings – they're always right!"

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Bali, Indonesia

For a tropical island escape, Bali is undeniably magical. Its natural beauty spans volcanoes, waterfalls and stunning beaches, as well as sprawling rice fields, diverse nightlife and breathtaking temples. Katie Caf, travel blogger at KatieCafTravel.com , who has been traveling solo full time for the past year and a half, says Bali is by far her favorite place to visit. "The Balinese people are very respectful towards female travelers, there's no street harassment based on gender like you might find in other locations, and while no place is perfect, Bali just feels very safe as a woman," Caf says. She adds that, although Indonesia is a conservative country, she found that women traveling there aren't expected to cover up except in temples or other sacred religious sites.

Travel tip: Caf recommends that travelers always use ride-sharing apps like Uber, Gojek and Grab rather than hailing cabs off the street, since the apps' tracking features make them much safer to use for solo female travelers in foreign countries. Some of these sites also allow you to share your route with chosen contacts for added safety.

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Paris is one of the most iconic destinations in Europe for any traveler. Antoinette Harris, founder and owner of travel blog Frolic & Courage , considers the "City of Love" a superb option for women traveling solo due to its cuisine, cultural attractions and hands-on activities of all sorts. "I consider Paris the city of self-love because it has everything solo women travelers need to care for themselves and their interests," Harris says.

With the flexibility of traveling on your own, you can plan the Paris trip of your dreams. Depending on what you're interested in, you may choose to learn about French cooking, immerse yourself in the Louvre , attend an opera at the historic Palais Garnier or browse local shops, as Harris has done. "Uninhibited by the demands or requests of others, I was able to really take the time to focus on who I am, what I wanted and what sparks joy and life in my spirit," she says. "Traveling to Paris taught me how to truly enjoy spending time solo."

Travel tip: One of Harris' top tips is to not bring more than you can carry, as you won't always find someone to help you with your luggage if an escalator breaks and you have to take the stairs. "By keeping only the essentials, you're able to move quickly to and from your destination without worrying too much about being a target for crime," Harris says. She also recommends downloading an offline map you can reference even without internet connection and sharing your itinerary with family members or friends who could help in a sticky situation.

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New York City

It's hard to beat the allure of the twinkling lights of Times Square , award-winning Broadway shows and Lady Liberty . Melanie Musson, a travel expert with AutoInsurance.org , loves taking a solo trip to New York City , saying she doesn't even have the chance to feel lonely because the hustle and bustle of the big city keeps her sufficiently distracted.

Musson says that, while there are risks for visitors in any city, the odds of anything scary happening to you in New York are low as long as you take appropriate precautions. "New York City prioritizes tourist safety because they know they’d lose this valuable industry if visitors had frequent bad experiences," she explains, adding that you may be surprised how friendly the local residents are. "They're usually happy to help you identify the right subway line to take or bus to catch. They'll probably even give you tips on the best places to eat or things to see."

Travel tip: Musson's pre-trip tip is to check crime reports in the destination you're heading to and stay within the safe areas. "Trust your gut and get out of the area if you don't feel safe," she cautions.

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The city of Singapore is known for being clean, green and safe for travelers – as well as expensive. Singapore boasts impressive architecture, the iconic Singapore sling cocktail, street food markets and luxury shopping malls. Daina Cohen, editor at WorldlyKnown.com , says, "Singapore is a fantastic destination for solo women travelers because of its vibrant, yet safe culture and exciting sights." On a solo trip to this Southeast Asian city, you can experience the unique blend of diverse cultures and cuisines, Cohen says, in addition to other benefits. "It's easy to navigate with plenty of public transportation options, plus an excellent healthcare system, which makes it a great choice for those who want to travel solo," Cohen notes. Tourists should research Singapore's laws – such as a ban on chewing gum – before traveling there to avoid fines.

Travel tip: Cohen advises staying in a hostel (which often have options for women-only dorms) or renting an Airbnb for more privacy. You'll also want to familiarize yourself with the city's public transportation system prior to arrival.

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Ranging from hardcore outdoor adventures to luxe glamping-style getaways, these trips have a no-guys-allowed policy.

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Girls just want to have fun — in the wilderness, that is. That's the idea behind these travel groups for women and nonbinary adventurers. Whether you're a thrill seeker keen to kayak some rapids or a wellness enthusiast more interested in practicing your yoga poses in the serene outdoors, there's a female-focused trip or retreat for you.

With the guidance of these adventure tour operators, you can learn a new skill, conquer a physical challenge, explore new surroundings, and meet some amazing people along the way. So buckle your helmet for a days-long cycling trip or strap into your harness to take on a scenic climbing route with a supportive group.

Adventures in Good Company

This tour company specializes in small-group expeditions in more than 100 destinations on every continent except Antarctica. Adventures include climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, camping on the Sea of Cortez, and kayaking in Greenland. Trips are categorized by activity level, on a scale of one to five, ranging from gentle activities for beginners to itineraries for the very fit. Adventures in Good Company welcomes all women — including trans women — and nonbinary people "who identify with the women’s community."

