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Some of the best tours available today are those which offer the intimacy of small, specialized groups. Women looking for travel companions with similar interests often find that taking a trip with a group of women is more fun and less stressful. Below are some travel clubs and other organizations which offer group tours for women looking to share their journeys with other women. The tours for women listed range from high-speed group adventures to relaxing scenic vacation getaways to life-changing cultural immersion travel experiences.

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Sights and Soul Travels Enjoy the ultimate Tours and Vacations for Women with Sights and Soul Travels: see that incredible place you've always dreamed of, make timeless discoveries, connect with new friends and appreciate the perfect blend of outdoor adventures and cultural highlights. We travel slowly in small groups, enjoy fine dining, boutique hotels, exclusive experiences and personalized services: Greece, Italy, England, Ireland, Croatia, Morocco, Egypt, France, Spain, Poland, Prague, Vienna, Vietnam, New Zealand, Portugal.
	Dates: Year round. Cost: Competitively priced plus we match single travelers upon request to avoid the cost of the single supplement. Contact: Sights and Soul Travels, 13610 Chrisbar Ct., Germantown MD, 20874; Tel. 866-737-9602 Email: ymbarnes@sightsandsoul.com Website: www.sightsandsoul.com
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Don't be a tourist, be our guest Our tours are cultural immersions. We don’t visit, we experience; we don’t taste, we savor. We’ll take you behind the scenes in France, Spain, Belgium or Switzerland where we have in-depth knowledge of sites, customs and special places to explore. Because our groups are limited to 8 women, we can meet artisans and locals other big tour operators can’t. Since we operate each tour ourselves, our itineraries can be accommodating if something wonderful presents itself. Your authentic woman-led escapade will leave an indelible impression and create lifelong memories. Discover where you’ve always wanted to go with a native guide. We also organize cooking and painting tours.
	Dates: April to Oct. . Cost: Early birds discounts. Contact: Jackie Grandchamps, French Escapade, 2389 Blackpool Place, San Leandro, CA 94577. Tel. Toll Free: 1 888 483 5713 Email: contact@frenchescapade.com Website: www.frenchescapade.com
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Serendipity Traveler — “Inspired Travel for Active Women” Imagine yourself sharing the joys of traveling with a small group of savvy, active women travelers. You will immerse yourself with our unmatched diverse itineraries, stay in our handpicked accommodations, savour culinary treats and lively dinner conversations, and meet locals along your journey. You can relax as we pamper you while taking care of all your travel details. You will create rich and enduring memories with each Serendipity Traveler experience. Wandering the gardens of England or discovering a Caribbean island, you will escape to destinations where unfamiliarity and intrigue will lend lasting memories of fun, discovery, and inspiration. Life is Short, Travel Well!
	Dates: Our specialty tours are scheduled throughout the year. Cost: Varies Contact: Serendipity Traveler, Box 393, Rockport, MA, USA 01966 Tel: Toll free: 1-800-975-2357. Mobile: 1-978-879-7464. Email: res@serendipitytraveler.com Website: www.serendipitytraveler.com
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Adventure in Canada with Wild Women Expeditions We offer affordable and fun guided outdoor adventure trips across Canada. Enjoy paddling, hiking, cycling, yoga and art retreats. Our Northern Ontario 200 acre waterfront camp is the base for Ontario trips. We also have adventures in BC, Alberta, Quebec, New Brunswick, PEI and Newfoundland!
	Dates: June-September Cost: from $495 up Tel: 1-888-WWE-1222 Email: info@wildwomenexp.com Website: www.wildwomenexp.com
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Algarve Experiences Modern Retreats for Busy Women in Algarve, Portugal You are a savvy, successful woman yearning for more meaning in your busy life. You may not subscribe to any religion, but you know how powerful a period of Self reflection can be. AlgarveExperiences specializes in offering just such "time outs," retreats or reflection vacations for women. Choose from Awakening Spirit, A Taste of Life or Feeding the Muse retreats to explore your spirituality, culinary focus or creativity. Each is a 2-week exploration of the inner realms of Self. Non-religious, yet deeply spiritual, our retreats are held in luxury facilities with all the amenities you'd wish for, plus a safe, relaxing, calming atmosphere and a skilled, compassionate facilitator.
	Dates: Retreats are held each April & October Contact: 324 Larry Uteck Blvd., Halifax, NS, Canada Tel.: 1-902-404-7501 Email: gwen@algarveexperiences.com Website: www.algarveexperiences.com
