Women's Vacation Ideas Blog

Feb 3, Best Travel Deals, Cheap Vacations,Last Minute Vacations

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:36:53 GMT

We have the best travel deals and other good stuff - like one-time-only tours or other interesting vacations. Plus great prices on all-inclusive vacations, river cruises, and more.

Jan 30, Why Have Travel Prices Suddenly Jumped? Actually, they haven't!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:18:56 GMT

If you've been shopping for airfare or a travel package, you may have noticed that prices have suddenly jumped, sometimes by quite a bit. Why has this happened? Well, the US government has required airlines to include taxes and fuel surcharges in their airfares, instead of listing them separately. Don't you hate when you find a cheap fare, but by the time you book it, the additional taxes and fees have doubled the cost? That's not supposed to happen anymore; the price you see will be the price you pay. Foreign Independent Tours has explained this rather well, so I've included their statement here.....

Jan 30, Walking Tours

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:52:46 GMT

Walking tours - whether a short city tour or an extended tour of the countryside - are a great way to get up close and meet the locals!

Jan 26, Southwest Airlines Shrinks It's Seats

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:49:29 GMT

Southwest Airlines, one of the few that had been offering slightly more leg room in economy seating, has redesigned its planes to add up to 6 additional seats in each. The seat pitch will be reduced from the current 32 inches to 31 inches - which may not seem like much, but seats are cramped enough already! In their defense, 31 inches is the industry standard, so they won't be any worse than any other airline. They just won't be better anymore. And while their seats may be shrinking, mine certainly isn't! What do you think about this?

Jan 22, Go Ahead Tours

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:57:31 GMT

Go Ahead Tours offers a number of group tours around the world, including cruises, walking tours, Food And Wine tours, and others. Here's a great vacation

Jan 16, Womens Travel Clothing: TravelSmith Womens Jet Set Knit 3/4-Sleeved Ballet-Neck Tunic

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:16:18 GMT

TravelSmith Womens Jet Set Knit 3/4-Sleeved Ballet-Neck Tunic A simple design, but so flattering! This cotton spandex 3/4 sleeved top packs beautifully

Jan 16, Best Destinations for 2012

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:27:31 GMT

From the celebrating human endeavor at Olympics in London to celebrating the "end of the world" in Mexico, here are the best destinations to visit in 2012, according to USA Today...

Jan 12, Top 10 Caribbean Islands

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:04:53 GMT

We're finally getting snow here in Milwaukee (and it's almost the middle of January!!). Time to escape! Budget Travel has compiled a list of the top 10 most visited Caribbean Islands. Which is your favorite?

Jan 10, Womens Travel Clothing: TravelSmith Womens Tea-Length Travel Dress Black XL

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:12:09 GMT

TravelSmith Womens Tea-Length Travel Dress Black XL An easy-fit, easy care dress you'll wear everywhere (even when you're not traveling!). This simple

Jan 9, Light Weight Luggage: American Flyer Fireworks 5-Piece Spinner Luggage Set

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:39:28 GMT

Light Weight Luggage: American Flyer Fireworks 5-Piece Spinner Luggage Set What a cute and colorful light weight luggage set! These 5 pieces will take

Jan 3, Top Travel Destinations for 2012

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:00:01 GMT

This appeared in the London Telegraph and is geared to British travelers, but there are some great travel ideas for people everywhere. Some unusual destinations, too! If you're looking for some unique vacation ideas for this year, start here....

Dec 29, Cinderella Classic Bike Tour

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 19:24:30 GMT

March 31, 2012 Pleasanton, California For more than 35 years, the Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club has sponsored the women-only Cinderella Classic

Dec 22, Its All About Women Retreat

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:29:01 GMT

April 27 - 29, 2012 Delavan, WI Carolyn Gable, CEO of New Age Transportation, founder of Expect A Miracle Foundation and author of Everything I Know as

Dec 18, 5 Affordable New Year's Eve Destinations

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 16:10:14 GMT

You want to celebrate the New Year in style but NYC is a little to over the top? Here are 5 alternatives - festive, but affordable - from Key West to Niagara Falls (Ontario!). Enjoy!

Dec 17, Your Airport Layover - How to Make the Most of It!

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 06:10:38 GMT

Long airport layover? What do you do while you're waiting for your next flight? How about a workout, a massage, a shower, or a casino?

Dec 13, Highlight Safari

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:34:45 GMT

30th Jun-06th July 2012 USD PPS : $1682 This is Kenya’s Annual Highlight safari; Booking must be done at least 4 months in advance to secure accommodation

Dec 12, ArtSpa Retreat Workshops

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:26:32 GMT

The Adult Finger Painting Pajama Party Camp Whether it was the papier-mâché mask you made as a kid in summer camp, the first dinner party

Dec 4, Still Looking for a Holiday Getaway?

