Best Women-Only Tour Destinations For 2024

Ladies, are you envisioning that perfect vacation, getting away to your dream destination, planning a bucket-list trip for 2024? Twenty-twenty-four is the Lunar Year of the Wood Dragon, a sign of creativeness, growth and prosperity. So grab your share of Zodiac luck and zoom off for a luxury holiday of pure bliss or hit an epic trail for some adventurous fun. So where are the best women-only tour destinations in 2024?

Imagine sipping wine in the vineyards of Tuscany or discovering the Catalan coastline under the Mediterranean sun? Do you dream of Africa? Does a safari appeal, always wanted to trek up Kilimanjaro, and laze on the sands of Zanzibar? Or maybe a once in a lifetime trip to explore the wonders of secret Sudan? Fancy island hopping the Greek Isles or sailing around the Seychelles? Or do you prefer something cooler but equally exotic, like a wellness stay in Iceland?

The European countries of Italy, Spain, Greece, Iceland, Croatia and Montenegro are top places for solo female travel in 2024. African destinations such as Morocco, Tanzania, Seychelles, Sudan, and Egypt are equally appealing, although you might prefer to join a ladies-only organised trip.

Yes, the choice is vast but the decision is yours, we’re just suggesting the best women-only tours in the world for 2024, top trips for female travelers, perfect destinations for travel girls everywhere. These include the Seychelles, Tanzania, Sudan, Morocco, Montenegro, Croatia, Spain, Italy, Iceland and Greece, the top places for solo female travel in 2024.

Destinations for Women-Only Tours in 2024

So why women only tours? Because this is an extraordinary selection of unique travel experiences led by local women guides, meticulously organised by a team of professional women travel planners who know their destinations well. Trips are exclusively designed for women worldwide (solos, sisters, friends, colleagues, mothers and adult daughters… sorry guys, you’ll have to make other plans or stay at home this time!).

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Enjoy Fine Italian Wine & Cuisine in Tuscany

Of all the tours that women love, this has to be the most appealing. Tuscany is gorgeous in a hill-rolling rustic way, it’s like stepping into a movie screen to a make believe world of castle-topped villages, walled medieval townships and sleepy hamlets lost between vineyards.

The cities in this region of Italy are legend, keeping their historic charm and uniqueness in this fast moving world… Florence, Lucca, Pisa and Siena are a pleasure to visit, the ‘old towns’ traffic free and stuffed with artistic heritage. A history book experience with a priceless works-of-art on almost every corner: Catholic cathedrals classed as the best in the world, Roman bridges and moats, church spires and cloisters, statues and fountains in fascinating piazzas, fresh food markets and delicatessens, and the much photoed Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Feeling breathless? Relax as you’re taken on a meandering journey down country lanes, the patchwork fields of Tuscany fading away in hues of green and yellowy brown, dark cypress on the horizon, stone manors dotted around. Stop off to see the iconic villages – San Gimignano, Pienza, Volterra, Montalcino, and Montepulciano, each one worthy of a photo shoot.

Then enjoy Tuscany’s fruits of the land, taste the wines at a Chianti bodega, the cheeses, meats, Mediterranean vegetables, pastas drizzled in pure olive oil… and as evening draws in, dress to dine in elegant style on a terrace under the moonlit Tuscany skies on the most exquisite Italian cuisine.

You can do all this on your own and a road trip is good if you love driving, although it’s stressful to find somewhere to park. A tour coach can be disappointing and hectic when you’re herded through the main attractions, taken to a mediocre pizzeria heaving with holidaymakers, and left to recover in a mundane hotel. Personally, I’ve ‘done’ Tuscany on a scooter and though it was fun, this delectable girls-only vacation is top of my bucket list for summer 2024.

And the most important tip? Italian ice-cream is to die for, try some real ‘gelato’ while your there!

