Boldly Go Solo
How to set out solo, but not travel alone: Trips, tips and ideas for the active traveler.
Category: -Women-Only Travel
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Recently, my good friend and fellow travel writer Clark Norton asked if I would share some tips for women traveling solo because he was going to be interviewed on the topic. I realize I haven't blogged on solo travel tips lately. And, hey, I was flattered that Clark, who is an expert in baby boomer…
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After years of solo travel, I've learned that I like the freedom and serendipity that come along with having all my time to myself. But not everyone feels that way. A recent New York Times article describes various Web sites that help women business travelers meet up with other women in cities where they'll be…
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A story in today's Boston Globe gives great common sense tips and encouraging stories on the joys of solo travel and preparation for doing so safely. Funny enough, the writer, Kari Bodnarchuk, a great adventurer (and gear head) was on my recent travel writers' trip to Egypt. She writes: "What surprised me once I hit…
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This city slicker played rodeo queen once. And it wasn't on Halloween. I was at the Kay El Bar Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona, which is home to several horse ranches. I suited up with a neck hankerchief in the ranch's colors and tried my hand, and my horse, at barrel racing, pole bending and a…
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Whoa. Can this be true? A company called Overseas Adventure Travel, catering to travelers over 50, plans to eliminate the single supplement for all its land tours in 2009. And for many of its cruises, according to a USA Today blog entry. But if you're not retired, be prepared to save up those vacation days.…
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A few weeks ago I wrote about shorter organized tours offered by Backroads. I heard back from Undiscovered Country Tours and learned that they too offer weekend road bike tours. All in California. They say they offer more three- and four-day biking tours in California than any other company. Easy to believe, since California is…
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Speaking…again…of grim financial news… If money's tight, or you don't feel comfortable dropping a lot of cash right now, how about paying for your next vacation in increments? Were you ever the type to put money into a Christmas savings account (do they still have those?) or buy clothes on layaway? Now you can do…
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Over 50 but and energetic and rarin’ to go? I found this blog post today that lists the "top" five trips for 50+ travelers. Who decides what’s tops? You can decide whether it’s just a sales pitch. But what I like about the groups they chose is that they’re either active or educational. The problem…
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USA Today yesterday wrote about "10 quick, affordable U.S. vacations for women." From hiking and kayaking in the Blue Ridge Mountains to five days of golfing in coastal California. See if there’s anything you like.
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Many tour operators offer women-only trips. One major advantage that I can see for solo travelers is you’re definitely not going to be the only single person with a bunch of couples, no matter what. I have never been on a woman-only vacation. Except, of course, when I’ve arranged to go away with my own…
Boldly Go Solo 