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Cross-Cultural Solutions: Volunteer Abroad for the Experience of a Lifetime! Experience another culture like never before while making a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll gain perspectives and insights into the local culture and yourself while working side-by-side with local people on community-led initiatives. Placements are available in the areas of social services, education, and health. Choose from 12 countries -- Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Ghana, Guatemala, India, Morocco, Peru, Russia, South Africa, Tanzania, and Thailand.
	Dates: Choose from start dates year-round and lengths-of-stay from 1-12 weeks. Costs: The U.S. tax-deductible program fee for a two-week program is $2,588 with each additional week of stay only $297. Contact: Cross-Cultural Solutions, 2 Clinton Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801. Tel: 1.800.380.4777 (Toll free in US/Canada) or 1.914.632.0022. Email: info@crossculturalsolutions.org Website: www.crossculturalsolutions.org
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Eurynome Journeys WanderWoman® Small Group Travel Adventures Come experience some of the most beautiful places in the world with us. All our itineraries are custom crafted; we’ve selected charming smaller hotels and our favorite restaurants to share with you. Local experts join us as we explore the wonders of each destination. The pace of our tours is relaxed with time to soak up the ambience, or hike, take a cooking class, explore art galleries & museums. Upcoming trips: Island Hopping in Greece, Malta’s Ancient Goddesses & Medieval Knights; Ireland’s Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley; Russian Empresses; Egyptian Treasures; Maine Coast Art & Nature and more. Our women-owned & operated tour company has provided innovative travel options for women since 1998. We hope you are able to join us on a travel adventure! LIVE, LAUGH & TRAVEL!
	Dates: Year-round, 5 nights to 2+ weeks Cost: $1999-$5899, See our Early Booking Specials/Roommates arranged-save single supplement Contact: Erja Lipponen, Founder, Eurynome Journeys, P.O. Box 425, Camden, ME, 04843 USA Tel.: 207.236.0110 Email: info@eurynomejourneys.com Website: www.wanderwoman.com
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Affordable Adventures for Women Hike in the mountains and white washed villages of Andalucía, Southern Spain; snorkel, kayak and camp on secluded beaches on the Sea of Cortez in Baja, Mexico or explore vineyards & Medieval villages in Bordeaux, France. Travel doesn 't have to be expensive and you don't have to do it alone. Small groups with local knowledgeable guides. We support sustainable travel working with local companies. We only offer trips to places we've personally experienced. We test the waters first so you have the best trip possible. Hiking, cultural, photography, cooking and painting trips to the beautiful mountains of Andalucía, stay in a traditional white village. Frigate birds, sea lions, snorkeling, kayaking, camping and margaritas in Baja (whale- watching too!). A country house surrounded by vineyards and sunflower fields in Southwest France. Travel with like-minded women. We also offer mixed groups, self-guided and couples trips.
	Dates: All year long Cost: Affordable budget prices with superior accommodations. We match single travelers to avoid the cost of the single supplement. Contact: Travels Together LLC, 505 E. 82nd Street, Suite 4D, New York, NY 10028. Email: info@travelstogether.com Website: www.travelstogether.com
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Gutsy Women Travel Travel The World With Us Gutsy Women Travel offers a fabulous array of domestic and international tours designed specifically by women for women and their unique interests. From Asheville to the Amalfi Coast and Provence to Peru, women from all walks of life come together to enjoy an incredibly distinctive travel experience that is exclusively Gutsy Women Travel. It's about broadening horizons, feeding an inner desire to travel, and creating new friendships with other gutsy women! There's never been a better time to be bold, be adventurous, be spontaneous, and just, be gutsy!
	Dates: All year long Cost: For further information, please contact via email, phone, and make reservations via the website. Contact: April M. Merenda, President & Co-Founder, Gutsy Women Travel, LLC, 6421 Lake Washington Blvd NE, Suite #101, Kirkland WA 98033 Tel.: 1-866-IM-GUTSY. Email: info@gutsywomentravel.com Website: www.gutsywomentravel.com
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Girls Going to Israel — 5 Senses Tour
Experience Israel with all 5 of your senses! Join our non-denominational group as we travel from the Dead Sea to the northern border of the Golan Heights. You will meet the people, learn the history, see the beauty, taste the food and experience the diverse tapestry makes up this incredibly rich and passionate country! And that's only the beginning! Please view our website for a complete itinerary and details. Space is Limited.