What to See & Do in Tuscany

• See the historical Renaissance heritage of Florence
  • Brunelleschi’s Duomo Cathedral & the Bapistery ‘Gates of Paradise’
  • Uffizi Gallery, Pitti Palace and Accademia Gallery (Statue of David)
  • Sunset at Ponte Vecchio bridge or Piazzale Michelangelo (views over the city)
• Walk the ancient walls encircling the Medieval city of Lucca
• Take a selfie by the Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Don’t miss Unesco-listed Siena and the historical horse race in main square
• Tour the famous Tuscany villages: San Gimignano, Pienza, Volterra, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Monteriggioni, Montefioralle…
• Visit the Chianti vineyards & wineries
• Experience local cuisine: Learn how organic olive oil and cheese are made, hunt truffles, make pizza and pasta, bake Italian breads

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Glamorous Venice Female Trip

Venice has always been dubbed as a romantic destination, but girls it’s much more than this! A medieval water city which has inspired artists and novelists, playwrights and movie-makers across the centuries, now is the time to discover the magic of Venice on a glamorous female trip.

Push the gondola out for this once-in-a-lifetime female trip and enjoy an immersive Venetian experience, in glamorous movie-star fashion. Arrive in style by water taxi, as you’ll be staying in the heart of Venice in a canal-side medieval palace. Yes, this is an authentic 17^th century Italian Palazzo, luxuriously fitted and with lots of the original details.

While solo travel is fun, and travelling Italy is safe and easy, a meet-up with a small group of like-minded women is the perfect way to enjoy Venice. Lunch in a Lagoon Island winery, afternoon tea on the terrace of the oldest café in Europe, cocktails on a rooftop with sunset views, dinner by the waterside, this is your chance to taste the real Venice and local recipes cooked in the traditional way.

Spend 2 days in Venice, exploring the atmospheric waterways, historical piazzas, and a multitude of heritage sites listed by UNESCO. St Mark’s Cathedral, the Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge are no doubt the most famous. Our local lady guide has sourced some unusual things to do, including an exclusive gondola ride with the only female gondolier in Venice.

Board a vaporetto for a trip over to the Venice Lagoon Islands. Take a private tour of a traditional glass factory on Murano, and have a go at making a blown-glass unicorn or other delicate creature. Then hop over to Burano, the photogenic island where colourfully painted fishermen’s homes border narrow canals. It’s hardly surprising that Venice, in it’s entirety, is the most instagrammable place in on the planet.

My favourite destination in the world, Venice is totally unique and a must-see on your solo travel bucket list.

What to See & Do in Venice

• See the Medieval heritage of Venice
  • St Mark’s Cathedral & Bell Tower
  • 17^th century palaces and mansions where the aristocracy lived
• Enjoy a walking tour through the heart of Venice (the city is traffic-free except for boats!)
• Glide along canals in a shiny black gondola
• Take a selfie on Rialto Bridge overlooking the Grand Canal
• Don’t miss seeing the famous little Bridge of Sighs
• Experience authentic Venetian cuisine and local wine
• Take a boat trip to Venice Lagoon Islands
  • Learn how to blow glass on Murano
  • Marvel at picturesque Burano Island
• Sail into St Mark’s Bay at sunset
• Make a carnival mask to take home

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Beaches and Villages of Amalfi Coast

Tempted by the thought of Italy but looking for a beach destination? Then head down south to the Amalfi Coast. Choose spring or autumn when the sun caresses but doesn’t burn, and there are relatively few tourists around.

It sounds beautiful doesn’t it, but where exactly is the Amalfi Coast? The cliffs of Costiera Amalfitana overlook the Gulf of Salerno in the most gorgeous Mediterranean setting where small towns and villages cling to the hills which frame a succession of beaches. Famed as a jet-setter resort, in fact, the Romans discovered Amalfi as a holiday destination back in the third century BC!

Not surprisingly, the Amalfi Coast is a listed UNESCO site, a rocky landscape of terraced vineyards and citrus groves, pasture meadows, and wooded hillsides. Make the southern resort of Praiano your home for a few days, wake to a sea-view every morning, eat a lazy breakfast in the sunshine, and then set out to explore the treasures of Amalfi.

Ravelo is a Medieval town at one of the highest points. Sip a glass of wine harvested from the local vines while you admire the bird’s-eye view. Drive down to the coastal town of Amalfi itself, wander the picturesque old streets complete with cathedral. A visit to the lemon orchards is the next stop, and a tantalizing lunch of lemony flavoured appetizers with a shot of limoncello.

