# Women Love Travel > Where women wander, magic follows ## Posts - [Globe Trotter Mobility: Travel Well, Move Freely With These How To Videos](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/globe-trotter-mobility-with-future-impact-fitness-how-to-videos/): Whether you’re jetting off for a quick city break or embarking on a long-haul adventure, staying comfortable in the air is all about movement. That’s why the Future Impact Fitness Team has created Globe Trotter Mobility exclusively for Women Love Travel. This simple series of yoga and mobility exercises are designed to keep your body… - [The Spa-tacular Travel Trend That’s Good for Your Gut and Your Getaway](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/spa-cuisine-the-travel-trend-thats-good-for-your-gut-and-getaway/): A host of emerging travel trends are reshaping how we holiday in 2025. These include “Set & Forget” (think all-inclusive escapes where everything from flights to food is covered in one click) an “Set Jetting” — where fans flock to destinations featured in their favourite shows and films. For example, with the new season of… - [Live Well Longer: A Transformative Soulful Biohacking Health Retreat for Women in Bali](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/live-well-longer-a-transformative-soulful-biohacking-health-retreat-for-women-in-bali/): The reason behind hosting this retreat runs deep. In the past few years, I’ve lost three close female friends to cancer and alcohol‑related illness. Their stories, their struggles, and their early passings left a mark on me. They also gave me a mission. This retreat wasn’t just a wellness getaway. It was a call to… - [Riding Pillion For A Cause: My Shinta Mani Wild Adventure](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/riding-pillion-for-a-cause-my-wild-cambodian-adventure-at-shinta-mani-wild/): Riding pillion in the jungle of Cambodia with an armed man I’d only just met might sound a tad risky. But there was method to my madness. The reason I found myself clinging to Ket Utdom, a tall ranger in a khaki green uniform with a rifle slung over his shoulder, was because I’d joined… - [Soulshine Bali: Where Pikes Ibiza Meets Balinese Soul](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/soulshine-bali-where-pikes-ibiza-meets-balinese-soul/): I hadn’t planned to stay at Soulshine. It was a last‑minute Booking.com find, chosen for its proximity to a purification ceremony I’d just experienced. I needed somewhere to land, breathe, and integrate. What I found instead was pure magic. Imagine the cheeky, colourful energy of adults playground Pikes Hotel Ibiza where George Michael filmed Club… - [The Gift of a Pause: My 7-Day Reset at Gwinganna](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-gift-of-a-pause-my-7-day-reset-at-gwinganna/): Last month, I was gifted something extraordinary – a lifeline, really. A kind and generous friend, sensing I was close to breaking point, offered me a week away at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat. I didn’t know how much I needed it until I arrived. To be honest, I was on my knees. My mental health had… - [Instagrammable Stays: The Oriana Retro Hotel, Orange, NSW](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/instagrammable-stays-the-oriana-retro-hotel-orange-nsw/): Tucked in the heart of Orange, NSW, The Oriana Hotel blends retro-chic interiors, indulgent hospitality and seriously Instagrammable vibes.  As a frequent traveller, one of my passions is seeking out the most Instagrammable dining and destination locations in each town I visit.  From the outset I knew the Oriana Retro Hotel looked like the perfect… - [Biohacker Camilla Thompson: Unplugged At Eden Health Retreat](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/biohacker-camilla-thompson-unplugs-at-eden-health-retreat/): If you’ve ever craved the kind of escape that soothes your DNA, let me take you to Eden Health Retreat in Queensland’s lush Currumbin Valley. This is a divine sanctuary where women can unplug, recharge, and biohack their wellbeing in ways that feel both primal and futuristic. More than a holiday, it’s a recalibration of… - [Calgary: Cowboys, Chowder And A Little Bit of Wicked Game](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/calgary-cowboys-chowder-and-a-little-bit-of-wicked-game/): Working an International Convention in Calgary Canada is one of those full-throttle gigs you don’t forget in a hurry.  Twenty thousand delegates from all corners of the globe, five days of shuttles and spreadsheets, a tonne of laughter and some seriously good humans gave me one massive lesson in the importance of humour when things… - [Lift Off: The World's Best Hot Air Balloon Trips](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-worlds-best-hot-air-balloon-trips/): There’s something undeniably magical about floating through the sky in a hot air balloon. As the sun rises and the world slowly wakes below, you’re suspended in silence with no crowds, no engines, just the whisper of the wind and the occasional burst of flame from the burner. For adventurous women seeking a once-in-a-lifetime travel… - [Smart Travel Made Simple: The Best Tech Tips for Jetsetters](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/smart-travel-made-simple-the-best-tech-tips-for-jetsetters/): Tech-savvy travellers know that a smooth, stress-free trip isn’t just about good planning—it’s about using the right tools to stay healthy, organised, and calm on the go. Whether you’re navigating airport chaos, tracking your luggage, or keeping your travel plans in one place, the right apps and gadgets can make a world of difference. Women… - [The History of Iconic Female Travel Photography](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-history-of-iconic-female-travel-photography/): Before selfies flooded our social feeds and before the phrase “Do it for Instagram” existed, travel photography was already telling stories — of culture, courage, freedom, and discovery. But hidden between the frames of history were women; curious, bold, and quietly shaping the way we see the world today. This is their story — the… - [Colette Gallagher: Finding Freedom In Motion In Morocco](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/colette-gallagher-finding-freedom-in-motion-in-morocco/): Women Love Travel Writer Colette Gallagher throws caution (and a few familial responsibilities) to the wind and books a trip to Morocco. - [Street-Fashion Sightings: The Best Cities To Style Spot On Your Travels](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/best-cities-for-fabulous-street-fashion/): Billowing trench coats on a Parisian boulevard, the punk-pop silhouettes of a London local in edgy layers, or a perfectly dishevelled Milanese man who looks like he just stepped out of an Armani ad are the runway moments of real life. And, for the seasoned traveller, proof that the true magic of a city often… - [Check Out of Heartbreak Hotel and Stopover in One of These Cities Instead](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/heartbreak-destinations-the-best-cities-to-heal-from-love-lost/): According to the adage, Paris is the City of Love. But, when your heart’s been kicked out of a relationship and not feeling its tres bien best, the last thing you want is to be surrounded by amore under the Eiffel Tower. However, while you may not be up for a fling with a French… - [How Deer Valley Is Redefining Women-Focused Adventure in 2025](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/why-deer-valley-is-your-dream-mountain-escape-snow-or-shine/): At Deer Valley Resort, where pristine powder meets five-star service, the story has long centred on world-class skiing. But in 2025, this iconic Utah destination is carving out a bold new chapter that reaches far beyond its legendary winter slopes. Nestled just 61 kilometres from Salt Lake City International Airport in the historic town of… - [Iona is Called ‘A Thin Place’, Where Heaven and Earth Come Closer](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/iona-where-heaven-and-earth-come-closer/): There are rare, special places in the world which are called ‘thin’, a term first used by the Celtic Christians to describe where the veil between heaven and earth is said to lift. They are where the boundaries between the material and spiritual are supposed to dissipate. On the remote Scottish island of Iona, the… - [30 Years of Wellness: Why Chiva-Som Is Still the Ultimate Girls’ Getaway](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/recharging-at-chiva-som-with-a-friend-by-my-side/): With passports in hand and anticipation in the air, there’s something uniquely special about setting off on a journey with a cherished friend by your side. For me, that destination was Chiva-Som in Hua Hin, Thailand — a place I’d visited before, but this time would be different. This time, I had Cathy with me.