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Operating since 1982, this trusted female-focused group leads hikes through the Himalayan Mountains, transports travelers to the Galápagos Islands by private yacht, and facilitates multisport adventures in the Canadian Rockies, among some 60 other options. You might opt to go alone and meet new friends or treat your mom to one of its mother-daughter trips . Tours range from moderate to active, high-energy, and challenging.

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Balanced Rock hosts groups of women in Yosemite National Park. These trips lean less toward the adventurous and more toward the spiritual, "inspir[ing] healing and wellness through yoga, hiking, Ayurveda, creative expression, and community." The nonprofit runs a variety of programs throughout the year, including annual Women of Color retreats. Trips are for "any individual who self-identifies as trans, woman, nonbinary, intersex, two-spirit, and/or genderqueer."

Damesly trips — ranging from Cuba to Bhutan, Uzbekistan, the Grand Canyon, and beyond — cater to "creative and professional women" between 30 and 65, though any woman 21 or older can join. Offerings include high-energy adventures and self-discovery workshops alike. The groups are kept small (12 maximum), making for an intimate experience. And you can bet this women-owned business supports as many females as possible along the way.

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Explorer Chick 's trips include hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, and sometimes even whiskey tours, glamping, or survival workshops. Destinations range from Uganda to Patagonia to Croatia, among many others. Women of all ages are welcome as long as they're physically capable of the itinerary. The only demographics this group discriminates against are "mean girls" and "Debbie Downers."

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Fit & Fly

Instructor-led daily workouts anchor Fit & Fly retreats to sunshiny locales like Bali, Morocco, and Mexico City (also Iceland — not so sunshiny). Fitness opportunities might include a surf lesson, a glacier hike, or yoga in the desert. Accommodations are high-end and comfortable — ideal for post-workout recovery — and time outside of "class" often involves good food and spa treatments.

REI Women's Adventures

The outdoor retailer REI invites any traveler who identifies as a woman on adventures in U.S. national parks and beyond. Choose between backpacking in Joshua Tree, kayaking in the San Juan Islands, camping in Bryce Canyon, section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, and more. You won't need a passport for any of them. Activity levels for said trips range from two ("easy active") to five ("strenuous"). One major selling point of an REI Women's Adventure ? Members get a discounted price.

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The concept of WHOA is apparent in the name: "Women High On Adventure." These itineraries are for women who want to climb mountains. This is your chance to hike to great heights in Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand, to ice climb a volcano in Iceland, or to scale a trio of peaks in Ecuador. Tours are also offered in Patagonia, Antarctica, Peru, and more. Some trips, billed as WHOA Plus, are just for "curvy" or plus-sized women.

Wild Women Expeditions

This Canada-based tour operator welcomes wild women "of all ages, sexual orientations, and identities" on trips in every corner of the world. Adventures might include taking a dinghy to see Greenland's glaciers up close, horseback riding in Mongolia, or sailing the Nile River in Egypt. Wild Women Expeditions has hosted girls and women from eight to 86 in more than 30 countries and on every continent.

Intrepid Travel Women's Expeditions

Intrepid Travel is the biggest adventure travel company — and one of the most eco-conscious, earning the reputable B Corporation certification for its social and environmental efforts. It isn't totally women-focused, but it does host a number of women-only adventures to Jordan, Pakistan, India, Morocco, and beyond. These trips are specifically designed to create immersive, hands-on experiences such as traditional weaving in Morocco's Amejgag village and cooking with Tibetan refugees in Nepal. On these expeditions, visitors get the chance to support female employment opportunities and women-owned businesses.

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1. AdventureWomen

Since 1982, women’s only travel group AdventureWomen has offered tours that encourage female travelers to explore the world and experience different cultures in active and meaningful ways. The company offers almost 50 tours in more than 65 counties and is not simply one of the best travel groups for women, but one of the best overall tour companies in the world .

AdventureWomen’s tour guests run the gamut from solo travelers to women traveling together with friends to sisters, mother-daughter pairs , and more. These women-only tours take you to venues where trying new activities is encouraged, and they often include opportunities for cultural exchange with other women in the destinations visited, such as the chance to learn from female artisans or enjoy a meal in a local home.

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Popular women-only tours include a  Galapagos Islands wildlife cruise  by private yacht, a  journey along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast , and a  wintertime tour of Iceland  to view the Northern Lights. Other tours bring you off the beaten path in locations as varied as Mongolia and Oman. Tour descriptions outline the activity level required for the itinerary and offer plenty of information on what to expect for accommodations during the tour.

The company’s women’s only tours include lodging, ground transportation, most meals and activities, guides, and some gratuities. AdventureWomen tour guides, called Managers, handle all of the details so you can focus on having fun. The small group sizes of 12 to 15 women allow for conversation and camaraderie. 

Quick Facts about Women-Only Tours with AdventureWomen

• Average guided tour group size: 12 to 15 women.
• Price range: Upscale (from about $4,500 to $6,500 a person).
• What’s included: Accommodations, most meals and activities, ground transportation during the tour, guides, and some gratuities.
• What’s not included: Pre- and post-trip transportation, alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, and some meals.
• Primary audience: Women travel groups.
• Destinations: The Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
• How to book: Nearly all of the company’s participants book directly with AdventureWomen , either by calling, filling out the online outreach form , or by clicking through directly from a tour description page.