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:56:59 GMT

Smarter Travel has compiled a list of holiday getaway packages sure to make you want to pack your bags and go! Included are a castle in Ireland, a tour of decorated Hearst Castle in California, beach vacations, shopping vacations, ski resorts - something for everyone! But hurry - these deals go fast!

Dec 1, The Ultimate Women's Yoga Vacation in Costa Rica

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:50:59 GMT

Tierra Magnifica – Nosara, Costa Rica Yoga Rejuvecation retreat January 7 - 14, 2012 January 14 - 21, 2012 April 15-22, 2012 April 22-29, 2012 www.tierramagnifica.com

Nov 28, 5 Great Holiday Trips - and 5 Not-So-Good...

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:51:58 GMT

Planning a holiday vacation? The Independent Traveler has 5 great holiday vacation ideas - from European Christmas Markets to visiting the family back home. On the other hand, there are places you should avoid during the holidays - like casinos, theme parks and ski resorts (mostly overcrowded and overpriced, or just plain depressing). Take a look at the list, and choose the best vacation idea for you!

Nov 24, Top US Destinations for Holiday Lights

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 05:20:57 GMT

There's nothing like twinkling lights to get me into the mood for the holidays. One of my favorite pastimes at this time of year is walking around town, looking at the brightly light homes and Christmas trees. Yahoo Travel has compiled a list of the top 10 US cities for viewing holiday lights - they're all over the country, so there's bound to be one near you! Sounds like a great idea for a weekend getaway (and these cities have great shopping, too!). Road trip!!!

Nov 21, St Croix Food and Wine Experience

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:15:32 GMT

The St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, held each April in St. Croix, has been named one of the Ten Best International Food and Wine Festivals by Forbes

Nov 16, Women-Only Tour to Myanmar (Burma)

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:00:21 GMT

This tour was just posted by WanderTours today - they expect a sell-out, so if you're interested in this region, act fast!

Nov 10, Cell Phone Etiquette - do you know "the rules" in other countries?

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:27:35 GMT

Cell phone usage is common all over the world - but cell phone etiquette varies! This brief video gives you a few clues about what to do in European cities; my advice though - turn it off and just check for messages periodically. You're on vacation! Why are you on the phone in the first place???

Nov 8, Kauai Photos, Kauai Beach, Beach Resort Vacation

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:57:06 GMT

My Kauai photos were taken in March 2010 on our beach resort vacation on Kauai's eastern coast.

Nov 3, More Unique Hotel Ideas!

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:35:26 GMT

From treehouses to boat houses (even a "floating" hotel!), here are 10 unique hotels from TripAdvisor - enjoy!

Oct 25, 7 Day Weight Loss Challenge

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 06:03:00 GMT

Win a FREE STAY at Rancho Cortez in Bandera, Texas, with the 7 Day Weight Loss Challenge, December 3 - 10, 2011. Located just an hour from San Antonio

Oct 25, 10 Places to Sleep with a Ghost

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:59:06 GMT

It's almost Halloween - what spooky activities do you have planned? If you're really into Halloween or the occult, you might like these "haunted" B&B's around the country. Personally, I'd be freaked out, but many people would find this really cool!

Oct 19, Find Yourself In France - Taste of France Tour

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:15:52 GMT

Taste of France Tour A small group of women (6) are the invited guests of an exceptional woman vintner just recently awarded a national merit honor for

Oct 3, The Smallest Hotel Room Ever?

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:18:18 GMT

I've heard of "pod" or capsule hotels, but I've never experienced it. Here are a couple of videos showing a couple who stayed in a pod in Japan. I found the explanation of the origins of the Japanese pods interesting, and the second video, with their reactions. As they explain, it's a step up from camping or a hostel, but their hotel was clean and comfortable!

Oct 3, Womens Travel Clothing: Breda Women's 2185_wht White Nicola Dual Time Zone Classic Leather Watch

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:34:55 GMT

Breda Women's 2185_wht White Nicola Dual Time Zone Classic Leather Watch This is an item I never travel without, if I'm crossing time zones! A dual

Oct 1, Photo Collage of Hawaii

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 23:52:54 GMT

I've just added this to the page on Hawaii beaches; it's a very short collage of photos I've taken on my Hawaii vacations (including Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island of Hawaii). I hope you enjoy it, and that it might inspire you to take a trip to one of my favorite places on earth! (fares are cheaper in fall, too!)

Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Oct 1, A Girl's Guide to Oktoberfest

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:25:22 GMT

While it's a little late for attending Oktoberfest in Munich (it ends this weekend), there might be a celebration in your town. These tips are just kind of fun and interesting. Maybe you'll get to Munich next year; in the meantime, amaze your friends with your inside knowledge of these traditions!