… - [Vivid Sydney 2025: Harbour Dazzle to Global Martha Stewart](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/vivid-sydney-2025-from-harbour-dazzle-to-global-dreams-with-martha-stewart-in-the-spotlight/): For travellers chasing magic and meaning, Vivid Sydney 2025 is a luminous invitation to dream bigger and this year, it’s gone further than ever before. Now in its 15th year, Australia’s most enchanting festival of light, music, ideas and food has expanded well beyond its early roots only at Circular Quay. Once known for simply… - [From Sydney Comfort to My First Week In Chiang Mai Chaos](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/from-sydney-comfort-to-chiang-mai-chaos-my-first-week-as-a-new-expat-in-thailand/): Follow Sadie Archbald’s Expat life in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Join my journey from leaving behind a secure and comfortable life in Sydney to diving headfirst into the deep unknown. And I do mean unknown before moving to Chiang Mai, nestled in northern Thailand, I had never stepped foot in Asia. What spurred the move? Whispers… - [9 Ways To Keep You Cheerful On Rainy Holidays](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/9-ways-to-keep-you-cheerful-on-rainy-holidays/): You’ve packed the swimsuits, planned the beach days, and then… the rain rolls in. Don’t worry your holiday isn’t ruined, it’s just getting a little moody. From turning your hotel room into a catwalk to bingeing on minibar snacks like a true connoisseur, here are some creative ways to make the most of a rainy… - [The Kerala Diaries: Leaving My World Behind At An Ayurvedic Hospital](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/leaving-my-world-behind-at-ayurvedic-hospital-kalari-rasayana/): At Kalari Rasayana, in southern Kerala, Ayurveda is practised as medicine rather than spa indulgence, with a doctor guiding every step of your stay. Part one: Kalari Rasayana The sign above the entrance says it plainly: leave your world behind. So I took it at its word. Kalari Rasayana sits in a coconut grove overlooking Lake Paravur on India’s south-west coast. The minimum stay is two weeks, and many guests stay three or four. Most arrive to be brought back into balance, a phrase you’ll hear a lot in Ayurveda. Nobody comes for a spa weekend. More than massage Ask most… - [Ala Wai Boat Harbour: The Other Hawaiian Harbour](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/ala-wai-boat-harbour-the-other-hawaiian-harbour/): I struggle with the same dilemma every single time I book a hotel. It’s a throwback to a stint in my twenties spent surviving on smuggled hostel breakfasts stretched to cover lunch, and FlixBuses timed to cross entire European borders overnight so I wouldn’t have to pay for a bed. So even now – older, arguably wiser, and considerably better equipped to appreciate the value of a resort with an infinity pool where the odds of bedbugs are slim – something inexplicable comes over me every time I sit down to make a five-star reservation.  Despite now having the means to… - [Faena New York Is Not a Hotel. It's an Experience You Wear Home](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/faena-new-york-is-not-a-hotel-its-an-experience-you-wear-home/): Some hotels impress you. Faena? Faena messes with your whole nervous system – in the best way. There are luxury hotels that wow you the second you walk in. And then there are the rare ones that actually make you feel something. Faena New York is firmly, unmistakably the second kind. The moment I stepped through the doors, every ounce of travel-day weariness just… left. There’s a floor-to-ceiling mural you can’t not stare at, a staircase that spirals like it’s showing off, and within about ten seconds I knew this wasn’t going to be a normal hotel stay.The welcome matched the… - [A Place to Wonder: Creative Escapes at Wondervale in the Southern Highlands](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/a-place-to-wonder-creative-escapes-at-wondervale-in-the-southern-highlands/): by Brooke Hill. When did you last have a chance to really wonder? Not wonder what’s for dinner. Or whether you replied to that email. I mean the kind of wondering that happens when you have enough space to let your mind wander somewhere unexpected. I’ve been thinking about wonder for years. As children, it seems to come naturally. We turn cardboard boxes into castles. We ask endless questions. We climb trees simply to see what the world looks like from up there. Then somewhere along the way, life gets fuller. Work. Lists. Notifications. Places to be and things to finish.… - [Unearthing Rajasthan’s Royal Secret: A Stay at the Rawla Narlai Luxury Heritage Hotel](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/unearthing-rajasthans-royal-secret-a-stay-at-the-rawla-narlai-luxury-heritage-hotel/): Water buffalo loll in the middle of the road and humped cattle stand about as though they own it – which, in rural Rajasthan, they largely do – while monkeys watch from the roadside trees. Somewhere on the drive from Udaipur, my husband Jo and I feel the city’s clamour fall away. A few hours on, we pull into Narlai, a tiny village crouched beneath a granite hill, and Rawla Narlai: a 17th-century royal hunting lodge reborn as a five-star hideaway. Jo and Robyn, bejewelled from head to toe in keeping with a splendid three-day Indian wedding dress code at the… - [andBeyond’s Phinda Private Game Reserve: My First Safari Adventure](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/women-on-safari-at-andbeyonds-phinda-private-game-reserve/): Footprints in the sand share the secrets of this untamed world in Kwazulu Natal’s best private game reserve. This is the first lesson I learn on safari as we head off at dawn in a 12-seater open vehicle in search of recent paw print sightings of the world’s biggest and fastest cat. Less than 20 minutes in one what is my first safari, our tracker Mr T raises his arm to halt the vehicle. There on the dirt road in front of us is a wide-eyed baby cheetah, no more than six weeks old. Our vehicle stops and my heart stops… - [How to Make Van Life a Way to Travel Are You Brave?](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/how-to-make-van-life-a-way-to-travel-are-you-brave/): If the idea of waking up to ocean views one day and mountain peaks the next sounds like a dream, then van life might be calling your name. More and more women are embracing the freedom and self-reliance of traveling by van whether it’s for a weekend escape or a months-long road trip. And with the rise of #vanlife on social media, the appeal of this trend is abundantly clear. Van life is about living simply, sustainably, and in sync with your surroundings. The vehicle is secondary, well almost. Who hasn’t spotted a cool looking van by the beach that is… - [The Waikiki Hotel That Sits on a Queen's Land (Literally)](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/outrigger-reef-waikiki-beach-resort-the-waikiki-hotel-that-sits-on-a-queens-land-literally/): Hot (and bothered!) off the heels of a very delayed flight that had me landing at Hawaii’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport close to midnight – and gingerly dragging my Samsonite suitcase behind me – I headed to the concierge desk at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort. Exhausted but armed, I was ready with a series of hard-hitting questions the team had undoubtedly heard a hundred times before. Did I have access to the beach? (Yes). When was the first shuttle to the Waikele Outlets? (8:45 am). And what was their suggestion for the best Cheesecake Factory flavour? (The correct… - [The Layover Loophole: Obstacle or Opportunity?](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/fiji-stopover-challenge-or-opportunity/): Having toured close to 90 countries, in my humble observation, travellers tend to sit at opposite ends of the stopover spectrum. Broadly speaking, on one side are those who view it as dead time – a tax levied against the precious days allocated to the actual destination. On the other are the opportunists, the ones who treat a layover as a loophole – a whole extra country, smuggled in for the price of a longer queue at immigration. I am a (proudly) card-carrying member of the latter. And, over the years I’ve clocked up a respectable little run of bonus postcards… - [VELA brings a new kind of wellness escape to the Hawkesbury](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/vela-brings-a-new-kind-of-wellness-escape-to-the-hawkesbury/): Australia’s love affair with bathhouses shows no sign of slowing. What was once a niche wellness ritual has become something of a cult phenomenon, with mineral bathing, saunas and hot-and-cold therapy firmly part of the way we unwind. Cathy Wagstaff reports. Opening this month in the Hawkesbury Valley, VELA Spa & Bathhouse takes the trend in a new direction. Rather than another urban bathhouse designed for a few hours of switching off, VELA brings thermal bathing, contrast therapy, spa treatments, dining and resort accommodation together in one destination. Set within eight hectares of gardens at Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley, around an… - [Australia’s First Andaz is Coming to the Gold Coast](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/australias-first-andaz-is-coming-to-the-gold-coast/): Hyatt’s Andaz brand will make its Australian and Pacific debut on the Gold Coast in late 2026. The new Broadbeach hotel will feature 202 rooms and suites, Mediterranean-inspired dining and an expansive pool club. The arrival comes as the Gold Coast continues to redefine its luxury offering. Long known for its beaches and high-rise resorts, the city is building a more sophisticated hospitality scene, with a new generation of hotels, restaurants and wellness experiences changing the way travellers experience the destination. Andaz is Hyatt’s luxury lifestyle brand, known for creating hotels that reflect their surroundings rather than following a prescribed global… - [Mission Beach Is All Glown Up](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/mission-beach-is-all-glown-up/): Fifteen years after Cyclone Yasi, the region’s $21.5 million makeover is finally complete. Elle Halliwell discovers the best way to appreciate it is to arrive alone, underprepared, and ask the locals. I arrived in Mission Beach the way I tackle most things in life; underprepared but casually confident it’ll all work out. Having spent the week before my departure coordinating school holiday childcare and recording a 15-second video for my mum explaining where the cat litter was and how to find my son at school pick up, I had not done more than glance at the itinerary for my upcoming Tropical… - [The Winning Post: An Evening Inside Sydney's Iconic Horse Themed Hotel](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-william-inglis-hotel-an-evening-inside-sydneys-iconic-horse-themed-themed-stay/): A themed hotel is a gamble. And, while low-grade versions may cliche into kitsch (and have you sleeping in a plywood pirate ship with questionable carpet) done well, there’s a special kind of alchemy to staying in a space where where a single idea has been chased all the way to the chandeliers. Step into Edmonton’s Fantasyland Hotel in Canada, for example, and