2. Trafalgar

Led by an all-women team of travel directors, the women-only travel tours  offered by Trafalgar help female travelers forge connections whether you join the tour as a solo traveler or in the company of friends or family. The tour operator also provides roommate matching to help women traveling alone find a new friend to share a room with (and save a little money too).

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Popular women’s travel itineraries include  Highlights of Turkey , which features visits to landmarks like Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar; and  Best of Egypt , where you can enjoy a Nile cruise and a day exploring the Valley of the Kings. Trafalgar offers roughly a dozen female-only tours.

The company’s travel groups for women feature visits to female-owned businesses and other opportunities for you to learn from and talk with women in the destination. That might mean a dinner at farm in Ireland or Norway or a lesson in soap making from female artisans in Jordan. Local specialists add further cultural insight throughout the excursions.

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Tour prices include accommodations, transportation during the trip, and most meals and activities. You can also add on optional experiences to further explore a destination.

Quick Facts about Tours with Trafalgar’s Women-Only Travel Tours

• Average guided tour group size: 20 to 30 women.
• Price range: Moderate to Upscale (from about $1,800 to $5,580 per person).
• What’s included: Accommodations, transportation during the trip, most meals and activities, and some gratuities.
• What’s not included: Airfare, some meals, and optional experiences.
• Destinations: Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
• How to Book: Directly through Trafalgar ; via Travelstride , Tourhub , or TourRadar , all of which are tour specialist online travel agencies (OTAs); or through a travel agent such as AAA .

3. Road Scholar

A longtime travel tour company that began as Elderhostel in 1975, Road Scholar offers educational travel opportunities geared mainly toward senior travelers . More than 60 percent of its tour participants are women, and between 25 and 30 percent of its tour-goers are solo travelers, among which an overwhelming number are are women. Some are widows; others are women whose partners aren’t interested in traveling.

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Road Scholar offers a handful of women-only wellness-focused experiences in  New Mexico ,  Arizona , and California . While most of its other tours aren’t female-only, women still enjoy the ability to safely travel as a solo participant and have Road Scholar tour guides lead the way. The company has a  Women of Road Scholar Facebook group  and a Facebook group for retired teachers  for virtual meet-ups and discussions of all things travel.

The company’s most popular tours for women include an excursion to Utah’s Grand Circle  , a nature-focused Costa Rica tour , a tour exploring the Civil Rights movement in Georgia and Alabama , and a  journey through New Mexico . Tours include all accommodations; most meals; expert-led lectures, field trips, and hands-on experiences; and transportation and gratuities.

Another plus? Participants receive coverage under the  Road Scholar Assurance Plan  that provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation. Road Scholar’s Travel Services Department can also book airfare for international tours, adding an additional level of convenience and ease for travelers.

Quick Facts about Tours with Road Scholar

• Average guided tour group size: 22 people.
• Price range: Budget to luxury (from about $699 to $21,999 per person).
• What’s included: Accommodations, most meals, expert-led experiences, transportation, gratuities, and the Road Scholar Assurance Plan coverage.
• What’s not included: Pre- and post-trip transportation.
• Primary audience: Lifelong learners over the age of 50, about 25-30% of which are solo travelers.
• Destinations: Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Australia and South Pacific, and Antarctica.
• How to book: Directly through Road Scholar ; via Travelstride , a tour specialist OTA (online travel agent) that offers more than 1,500 Road Scholar trips; or through a travel agent such as AAA .

4. Adventures in Good Company

Women-owned and operated Adventures in Good Company has offered active travel groups for women since 1977. The company offers more than 100 adventure itineraries around the world catering to “women of all ages and life stages” and led by female wilderness guides. Travelers on these tours tend to be women ages 40 to 70, and many are solo travelers in search of adventure with similarly inclined female companions. About 60 percent of travelers each year are repeat guests. 

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The company’s tour offerings include a  Colorado horseback riding and hiking trip , a  tour of Guyana’s natural wonders , a  writing retreat with active elements in Maine , and an  excursion through Iceland . Tour descriptions provide information on the level of physical activity the trip will entail and answer common questions you might have about both the destination and the tour itself. 

These female-only tours average about 12 people, which allows Adventures in Good Company to foster authentic and fulfilling experiences. Prices include all lodging, meals, transportation during the tour, gear and equipment for the activities on the itinerary, and certified and experienced guides. 

Quick Facts about Women-Only Tours with Adventures in Good Company

• Average guided tour group size: 12 women.
• Price range: Budge to upscale (from about $1,595 to $7,395 per person).
• What’s included: Lodging, meals, transportation for the duration of the trip, experienced and certified guides, luggage transport, group gear, and equipment for activities.
• What’s not included: Pre- and post-trip transportation, alcoholic beverages, guide gratuities, and travel insurance.
• Destinations: The Americas, Africa, Asia, Europe, and New Zealand.
• How to book: The vast majority of travelers with Adventures in Good Company book directly through the company’s website .

