According to Statista, the top 3 leading motivations for female travelers to take a solo trip are flexibility, getting away from routine and responsibilities, and challenging themselves. Solo travelers make up 18% of global bookings, a 5th of the market. 85% of these travelers are women. Older women who travel solo may crave independence and freedom but are also keenly … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Stay Energized During Your Travels
Being able to travel the world is a dream come true for most. As you get older, you might have more time and resources to actually make it happen! But, traveling can also come with several challenges. When you’re over 50, one of the biggest challenges is staying energized when you’re on the road or in the skies. If you tend to feel worn out after a trip, or even during, … [Read more...]
10 Winter Travel Tips for Women Over 50
I've been on several winter travel trips to Spain, Poland, and a Christmas Market tour on the Danube from Budapest to Prague, Italy for 3 weeks including a cruise on the Mediterranean and London. Being a Southern Californian gal from Los Angeles, I wasn't used to dealing with cold weather and had to find warm clothes to wear and pack them so I … [Read more...]
How to Handle Emergencies When Traveling
Traveling can be a great escape from everyday life. Whether you're road-tripping to Santa Barbara or flying to San Miguel de Allende, traveling allows you to clock out from work and prioritize yourself and your loved ones (also, is there a better feeling than setting all emails to send an “out of office” auto-response?). However, before you settle into vacation/vagabond … [Read more...]
Why a Gift of Experience is the BEST Present Ever
Do you ever find it hard to shop for gifts? It can be especially difficult if that person has everything they need or want. For myself, I love getting a gift that gives me an experience rather than receive a mediocre material object that I have to shove in a drawer. Although it's the thought that counts, I can’t tell you how many oddball gifts I’ve received over the years … [Read more...]