you might sleep inside a Polynesian long boat. Or, check into Sweden’s IceHotel and you’ll encounter an escape where artisans will have sculpted your entire suite – bed, walls, chandeliers – from river ice, destined to melt by… - [Wiser & Wilder: The Most Valuable Lessons Travel Taught Me](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/what-travel-has-taught-me-life-lessons-from-exploring-the-world/): By Rea Samek | Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Lifestyle Collection My office has had many different views. Sometimes it has been the ocean, sometimes a hotel lobby or an airport lounge, and sometimes simply a small table somewhere in Asia with my laptop in front of me. I have never really followed the traditional idea of what a businesswoman’s life should look like. I built my business while travelling, often with my son by my side, moving between countries and cultures and learning to make things work wherever I happened to be. Today, I am the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Lifestyle Collection,… - [Loyalty Takes Flight as AI Reshapes the Travel Experience: Female Leaders Discuss](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/loyalty-takes-flight-as-ai-reshapes-the-travel-experience/): Loyalty has long been the engine of the travel industry, but what earns repeat business and drives longstanding customer retention is rapidly changing. While points and perks remain important, today’s travellers increasingly expect brands to recognise their preferences, anticipate their needs and deliver personalised experiences at every stage of the journey. New research from the Australian Loyalty Association, combined with insights from Nexxen, CM.OSX and Amperity, suggests the future of travel loyalty will belong to brands that combine compelling rewards with AI-powered personalisation built on unified customer data. Loyalty remains a powerful travel currency According to data from the Australian Loyalty… - [Healthy Milestone: Celebrating A 60th at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/celebrating-a-60th-at-kamalaya-wellness-sanctuary/): It’s not every birthday that calls for an infinity pool and a tropical island backdrop — but my cousin Marina’s 60th absolutely did. We gathered in the foyer at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary, where I’d so often experienced sun-soaked days melting into balmy evenings of Thai feasts, laughter and long, meandering conversations. But on this visit, we were there to experience the High Tea, available on a One Day Pass. “How can you possibly have a healthy High Tea?” my cousin asked, clearly picturing fluffy lemonade scones piled high with clotted cream and jam, dainty cucumber sandwiches and fine porcelain teacups filled… - [From Sisterhood to Self-Care: Four Wellness Events You Can't Miss in 2026](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/from-sisterhood-to-self-care-four-wellness-events-you-cant-miss-in-2026/): In today’s always-on, supercharged digital environment, it’s never felt more empowering to take a step back from it all and enjoy a truly immersive wellness escape, reconnecting with nature, like-minded communities and yourself. From transformative women’s gatherings to immersive festivals celebrating creativity, music and holistic wellbeing, these events offer the perfect opportunity to stop, take time out and revive in some of the most beautiful environments Australia has to offer. 1. Byron Wellness Festival – Byron Bay, New South WalesFew destinations are as synonymous with wellness as Byron Bay, making it the perfect home for the Byron Wellness Festival. Set against… - [Solo, Not Sorry: New Report Reveals Why Australian Women Are Travelling Alone — And Loving It](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/new-report-on-why-more-australian-women-are-travelling-solo/): She packs one bag, books one seat, answers to no one’s timetable but her own — and for a growing number of Australian women, that is exactly the point. An industry-first report from Reflections Holidays, the Wander Woman Report, has confirmed what many women have long known instinctively: solo travel has shifted from a last resort to a deliberate lifestyle choice. The newly released research digs into the motivations, preferences and barriers shaping how Australian women are choosing to holiday alone. The report surveyed 1,000 Australian women aged 18 to 75, and the numbers tell a clear story. Seventy-two per cent… - [Travel Habit: Amanda Archer's New Luxury Hotel Booking Platform Unlocks VIP Perks](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/travel-habit-luxury-hotel-booking-platform-unlocks-vip-perks/): Some people talk about ideas. Amanda Archer builds them. I’ve known Amanda for years — we worked together closely, and I saw first-hand what she’s capable of. About a decade ago, we pulled off something most editors only dream about: exclusive interviews with Paris Jackson and her grandmother Katherine Jackson. And I flew to Los Angeles for each interview, My abiding memory is doing the interview with Paris Jackson in her room while she sat cross legged on the floor with her pet Boa snake wrapped around her shoulders. And then doing the shoot, her first since the tragic death of… - [This Was the Place I Dreamed Of Visiting As A Child And It Didn't Disappoint](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/discover-huangshan-mountain-range-in-anhui-province-china/): As a young girl, I was fascinated by ancient Chinese paintings — depictions of soaring, craggy mountains with peaks looming high above stylised clouds. To my less-travelled self, it was an unimaginable vision. So when a recent opportunity arose to visit Shanghai, I set about discovering this eerily mystical place etched in my child’s mind. Did this vision even exist, or was it Shangri-La? As it turns out, the place in my head is called the Yellow Mountains, or Huangshan, in China’s Anhui province. It’s only a two-and-a-half hour bullet train away from the city fondly dubbed the Paris of Asia,… - [Meet China's Master Chef Tan Guohui Who Feeds 2,000 People A Day](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/inside-master-chef-tan-guohui-suiyi-garden-foshan/): The first thing you notice at Suiyi Garden restaurant isn’t the food. It’s the ornate traditional garden. There’s certainly no hint that this restaurant feeds more than 2,000 guests a day. And we are talking fine dining. While the entrance reminds you of a bygone era, there is no real sign of the theatre happening inside the kitchen. And even though you can sense the pressure of so many mouths to feed, the scene inside is not one of chaos, In fact everything feels choreographed. Chefs stand in a row. Woks move in rhythm, plates pass hand to hand, every station… - [How This Hero of a Flight is Saving The Budget Airline Experience](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-scoot-x-spider-man-collab-is-a-hero-for-budget-airlines/): Not all heroes wear capes … Some of them decorate an aeroplane departing from Singapore’s Changi Airport, in an attempt to make an eight-hour flight from a sterotypical stopover destination a touch more entertaining. In this instance, the unlikely protagonist is Scoot’s new Spider-Man: Brand New Day themed aircraft, which has (among other itineraries) been rostered onto the Singapore–Sydney route as part of its limited-time run. And has since been changing the psychological experience of #BudgetAirlineLife across Australia, China, Japan, the Philippines and Thailand. If you’ve ever sat in a departure lounge at 5am mentally wondering how you were going to… - [Why the Best Ski Days Aren’t Just About the Snow](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/inside-thredbos-rossignol-ladies-day/): Discover why community, connection, and fresh tracks make Thredbo’s Rossignol Ladies Day the ultimate mountain escape for female skiiers of all levels. The older I get, the more I realise my favourite ski days have very little to do with the skiing itself. Of course, I love finding untouched corduroy first thing in the morning and chasing that perfect run. But when I think back on decades of ski trips, it’s rarely the number of runs I remember. It’s the chairlift conversations, the coffee stops, helping a friend through a run she’s been nervous about all morning, and laughing until your… - [I Travelled To One of The World’s Most Popular Honeymoon Hotels … As a Single Woman](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/forget-finding-a-plus-one-four-seasons-koh-samui-is-the-holiday-worth-booking-anyway/): I have been romantically unemployed for an extended period of time. And having achieved little success with the “It will happen when you least suspect it” strategy, I have instead adopted an alternative approach and actively committed a significant percentage of my energy to finding the love of my life, of late. However, given that the only things I have accomplished by searching overseas, trying online dating (again!) and joining church groups were a collection of souvenir key rings, a ghosting as recently as four days ago, and a renewed commitment to the Lord, you can probably make an educated guess… - [Wildly Fun, Mildly Cultured and Abundantly Overfed: 72 Hours in Hong Kong](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/wildly-fun-mildly-cultured-and-abundantly-overfed-72-hours-in-hong-kong/): There are many fabulous cities to visit, slowly explore, and rest in. Hong Kong, my friends, is not all this. Hong Kong doesn’t gently welcome you in, she grabs you by the hand, pops you on a tram, feeds you (a lot), points you towards a ferry, and by 9 pm she sticks you in a bar hidden behind an antique shop, wondering what she’s going to throw at you next. Fresh (definitely not the right word, but we’ll run with it) off an overnight flight and a 7 am arrival, Hong Kong welcomed me with humidity, harbour views, a cold… - [The Queen of Australian Bathhouses: Why Aurora Spa Is Worth Travelling For](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-queen-of-australian-bathhouses-why-aurora-spa-is-worth-travelling-for/): A