The Divine Destinations Collection has expanded its spiritual retreats for women to the South of France in June 2023.
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As the CEO and Editor of JourneyWoman, Carolyn is a passionate advocate for women’s travel and living the life of your dreams. She leads JourneyWoman’s team of writers and chairs the JourneyWoman Women’s Advisory Council and Women’s Speaker’s Bureau. In March 2023, she was named one of the most influential women in travel by TravelPulse and was the recipient of a SATW travel writing award in September 2023.
She has been featured in the New York Times, The Toronto Star and Zoomer as a solo travel expert, and speaks at women’s travel conferences around the world. She is the chair of the Canadian chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), a member of Women’s Travel Leaders and a Herald for the Transformational Travel Council (TTC). In 2012 she was ranked among the top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in Canada; she’s also a Co-Active Life Coach and mom of Alyxandra. Sometimes she sleeps. A bit.
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Seven Travel Experiences That Made 2022 My Most Memorable Year Yet
In 2022, JourneyWoman CEO Carolyn Ray travelled to 17 countries, showing what’s possible when you say yes and trust the universe.
The JourneyWoman Book Club Travels to Ukraine With Erin Litteken’s “The Memory Keeper of Kyiv”
JourneyWoman readers have chosen Erin Litteken’s “The Memory Keeper of Kyiv”, set in Ukraine, as our January 2023 Book of the Month.
Seven Iconic European Christmas Markets Solo Women Love
There’s nothing like Christmas Markets in iconic European cities like Prague, Munich, Vienna and Regensburg to help us feel festive.
New JourneyWoman Study Shows Solo Women 50+ Feel Undervalued by the Travel Industry
A new global study conducted by JourneyWoman shows that solo female travellers over 50 feel undervalued by the travel industry.
The Lure of Panama City’s Old Town, Casco Antiguo, in the Off-Season
An off-season trip to Panama’s old city, Casco Antiguo, highlights the lure of this biodiverse, historic and less-travelled country.
From Dubrovnik to Split, Four Places For Adventurous Solo Women to Discover in Croatia
Four places solo women shouldn’t miss along the Croatian coast, including Dubrovnik, Istria, Split, and the Islands of Hvar and Korčula.
12 Countries Women Solo Travelers Want to Visit in 2023
When it comes to 2023 travel, 12 countries top the list for solo women over 50, according to our latest survey results.
Best Safety Products for Solo Women Travelers Over 50
Female solo travelers recommend their top safety products to help women over 50 travel safely anywhere in the world.
What Solo Women Over 50 Want in a Group Tour
What secret do women’s tour operators know about creating long-lasting bonds and deeper connections with women solo travellers?
Laura Maya’s Memoir “Tell Them My Name” Celebrates Curiosity and Exploration
Laura Maya’s new memoir, “Tell Them My Name”, takes us to Nepal to explore the beauty of our differences and the joy of exploration.
A “Soul-Filling” Experience: Our Women’s Wellness Retreat was Magical
Our women’s wellness retreat invited women to reconnect in nature and give themselves much-needed time and space to heal, dream and grow.
“The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” Affirms the Nourishing Power of Books
Our October book of the month explores the little-known history of the German occupation of Guernsey and affirms the power of the written word.
Secrets From Women 65+ About Life and Solo Travel
Life lessons from solo women over 65, as they blaze their own trail and hope the rest of the world catches up to them
Safe for Solo Women? The Reinvention of Medellin, Colombia
Once the world’s most dangerous city, Medellin is taking innovative approaches to become a safe, thriving destination for solo women.