5. Intrepid Travel’s Women’s Expeditions

Though not an exclusively women’s tour operator, Intrepid Travel first launched a limited number of women’s only travel groups in 2018. They were so popular that the company added more, and now its  Women’s Expeditions  help female travelers explore destinations as varied as  Peru ,  India ,  Morocco , and  Jordan . 

Local women tour leaders help you learn about female culture and daily life in these destinations off the usual tourist track in ways you might not be able to on a mixed-gender tour. Connections between women of different backgrounds are made while you learn how to prepare traditional Indian food during a home-cooking class in Jaipur, for example, or while observing female weavers creating colorful textiles in Peru. 

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Intrepid’s women-only travel tours average about 10 women per trip, and each tour description shares info on the kinds of immersive cultural experiences you will have on the trip. There’s also plenty of insight to help you determine if a tour is the right fit for you based on factors like the activity level and the local climate and terrain.

Around 65 percent of Intrepid’s guests are female overall, and about 60 percent of the company’s staff around the world are women. Female staffers are leading efforts within the company, like its climate commitment plan and diversity initiatives, that aim to make travel more inclusive and sustainable and empower women both within and outside of the company.

Quick Facts about Tours with Intrepid’s Women’s Expeditions

• Average guided tour group size: 10 women.
• Price range: Budget to Moderate (from about $925 to $2,840 per person)
• What’s included: Accommodations, tour activities, most meals, and transportation during the tour.
• What’s not included: Airfare and mandatory travel insurance.
• Destinations: Iran, Peru, India, Morocco, and Jordan.
• How to book: Directly through Intrepid ; via Travelstride , Tourhub , or TourRadar , all of which are tour specialist OTAs that offer hundreds of Intrepid trips; or through a travel agent such as AAA .

6. Wild Women Expeditions

For more than 30 years, Wild Women Expeditions has been helping female travelers get out into the wild and enjoy the natural world. Tours are offered in more than 30 countries on all seven continents and include environmental education and community projects to give back to the destinations visited. An active  Facebook group  of more than 25,000 participants helps women stay connected and discuss their favorite travel topics before and after trips.

The female-founded women’s travel tour company not only helps women travelers see the world, but it also employs women as tour leaders and in-destination guides. Additionally, Wild Women Expeditions chooses lodging, dining spots, and experiences owned or run by female entrepreneurs or women-led cooperatives on the itineraries. The company’s  beginner-friendly Baja kayaking adventure  in Mexico ranks as its most popular tour and tends to sell out. Other much-loved tours include a  two-week journey through Morocco  (including a camel ride), a  horseback-riding tour in the Golden Circle of Southern Iceland , and an  Inca Trail trek to Machu Picchu .

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Wild Women Expeditions also offers  excursions to the Arctic and Antarctica  in partnership with Adventure Canada and Quark Expeditions . While these specific expeditions are not 100 percent female-only, the women’s only travel groups from Wild Women Expeditions do partake in some experiences exclusive to them on these cruises.

All of these women-only travel tours include accommodations, most meals, one or two female guides (depending on tour size), safety equipment and gear for all activities, ground transport, and park/temple entrance fees. Tour descriptions include an FAQ page and an “Is this trip right for me?” section outlining the physical requirements needed to enjoy the experience. The minimum age to book is 18 years old, but girls ages 15 to 17 may accompany a paying adult for a mother-daughter experience.

Quick Facts about Women-Only Tours with Wild Women Expeditions

• Average guided tour group size: 6 to 12 women.
• Price range: Moderate to Upscale (from about $2,795 to $3,995 per person); Arctic/Antarctic experiences are more expensive.
• What’s included: Lodging, most meals, female guides, gear and safety equipment for activities, ground transportation, and park/temple entrance fees.
• What’s not included: Airfare and gratuities.
• Destinations: All seven continents.
• How to book: Directly via the Wild Women Expeditions website .

7. Women Traveling Together

Founded in 1997, Women Traveling Together specializes in solo travel opportunities for women. Tours offer built-in companionship and a safe and supportive environment for female travelers to explore destinations in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Antarctica. And the formula works, as more than 500 repeat customers have taken 10 tours or more with Women Traveling Together, according to the company.

Though tour-goers tend to be in the 45 to 75 age range, female travelers of all ages are welcome, and Women Traveling Together does not specifically identify itself as a senior travel provider. The company’s  “We’re Not for Everyone” page  on its website stresses how tour participants need to be nimble, flexible, have a sense of adventure, and be physically fit enough to keep up on foot and handle their own luggage.

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Women Traveling Together offers more than 100 tours a year. Its U.S. national parks tours are popular options where you can explore sites like Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks and Death Valley National Park. New experiences are added to its tour calendar often. Recent additions for 2024 include Portland and the Oregon Coast , Montreal and Quebec City , and walking in Vermont . International excursions include women-only tours of  Ireland ,  Switzerland , and  London and Paris .