day of contrast therapy, coastal walks and deep restoration on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula When most of us picture wellness travel, we picture somewhere far away — Bali, Thailand, a retreat at the end of a long-haul flight. But a few weeks ago, after speaking at a day retreat at Aurora Spa & Bathhouse, I was reminded that some of the most extraordinary restorative experiences are sitting much closer to home than we think. Nestled in the stunning seaside town of Sorrento on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula and recently named Best Spa in Australasia and Best Urban Bathhouse, Aurora has quietly become… - [Living Like Victoria Beckham On Board The Paspaley Pearl In Raja Ampat](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/living-like-victoria-beckham-on-board-the-paspaley-pearl-in-raja-ampat/): I’m not sure whether it was the first glimpse of the Paspaley Pearl that took my breath away, or the realisation that I was finally stepping into a dream I had carried for most of my life. All white lines, polished elegance, warm smiles and a glass of bubbles waiting at the top of the gangway. Within minutes, my shoes were off, my shoulders had dropped, and I knew this was going to be no ordinary cruise. Quite simply, there is nothing like it. The Paspaley Pearl by Pearl Expeditions is a rare combination of barefoot luxury, expedition capability and discreet… - [What Intergenerational Travel Teaches Us About Who We Are](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/what-intergenerational-travel-teaches-us-about-the-women-we-are/): My mother is a graduate of the school of tough love. A migrant from the warn-torn Middle East to a Western world where you can order your milk through a mobile app, she understood both the opportunities that Australia provided. And, its challenges. Perhaps that’s why she is so disciplined. So firm. And, so very protective of me and my four siblings. For most of my life, that was the version of Mum that I have known best. Resentful of the incessancy of her questions as an adolescent, as time has passed, my emotions of annoyance have been replaced with an… - [Stargazing, Shiraz, And The Open Road: A Mother-Daughter Escape](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/star-gazing-shiraz-and-open-road-a-mother-daughter-escape/): For me, the true thrill of a new vehicle lies in the daydreams it inspires, the map-spanning possibilities of where those wheels can take you. From cruising down the coast to catch up with friends in Mollymook, to piling in snowboards for an alpine weekend, or embracing the slow travel rhythm of a regional NSW road trip. With the keys to the new hybrid Mazda CX-80 in hand, I set my sights on the rugged Warrumbungles and the rolling vineyards of Mudgee to put this premium SUV to the test. The CX-80 is a masterclass in spacious, elevated design, marking a… - [From Zodiacs To Sundowners: 11 Stylish Buys To Pack For A Luxury Expedition Cruise](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/cruising-in-style-the-11-best-buys-for-a-luxury-expedition/): What's new im the world of architecture and exterior design? Here's what we got - [The Luxury Resort That Celebrates Phuket’s Split Personalities](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/chose-your-own-adventure-at-the-intercontinental-phuket-resort/): Unlike approximately 92 per cent of Australians, until recently, I had never received a Thailand stamp on my passport. Nope. Not a single full moon party pic is popping up in my Facebook memories. Nor do I have any retrospective regrets about unethical elephant rides. But, I thought I knew enough of what to expect, having watched hundreds of reels recounting the exhilarating motion of the Tuk Tuks, temples and tattooed tourists with Big Buddha’s blurred in the background.  Enough, at least, to think much of the country beloved by Aussies might behave like a continuous party that forgot to end.… - [TV Presenter Amber Sherlock: "The Adventure That Changed How I Felt About Turning 50"](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-routeburn-track-amber-sherlocks-milestone-adventure-that-shaped-her/): TV host, journalist, and our newest Women Love Travel writer, Amber Sherlock, recounts a transformative milestone trip—trekking the wilds of New Zealand’s celebrated Routeburn Track alongside her closest girlfriends. I woke to the sound of birds chirping as the first rays of sunlight crept over the mountains. My mind buzzed with anticipation, my body was full of nerves and heart felt impossibly full. At breakfast, I looked around the table and saw ten of my closest girlfriends laughing and chatting as we prepared for our upcoming trek. This trip had been more than a year in the making. With a milestone… - [Why African Safaris Are Becoming the New Bucket-List Wellness Retreat for Women Over 40](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/why-african-safaris-for-forty-plus-women-are-so-popular/): For years, wellness travel was largely defined by yoga retreats in Bali, luxury spas in Thailand or meditation escapes in remote tropical destinations. But a new trend is emerging among women over 40, and it’s taking them somewhere far more unexpected: Africa. Across the travel industry, safari experiences are increasingly attracting women who aren’t necessarily interested in ticking wildlife off a bucket list. Instead, they are seeking something deeper – space, perspective, connection and the opportunity to step away from increasingly busy lives. As women navigate careers, businesses, caregiving responsibilities, empty nests, ageing parents and major life transitions, many are looking… - [Menton, France: A Timeless Seaside Escape on the French Riviera](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/menton-france-a-timeless-seaside-escape-on-the-french-reviera/): If my husband’s told me once, he’s told me a million times: he used to take his holidays as a child in Menton, a town in the south of France, next to the Italian border. “What’s so great about it?” I asked when he began to argue his case for a return there. “It has a lovely beach and delicious ice-creams…” he replied with a faraway look in his eyes. “And?”  He couldn’t summon up much else from his wistful childhood memories. We went there anyway. As it turns out, Menton which shelters in the shadows of the Alps-Maritime, is gorgeous. … - [Tasmania Seriously Turns It On In The Off-Season](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/tasmania-seriously-turns-it-on-in-the-off-season/): It’s hard to take a bad photo in Tassie. Everywhere you look, there is a cinematic masterpiece. Dark rivers reflecting rainforest, moss so green it’s almost fluorescent, waterfalls surrounded by centuries-old trees, wet roads glowing under neon signs, and whiskey tasting beside an open fire, deemed completely reasonable behaviour long before the sun has gone down behind the mountains. I travelled as a guest of Tourism Tasmania, and this summer-loving water babe has fallen madly in love with a wild winter and the women of Tasmania. Let me say this early: many of the women shaping modern Tasmania were not necessarily… - [One Day, Four Ways: The Ultimate Singapore Stopover Guide](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/how-to-make-the-most-of-a-24-hour-singapore-stopover/): If you’ve ever looked at an airport stopover and thought “well, that’s basically a lost day of my travel,” then Singapore would like a word. The Lion City isn’t the kind of destination where you pace and blow $356 on Duty Free lip gloss, before eating questionable sandwiches, and double checking where you last put your passport as you count down boarding calls. In fact, whether you’ve got 5.5 hours or enough time to live three lives in one day, here’s how to transform transit in this sovereign island country and South East Asian city-state into an BOGOF micro-holiday. 1. Jewel… - [Madeira’s Luxury Renaissance ](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/madeiras-luxury-renaissance/): Ricardo Madias-Farinha shares Madeira’s most exciting luxury resorts with a select group of Australian media, writes Cathy Wagstaff As demand for meaningful multi-generational travel continues to surge, Madeira is quietly emerging as one of Europe’s most compelling luxury destinations. Recently, Australian media were given a rare insider’s look at the island’s evolving high-end hospitality scene when Ricardo Madias Madias-Farinha, Chief Commercial Officer of Savoy Signature, visited Australia for The Leading Hotels of the World roadshow. During his visit, Madias-Farinha met with key media to showcase Savoy Signature’s growing collection of luxury hotels and resorts on Madeira Island, with a particular focus… - [The Boutique Bali Hidden Gem I Keep Coming Back To as a Solo Traveller](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-boutique-bali-hidden-gem-i-keep-coming-back-to-as-a-solo-traveller/): Not every wellness experience needs to be a luxury resort with cold plunges and biohacking technology. Sometimes it’s the smaller places that stay with you most. The quiet ones.The grounded ones.The places that make you instantly exhale the moment you walk through the door. That’s exactly how I feel about Lakra Villas in Bingin. A peaceful little sanctuary in Bingin that feels like coming home to yourself Tucked away in the heart of Uluwatu, this boutique stay is one of those rare hidden gems that feels special from the moment you arrive — peaceful, beautifully styled, incredibly safe, and somehow deeply… - [The Ampersand Hotel: Luxe London With Writer Kathy Lette](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-ampersand-hotel-luxe-london-with-writer-kathy-lette/): The most effective method of looking young is to be photographed in front of a tyrannosaurus. A bunch of dinosaur bones certainly puts wrinkles into perspective. Which is why I like hanging out in museums. One of the best things about the Ampersand Hotel is its location, a stroll away from the Natural History, the Science and the Victoria