Dates: Oct 30 — Nov. 9, 2012 Tour (Accepting Reservations).
Cost: See website for details
Contact: Wendy Yaniv — Tour Leader
Tel./Fax: 404.786.2084 / 770.642.1304
Email: GirlsGoingtoIsrael@gmail.com
Website: www.womentourisrael.com

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Women Traveling the World
We offer customized small group travel for women of all ages and walks of life who love to travel but don't have a companion. All trips are custom tailored to offer unique sites and experiences at every destination. Our goal is to provide a one-of-a-kind travel experience while meeting new and lasting friends. We offer trips to Italy-including wine tastings, vineyard tours and a stay in a castle; trips to Prague/Vienna, Egypt, African Safari and more.

Dates: Year-round
Cost: Varies by trip
Contact: Jennifer Vander Lind, 1221 S. Palmway Lake Worth, FL 33460. Tel. 561-301-5581
Email: info@womentravelingtheworld.com
Website: www.womentravelingtheworld.com

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A fearless Nicaraguan adventure for women! ¡Un Buen Viaje! is a small group ecotour company specializing in travel to Nicaragua. We offer affordable, privately led tours for individuals and groups of 2-6 people with a variety of interests: photographers, bird watchers, hikers, kayakers, history buffs, foodies, coffee lovers. Volcanoes, cloud forests, sweet waters and beaches. Vibrant faces and historical places. Let us show you natural Nicaragua!
	Contact: ¡Un Buen Viaje! Tours To Nicaragua, 1214 42nd Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55412 USA. Tel.: (612) 886-7516. Cost: Prices start at $1,995 and vary depending upon length of tour. Dates: Tours are scheduled all year-round. Email: info@ToursToNicaragua.com Website: www.ToursToNicaragua.com
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Adventures in Good Company Active Travel for Women of All Ages Since 1999, Adventures in Good Company has offered trips worldwide for adventurous women who want an active vacation. With over 40 trips to choose from, there are trips for all fitness and budget levels: all you need is a passion for adventure and a love of being in the outdoors. Our well-organized trips and flexible itineraries allow you to have the adventure vacation you want. Our guides are genuinely interested in assisting you to meet your personal goals for your trip. We specialize in hiking, backpacking, canoeing, sea kayaking, and multi-sport adventures. Small groups, excellent guides!
	Dates: Year round Cost: $625 - $5745 Contact: Adventures in Good Company, 5913 Brackenridge Ave, Baltimore, MD 21212. Tel.: 877/439-4042 or 410/435-1965 Email: info@goodadventure.com Website: www.adventuresingoodcompany.com
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Costa Rica Nature Retreat
Enjoy Costa Rica with your very own personal guide. Our group will take jungle hikes, visit active volcanoes, tour botanical gardens, soak in the soothing hot springs, experience whitewater rafting, and many other thrilling adventures.