Sep 30, Womens Travel Clothing: TravelSmith Women's Pintuck Poet Shirt

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:46:24 GMT

TravelSmith Women's Pintuck Poet Shirt An all-time favorite from TravelSmith! The Poet's Shirt has vertical pleats in front, allowing the poly-rayon

Sep 28, Womens Travel Clothing: TravelSmith Women's Crepe Companion 3-Piece Set

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:58:18 GMT

TravelSmith Women's Crepe Companion 3-Piece Set This is Travel Smith's best-selling set, and with good reason! The acetate/polyester/spandex fabric

Sep 26, New York Getaway, New York City Weekend Getaways

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:34:28 GMT

A New York getaway is the perfect girls getaway weekend! Shopping, sightseeing, NYC walking tours, and , of course, Broadway - all are waiting for you in New York!

Sep 22, The Latest in Glamping

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:10:43 GMT

The Kohler Company - yes, known for faucets and toilets - is getting into glamping. They're planning a new luxury camping resort on the shores of Lake Michigan, due to open in 2013. It's really not as strange as it sounds; Kohler is also the owner of The American Club, the only 5-star resort in Wisconsin, and Whistling Straits golf course, host of PGA tournaments. The American Club is home of Waters Spa, one of the best in the midwest, and the new glamping resort will have a spa facility, too. This is just an hour from my home, so I'm getting pretty excited! Hope you'll check it out, too!

Sep 19, Unique Fall Getaways

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:35:58 GMT

It's that time of year already! It's time for a little leaf-peeping, apple-picking, or grape-stomping. Here are 8 more great fall vacation ideas from The Independent Traveler - from beer-drinking to whale-watching!

Sep 18, Travel Accessories for Women: Victorinox Travel Organizer,Red,One Size

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 04:57:02 GMT

Victorinox Travel Organizer,Red,One Size This slim, zippered travel wallet holds everything! There are pockets and slots for airline tickets, passports,

Sep 15, Travel Accessories for Women: Lewis N. Clark Deluxe Neck Stash

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:31:19 GMT

Lewis N. Clark Deluxe Neck Stash This boarding pass and passport holder can do double-duty as a travel wallet, holding everything you need securely

Sep 11, Book Your Trip Yourself or With the Help of an Agent

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:32:23 GMT

You can book your trip online or with the help of a travel agent - we can help you with both!

Sep 11, European Walking Tours

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 02:36:16 GMT

European walking tours include the hills of Tuscany, as well as Paris and Rome. The best way to see a country is on foot, up close, not on a tour bus!

Sep 8, Scrapbook and Craft Retreats in Lake Geneva, WI - $40 - $55

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:08:23 GMT

I have been offering these economical yet fabulous events for over 16 years. We have fun with themes like Tropical Cropical, Scrapbook Safari, Mardi Gras,

Sep 5, Healthy Travel Tips - maintaining your weight on vacation

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:38:41 GMT

This article, by Grace Carmel from Masimba Hills Safaris, offers some great tips for staying healthy and maintaining your weight while on a Kenya safari. The tips apply to any vacation, though! Thanks, Grace!

Sep 2, Ultimate Girls Getaway at the Radisson in Duluth

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:27:50 GMT

Today’s modern women work hard and play hard, and they see a real value in dedicating time away to refresh the mind, body and spirit. Throw in thirty of

Aug 29, Best Carry On Luggage: International Traveller Shiny Zebra 19" Expandable Polycarbonate Hardside Carry-On Spinner

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:40:12 GMT

Best Carry On Luggage: International Traveller Shiny Zebra 19 Expandable Polycarbonate Hardside Carry-On Spinner A nice little carry on with style!

Aug 29, Best Carry On Luggage: Samsonite Bright Lites 20 Inches Spinner

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:37:38 GMT

Best Carry On Luggage: Samsonite Bright Lites 20 Inches Spinner A bright and colorful hard sided carry on! This 20 bag from Samsonite will easily

Aug 27, Would You Sell Everything You Own to Travel Around the World?

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 20:18:15 GMT

A couple from my hometown, Milwaukee, is doing just that; they promised themselves when they married that, in 10 years, they would chuck it all and travel the world. And it wasn't just an empty promise - they're taking off this weekend! I think it's very scary, but also very exciting. You can track their progress on their website (that is, when they have internet access!)

Aug 25, Luggage Scales: Lewis N. Clark Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale v2.0

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:22:08 GMT

Luggage Scales: Lewis N. Clark Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale v2.0 Getting caught at the airport with a bag that's over the airline's weight limit will

Aug 22, Light Weight Luggage: American Flyer Grande Dots 4-Piece Luggage Set

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:29:04 GMT

Light Weight Luggage: American Flyer Grande Dots 4-Piece Luggage Set You're going on vacation - why not have a little fun along the way? This polka