and Albert museums. The Royal Albert Hall is also in the neighbourhood, which means that you can absorb intellectualism and culture just by osmosis. (Boys, take note. The brain of course, is the only place where size does count. I do so… - [The Eco-Luxury Bali Stay That Feels Like a Glimpse Into the Future](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-eco-luxury-bali-stay-that-feels-like-a-glimpse-into-the-future/): Inside Oshom Bali at Nuanu Creative City Some places stay with you long after you leave. Not because they’re flashy.Or over-the-top luxurious. But because you can feel the intention behind them. That’s exactly how I felt staying at Oshom Bali inside Nuanu Creative City — one of the most unique and creative spaces I’ve experienced in Bali. And honestly… it’s hard to explain Nuanu until you see it for yourself. It feels like a city of the future being built in real time. A creative ecosystem blending art, innovation, sustainability, education, wellness, nature and community — all set along the coastline… - [Jungle Whispers and Balinese Bliss At Villa Kebaya: A Secret Sanctuary in Brazil’s Ilhabela](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/jungle-whispers-balinese-bliss-a-secret-ilhabela-sanctuary/): There is a distinct kind of magic that happens when you stumble upon a destination that feels entirely yours. For one unforgettable week, we found ourselves nestled on the lush island of Ilhabela, located just off the coast of Brazil’s São Paulo state. We had hit upon a true local secret: a gorgeous coastal haven favoured heavily by Paulistanos escaping the city, where the English language is a rarity and the pristine beauty of nature takes centre stage. Because we visited during the off-shoulder season, the island’s charming historical town, our home base for the trip, was peaceful. But the true… - [The Great Deceleration: Swapping Viral Hotspots for Slow Travel in South America](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-great-deceleration-swapping-viral-hotspots-for-slow-travel-in-south-america/): We’ve officially retired the “fly-and-flop” holiday. Looking at the shift in travel over the last year and backed by the newly released Explore Worldwide 2026 Travel Trends report, it is clear we are no longer just escaping our busy lives; we are fundamentally reimagining them. From swapping crowded European summers for the golden autumns of South America, to trading high-speed rail for the rhythmic, grounded pace of a gaited horse, for me and hubby of 30 years, 2026 is all about “micro-dosing” retirement. “Micro-dosing” retirement According to Explore Worldwide, 2025 was the year of the “Cool-cation” (escaping the heat) and “Set-jetting”… - [JK Place Capri, Italy: Idyllic Island Life With Frock Star Erdem Moralioglu](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/jk-place-capri/): A beautifully evocative travel story from the enchanting island of Capri through the eyes of fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu.  Capri: until now, this meant to me the mid-calf trousers favoured in warmer climates (stylish, but hard to pull off; best kept for the tall and the gamine). Now my focus is the small island off the Amalfi Coast. Like the pants, it’s chic – very chic. In fact, this romantic idyll in the Tyrrhenian Sea is heavenly. Our journey begins in Naples, the birthplace of pizza. No time for a slice, despite the pleading – it’s ‘arrivederci’ to the grey façades… - [Kathy Lette's Shares Her Intimate Boutique Escape In The Heart of London](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/dorset-square-hotel-in-london-review-by-kathy-lette/): Australian author Kathy Lette Reports for Women Love Travel on her stay at the Dorset Square Hotel in London. I am allergic to cricket. I’ve had marriages that have lasted less time than a test match. Cricket is the tantric sex of sport, but all you get is a sticky wicket…. Which is why I had to be dragged kicking and screaming to the cricket-themed Dorset Square Hotel. Dorset Square, just off London’s Baker Street, is the site of Thomas Lord’s first cricket ground. This little patch of parkland is where the first balls were googlied, diamond ducked, dibbly dobblied and… - [Why the Future of Travel is Slow, Sustainable, and Female-Led](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/sustainable-slow-tourism-women-cazavia/): Beyond the Tourist Trail: Meet the ‘Architects’ of Regenerative Travel. Report by Lucy Broadbent in London. When global travel ground to a halt several years ago, travel consultant Jill Hurd experienced a sudden, undeniable clarity about the future of her industry. While her business temporarily paused, a new vision began to take shape. Two of her industry peers, working in the same space, shared this exact same realization. Tourism couldn’t go back to the way it was. The three women agreed that travel needed to evolve. It had to become more sustainable, regenerative, and highly conscious of its environmental impact and… - [The Ultimate Biohacking Retreat: Gdas Bali Health and Wellness Resort](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-ultimate-biohacking-retreat-in-bali-inside-ubuds-best-wellness-playground/): Biohacking… but make it fun There’s a moment when you arrive somewhere and think… okay, this is next level. That’s exactly the vibe at Gdas Bali Health and Wellness Resort. one of the most unique biohacking retreats in Bali. Set in the lush surrounds of Ubud surrounded by rice paddy fields, this isn’t just a wellness stay — it’s a full-blown biohacking playground designed to support your energy, recovery and long-term health. The Gdas Bali Health and Wellness Resort gym alone is worth the trip Let’s start here… because this is not your standard hotel gym. We’re talking two levels. All… - [Iberá Wetlands: Inside Argentina’s Greatest Rewilding Story](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/how-douglas-and-kris-tompkins-created-a-rewilding-miracle-the-ibera-wetlands/): Our journey began at the bottom of the world. While sheltering from fierce Patagonian winds at Torres del Paine’s Hotel Lago Grey, I found myself leafing through a book about the region. It was there I first read about the extraordinary legacy of the late Doug Tompkins and his wife Kris. The timing felt almost prophetic; their monumental rewilding efforts had not only protected the jagged peaks my husband Jo and I were currently exploring, but also the vast Iberá Wetlands in north-east Argentina, the very next major stop on our itinerary. I was completely captivated by their story. Philanthropists and… - [Three Women, One Beach House and Zero Plans: The Magic of Evans Head](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/three-women-one-beach-house-zero-plans-the-magic-of-evans-head/): Evans Head sits just under two hours south of the Gold Coast in New South Wales – a leisurely two-hour drive from home for me, 90 minutes from Coolangatta Airport, 30 minutes from Ballina Airport (for those flying in) and a short drive beyond the iconic Ballina Big Prawn relocated to its new home outside the equally iconic Ballina Bunnings… Oh and let me tell you Evans Head is a million miles from care. The easiest breaks are the ones where rest is the great common denominator. That, and three harried women with plans for nothing more ambitious than fresh food,… - [Miriam Margolyes: Finding My Home In Bondi And Love in Australia](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/miriam-margolyes-finding-my-home-in-bondi-and-love-in-australia/): I first came to Australia in 1980 when I was 39. I am now 84 so that was a long time ago. The first time I saw Bondi Beach I thought it was a dream come true. Compared to the grey skies of the United Kingdom and the grey pebbles and even greyer sand of it’s miserable beaches, Australia was a paradise populated by huge, handsome, beautiful people. As a result, I wanted to buy a house near the beach. And in 1984 I discovered a lovely little two-bedroom brick home in Bondi just a few streets from the sand. It… - [The Sacred Cradle: Discovering Göbekli Tepe](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-sacred-cradle-discovering-gobekli-tepe-with-women-love-travel/): Women Love Travel invites you to journey to Southeastern Turkey to uncover the mysteries of Göbekli Tepe, . From Machu Pichu in South America to England’s Stonehenge and the glory of the Egyptian pyramids, the world abounds in vital archeological sites. Yet there is one site which not only pre-dates these more famous ancient monuments but may well prove to be much more important – and mark the precise spot where a human took the first step towards civilization. Happy Ali introduces you to Göbekli Tepe…. Pre-historic Stonehenge was built between 4,000 and 5,000 years old. Machu Pichu, the incredible royal estate of South America’s Inca… - [Walking the Routeburn Track: New Zealand’s Alpine Story](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/walking-the-routeburn-trackin-new-zealand/): There’s a hush as you step onto the Routeburn Track. The beech forest swallows sound, its moss-draped branches filtering soft light, while the river rushes somewhere below, crystalline and untamed. Here, in the wild meeting place of Fiordland and Mount Aspiring National Parks, every footstep is part of a larger story; one of deep history, fragile ecosystems, and raw mountain grandeur. Day One: Into the Green World From the Routeburn Shelter near Glenorchy, the trail winds through ancient red and silver beech trees, their trunks cloaked in moss and lichens that seem older than memory itself. The Māori once travelled these… - [The End of 'Tick Box' Tourism: Why We Are Embracing Slow, Meaningful Travel](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/travel-trends-from-wendy-wu-tours-the-journey-ahead-report/): We all know the exhaustion that comes from a packed travel itinerary, racing from one landmark to the next just to snap a photo and say we’ve been there. But according to a fascinating new study, Australian travellers are officially calling time on the frantic pace. The