Our itineraries can be flexible to fit your budget.
Costa Rica holds the key to your next thrilling adventure. Let us take you there!

Dates: Year round
Cost: Affordable budget prices and lodging. See website for details.
Contact: 4625 Pinewood Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207 USA.
Tel.: 904-728-2212
Email: CostaRicaInNature@gmail.com
Website: www.CostaRicaInNature.com

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Galapagos for Women of All Ages! Help to preserve the Enchanted Islands, combine volunteer and travel in a program that has gathered over 200 women in the past year! A trip for the true explorer. Many women travel independently these days but not all will have an experience like this one, suitable for all ages, groups or individuals, because this is one adventure not to be missed. An authentic Galapagos Experience, this is something so real that most people will never see anything remotely like it in their lifetime. This is your chance to do something unique and to make a difference at the same time.
	Dates: Year Round Contact: Lead Adventures Ecuador & Galapagos, Foch E8-42 Y 6 De Diciembre, Quito – Ecuador Tel.: (593) 2 2501332 , Ext 102 (In Ecuador). (914) 417 4467. Email: info@lead-adventures.com. Website: www.lead-adventures.com
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Cultural Inmersion in South America Be more than just a tourist during your holiday. Travel with a purpose to South America, Work with the poorest kids in Quito, or help animals in the Amazon rainforest, ideal for independent travelers, groups or families. We offer you the safest way to travel and discover South America as we are local experts. We offer you the chance to live as a local, learn the culture, travel and most important help the ones in need; all at the same time!. Let the experts guide you on your adventure!
	Dates: Year Round Contact: Lead Adventures Ecuador & Galapagos, Foch E8-42 Y 6 De Diciembre, Quito – Ecuador Tel.: (593) 2 2501332 , Ext 102 (In Ecuador). (914) 417 4467. Email: info@lead-adventures.com. Website: www.lead-adventures.com
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Israel Tours for Women with Red Tent Tours Discover Israel from a woman’s point of view. Get to know and love the many faces of women in Israel while touring with a small group of active women. Ten days of touring and nine nights in excellent accommodations. Travel off the beaten path with an experienced guide and visit many tourist highlights. Meet and interact with Israeli women from varied backgrounds. Have the adventure of a lifetime! Culture, Cuisine, Physical Activity, Architecture, Politics, Archeology, and Art
	Dates: May 6th - 17th, 2012. Cost: Costs and what’s included provided on website. Contact: Paula Perlmutar Oretsky, Tour Leader, Founder, Red Tent Tours, Toronto, Canada Tel.: (416) 457-8856. Toll free: 1 800 789 7117 Email: info@redtenttours.com Website: www.redtenttours.com
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Women Adventure Safaris in Africa Masimba Hills Safaris We Organize Kenya Women Active Tours for solo or groups. The Safaris are for outdoor women looking for genuine active travel that offer guided game viewing, walks off-the-beaten tracks, Trekking, Hiking through the wild, cultural visits see how animals and the local people co-exist, Mt. Kenya Climbing. We wind up our Safaris at the Coast, visits to prehistoric sites, Sea kayaking, Snorkeling & implausible cruise picnics, visit to Wasini island. We do budget and luxury safaris!
	Dates: All Year Long. Scheduled Departures Available During Low Season. Cost: From USD 470 Per Safari. Contact: Grace Carmel Matagaro, Nairobi, KENYA Tel.: + 254 (20) 82 81 71, (20) 3568444, Cell + 254 733941701 Email: carmel@masimbasafaris.com Website: www.masimbasafaris.com
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Ireland On My Mind: “7 Heavenly Nights in County Clare” This is a chance of a lifetime to live in one of Ireland’s most charming villages, Doolin, known as the capitol of traditional Irish music and County Clare, famous for its dramatic beauty and outstanding timeless villages. “Seven Heavenly Nights” is designed specifically for what traveling women want: An Adventurous, Spiritual and Cultural retreat all rolled up into one event! Our Tour Guide is a well-known Clare musician. Enjoy great musical sessions most every night in 3 of Ireland’s most famous pubs! Staff of 10: 2 American and 8 Irish Guides or Retreat Leaders. Also: Clare musicians. See Itinerary.
	Dates: May 15-22, 2012. Custom tours or retreats occur all throughout the year. Cost: $1,899.00 Contact: Linda Rosen, Ireland On My Mind, Managing Director Tel.: 763-475-0508 Email: irelandonmymind@msn.com Website: www.irelandonmymind.com
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WOW — Women Only Worldwide
WOW trips are suitable for women of all ages and backgrounds, from single ladies in their 30s to busy moms & senior executives looking for a getaway. Some women travel alone while others join friends, mothers, daughters or sisters to share a new experience. Regardless of background, all of the women enjoy the chance to experience a unique & enriching vacation with no planning involved on their parts. Indus Travels take care of all the details, from organizing museum outings or sightseeing tours, to finding the best restaurants or hotels in each destination. Explore our tours to India, Egypt, Morocco, Turkey, Vietnam, China, Peru, Argentina, and Italy.