Pick the fruits of the land with an expert, gather the herbs, seeds and edible flowers, ingredients that enhance Amalfi cuisine. Toss your own salad, make fresh pasta, and cook your own pizza in a wood-burning oven. Tour a winery to learn how the vines grow on the sheer volcanic terrain, and taste the wine with a gourmet dinner complete with panoramic sunset.

Enjoy pool-time and the beaches, one of the top reasons to visit Amalfi after all. Golden sandy bays, rocky coves, black sands, busy beaches with rows of sun-loungers and umbrellas, or secret coves that can only be reached by boat… This is a fascinating area of Italy to explore slowly and independently. However, a female-only small group tour is a lovely and stress-free alternative, if you can only spare 4 or 5 days of annual leave.

What to See & Do in Amalfi Coast

• See the historic towns of Ravello, Positano and Amalfi
• Marvel at the clifftop views over the Mediterranean Sea
• Sail along the Amalfi Coast to a hidden cove
• Relax on Amalfi’s famous beaches
• Visit vineyards and lemon groves (taste the local wine and limoncello)
• Take an Italian cooking class
• Enjoy Amalfi gourmet cuisine

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Tour Spain’s Costa Brava & Barcelona City in Exclusive Style

Looking for cultural sites, city lights and pretty beaches in one decadent holiday? Barcelona’s Costa Brava will exceed your expectations. Trendy and laid-back while keeping a traditional charm, this is the coastline of Catalonia which reaches from the popular seaside resort of Blanes right up to the border with France.

Spain hits the top spots as the most-visited country in the world with over 83 million tourists annually, according to the World Tourism Organisation. Second only to France and her ‘belle’ Paris, we attract far more travellers than Italy or the mighty USA. With countless World Heritage Sites such as the Alhambra Palace in Granada, the exotic Spanish Canary Isles, or the sunny fun-filled resorts of Costa Blanca (Alicante) this is hardly surprising.

Even so, why is Barcelona top of our women’s travel must-do list?
It really is easy to see Barcelona city on your own, just wander the streets of the historic quarter (jot down this Barcelona 2 day itinerary as a guideline) to see the famous landmarks, or take one of those open-top hop-on hop-off buses to save your feet.

Barcelona has some amazing architecture which includes the Sagrada Familia cathedral and other masterpieces of world-renowned genius Gaudí. There’s loads of restaurants, street cafés, and nightclubs, a lively seafront and shopping galore.

But wouldn’t you like to do something special, a different and more authentic experience, luxuriously whisked away from the usual crowd?

Mar Pages, from Solo Female Travelers, joins you on this personalised tour of her homeland, for a heli flight over Barcelona city, to her favourite sky bar for cocktails or cava, the best ‘tapas’ bar for aperitifs, and a private dinner party on the beach.

As her Spanish name implies, Mar was born by the sea, right here on the sunshiny Costa Brava, one of the most beautiful stretches of the whole Mediterranean. She leads the way through her lovely land, to castles and monasteries, secret coves and shimmering sands, undiscovered mountain villages, and the top wineries of Catalonia!

What to Do & See in Barcelona

• See the Cathedral and Gothic Quarter
• Visit Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Batllo & La Pedrera
• Enjoy a tapas & wine tour
• Take a helicopter ride over the city
• Discover the Basilica and Monastery on Monserrat Mountain
• Spend a day on one of Barcelona’s beaches
• Eat and drink at ‘xiringuito’ bar on the sands

What to Do & See on Costa Brava

• Walk around the medieval seaside resorts of Girona and Tossa de Mar
• Discover historical mountain villages Besalu and Castellfollit de la Roca
• Visit Dali museum in Figueres & nearby Cadaques fishing village
• See Greek and Roman ruins in Empúries
• Wander the vineyards of l’Empordà
• Enjoy wine tasting in Peratallada
• Rent a kayak to explore the coves of Costa Brava

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Touring Croatia conjures up summer days lazing by a turquoise sea, a yacht anchored offshore in waters so transparent they look like glass. A morning wander through historic streets of an ancient walled town, to lookout points or rooftop cafés with a bird’s-eye view. Sunset cocktails and warm evenings glamorously having fun. Just add Montenegro into your plans for the perfect holiday!

To put them on the map, Croatia and Montenegro are adjoining countries on the Balkan Peninsula, and part of the European Community. In fact, Dubrovnik is only a 2 hour drive from Budva (approximately 175 km by road) along the South Dalmatian Coast, and the border crossing is straightforward.

