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JourneyWoman Travel for Women Over 50

Founded in 1994, JourneyWoman™ is the world’s first and largest women’s solo travel website and community, inspiring women over 50 to travel safely and well. Led by CEO and Editor Carolyn Ray, we publish a monthly newsletter with first-hand travel tips and destination features written by experienced travel writers, host webinars and events, produce the award-winning Soul of Travel Podcast. By joining our mailing list, you have access to our Things She Loves newsletter with women-recommended travel gear, the JourneyWoman Book Club in partnership with TripFiction and exclusive travel deals and discounts with no single supplement from our partners in our Women’s Travel Directory, which features women-friendly tours, retreats, places to stay and small ships in over 120 countries. Learn more at JourneyWoman.com.

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HOT FLASH: Black Friday Savings from Trafalgar, Insight & Brendan Vacations

Dear Reader, Black Friday Travel Savings are here, bringing you that much closer to your 2025 adventures! Snag 30%* off on tours to top-rated destinations with daily deals from Trafalgar Tours and Insight Vacations or save up to 15%* on hundreds of other worldwide tours (explore the possibilities below). If Ireland or Scotland are on your trip list, the first 50 to book a customizable travel style trip (Private Chauffeur, Lux Self-Drive, Self-Drive or Rail Vacation itineraries) with Brendan...

Dear JourneyWoman, Our 30th Anniversary is cause for celebration, and we can't wait to embark on our 30th Anniversary Expedition Cruise in Africa, hosted by JourneyWoman and Swan Hellenic. If you've been thinking about joining us, this is the time! Of the 96 rooms available on this ship, Swan Hellenic is holding a limited number of rooms for us, but only until the end of April. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, where you'll connect with like-minded women from around the world....

Dear Reader, We've got some great news to share with you today, which includes some exclusive special deals with no single supplement just for JourneyWoman readers! Our Small Ships directory partner, Swan Hellenic have teamed up with Chopra, a leading integrative health company founded by world-renowned pioneer Dr. Deepak Chopra, to create Explore & Restore - an extraordinary new program of transformative well-being voyages. This is holistic travel at its finest – gently strip away the layers...

Dear JourneyWoman, Whether you're wanting to hike the Camino, explore the treasures of Europe, or looking to enjoy some well-earned relaxtion in the sun, discover these amazing travel deals and discounts direct from our Women's Travel Directory. Every tour listed below is women-friendly, and has been carefully curated by our team. Plus, they all include exclusive JourneyWoman deals to make your dream trips that much sweeter! Our team at JourneyWoman verifies each business so that you know...

Dear JourneyWoman, For women in their 50s and beyond, embarking on a walking and/or hiking trip can be a rejuvenating and empowering experience. The act of walking in nature not only gives us the benefits of exercise, but it also allows us to explore new terrains, forge social connections, and enjoy the beauty of our planet. This month, we bring you selected articles from our writers, emphasizing on walking and hiking style travel. You'll also find a selection of walking and hiking tour...

Dear JourneyWoman, If you've been dreaming of visiting Ireland, Croatia, Italy, Vietnam, or maybe even Peru, we've curated some cost-effective trips from our tour partners, Insight Vacations and Trafalgar Tours, direct from our Women's Travel Directory! You can enjoy savings ranging from 15% to 20% on specific itineraries that cover multiple countries in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. If these corners of the world are on your must-see list for 2024, then you won't want to miss these...

Dear Reader, Get ready as today, we're sharing some amazing, exclusive special deals with no single supplement as well as buy one, get half off discounts just for JourneyWoman readers on select 2024 Swan Hellenic expedition cruises to Latin America and Africa! No single supplement pricing starts at $3,580 USD/$4,836 CAD, and buy one, get half off for second guest pricing starts at $1,840 USD/$2,472 CAD. If you're thinking of going on a trip with a friend or planning your next solo adventure,...

Dear JourneyWoman, If the hundreds of women who registered for our Arctic webinar last week is any indication - the Arctic is a fascinating destination for women over 50. No wonder it made our "30 Less-Travelled Places for Women to Travel to in 2024" list! Last Thursday, we hosted a fabulous webinar with our Women's Travel Directory partner, Wild Women Expeditions, where we discussed everything you need to know about the Arctic, from where to go, how to get there, and why you should start...

Dear JourneyWoman, Today, we're sharing an exclusive special deal with no single supplement just for JourneyWoman readers on select Swan Hellenic expedition cruises from February 2024 to May 2024 - with prices starting at just $2,999 USD/$4,169 CAD. Whether you travel solo or with a friend, or if you've contemplated experiencing an expedition cruise, these prices which normally range between $14,500-$29,990, are just too good to pass up! Treat yourself with the perfect Christmas gift this...

Prefer to read this online? Click here. Dear JourneyWoman, Discover the allure of new cultures, savor delectable cuisines, and create lasting memories in 2024 with these carefully curated, women-friendly travel experiences from our Women’s Travel Directory. Every tour listed below comes with an exclusive offer specially crafted for our JourneyWoman readers - just to make your dream getaway even more enticing! Our team at JourneyWoman verifies each business so that you know it’s credible, and...