Groups tend to be about 20 women or less, and tours include all meals and activities on the itinerary, plus a Women Traveling Together tour leader, gratuities for local guides, and shared lodging with another solo traveler. Becoming a Women Traveling Together member  provides access to member pricing for tours, an online directory of other members passionate about travel, and WTT’s member magazine.

Quick Facts about Tours with Women Traveling Together

• Average guided tour group size: 10 to 22 women.
• Price range: Moderate to Uupscale (from the high $2,000s to the mid $5,000s per person).
• What’s included: Shared lodging with another solo traveler, all meals and activities on the itinerary, tour leader, and gratuities for local guides.
• What’s not included: Pre- and post-tour airfare, airport transfers, luggage handling during tours, tour leader gratuities, and travel insurance.
• Primary audience: Solo women travelers.
• Destinations: The Americas, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Antarctica.
• How to book: Directly via the Women Traveling Together website .

8. Canyon Calling Adventures for Women

Offering small group tours for women for more than two decades, Canyon Calling understands that something special happens when women come together to share a travel experience. Whether it’s moms in need of a break from the daily grind, solo female travelers looking for companionship, or women interested in trying new activities in a non-competitive way, participants in these travel groups for women tend to forge bonds while seeing the world in the company of other women.

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Canyon Calling’s tours for women travel throughout the North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, and New Zealand, and incorporate the local culture through learning experiences and other activities. The company’s American Southwest tours are always a favorite, like  an excursion around Sedona , with lots of hiking plus massages for tired muscles; the  “Desert Dreams” tour  through California and Nevada; or a  trip around Northern New Mexico  that includes visits to hot springs, galleries, and ancient ruins. Other tours take you to locations like  Costa Rica ,  Panama ,  Norway , and  Alaska .

Tour prices include van transportation during the trip, lodging, meals and nonalcoholic beverages, activities and permits/passes, guides, and gratuities. Canyon Calling’s  FAQs page  answers questions about everything from required fitness levels to packing tips.

Quick Facts about Tours with Canyon Calling Adventures for Women

• Average guided tour group size: 8 women.
• Price range: Moderate to upscale (from about $1,695 to $6,495 per person).
• What’s included: Lodging, van transportation during the trip, meals and nonalcoholic beverages, activities and permits/passes, guides, and gratuities.
• What’s not included: Airfare, alcoholic beverages (unless included on an itinerary), and optional trip leader gratuity.
• Destinations: The Americas, Europe, Africa, and New Zealand.
• How to book: Directly via the Canyon Calling website .

9. REI Women’s Adventures

REI has been providing gear and advice for outdoorsy types since 1938. And with Women’s Adventures from REI , they’re also providing women-only backpacking, hiking, kayaking, biking, and rafting trips around the United States. All-female guides lead small travel groups for women who want to connect with nature and each other without having to handle all the planning details themselves.

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Tour descriptions detail the activity level of a tour, the kinds of accommodations to expect, the gear needed (and any provided), and the weather in the destination. REI members  get access to discounted tour prices, and you’re connected with a female Trip Specialist after booking a trip, who can answer any remaining questions you have. 

Among the tours offered are a  backpacking excursion of Joshua Tree National Park , a  hiking and camping adventure at Pinnacles National Park , and a  backpacking trip on the Grand Canyon’s North Rim . REI’s women-only tours include guides, meals, group gear, transportation during the tour, and accommodations, plus access to national parks.

But you won’t be totally roughing it. Morning coffee is brought to the tents each day during the  Bryce Canyon hiking and camping trip , for example, and there’s also a relaxing outdoor yoga session during the tour.

Quick Facts about Tours with REI’s Women’s Adventures

• Average guided tour group size: 16 women or fewer.
• Price range: Moderate to upscale (from about $999 to $3,400 per person)
• What’s included: Accommodations (often camping tents), guides, meals, group gear, and transportation during the tour.
• What’s not included: Airfare, airport transfers, insurance of any kind, guide gratuities, and personal gear.
• Primary audience: Active women.
• Destinations: Areas within the United States.
• How to Book: Directly via the REI Adventures website .

Whether you’re looking for a tour that hits city sights or goes deep into nature, there’s likely a women-only tour option. And like all tours, price varies wildly depending on accommodations, style of travel (luxury, budget, etc.), modes of transportation, and number of meals included. But what unites all women-only tours is the chance for women to travel together in a supportive, supported environment.

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China’s Outbound Tourism is Changing, Female Travelers Are Leading the Way

Peden Doma Bhutia , Skift

April 10th, 2024 at 8:01 AM EDT

The evolving demographics of Chinese outbound travel shows a jump in younger female travelers. This shift will have important implications for how businesses approach their marketing strategies and the kind of products on offer.

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A notable demographic shift, particularly among young upwardly mobile women, is driving the recent travel rebound in China . These travelers are researching and booking trips online, often spontaneously.

According to the most recent travel sentiment survey conducted by China Trading Desk, 62% of outbound travelers were female. Among them, almost 40% fell within the ages of 18 to 24, and a little over 27% were 25 to 29-year-olds.

According to China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, there were 3.6 million outbound trips taken during the Chinese New Year (from February 10-17).

