Guide to Women’s Travel In

United States

Is it Safe to Travel to the US Right Now? What Canadian Women Say About Their 2026 Travel Plans

Is travel to the U.S. a good idea now? For Canadians, it’s a matter of principle, says JourneyWoman travel writer Kathy Buckworth.

blue zone wellness longevity

Diana Ballon

Lessons from the Blue Zones: Why Blue Zones Matter to Women in a World Obsessed with Living Longer

While we may not be able to travel to all the world’s Blue Zones, they remind us to move, eat well, connect...

Beautiful Cotopaxi volcano in Ecuador, South America.

Jennifer Bain

25 Less-Travelled National Parks That Adventurous Women Should Visit

Discover 25 of the best less-travelled national parks around the world, from Greenland to the Bahamas and everything...

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Carolyn Ray

Canadian Women Should Expect More Scrutiny on U.S. Travel, Newest Travel Advisory Says

Travel warnings have been updated for Canadians travelling to the US, with guidance to expect more scrutiny at the US...

Halau performing hula kahiko

Claudia Laroye

Embracing Hawaii’s Aloha Spirit: How Women Can Travel With Purpose

For women who want to travel with purpose, Hawai’i offers many authentic ways to enjoy local culture, outdoor...

Peabody Ducks in Hotel Lobby

Jennifer Bain

March of the World-Famous Peabody Ducks: Adventures in Memphis

Women travellers can become a duckmaster for a day by walking the red carpet with the famous Peabody Ducks.

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Woman enjoying museum

Evelyn Hannon

15 Museums Women Will Enjoy: Fashion, Chocolate and Cowgirls!

LGBTQ+ older woman smiling with rainbow glasses

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Kathy Buckworth

Florida Removes LGBTQ+ Pages From its Website, But Why?

A sand dune and seagulls fly over the water in Destin, Florida

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Diana Eden

Destin, Florida, an Undiscovered Gem on the “Emerald Coast”

New York, New York, USA skyline on the bay at twilight from Governor's Island.

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JourneyWoman Staff

Where to Stay in New York City: Recommendations From Solo Women

City with lights turned on during night time on the Las Vegas strip

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Diana Eden

Why Women Should Visit Las Vegas, Nevada (From a Local)

A colourful sunset over Santa Monica, California, with palm trees in the foreground.

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Kathy Buckworth

America’s Hidden Gems: Explore Santa Monica with Kimberley Seldon

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JourneyWoman Staff

JourneyWoman Webinar Series: Less-Travelled North America on May 28

brooklyn bridge on a sunny day new york city

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Karen Gershowitz

Why Women Should Go To New York City, New York (From a Local)

A woman walks through the lobby at an upscale hotel with her luggage.

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Carolyn Ray

Hotels We’d Travel the World For, Just to Stay Again

a beach in cape cod the location for the storied life of aj fikry

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Carolyn Ray

A Book for Bookstore Lovers: “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry”

Touring the Atchafalaya Basin in Western Louisiana

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Karen Gershowitz

Exploring the Heart of Cajun Country in Western Louisiana

Oak Alley, outside New Orleans Louisiana

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Karen Gershowitz

Getting Quirky in Eastern Louisiana: New Orleans and More

Washington D.C. US Capitol with Washington Monument in distance

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Karen Gershowitz

A Weekend Getaway in Washington, D.C.: Eight Free Experiences for Women to Discover

Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi UAE, one of the less-travelled places for women in 2024 to visit.

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Carolyn Ray

30 Less-Travelled Places for Women in 2024

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Carolyn Ray

The Hotlist: 12 of the Coolest Small Group Tours for Women in 2024 From our Women’s Travel Directory

joy of exploring gardens Brookgreen

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Carolyn Ray

“The Joy of Exploring Gardens” by Lonely Planet: A New Travel Guide for Garden Lovers

Woman sits on concrete bench overlooking Alaskan glacier

Alaska

solo travel for women over 50 trips italy california

California

Key West Florida Aerial / Key West Tourism

Florida

Koko Crater botanical garden at sunset

Hawaii

Oak Alley, outside New Orleans Louisiana

Louisiana

Hannig Ice Cream Parlour in St Thomas Nevada

Nevada

Woman floats in hot springs in New Mexico

New Mexico

New York City skyline at sunset, as the sun reflects on the buildings

New York

Pacific City, Oregon

Oregon

Washington D.C. US Capitol with Washington Monument in distance

Washington D.C.

wisconsin

Wisconsin