Take a road trip from Dubrovnik to see the Pelješac Peninsula, then head south to the Bay of Kotor. The Dalmatian coastline unfolds southwards, revealing crescent-shaped bays and secluded beaches, past vineyards and forests, to little-known villages and world-famed resorts. Medieval cities look over the aquamarine beauty of the Adriatic Sea and a myriad of sun-kissed islands. Idyllic places to visit include Perast, Sveti Stefan, Przno, and Budva.

Although a day-trip from Croatia to Montenegro by car or motorbike is entirely doable, a 7-day tour is the best option. Think about it! Seven days touring the Dalmatian Coast to take in the unmissable historical sites, to lay on warm sands and swim idly, with time to amble along nature trails or cruise to an island, to dine leisurely on traditional cuisine, to enjoy the luxury of exclusive beach clubs.

What to See & Do in Croatia and Montenegro

• See the historic city of Dubrovnik
• Visit Perast, Kotor, Sveti Stefan isle, Przno, and Budva
• Spend a day on one of the iconic islands
• Laze on the beach
• Hike the hills and coastal paths
• Tour the vineyards, taste the wine and seafood
• Join a guided tour to discover local history
• Chill-out at exclusive beach clubs
• Marvel at the views over the Adriatic Sea

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Discover Morocco on an Overland Trip

Did you know that the coastline of Morocco is clearly visible from Spain? Yes, the African continent is only 8 nautical miles away from Europe at the nearest point (Strait of Gibraltar)! So close, but such a totally different experience.

Take the kite-surfing paradise of Essaouira, for example, down on Morocco’s breezy Atlantic coast. Kilometres of wild golden beach border the ocean looking rather like the Playas Grandes of Fuerteventura, albeit with camels and horseback riding. The ambience is excitingly distinct from the Canary Island (some 750 km across the sea).

Or the centuries-old medinas, Morocco’s unique historical town centres – the narrow whitewashed streets of fortified Essaouira, the cute façades of ‘blue city’ Chefchaouen, the souks of the walled imperial ‘red city’ Marrakesh. UNESCO lists these medinas among the 9 World Heritage Sites in Morocco.

Ah yes, the souks, North Africa’s tantalizing spice-scented markets! Delve into the bazaars of Marrakesh Medina, a wondrous world of countless little shops stuffed with ornate glass lamps, colourful pottery and babouche slippers, Arabian carpets, silver teapots, and silk scarves, among other exotic treasures.

Watch snake charmers in Jamaa El-fena Square as the day turns to dusk and the Moslem call to prayers sounds hauntingly from Koutubia Mosque in the heart of old Marrakesh. Dine at a rooftop restaurant away from the bustle below. Tagine and couscous are must-try cuisine.

Ultimately, Morocco is the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Envisage a camel ride across the desert sands to a Berber camp, spending the night in an opulent tent under the starriest dark sky, and waking to see the sun rise over the dunes.

Are you apprehensive about going to Morocco as a single woman? Join an all-female group to travel Morocco the easy and comfortable way, with a local female guide to show you the contrasts of her country, the fusion of cultures on a journey from modern-day Casablanca city to the time-honoured homelands of the Berber.

What to See & Do in Morocco

• See the UNESCO-listed walled cities and towns
• Take a guided tour of Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca: (the biggest mosque in Africa, it’s built partially over the sea.)
• Explore Oudaya Kasbah castle fort in Rabat
• Photograph the blue facades of Chefchaouen old town
• Visit the Roman Ruins of Volubilis
• Journey through vineyards and olive groves in the Rif Mountains
• View the traditional leather tanneries at Fez
• Cross the Atlas Mountains to Ifrane (Switzerland of Morocco)
• Eat dates under a palm tree in Tafilalt Oasis
• Spend a night in a Berber camp in the Sahara Desert
• Ride a camel across the dunes
• Hike or rock-climb in Todgha Gorge
• Marvel at the clay village of Ait Ben Haddou
• Watch the artisans in Marrakech medina (and the snake charmers!)
• Wander around the ancient souks for your dazzling gifts
• Sleep in a riad boutique hotel (traditional Moroccan home with a central courtyard)
• Kite-surf at Essaouira or buggy-ride on the beaches
• Taste Moroccan cuisine
• Join a henna party
• Enjoy a scented massage at a luxury Hammam (Arab baths)

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Wildlife Safari in Tanzania

Do you dream of Africa too? The idyllic movie scene with lions roaming prairies sprinkled with upside down Baobob trees, elephants against a backdrop of snow-topped Mount Kili, giraffes munching leaves from branches other creatures can’t reach, rhinos peering through high grass, herds of zebras grazing, and the sound of hooves as millions of wildebeest migrate across the great plains? This is Tanzania!