Skift earlier cited a Dragon Trail research that expects China’s outbound tourism to reach 80% of pre-pandemic levels by 2024 end.

The five-day Labor Day holiday that begins from May 1 and the summer travel season are expected to further drive outbound tourism.

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Subramania Bhatt, founder and CEO of China Trading Desk, emphasized the emergence of a new cohort of digitally-savvy travelers seeking culturally enriching experiences. He highlighted that this demographic is predominantly young, female, and educated, with many opting for solo trips.

“These travelers exhibit a strong interest in independent travel, nature activities, and cultural experiences,” Bhatt told Skift.

He emphasized the need for travel businesses and destinations to better cater to these travelers by prioritizing safety, wellness, and support services.

Businesses should focus on promoting shopping and luxury experiences, along with unique local activities that appeal to the interests of young Chinese women travelers, he said.

Regarding travel preferences, the survey revealed that shopping ranked among the top five consumption items for outbound travel along with accommodation, air tickets and food. Over a quarter of travelers said they research shopping activities before purchasing air tickets, with this percentage rising to just under 70% among those aged 18 to 29.

Challenges of U.S. Travel

Analyzing destination popularity among Chinese travelers, Singapore maintains its lead position, followed by Thailand and South Korea.

During the first quarter of 2024, China contributed the highest number of visitor arrivals to Singapore, with nearly 724,000 entries. This marked a 481% year-on-year jump, reaching 75% of the visitor arrivals in 2019 for the same period.

In February, Singapore and China implemented a 30-day visa-free travel arrangement . Also, from March 1, Thailand and China entered into a mutual visa exemption agreement .

However, travel to the United States from China remains subdued . Bhatt predicts that Chinese travel to the U.S. may start to recover by the fourth quarter of 2024 or early 2025, barring any additional constraints.

“A variety of challenges, notably stringent visa regulations, geopolitical strains, and advisories from the Chinese government are holding back U.S. travel,” he said.

Recent incidents of professionals and students experiencing entry denials or interrogations upon arrival in the U.S. have led to official warnings about potential travel disruptions or cancellations, he said.

“Given the ongoing geopolitical complexities and the U.S. elections in November, prospects for immediate improvement in U.S.-China travel dynamics appear limited,” Bhatt said.

The survey listed government travel restrictions among the top factors influencing travel decisions.

Apps to Plan, Research and Pay

Chinese travelers are also booking trips faster and using digital platforms more. This suggests a trend towards spontaneity and flexibility driven by their digital skills, according to the survey.

They use popular travel apps like CTrip and Qunar, as well as social media platforms like Douyin and Xiaohongshu (China’s Instagram), to get information and plan trips. These platforms are also often used for organizing shopping excursions.

Bhatt stresses the importance of digital tools in travel and shopping, noting how they shape travel plans.

Friend recommendations strongly influence hotel bookings, followed by digital ads, highlighting the importance of social networks and targeted marketing in the hospitality industry.

For improving shopping experiences, travelers, especially those aged between 18 and 29 prefer using digital wallets and mobile payments. Alipay is the top payment method for outbound travel, with WeChat Pay also widely used among Chinese travelers.

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Women Who Made Art in Japanese Internment Camps Are Getting Their Due

A traveling exhibit will focus on the work of three Japanese American women artists, Hisako Hibi, Miki Hayakawa and Miné Okubo.

By Rebecca Carballo

Ibuki Hibi Lee remembers waking up to the sounds of her mother’s paintbrush hitting the canvas in their small New York City apartment.

After World War II, during which their family was incarcerated at an internment camp in Utah, they moved to New York City in 1945 so that Hibi Lee’s parents, Hisako and “George” Matsusaburo Hibi, could pursue art. Hisako Hibi would always find time to paint, often early in the mornings before she had to start work as a dressmaker, her daughter said.

The family struggled, Hibi Lee recalled. They lived in a modest apartment for $20 a month and struggled to pay bills. Her mother received some recognition throughout her career but never at the level of her male peers. Now, 32 years after Hibi’s death, her work is part of “ Pictures of Belonging,” a traveling exhibition that features the artwork of three Japanese American women of the pre-World War II generation at some of the nation’s most well-known museums, including the Smithsonian.

“My mother was just a very humble farmer’s daughter, she would say,” Hibi Lee said. “She would be very surprised and flabbergasted by all the attention to her.”

The exhibition debuted in February at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts in Salt Lake City, where it will remain through June. The exhibition will then travel to the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington; the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia; the Monterey Museum of Art in Monterey, Calif.; and finally the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles in 2026.

Besides Hibi, the exhibition will feature Miki Hayakawa and Miné Okubo, who also were incarcerated or had family incarcerated with other Japanese Americans in internment camps during World War II.

Hibi and Okubo were interned at Topaz Relocation Center near Delta, Utah, from 1942 until 1944 and 1945. While Hayakawa herself was not detained, her parents were interned at the Tanforan center in San Bruno, Calif., and later at Topaz as well. Hayakawa relocated to Santa Fe, N.M., to avoid internment.

