Last updated on May 6th, 2023
JourneyWoman’s Guide to Solo Travel in the
Caribbean + Mexico
Best Places for Women 50+
Oaxaca, Mexico: A Safe, Magical Place For Solo Women to Wander
From Hierve el Agua to Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico offers women magical experiences, a wide range of accommodations for all budgets.
Silvia Moreno-Garcia Blends Mexican History and Mythology in Adventurous Novel
Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s “Gods of Jade and Shadow” is a fantastical novel set in 1920s Mexico. blending mythology and history.
Women’s retreats: Sunshine and Solace at Bahamas Luxury Resort Caerula Mar Club
It doesn’t get more luxurious than the remote Bahamas resort Careula Mar Club, ideal for solo travelers who want to escape the crowds.
10 Expert Tips for Women to Find the Perfect Long Stay
With longer stays dominating the vacation rental market, these 10 expert tips will help women find safe, cost-effective homestays.
Sun, Sand and R&R in the Caribbean & Mexico
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Featured Destinations
Why Not Consider a Long Stay in the Caribbean?
For those who travel to southern destinations to miss the worst of winter weather, this year presents some special challenges. Where else can we go to escape the snow and sub-zero temperatures? JW Advisory Council member Nancy Drolet shares safety considerations and top picks for long-term stays in the warm waters of the Caribbean.
Follow Hemingway’s Footsteps in Cayo Guillermo, Cuba
I’m standing about 800 km east of Havana, Cuba on a narrow bridge spanning an effervescent jade ocean. In the distance, an iron statue of Ernest Hemingway welcomes me to Cayo Guillermo in the Jardines del Rey archipelago, a 200-km string of tiny islands sprinkled off the northern coast of Cuba.
What it Was Like to be in Cuba at the Dawn of the Coronavirus
it is my last day in this remote, newly developed area of Cuba. I turn on my phone and my peaceful morning shifts into panic as I read about the spread of Coronavirus.
Volunteering With World Kitchen on a Farm in Puerto Rico
As JourneyWomen, we have an opportunity to create a positive impact in the world when we travel. Being in Puerto Rico post-Maria gave me the chance to do just that.
Strolling the Blue Cobbled Streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Old San Juan’s cobblestone streets, restaurants, key sights and beaches make it one of our favourite places in Puerto Rico.
Pride, Resilience & Community in Puerto Rico
From San Juan to Vieques to Ponce, Puerto Rico, I saw signs of pride, resilience and community.
Step back into Spanish history in Ponce, Puerto Rico
Located on the southern coast of Puerto Rico, Ponce is often referred to as La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South) or La Ciudad de los Leones (City of Lions).
Preparing and Planning for an Earthquake: Safety Tips
Carolyn Ray shares the tips she learned for preparing for an earthquake while travelling to countries prone to natural disaster.
Beyond the Beach: Five Unexpected Reasons to Visit Puerto Rico
No matter your interest, you’ll find something to love in Puerto Rico.
A Taste of Mexico From Chef Jose Hadad
Jose Hadad, Chef and founder of Mad Mexican restaurant, shares a taste of Mexico with this traditional recipe, along with a wine pairing from expert Erin Henderson, Founder of The Wine Sisters.
“Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.”
– Wendell Berry.