Tanzania is a tantilizing country, famous for Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, and the unique wildlife which inhabit the savannah, rivers and lakes. This includes the ‘Big Five’, the wildebeest migration, and dozens of African animals that can only be seen out in the wild on safari, many of them near extinct. This is a chance to see the big cats -leopards, cheetahs, lions and even tree-climbing species- as well as hippos and flocks of pink flamingos down on the lakes. Major attractions are Tanzania’s 22 National Parks, the most popular to visit being the Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire National Parks.

Meanwhile, Zanzibar Island is Tanzania’s tropical retreat, not far from the coast in the Indian Ocean.

Sun-kissed albescent sands meet the clear turquoise sea, and coral reefs are home to a myriad of iridescent fish. A heavenly place to relax and be pampered after an exciting safari in the bush. Laze on the beach by your luxury resort, snorkel in the marine reserve or pop into exotic Stone Town to see the heritage sites.

What to See & Do in Tanzania

• Mount Kilimanjaro National Park (leopards, elephants, monkeys, eland & buffalo)
• Arusha National Park and Mount Meru (zebras, monkeys, warthog and buffalo)
• Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area (flamingo, hippo, lions, rhinos, elephants, zebras, buffalo & wildebeest)
• Serengeti National Park (wildebeest migration, Big Five)
• Lake Manyara National Park (tree-climbing lions, baboons, elephants, hippo, flamingo)
• River Rufiji and Selous Game Reserve (cheetahs, leopards, lions, rhino, giraffe, hippo, elephants, antelope, wildebeest & buffalo)
• Tarangire National Park (baobab trees, elephants, zebra, wildebeest, hartebeest, buffalo, eland, gazelle & impala)
• Rubondo Island National Park on Lake Victoria
• Zanzibar City (World Heritage architecture in Stone Town, and the Freddie Mercury Museum)
• Beaches & Marine Parks of Zanzibar (scuba diving & snorkel)

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Trekking Mount Kilimanjaro

Want to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 on Kilimanjaro?
Yes, you’ve read that correctly! An all-women team will be climbing Mount Kili to see the sunrise from the summit on this very special day.

This trek up to the ‘Rooftop of Africa’ is meticulously planned on the shortest and most scenic route, with an emphasis on maximum acclimatization (Africa’s highest peak has an awing 5,895 metre elevation). Apart from having massive fun, the event supports Tanzanian female guides, and contributes to their training. The guide team and porters are determined young women set on carving a career in Tanzanian tourism.

You’ll be hiking the shorter and scenic Shira route which begins higher up the mountain than other trails. It’s an exciting if strenuous adventure with seven nights spent camping under the starry nights of Africa. Don’t worry, there’s hot water for a wash every morning and private portable loos, as well as proper seating in the mess tent at mealtimes!

Highlights include the panoramic vistas along the way and seeing the sun rise over the plains of Africa from the very summit.

On the ascent you’ll be walking through heather strewn moorland up to stony to alpine desert, with distance and trekking time varying each day in relation to altitude acclimation. It’ll be an easy 2 hour trail on the first afternoon, then roughly 5 to 8 kilometres each following day, with a 5 to 6 hour steady climb to reach the summit, and some 5 hours down to Millennium Camp on the penultimate day. The final descent is a more leisurely 13.5 kilometre walk through rainforest.