An estimated 120,000 people of Japanese descent were ordered to leave their homes and jobs on the West Coast in the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 and were sent to internment camps, where they were held without due process. At Tanforan, many lived in converted horse stalls, and many were later sent to Topaz.

Most were U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, and most of the camps were remote and in the West. In the camps, surrounded by barbed wire and armed guards, some Japanese Americans died because of inadequate medical care, and some were killed by military guards for allegedly resisting orders.

During these dark times, many people turned to art, and the Topaz Art School was born, where hundreds took classes in still-life and architectural drawing within the internment camp at Tanforan. The teachers were interned, too. Both Hibi and Okubo taught classes there.

Those classes provided a source of comfort, said Kimi Hill, granddaughter of Chiura Obata, a renowned artist who co-founded the school, and family historian.

“They established the arts schools as a way to ground themselves, find a purpose but ultimately just find their humanity in this situation,” Hill said.

About halfway through the exhibit, visitors will see the work made by the artists while they were at the internment camps. ShiPu Wang, the curator of the exhibit, said he didn’t want their experience then to overpower the exhibit.

“My approach is that these artists — because of their very long careers — should not be defined by that one period,” Dr. Wang said. “In fact, that injustice and trauma did not stop them from making art. So to stop there at that period is not really seeing the full picture and also misses the point about resilience and perseverance.”

It also isn’t always obvious which paintings were made in the internment camps, he said, noting that most of Hibi’s paintings were landscapes.

“If you did not know the context you would just think, Oh, that’s just beautiful nature,” Dr. Wang said. “But artists under incarceration weren’t just reacting to nature. Painting was a way of making sense of what was happening.”

For Dr. Wang, the exhibit is about “artists that were very active and productive, that we know very little about,” he said.

There are several explanations as to why prolific artists fall out of the public eye, Dr. Wang said. If they don’t have a gallery representing them or a museum collecting their work, becoming well known could be challenging, he said.

In the case of Hayakawa, who died at age 53, a gallery had owned her work, which was sold off to various private collectors, posing a challenge to curators who might want to showcase her work in museums. Dr. Wang spent about seven years searching for some of her work.

When Dr. Wang was selecting pieces, he tried to pick representative works from each period of the artists’ lives. For instance, when Hibi moved from New York to San Francisco in 1954, her work became much more abstract. This change in style also came during a time of major upheaval in her personal life, when she lost her husband and had to raise their two young children on her own.

Okubo also moved toward abstract art as her career progressed. After she chose to leave her job as a commercial illustrator at Forbes and focus on fine arts, she went “back to basics,” Dr. Wang said. Museumgoers can observe her work progress throughout the years and see her art become simpler with consolidated shapes but stronger colors.

Dr. Wang said he hoped that people would leave the exhibit with a nuanced understanding of the artists’ lives and careers.

“It’s not just a greatest hits show,” he said. “It’s a whole journey.”

Rebecca Carballo is a reporter based in New York. More about Rebecca Carballo

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Nabbing the window seat on a flight can have its pros and cons. I love it because I like being tucked away and being distracted by the view.

My husband, however, hates it because he never wants to bother the person on the aisle seat if he needs to go to the bathroom. 

One woman has found another con for being allocated the window seat after things got rather uncomfortable for her during a short domestic flight. 

The woman, who took to a ‘petty revenge’ thread on  Reddit  to share her story, was flying a short-haul flight when the female passenger seated next to her kept invading her personal space. 

“I was flying in the window seat, because I like looking out the window. The woman sitting next to me reached in front of me multiple times to close the window shade,” she woman shared.

“She never asked me, she just reached directly in front of me to close the shade. I would immediately reopen it, and a few minutes later she would reach in front of me again to close it.”

The woman continued to explain that there was really no reason for the shade to be down – it was a short domestic flight and they were not taking off or landing. It appeared as though the woman, who was wearing headphones the whole time, was just trying to be annoying. 

“It was a noon domestic short haul flight, so no reason to need darkness in the middle of the day. And absolutely no excuse for violating my personal space multiple times without asking me or acknowledging me or treating me like a human in any way,” she said. 

Woman’s petty revenge 

Annoyed by the woman’s lack of care, the passenger then explained how she reacted – and that’s when things got a little petty. 

“So I pulled out my book and turned on the reading light, despite there being ample natural light from the open window for me to read. I then positioned my hands in such a way that my watch would reflect the reading light directly into her eyes,” she shared. 

“I read like that for an hour, jiggling my hand the entire time, so it would shine the light back and forth across her eyes and be super distracting and annoying.”

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“I turned to her and said ‘next time you fly, book a window seat if you want to control the window. Or at least treat me like a human and ask me before you violate my personal space. What you did is unbelievably rude,'” she shared. 

“She looked SO OFFENDED.”

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Tourists warned about big Bali scam

Aussies have been warned about a Bali scam after a woman was deported for committing the act on ATM machines across the island.

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A woman was deported from Bali for installing skimming devices on ATMs across popular resorts, with Aussie tourists warned to stay cautious when using cash machines.