inaugural Wendy Wu Tours: The Journey Ahead Report has revealed a massive shift in our holiday preferences. We are moving away from conventional sightseeing and pivoting toward more meaningful, slower, and deeply immersive experiences. Travel, it seems, has become far more than just ticking off a bucket list; it is now about intentionality, deep… - [The Art of Travelling Stylishly On Points](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/how-savvy-women-automate-their-luxury-travel/): Amelia never boards a plane in a hurry. Always dressed impeccably, she glides through security, heads to the lounge door, then enjoys a coffee she orders more out of habit than need. After checking emails and the final boarding call, she boards. Business class to London. Again. My friend never frames it as luck. Rather as something she’s arranged well in advance, much like a standing appointment she keeps with herself, funded by being very disciplined during her everyday life. A few weeks later, across the city, another friend is packing for Wogan Valley Resort in New South Wales with her… - [The Great Bucket List Flip: Why 20-Somethings Knit and 60-Somethings Skydive](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/bucket-list-flip-why-20-somethings-knit-and-60-somethings-skydive/): It used to be that the older you got, the more likely you were to add ‘relaxation’ to your list, while youngies were keen to travel the world and climb Mt Everest. Not anymore. Compare your list to these five women’s, and be totally surprised… The stereotypes have been thrown out the window! If you are in your 20s, you’ll probably have ‘learn to knit’ on your bucket list, while the gung-ho grey nomads are signing up for skydiving these days. Women Love Travel spoke to five women about their dos before they die, and it’s clear that women in their… - [Hôtel Belles Rives: My Luxury Antibes Hideaway During the Cannes Film Festival](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/hotel-belles-rives-my-luxury-antibes-hideaway-during-the-cannesfilm-festival/): There’s something especially cinematic about waking up in Antibes—the sea sparkling just beyond your balcony, the hush of waves lapping against the shore, and the soft elegance of a hotel steeped in old-world charm. While the buzz of Cannes swirls just down the coast, my stay at Hôtel Belles Rives has offered the perfect escape: peaceful, poised, and undeniably luxurious. From buttery croissants to sea-breeze spa moments, here’s a glimpse inside this glamorous hideaway that feels more like a well-kept secret than a hotel. A Storied Setting with Riviera Soul The French Riviera has long been a haven for poets, painters,… - [The Gap Year Was Once for the Young. Now, it’s for the Empty Nester](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-gap-year-was-once-for-the-young-now-its-for-the-empty-nester/): In the late 1970s, my parents did something that, at the time, seemed radical. They sold our family farm in Mudgee, packed five children into a campervan, and spent the better part of a year driving across the United States. It was an education that didn’t happen in a classroom, and my children’s headmaster later crystallized the same philosophy when he told me, “Education doesn’t stop at the school gates.” For my parents, that trip was an anomaly. For my generation, it is becoming a movement. We are witnessing the rise of the “Golden Gap Year,” a demographic shift where older… - [AI Opportunities Across Travel, Hotel and Airline Sectors](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/ai-and-travel-new-opportunities-for-the-future-of-exploration/): The travel industry is having its ‘AI moment.’  Hotels and airlines face increasing pressure to balance rising guest expectations with tight operating margins. Every interaction matters. Whether it’s the booking page that anticipates a traveller’s needs, the in-trip message that solves a problem before it escalates, or the loyalty offer that provides genuine value. These moments dictate whether a guest stays loyal or books elsewhere.. AI is reshaping these experiences from the ground up through real-time personalisation and automation. Amperity’s State of AI in Travel report, shows that 41% of hotel and airline companies use AI daily or several times a… - [Eagles Nest II: The Ultimate Tasmanian Luxury Hideaway Near Cradle Mountain](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/eagles-nest-ii-tasmania-luxury-review/): We were a party of two couples: myself, Mr. G, and our foodie friends Mitch and Gemma on a quest for the perfect luxury gateway to Cradle Mountain. The drive from Devonport uses the imposing Mount Roland as a natural navigation system, leading us down gravel driveways to a place where keys and codes aren’t necessary. You simply open the door to paradise. This is Eagles Nest II. I immediately understood the assignment: stop, stare, and breathe. This isn’t just a home; it’s a front-row seat to nature’s most cinematic performance. In my years of global travel writing, this retreat easily… - [Paint the Town: The World’s Most Vibrant Rainbow Cities](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/paint-the-town-the-worlds-most-vibrant-rainbow-cities/): There is a specific kind of joy found in a destination that refuses to be grey. From the sun-drenched cliffs of Italy to the bohemian quarters of Brazil, some cities just glow. For the traveller who seeks inspiration in every hue, we’ve curated a guide to the world’s most colourful corners. Pack your camera and your most vibrant resort wear; we’re going on a technicolour journey. Burano, Italy While the crowds clamour for the glassblowers of Murano, those in the know take the 40-minute vaporetti ride further into the Venetian Lagoon to Burano. This island is a living gallery. Legend says… - [A Woman's Guide To Threading the Needle in Spain](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/a-womans-guide-to-threading-the-needle-in-spain/): We arrived in Spain by train, crossing from France into a new country and a whole new rhythm of travel.  Four days in Barcelona, followed by a single night in Madrid before flying home. A short trip, deliberately so, as this time I’m not flying solo. I’m travelling with my sixteen-year-old daughter, Luca, which, for a whole host of reasons, changes the shape of everything. Travelling with a teenager doesn’t need to be tricky; you are close, but it’s not constant. Together, but definitely not tethered, albeit finding a rhythm that works for both definitely becomes part of the journey. We… - [What Can This Tiny Pacific Island Teach Us About Sustainable Travel?](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/four-big-things-this-tiny-pacific-island-can-teach-us-about-sustainable-travel/): From cosmetics to clothing, food to furniture, when it comes to the products we purchase, green is the new black. With a growing number of consumers considering environmental factors before committing with their credit card. And, the trips we take are no exception. While several glamourous getaways have long driven the growing demand for socially responsible adventures, other eco travel destinations that have so far flown under the radar are now stepping into the spotlight when it comes to sustainability, stewardship and smart tourism. Among them is Palau. The tiny Western Pacific nation of less than 20,000 people, that is making a big… - [Dwarika’s Sanctuary Nepal: The Rebirth of a Himalayan Wellness Icon](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/dwarikas-sanctuary-nepal/): Perched high in the hills of Dhulikhel, Dwarika’s Sanctuary Nepal, has evolved from a renowned hill retreat into one of Asia’s most distinctive Himalayan wellness destinations. Grounded in ancient healing traditions and mountain stillness, it is a sanctuary where women come to reset, reconnect and rediscover clarity. A Sanctuary Reborn There are places in the world that don’t just welcome you, they shift something inside you. Dwarika’s Sanctuary is one of them. Once known as Dwarika’s Resort, the property has undergone a profound evolution, emerging in 2026 with a renewed identity and a deeper purpose: to be a sanctuary for holistic… - [Dr Verena Meraldi and the Science Charting a Greener Future](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/dr-verena-meraldi-and-the-science-behind-hx-expeditions/): How Dr Verena Meraldi, Chief Scientist at HX Expeditions is leading the way in a sea change in responsible exploration. It’s a chilly Nordic morning in Tromsø, Norway, as HX Expeditions’ MS Fridtjof Nansen prepares for another voyage to the polar extremes. At the heart of this pioneering journey stands Dr Verena Meraldi, Chief Scientist at HX Expeditions , whose passion for both science and sustainability is quietly transforming the way we explore the world’s most fragile frontiers. Dr Meraldi’s vision extends far beyond the horizon. As the driving force behind HX’s research and conservation initiatives, she ensures every cruise is… - [Falling Fearlessly: What you need to know about skydiving?](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/what-you-need-to-know-about-skydiving/): Your thrill-seeking Woman’s Guide to Falling Fearlessly. Plus tips and best locations to Skydive around the world There’s something wildly empowering about leaping out of a plane at 14,000 feet especially for us women doing it on our own terms. Whether you’re conquering fears, chasing adrenaline, or ticking off a bold bucket list item, skydiving is an unforgettable experience that combines breathtaking views, heart-pounding excitement, and a hefty dose of personal triumph. But before you book your tandem jump, here’s what every adventurous woman needs to know about making the plunge. The Basics: How Skydiving Works Skydiving isn’t just falling from… - [The Podcast That Turns Travel Into Storytelling](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-world-awaits-the-travel-podcast-turning-trips-into-tales/): Travel, at its most memorable, is rarely about destination as it is discovery. It is an overheard conversation in the supermarket