7 Routes of Mount Kilimanjaro

• Marangu: cheapest and shortest route, a grandual climb and sleeping huts, takes 5 day to reach the summit, lowest success rate but days can be added for better acclimatization
• Machame: most popular route, very scenic, good success rate, takes 6 to 7 days to reach the summit
• Lemosho: most beautiful route, quiet until it joins Shira & Machame), quite difficult, costly, 7 to 8 days to summit
• Shira: least crowded route for the first days (then joins Machame), starts higher, shorter walk, scenic, 6 to 7 days to summit
• Rongai: easiest route, only trail up the northern face, quite costly, takes 5 to 6 days to reach the summit
• Northern Circuit: highest success rate, longest route, takes 8 to 9 days to reach the summit
• Umbwe: steepest route, highest difficulty, only experienced acclimatized climbers, 5 to 6 days to summit
• Mweka: descent route for Machame, Lemosho, Shira and Umbwe

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The Ancient Kingdoms of Sudan

Discover the ancient Kingdoms of Sudan, and the remarkable Sudanese Cultural Heritage Sites. River Nile flows through Sudan to the northern border with Egypt where Lake Nasser floods the Nubian lands, unique archaeological sites, pyramids and cave temples adorning the way. Although the Republic of Sudan is not on the usual tourist circuits, it is in fact the third largest country in Africa, a fabled country fused with a Pharaonic history and millennium traditions.

Not an easy country to travel independently as a woman, an exclusive tour is an extraordinary option that combines stylish hotels and luxury camps where the remote starry skies, and the sunrise over the desert sands, bring magical moments to this once-in-a-lifetime journey.

What to See in Sudan

• Visit the World Heritage Sites of Jebel Barkal and the Meroë Pyramids
• Sandstone temples at Musawwarat es-Sufra
• Archaeological Sites of Old Dongola, Soba and Wad Naga
• Necropolis of Nuri and El Kurru (Nubian Pyramids)
• Rock inscriptions at Tombos, the Temple of Soleb, and the 3rd Cataract of the Nile
• The Petrified Forest of Merowe with fossilized trees over a million years old
• Bayuda Desert and black basalt volcanic mountains where the Bisharin nomads live
• Prehistoric rock engravings at Sebu on the banks of River Nile
• Saï Island cultural sites from the Kerma, Egyptian and Christian eras
• Royal Tombs and adobe Defuffa Temple in Kerma
• National Museum and White Nile Bridge in Khartoum

What to Do in Sudan

• Get a City Tour of Khartoum to the river confluence where the White and Blue Niles merge
• Take part in a henna party and have coffee with local Sudanese ladies
• Enjoy traditional Sudanese music and spiritual dance
• Watch a typical Nubian wrestling match
• Sail down the Nile in a fisherman’s boat
• Sleep in a desert camp under the starlit sky

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Penguins on the Ice-Fields of Antarctica & South Georgia

An epic sea journey on the Ocean Diamond across the gelid waters of the Southern Atlantic Ocean from the Patagonian port of Ushuaia at the tip of South America towards the Antarctic Polar Circle, an expedition trip which begins with a voyage to the distant realms of South Georgia.

South Georgia
Have you heard of South Georgia? One of the wildest places on the planet, this icy island rises from the remote South Ocean hundreds of miles from mainland anywhere (calculate 1,300 km from the Falklands or 2,000 km from Ushuaia, Argentina). Known as the ‘Antarctic Oasis’, you’ll not find desert palms or camels on this isolated sub-arctic isle but an immensity of penguin colonies and millions of seals who nest on the glacial shores sheltered by a lofty mountain ridge.

Surrounded by a marine reserve where humpbacks and killer whales play, wandering Albatross come in to rest on their ceaseless flight above the southernmost waters of the world. Meanwhile, the only signs of human life are down by the old settlement in Grytviken ‘Pot Bay’, when the South Georgia Museum is open to visitors in summertime.

Land on Georgia Isle for close encounters with large penguins and to observe the seals, visit the museum, abandoned whaling station and the whaler’s Norwegian Lutheran Church at Grytviken bay. If you’re feeling intrepid, walk the glacier valley trails or venture down ice-walled Drygalski Fiord on an expedition boat.

Our voyage continues to the immaculate untouched white world of the Antarctic Peninsula. Feel the exhilaration of exploring the snow-drenched terrain, trekking across the silent wilderness to a scientific research station, and videoing the antics of cute penguins on a shore landing.

Back aboard ship, a freezing polar plunge is hilarious if you’re brave enough to jump into the mega cold ocean! Relax with a cocktail at the magical hour, as the midnight sun illuminates the iciness with an unearthly golden glow.