The 35-year-old Ukranian woman, identified by her initials BK, was sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison and fined IDR 100,000,000 – about $10,000 – by the Denpasar District Court in 2022.

She was deported from the island last week to Poland over the skimming case, according to The Bali Sun.

A skimmer is a device installed on card readers that collects card numbers which are then replicated into counterfeit cards.

“The BK case is a clear example of the Bali Ministry of Law and Human Rights’ commitment to maintaining state sovereignty and protecting the public from law violations,” Pramella Y. Pasaribu, head of the Bali Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights told the publication.

“We will continue to improve co-ordination with related agencies and strengthen supervision of the presence of foreigners in the Bali region.”

It comes as the latest deportation figures reveal 318 foreigners were denied entry into Bali with 132 not having an Indonesian visa.

Following the ATM skimming device scam, Aussies and tourists alike have been advised to use machines that are within banks or trusted spaces and where possible, avoid using ATMs that are placed on the street.

Travellers should look out for telltale signs such as of tampering or additional readers being stuck on top.

“Look for signs of tampering or features that don’t fit with how the rest of the ATM looks, such as if the keypad is overly raised or looks too shiny and new,” Finder advises.

“Also look out for tiny cameras that could be planted anywhere around the machine (which may be used to capture your PIN as you enter it).

“If you notice any of these suspicious signs at the ATM, do not use it.”

Last year, a tourist revealed how a fraudster had placed a handwritten “broken” sign over the card slot of an Commonwealth Bank machine in an attempt to lure people to use a nearby ATM that was reportedly fitted with a card-skimming device.

“Three or four people came through and went to go use the next ATM over, but I told them the ATM was fine, so they could use the Commbank one,” the traveller wrote in a Facebook post.

“The [man] kept on watching me like he was angry; as soon as I walked away, I watched him put another sign on it.”

Aussies have also been warned about other scams targeting tourists including a “coin scam” .

A woman took to a travel group for Australians visiting Bali on Facebook explaining how a known family, not local to the island, would go around asking Aussies if they can look at their money in an attempt to steal their wallets.

Angus Kidman, travel expert at Finder, said no matter where you’re travelling, being cautious with your wallet and cash was essential.

“Pickpocketing and theft are always a risk in any popular tourist area,” he told news.com.au.

“If someone asks to see your Australian money, an easy response is ‘not carrying any mate – don’t need Aussie currency here.’

“Don’t ruin your trip with paranoia – just exercise sensible basic precautions.”

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According to Cover-More, other common travel scams in Bali include taxi drivers and monkey thieves at popular temples.

“Don’t negotiate fares with unofficial taxi drivers as they may use tactics like a broken metre, take a longer route, or charge far above the going rate. Take a reputable, official taxi instead,” Cover-More advises.

Currency exchange scams are also common with Cover-More advising to be aware of “official” looking money exchanges that will advertise a great rate, but offer the wrong change, miscount your money or handover invalid banknotes.

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Watch woman go absolutely nuts as she’s dragged off Spirit Airlines flight in cartoonish meltdown

V iral footage shows the moment an unidentified woman was arrested on a Spirit Airlines plane after an over-the-top meltdown that rivaled Jim Carrey’s contortionist performance in “The Mask.”

A clip posted to TikTok on March 23 showed several Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers confronting the suspect as the plane sat on the tarmac ahead of takeoff.

It wasn’t known why the cops were called to arrest her, but as soon as the clip started, it became apparent that the unidentified woman was acting erratically.

The bug-eyed suspect, clad in a sleeveless sweater and sporting a gold necklace and a large Afro, is seen resisting officers’ attempts to handcuff her.

“I can walk out on my own. Why are you doing that … Why are you acting like I’m a rascal?” she pleads.

“Let this go. Can I do that with freedom? All I care about is freedom!” she declares.

As two officers are seen handcuffing her, other passengers film the spectacle.

When one officer tells her she is under arrest, she responds: “That’s fine. I’ve been there before.”

She then turns behind her to look directly into a passenger’s cellphone camera that is livestreaming the interaction.

At this point in the clip, the drama kicks into high gear as the woman tries to stand up and contorts her face wildly.

“I’ve f—ing been there before. This s— hurts my elbow, it’s hurting my wrist,” she screams while gyrating her body to and fro.

“You’re hurting me, sheriff! You’re hurting me, sheriff,” she bellows, before letting out five consecutive screams.

“I can’t breathe. Why are you touching my leg,” she repeatedly demands, prompting the officers to appear to smirk as giggles erupt through the cabin amid the cartoonish performance.

As she repeatedly screams “I can’t breathe,” a reference to George Floyd’s dying words , the flight attendant is heard over the intercom telling everyone they will need to “deplane the aircraft,” prompting a loud collective groan.

Commenters took to the post to speculate on what could have prompted the outburst.

“That’s a evil spirit in her possession happening right in front of everyone,” one person wrote.

“How did she get past airport security??” another asked.

“This is really sad. I hope she found some help and it comforted her,” wrote another.

Las Vegas cops did not immediately respond to a request for comment on what the woman was arrested for, and the budget airline could not be reached.