in a language you don’t yet speak. The rhythm of footsteps on unfamiliar streets. The way a moment on the metro can reshape your memory of a place entirely. That is the space The World Awaits inhabits. Produced and hosted by Kirstie Bedford and her colleague Belle Jackson, the travel podcast trades itineraries for insight, guiding listeners into stories that reveal not just destinations, but the people, cultures, and ideas that define them. “Our inspiration was because of our own… - [Wellness Reboot: Nurturing Yourself At Billabong Retreat in Sydney](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/wellness-reboot-nurturing-yourself-at-sydneys-billabong-retreat/): We all know the feeling: starting the year with ambitious health and fitness resolutions, only to watch that enthusiasm fade into a distant memory just a few months later. It is all too easy for those healthy intentions to fall by the wayside amid the chaos of daily life. This is exactly where a wellness-themed minibreak comes in. Taking a few days out to nurture yourself is a profound way to recharge your batteries, refocus your goals, and set yourself on a healthier path for the rest of the year. Looking for my own holistic wellness reboot, I checked into the… - [Beyond The Ice: Women Redefine the Antarctica Travel Narrative](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/beyond-the-ice-women-redefine-the-antarctica-travel-narrative/): For as long as I can remember, the travel narrative surrounding Antarctica has been dominated by tales of rugged survival and hard science. We picture the early explorers, the icebreakers, and the researchers braving the harshest elements on earth. But what happens when we view the world’s most remote, fragile continent through the lens of a creative? That’s exactly the question answered by Creative Antarctica: Australian Artists and Writers in the Far South, a breathtaking exhibition that just opened at Melbourne’s RMIT Gallery and Design Hub Gallery. While the exhibition features historical works from early expedition figures like Frank Hurley and… - [Jessica Nabongo: Claiming the World on Her Own Terms](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/jessica-nabongo/): From Detroit to every corner of the globe, Jessica Nabongo has reshaped the concept of solo travel for women.  As the first Black woman to visit every country in the world, she has become a powerful voice for representation, cultural curiosity and a more inclusive way of seeing the world.  Nabongo occupies a space that is both influential and quietly disruptive. She has expanded not only the map of where travel stories come from, but who gets to tell them. Her legacy is not simply that she went everywhere, but that she did so with intention, visibility and purpose. Nabongo is… - [Women Travel Solo: Why Going Alone Can Be the Most Powerful Journey of All](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/women-travel-solo-why-going-alone-is-so-powerful/): From pregnancy and parenthood to recovery, reinvention and adventure, Women Travel Solo brings together 30 women who have travelled alone and discovered confidence, connection and self-trust along the way. With a foreword by Jessica Nabongo, the book reframes solo travel as an act of choice rather than courage. I have always been drawn to pioneering female travellers who move through the world independently, often alone, and with instinctive confidence. Jessica Nabongo is one of those women. Long before global accolades followed, she had already travelled solo through more than 100 countries and explored more than half of the United States on… - [Northern Thailand’s Hill Tribes: Preserving Tradition in a Modern World](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/northern-thailand-hill-tribes/): Sipping herbal tea harvested from the jungles of northern Thailand, I sit with Athu at his Akha cultural centre, perched among the rolling hills of the Golden Triangle. He speaks in broken English, his third language, wearing a black shirt and a small brown fedora. Around us, Akha’s tools, clothing, and ornaments fill the room, each piece a window into life in these remote hills. “My parents always followed the ways of the Akha. I went to school, but when they did ceremonies or cooked, I watched. They didn’t teach me like in school, but I learned by doing. If the… - [The Ultimate Singapore Stopover Guide: Shopping, Culture, and Wellness](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/ultimate-luxury-singapore-stopover-guide/): With 16.9 million travellers landing in Singapore last year, the Lion City has officially shed its reputation as just a quick business layover. As more flights use Singapore as a global transit hub, why not stretch that stopover into an extra day or two just for you? Trust me, playing tourist and squeezing in some dedicated retail therapy definitely beats waiting in the airport lounge. As soon as you step off the plane, you get an immediate feel for how shopping-oriented this city truly is. If you are unlucky enough to only have a short stopover, head straight to Changi Airport’s… - [10 Film-Inspired Destinations Every Woman Would Love](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/10-film-inspired-destinations-every-woman-would-love/): From sweeping moors to turquoise beaches, these destinations inspire women travellers to explore, relax, and embrace adventure—solo or in style. 1. ‘Wuthering Heights’ — Yorkshire Moors, UK (2026) Best Time to Visit: April–June or September–OctoberSolo Female Travel Tip: Explore moorland landscapes safely with guided hikes. Literary tours and village walks are immersive and social.Instagram Spot: Top of Penistone Hill for dramatic moorland vistas. 2. ‘A Tourist’s Guide to Love’ — Vietnam (2023) Best Time to Visit: February–April or September–NovemberSolo Female Travel Tip: Join street food tours or small-group motorbike trips. Boutique hostels in Ho Chi Minh City or Hoi An provide… - [Paris Unplanned: Five Days of Art, Walking and Letting Go As A Solo Traveller](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/paris-unplanned-five-days-of-art-walking-and-letting-go/): Call it luck, chance or manipulation, but I recently suggested it was important that I collect my daughter after her six-week exchange in Lille, and since I had to be in France, five days solo in Paris beforehand felt entirely reasonable. Completely unscheduled, and the rare luxury of time I hadn’t planned for but was determined to use. Thirty hours door to door. Brisbane to Paris, a 7 a.m. arrival at Charles de Gaulle. Jetlagged and cold, my brain lagged behind my body, which was ready to move. Straight into a car as the sun rose, then across the city to… - [Australian Travel Hotlist ... 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Analysing outbound travel data from the Department of Home Affairs between 2021 and… - [Lyndey Milan: How My Love Of Travel Keeps Evolving Whatever Life Deals Me](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/how-my-love-of-travel-keeps-evolving-whatever-life-deals-me/): When I was a little girl, the youngest of four kids, we would be packed into the back of the car and Mum would drive us to the airport to farewell Dad on his overseas business trips. We’d watch with our faces pressed against the wire as Dad walked across the tarmac. Is this where my love of travel started? Or was it the sensory stories Mum brought back later, specifically the way she described the sweetness of her first fresh figs abroad? With a family culture that encouraged exploration, I set off for London after university and a year of… - [How a Retired Woman Set Out to See the World — and Found Love Along the Way](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/women-travel-solo/): A recent collection of inspiring solo travel stories from Lonely Planet‘s new book ‘Women Travel Solo’ spotlights the remarkable journey of American psychologist Meri Murphy, who set off on a solo retirement adventure from her home base in Cromwell – and found love along the way. I travelled solo at age 29, and again at age 65. At age 29, I explored Europe for 10 months until my money ran out. I’d been terrified of so many unknowns back in 1974, but the experience confirmed my love of travel and my commitment to seeing the whole world. Life’s realities intervened with… - [The New Era of Intentional Travel: Booking.com’s 2026 Predictions](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/2026-travel-trends-why-australians-are-choosing-intentionality-over-itineraries/): The biggest travel trends of 2026 aren’t defined by a single destination, but by a radical shift in resource allocation. According to Booking.com’s latest predictions, Australians are moving away from “one-size-fits-all” holidays in favour of extreme intentionality. Faced with a complex economic climate, the 2026 traveller is no longer just “going on vacation”; they are carefully auditing their time and budget to ensure every trip serves a specific emotional or psychological purpose. Based on insights from over 29,000 global travellers, including 1,000 Australians, the report reveals a market fragmenting into distinct, highly personal archetypes. Whether it’s saving on logistics to splurge… - [Women Travel Solo: Finding Myself on Mexico’s Backroads](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/finding-myself-on-mexicos-backroads-a-solo-travel-story/): By Liz Prado | Extract from Lonely Planet’s Women Travel Solo “Sometimes, even your dream job can leave you feeling lost.” After years on the road as a full-time travel writer, I had reached a breaking point. Deadlines, assignments, and endless words had drained the joy from the job I once loved. I needed to remember why I started travelling in the first place: for discovery, for freedom, for the thrill of exploring the unknown. So I changed my plans. I booked an early flight to Cancún, Mexico, and set out on 18 days of solo travel—no agenda, no deadlines, no… - [Women Love Travel: The Quiet Revolution of Solo Female