Guide to Women’s Travel In

Costa Rica

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 socially and live with purpose.

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...

Elderly woman sitting amongst pink water lilies, embracing nature and reflecting on life's tranquility in a serene outdoor setting

Diana Ballon

Not All Wellness Retreats Are Equal: Here’s How Women Over 50 Can Find the Right One

Not all wellness retreats are created equal. Diana Ballon shares her tips on how to choose a wellness retreat...

newborn baby turtle heading to the ocean

Carolyn Ray

Finding Purpose in My 50s: Volunteering at a Turtle Conservation Project in Costa Rica Makes My Dream Real

As a volunteer on a turtle conservation project in Costa Rica with Conservation VIP, I fulfilled a long-held dream to...

senior women hiking adventure g adventures

JourneyWoman Staff

G Adventures Expands Itineraries for Older Women on 2025 Classic, Dr. Jane Goodall Collection and Geluxe Trips

G Adventures is expanding its range of adventure trips for older women, focusing on affordability, longer stays and...

Sight seeing at Kilkenny Castle in the medieval city of Kilkenny

JourneyWoman Staff

Exclusive Solo Travel Discounts From our Women’s Travel Directory Partners

Exclusive travel deals to help women over 50 travel in 2024 (Sponsored) Whether you're wanting to hike the Camino,...

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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

The Retreat Costa Rica, home of the "Mastering Menopause" menopause retreat.

Cathy Donaldson

Can You Master Menopause? A Menopause Retreat in Costa Rica Jumpstarts Joy

Woman explorer lookig at Jokulsarlon lagoon, Iceland

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Tina Hartas

Female Solo Travel: 10 Books to Inspire Your Next Adventure

Scenic Arenal volcano in Costa Rica, Central America

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Tina Hartas

Spark Your Curiosity With These 10 Books Set in South America

Two giraffes walk before the sunset in Africa

Marin Scotten

Seven Life-Changing Wildlife and Adventure Tours for Women

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Carolyn Ray

Places to Dream About: Top 10+ Reader Tips for May 2021

Older woman rock climbing smiles up at camera showing age-defying travel adventures

Amanda Burgess

Age-Defying Travel Adventures: Age is Just a Number, Say These Older Women

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Carolyn Ray

International Women’s Day 2020: Mothers and Daughters

La pura vida Costa Rica

Guest Writer

Living la Pura Vida in Costa Rica: A Solo Traveller’s Adventure