What to Do and See in Antarctica & South Georgia

• Embark on a boat expedition to Georgia Island
• Observe unique wildlife: penguins, seals, whales, albatross
• Zodiac excursions and landings
• See extraordinary icebergs and glaciers
• Take an Arctic plunge
• Kayak in the Southern Ocean
• Scuba dive off the Arctic Peninsula
• Cross the South Pole (Antarctic Circle)
• Hike in the snowfields
• Visit a scientific research station
• Camp under the Southern Hemisphere skies
• Post a card from Port Lockroy’s ‘Penguin Post Office’
• Watch the midnight sun

*The Ocean Diamond is an authentic Antarctica expedition ship, comfortably converted to take 189 passengers, small enough to get close to the landmasses (dinghies carry you across for landings). This isn’t a mega cruise-liner, it’s a highly personalised, eco-friendly project.

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Tiger Spotting in Nepal for Everyone

Meanwhile, continuing with our Chinese Zodiac theme, the luckiest signs in 2024 are ‘Tigers’, ‘Snakes’ and ‘Oxen’ (animals worshipped in Nepal)! Although tiger spotting isn’t on the ‘women-only’ tours list yet, it’s an exciting option for solo travellers.

Bengal Tigers roam the lowlands of Nepal in Chitwan National Park, their natural habitat. In fact, this wildlife safari adventure is suitable for everyone, and if you’re a family you can even bring the kids. The UNESCO listed nature reserve borders River Rapti where you can watch rare one-horned white rhinoceros bathing, or paddle down the waters on a wooden canoe past fish-eating Gharial crocodiles.

While you’re in Nepal, don’t miss the World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu, the ancient Hindu Temples and Buddhist Stupas.

Finally, you can’t visit Nepal without seeing the Himalayas, whether this is from the comfort of a Pokhara Lakeside resort, walking the Annapurna foothill trails to Poon Hill, a strenuous hike to Everest Base Camp, or to even remoter less-trodden regions of the country towards the mysterious lands of Tibet.

What to See & Do in Nepal

• Hike to Mount Everest
• Trek the Annpurna foothill village trails
• Visit the ancient Holy Sites of Kathmandu Valley
  • Boudhanath Stupa
  • Swayambhunath monkey temple
  • Pashupatinath Hindu Temple and sacred cremation ceremonies on the banks of River Bagmati
• Discover the 3 Royal Cities of the ‘Kingdoms’ of Nepal (Durbar Squares of Basantapur, Patan & Bhaktapur)
• Enjoy Wellness and Yoga at Pokhara Lake
• Go on a Bengal Tiger Safari at Chitwan National Park
• Join chanting Buddhist Monks as they meditate at daybreak
• See the sun rise over the snowy Himalaya high peaks
• Travel to the birth place of Lord Buddha in Lumbini

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Why choose a women-only tour in 2024?
If you’re a solo female traveller, women only tours are your chance to meet up with like-minded ladies for a few days, journeying to places that are challenging to do alone, or to others in exclusive tours, where female guides not only show you around but give a real insight into their home country. It’s a cool opportunity to share your knowledge and travel stories, to listen and gather ideas for your own future trips.

* Solo Female Travelers is a brand co-founded by Meg Jerrard (the popular ‘Mapping Megan’ Australian blogger who inspired a generation of women to travel the world alone) and Mar Pages (born in Spain, she’s a luxury travel expert who has worked and lived in many of places mentioned). Between them they have travelled most of the planet.

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10 destinations for Women-Only Tours in 2024

Useful Information on Countries and Tour Dates 2024

1. Italy

Continent: Europe
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Language: Italian
Currency: Euro

Culinary and Cultural Tour of Tuscany
Dates of Tuscany trips 2024:
June 9 to 16 June, August 31 to September 7, September 7 to 14.
Region: Tuscany
Language: Italian
Nearest International Airport: Florence (FLR) or Pisa (PSA)
Best time of year to visit: April to June, September and October

Glamorous Venice
Dates of Venice trips 2024: September 2 to 6.
Region: Veneto
Nearest International Airports: Venice Marco Polo (VCE), Treviso (TSF), or Bologna (BLQ)
Best time of year to visit: April to June, September and October