Travel](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/women-love-travel-and-the-quiet-revolution-of-travelling-solo-as-a-woman/): There is a moment on every woman’s first solo adventure when something inside her shifts. It might arrive quietly, like the soft glow of sunrise spilling across a balcony in Cambodia. Or it might strike with full force as you step off a plane into a city where no one knows your name. Somewhere between airports, alleyways and unexpected conversations, you discover a version of yourself you didn’t realise was waiting to be found. For me, solo female travel is a reclamation of time, of space, and of identity. For many women, just the simple act of booking a ticket for… - [Six Senses Krabey Island: Cambodia’s Tropical Jungle Island Gem](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/six-senses-krabey-island-where-cambodias-quiet-soul-finds-its-luxury/): It is July in Cambodia, and I am surrounded by water, even when I am not in it. From my villa at Six Senses Krabey Island, the first thing I see each morning is the expanse of my private pool shimmering beneath a canopy of thick, tangled forest. The villa is quiet in that hushed, confident way great architecture can be. Teak floors. White fabric hanging gracefully from the frame of my canopy bed. Sliding walls vanish to let the outdoors in. Each villa comes with its own pool and ocean views – the kind that make you forget the rest… - [Finding My Next Chapter: Embracing Solo Travel in Bali at 48](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/finding-my-next-chapter-embracing-solo-travel-in-bali-at-48/): For over two decades, my identity was deeply intertwined with being a mother. Raising my two sons, now 22 and 18, was my daily role, my anchor, and my identity. But when my youngest moved out a few months ago to start his own journey in Sydney, I found myself standing at a crossroads of emotions. There was pride and happiness for him, of course, but also a quiet grief, and a sense of being untethered. I felt lost. And without purpose. For so long, my days were full of meaning and momentum but suddenly, the rhythm I knew was gone,… - [A Quiet Refuge in the Heart of Hong Kong: Lanson Place Causeway Bay](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/lanson-place-causeway-bay-in-hong-kong/): Hong Kong doesn’t often whisper. It dazzles, hums, and rushes with its neon skyline blinking late into the night, its trams clattering down streets edged with steaming noodle shops and couture boutiques. But tucked into a discreet corner of Causeway Bay, one of the city’s busiest districts, Lanson Place Causeway Bay offers something unexpected: calm. A Reimagined Classic Fresh from an elegant, design-forward renovation, Lanson Place Causeway Bay feels less like a traditional hotel and more like a beautifully appointed residence belonging to a worldly friend. One with impeccable taste, a penchant for curated art, and a talent for anticipating what… - [Why Creative Nature Walks Are the Reset Women Need — My Story](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/why-creative-nature-walks-are-the-reset-women-need-my-story/): From anxiety to alignment: Sydney-based artist Zahrina Robertson shares this story about her transformational seven week trip abroad. When I left Sydney, my suitcase was on its last legs and my family had claimed every charger I’ve ever owned. There was nothing glamorous about airport queues or negotiating the window seat, but I knew I needed this trip. Seven weeks to breathe, reset, and find out who I was after a rough stretch of anxiety and a messy tangle with career identity theft. Dubai was my first stop. Early mornings, sand in my shoes, and the kind of light that softens… - [From Boardroom to Bush: Valerie Orton's Golden Gap Year Takes Her To South Africa](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/from-boardroom-to-bush-valerie-ortons-golden-gap-year-in-south-africa/): After leaving a demanding job, Valerie gave herself permission to take a year-long travel sabbatical. What began as a quest for rest became a transformative adventure across Africa from the vibrant streets of Cape Town to the Cape Of Good Hope. This was just the part of her amazing journey.. “I gave myself permission to take a year of sabbatical and go travelling.” Letting Go and Saying Yes I didn’t love my job anymore. The board I’d served for over the years had changed, and the appreciation for what we’d achieved together seemed to have faded. So, I made the decision… - [The Peacock Room — Orange’s #1 Restaurant Deserves the Hype](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-peacock-room-orange-the-towns-1-restaurant/): Fresh from a bracing plunge in a Scandinavian-style pool, I walked into The Peacock Room at The Oriana Retro Hotel with the kind of optimism that usually precedes disappointment. In Orange, however, a regional city increasingly confident in its own charms, that optimism is often rewarded. Orange has long been known for its cool-climate wines and rolling pastures, but in recent years it has quietly evolved into one of New South Wales’ most compelling weekend getaways. The region’s restaurants, many tucked inside renovated homesteads or retro hotels, now draw visitors as reliably as the cellar doors. Among them, The Peacock Room… - [Optimising Every Dollar in Australia’s Travel and Airlines Sector](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/optimising-every-dollar-in-australias-travel-and-airlines-sector/): Belinda Lloyd, Senior Technical Account Manager at Amperity, explores how an AI-first, data-driven approach can better target audiences and reshape travel marketing for more personalised, effective engagement. Here is her story. It’s the holiday season, and the pressure is on travel brands, hotels and airlines in Australia to find new ways to deliver personalised experiences while optimising every dollar. The Australian travel and tourism industry, which this year is expected to contribute $314.4 billion to local GDP and support 1.7 million jobs, is experiencing massive growth with strong demand from both domestic and international travellers. 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In the UK, 54% of British women are… - [The Joy of Village Life in Upper Hunter's Murrurundi](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/the-joy-of-village-life-in-murrurundi-nsw-i-women-love-travel/): “That’ll cost you the price of a smile.”— a local at the Murrurundi sausage sizzle, capturing the country spirit perfectly The Magic of Slowing Down Everybody dreams of village life — even city dwellers. Deep down, we all crave connection: that feeling of belonging where neighbours wave as you drive by, your barista knows your name, and someone notices when you’re not around. That’s exactly what I discovered in Murrurundi, a picturesque town in the Upper Hunter Valley, nestled beneath the Liverpool Range and tracing the gentle bends of the Pages River. It’s a place where creativity thrives, kindness is the… - [Into the Wild: My First Safari In Botswana](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/golden-gap-year-from-cape-town-to-botswana/): Valerie Orton is on a year-long “Golden Gap Year,” travelling the world and embracing new adventures. After years in executive leadership and resilience coaching, she decided to swap the boardrooms for bushlands, cityscapes, and far-flung destinations. Here, she shares her first safari experience in Botswana, Africa. In all, Valerie was in Africa for four weeks. After one night in Maun, in northern Botswana, the major gateway to many of the safari areas including the Okavango Delta and the Moremi Game Reserve; I watched as a strong, medium height San Bushman stepped out of an open-sided Toyota 4 wheel drive truck and… - [Beyond the Horizon: Meet the Photographers Redefining Panoramic Photography](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/meet-the-winners-of-the-16th-epson-international-pano-awards/): The 16th Epson International Pano Awards, the world’s largest global competition for panoramic photography, has unveiled its 2025 winners, showcasing artists who expand our perception of space, light, and landscape. From the icy peaks of the Dolomites to the shimmering northern skies over Senja Island, these images invite us not merely to see the world, but to step into it, to feel its vastness and its quiet intimacy. 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In this extract from Lonely Planet’s Women Travel Solo, writer and restaurant critic Katy McGuinness explores the pleasures and perspectives of eating alone — from the practical to the profound — through her own lens and the experiences of other adventurous women who’ve learned that a table for one can be the best seat in… - [Discover Puerto Vallarta’s Hidden Escape: Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/discover-puerto-vallartas-hidden-escape-delta-hotels-by-marriott-riviera-nayarit/): Puerto Vallarta’s beauty is no secret — its beaches, palm-lined promenades and fiery sunsets have been luring travellers for decades. But that popularity also means finding peace and privacy can be tricky… unless you know where to look. Tucked away in the lush hills above the coast, where the call of chachalaca birds and the rustle of iguanas replace the sound of beach bars, Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort offers the kind of secluded serenity that feels like discovering a secret. Located just 15 miles from Puerto Vallarta Airport, en route to the Punta de Mita peninsula,… - [Paris to Geneva on Two Wheels: A Solo Cycling Adventure](https://womenlovetravel.com.au/paris-to-geneva-on-two-wheels-a-solo-cycling-adventure/): By Ashley Parsons | Extract from Lonely Planet’s Women Travel Solo “Cycling solo taught me that I can journey alone—but it’s still nice to have help along the way.” With a vintage bike, a tent, and a sleeping bag, Ashley Parsons set out on an unplanned adventure: cycling from Paris to Geneva. Along canals, forests, vineyards, and mountain trails, she tested her resilience, independence, and love for the road. 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