Dates: All year round
Cost: Competitively priced and we try to match single travellers
Contact: WOW by Indus Travels, 110 - 8311 Westminster Hwy, Richmond BC V6X 4H2, Canada.
Tel.: (Toll free) 866 978 2997
Email: mail@industravels.ca
Website: www.industravels.ca/wow-tours.html

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Celtic Heart Tours — Small Group Tours in Ireland for Women Stop dreaming of Ireland — start planning! Join Celtic Heart Tours as we explore Ireland in a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the Emerald Isle for women only. With just 7 fellow travelers on a 9-day tour you will see parts of Ireland not covered on any other tour, including the ruggedly beautiful Beara Peninsula. On “The West Less Traveled” tour of southwest Cork and Kerry you will visit remote Skellig Michael, Neolithic stone monuments, ancient ruins and lively Cork City. Bring your mother, daughter, sister or best friend — or come on your own — solo travelers are encouraged to participate!
	Dates: 9-day tours starting May 2012. Cost: Competitively priced with cost-saving options. No single supplement. See website for details. Contact: Celtic Heart Tours, P.O. Box 44, Port Angeles, WA 98362 Tel.: 206-310-2236 or 877-803-5099 Email: marcie.miller@celtichearttours.com Website: www.celtichearttours.com
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Adventure Associates of WA: Woman only Adventures and Cultural Connections for the Active and Discerning Traveler since 1987, www.AdventureAssociates.net. Sea kayak with Orca whales in the San Juan Island of Washington state; witness the colorful festivals of Bhutan; cruise the biologically diverse Galapagos Islands; trek the Inca trail to Machu Picchu, Peru; climb the "Roof of Africa" Mt Kilimanjaro and safari in premier wildlife parks of Africa and more. We also design custom travel packages to any of our scheduled destinations for groups of friends, family and colleagues.

Adventures in Good Company, www.adventuresingoodcompany.com. Offering tours for women of all ages and fitness levels. Deepen your appreciation of nature with trips such as kayaking in Baja, biking Spanish Catalonia, and trekking in Nepal.

Adventures in New Zealand for Women, adventures@driftwooddreamers.com, www.driftwooddreamers.com. Explore NZ’s rugged landscapes, gorgeous beaches, spectacular geothermal activity, and fascinating Maori culture on our fun, friendly and women-focused expeditions. Thrilling trips through NZ, combining many different adventure activities with a genuine insight into the country. We can also arrange customized tours so you get the very best out of NZ.

Adventurous Wench, www.adventurouswench.com. Explore the world and have fun on high-quality vacations for women. Sail through the Greek Islands, watch wildlife in Costa Rica, snorkel in the Virgin Islands, and more.