Amalfi Coast (Southern Italy)
Dates of Amalfi trips 2024: June 4 to 8, September 2 to 6, or September 12 to 16
Region: Campania
Nearest international airports: Salerno – Costa d’Amalfi (QSR), or Naples (NAP)
Best time of year to visit: May, June, September and October

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2. Spain

Continent: Europe
Country: Spain
Region: Catalonia
Language: Catalan and Spanish
Currency: Euro
Nearest International Airport: Barcelona (BCN); Girona Costa Brava (GRO)
Best time of year to visit: June to September (for beach weather)

Dates of Costa Brava & Barcelona City trip 2024: June 15 to 23June 4 to 11;
Sensual Barcelona & Christmas Markets trip 2024: December 1 to 7.

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3. Greece (Cyclades Islands)

Continent: Europe
Country: Greece
Region: Aegean Sea
Language: Greek
Currency: Euro
Nearest International Airports: Athens (ATH), Mykonos (JMK)
Best time of year to visit: May to September

Dates of Greek Islands trip in 2024: May 31 to June 7, June 7 to 14.

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4. Croatia and Montenegro

Continent: Europe
Country: Croatian and Montenegro
Region: Dalmatian Coast
Language: Croatian and Montenegrin
Currency: Euro
Nearest International Airports:
Best time of year to visit: May to October

Dates of Croatia and Montenegro trip in 2024: June 16 to 23.

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5. Iceland

Continent: Europe
Country: Iceland
Language: Icelandic
Currency: Icelandic krona
Nearest International Airport: Reykjavik (RKV)
Best time of year: February/March, September/October (Northern Lights); July/August (hiking)

Dates of Iceland trips in 2024: October 5 to 12, October 13 to 20, October 26 to November 2.
Wellness in Iceland:

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6. Morocco

Continent: North Africa
Country: Morocco
Language: Arabic and Berber
Currency: Moroccan Dirham
Nearest International Airports: Casablanca (CMN), Marrakesh (RAK), or Essaouira (ESU)
Best time of year to visit: March, April and May, or September and October.

Morocco Overland Tour from the Atlantic Coast to the Sahara Desert.
Dates of Morocco trips 2024: May 17 to 27, November 3 to 13.

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7. Tanzania

Continent: East Africa
Country: Tanzania
Region: Ngorongoro Region, Central Serengeti and Zanzibar Island
Language: Bantu, Swahili and English
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling
Nearest International Airport: Kilimanjaro (JRO)
Best time of year to visit: January to September;
Best time for Kilimanjaro climb: January to March or June to October

Tanzania Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar dates 2024: June 14 to 24, September 21 to October 1, November 1 to 10 (luxury tour), December 23 to January 2, 2025.

Mount Kilimanjaro climb dates 2024: March 1 to March 10 (or March 1 to 15 climb + safari).

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8. Sudan

Continent: East Africa
Country: Sudan
Local Language: Arabic and English
Currency: Sudanese Pound
Nearest International Airport: Khartoum International Airport (KRT)
Best time of year to visit: November to February

Sudan tour no dates confirmed for 2024.

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9. Seychelles

Continent: Africa
Country: Republic of Seychelles
Region: Indian Ocean
Language: Seychellois Creole, English and French
Currency: Seychellois rupee (SCR)
Nearest International Airport: Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) on Mahé Island.
Best time of year to visit: April, May, October and November

Sailing the Seychelles and Island Hopping
Date of Seychelles trip 2024: April 20 to 27 (not confirmed)

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10. South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula

Continent: Antarctica
Region: Southern Atlantic Ocean
Country: British Overseas Territory (South Georgia) / Federated States of Antarctica
Language: English / Russian
Currency: Pound Sterling / Antarctic dollar
Nearest Airports: Flight to Calafate (FTE) Argentina, Punta Arenas (PUQ) Chile, or Port Stanley (PSY) Falklands.
How to get there: By expedition boat or on a cruise
Best time of year to visit: October to March

South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula expeditions: Dates in 2024 not confirmed.

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Dates for new women-only tours in 2024

Cuba 2024: March 9 to 17, November 9 to 17.

Scotland 2024: July 6 to 14, September 28 to October 6.

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