Australia Women Overland, www.womenoverland.com.au, offers Australian eco/cultural journeys for women. Women Overland provides holidays for women who want to get out and experience the Australian bush. We travel through spectacular locations where we find large mobs of kangaroos and other weird and wonderful wildlife. We also arrange small custom tours where we can include a wide range of activities.

Canadian Woman Traveller, info@cwtraveller.ca, www.cwtraveller.ca. Offers the camaraderie and security of small group travel for women of all ages who share common interests.

Canyon Calling Tours, funtrips@canyoncalling.com, www.canyoncalling.com. Small, multi-activity, all-inclusive, soft-adventure trips for moderately fit women over 30. Trips focus on powerful scenery and challenging but attainable adventures. Trips to the Alps,Canadian Rockies, Costa Rica, New Zealand, Fiji, and more.

Eurynome Journeys of Leisure Markets: Travel Adventures for Women, P.O. Box 425, Camden, ME 04843, USA; tel. 207-236-0110; wanderwoman-info@att.net, www.wanderwoman.com. Design unique group travel itineraries catered to group's focus, i.e. nursing programs, women's studies, special interest groups, alumni travel, trips for clubs and organizations. Late spring and summer women's tours to Egypt, Greece, Ireland, and Maine described on their site.

The Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas Inc., www.fawco.org, is an international network of over 70 independent clubs with a combined membership of over 15,000 women in 75 member clubs in countries worldwide. It serves as a support network for American women living and working abroad and is particularly active in the fields of U.S. citizens' concerns, education, environmental protection, and women's and children's rights.

Gateway Destinations, www.gateway-destination.com, offers European guided travel tours for women. Experience memorable venues through one of our specially-designed guided women’s travel tours. Travel in the safety of a small group and enjoy fun, luxurious and carefree travel—just bring your suitcase!

Getaways for Girls, www.getawaysforgirls.com, specializes in individual and escorted tours for girls on the go from its home base in Australia. Offers group tours for women who enjoy indulging themselves worldwide.

Go-Outdoors: Outdoor Adventures for Women Only. We offer 3 - 5 day summer and winter outdoor trips in Wells Gray and Bowron Lakes Provincial Parks in Canada. Our packages offer women the opportunity to experience the outdoors in a non-threatening, non-competitive, supportive and fun environment. The outdoors activities that we provide vary from hiking, canoeing, rafting in the summer to cross-country-skiing, snowshoeing and back country skiing in winter. Contact: info@go-outdoors.ca, www.go-outdoors.ca.

Isla Women's Retreat: Women's Retreats in Mexico, www.islawomensretreat.com, invites women to gather for a time of retreat and replenishment on Isla Mujeres, an island in the Mexican Caribbean. Together, we will create a circle of abundance, compassion and support as we weave together our stories and wisdom becoming midwives of our dreams. Retreat includes yoga, storytelling, guided imagery and journeys to ancient Mayan sites.

Journey Weavers: Women's Adventure Tours and Educational Travel; www.journeyweavers.com. Adventure and Cultural Trips for Women in Costa Rica. We offer hiking, rafting, birding, horseback riding, canopy tours, cultural tours, and language study for groups as well as individually designed programs to meet your interests and schedules.

Kenya Women Walking Tours. Guided game viewing walks in Rift Valley and Masai Mara away from mass tourism. Unique unhurried itineraries from a woman-owned company. Ideal for active women seeking soft adventure in Africa instead of the vehicle confined safaris. No roughing-it-up: enjoy luxury accommodations, fine dining, personal service and stress-free ground support in scheduled small groups or on private tours. Partnerships with women tour operators welcome. Visit www.ontdekkenya.com.

Las Olas, www.surflasolas.com. Las Olas is recognized as the world’s premier surf and snow board safari for women. Offering unique retreats for women of all ages, the tropical escapes includes surf instruction, yoga, massage, and more. Born from the understanding that women attain confidence, health, friendship and fun through enjoying sports together, Las Olas provides an inclusive and supportive environment for women in board sports.

Senior Women's Group Travel, www.poshnosh.com. 50+ women with special travel needs. For the woman with a passion for exploring the world.

Soul Purpose Adventures, info@soulpurpose.bc.ca, www.soulpurpose.bc.ca. Guided eco-adventures and wilderness tours, hiking and backpacking treks, bike tours, ski trips, sea kayaking, paddle adventures.

Surf Goddess Retreats, www.surfgoddessretreats.com, offers women-only surf camps, including surf lessons, surfaris, yoga, massage and more, on the magical tropical island of Bali.

Tea Garden Traveller, info@teagardentravel.com, www.teagardentravel.com. Offers women a nurturing travel environment in which to live their dreams, expand their horizons, and make new friends.

Tiger Travel, Solo Women's Tours, www.tigertravel.co.uk. Tiger Travel specializes in sharing the secrets of India with adventurous women of all ages, who for whatever reason are traveling solo. No hassles, no worries, just free to enjoy each others company and see the real India as a traveller not a tourist.

Tours for Independent Thinking Women, www.toursforwomen.com.au. Small group travel to France and italy. Something out of the ordinary every day. Local women guides. Private viewings and visits.Concerts, cooking classes and creations. Stay in exceptional hotels, villas and chateaux. Always single accommodation. Based in Australia and travelling with women from all over!

Towanda Women Tina Hartung, www.towanda.org. Invites women from all over the world to experience motorcycling fun in New Zealand, Australia and USA.

Travel with Women: Tours, Workshops, Educational Trips for Women. Trips to Ireland, Mexico, Jamaica, and the US Southwest to explore the culture and learn about the area. Jamaica Journeys, over a period of three winter months, also includes week long concentrations on Wellness, Birdwatching, Writing, Yoga, or Photography. Travel with Women is an outgrowth of Jamaica Journeys, which has been bringing women to the Caribbean for twenty years. Contact: majamaica@hotmail.com, www.TravelwithWomen.com.

Valentine Travel, www.valentinetravel.com. An Australian company which offers walking holidays especially for women in Tuscany, Italy.

Walking Women Holidays, queries@walkingwomen.com, www.walkingwomen.com. Walking Women arranges women’s walking holidays and short breaks of all different shapes and sizes in the Lake District, Scotland, and abroad. Whether gentle walks or adventure, creature comforts or economy, there’s variety here for most tastes and levels of fitness.

Woman Tours, info@womantours.com, www.womantours.com. Inn-to-inn road bike tours designed for women by women, to both domestic and international destinations.

Women’s Travel Club, www.womenstravelclub.com, is the oldest such group in North America (founded 1992) and certainly the largest. Tours are affordably priced, cultural and adventure-oriented. One of the only women’s tour companies who include airfare in the price. Women’s Travel Club has hosted thousands of women on tours to Europe, Asia, Indian Subcontinent, South America, and Africa. Publishes a newsletter and arranges room shares for members who so wish.

Women Travel New Zealand, www.womentravel.co.nz. Accommodation, adventures, retreats and other essential information for the woman traveler in New Zealand.

Women Traveling Together, www.women-traveling.com. Network of women of all ages who travel in small groups.

Women Travelling, reservations@womentravelling.com, www.womentravelling.com. Women Travelling arranges all-women small group tours to France, with a maximum of 8 people per group. Upcoming trips to Loire Valley Castles, Provence Culinary Adventures, and the vineyards of Burgundy.

The Women’s Travel Club, www.womenstravelclub.com. With groups of around 15 women, members of the Women’s Travel Club fly all over the world to places of both scenic and cultural beauty. It is one of the largest travel club and tour operators for women in the U.S.