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Bev Saunders had a sister Jennifer who has inspired her to live her dreams and to help other women do that too. In honour of her late sister Bev created the Jennifer’s Journey website focused for women and travel.
The day before she passed, we lamented our lost opportunity and the fact that we hadn’t made the time to travel together. “We would have had fun,” we said. One thing Jen taught me is that today is for living your dreams, not tomorrow.
Life is mysterious, and since her passing, the “signs” Jen promised to send, have shown me that life is a journey, perhaps one that never ends.
Jennifer’s Journey is a contemporary travel resource for women featuring activities from the exhilarating to the serene, that combine fun, relaxation, and new experiences, while fostering friendships, confidence, and self discovery. Each page is a delightful portrayal of both the inspirational journeys and the fascinating women who’ve taken them.
Las Olas Surf Safaris for Women
Bev is also the face behind Las Olasis recognized as the world’s premier surf camp for women. Since 1997, Las Olas has introduced thousands of women to surfing. Week long safaris include accommodations, lessons, yoga, massage, and more. Las Olas was noted by the San Francisco Chronicle as “The Golden Door of Surf Camps” and The Malibu Times as the “#1 Surf Camp for Women.” Las Olas has been featured in O, the Oprah Magazine, Newsweek, Time, Outside, Travel & Leisure, Wall St Journal, and more.
Our motto: We make girls out of women.
Dianne Lorae has just launched LadyBug Travels as a membership organisation . She wants to grow the membership globally through creating a unique travel opportunity or women travelers:
Since many women often have limited travel budgets and women centered needs I conceptualized this business to open doors of opportunities for independent women travelers.
Members join and when they want to make arrangements we contact one another directly, setting the accommodation dates and arrangements between the Hostess and the Guest. You don’t necessarily host the person who hosted you. Everyone travels to their chosen destinations with unlimited exchanges allowed for the price of the membership $19.95 US/Month ($239.40 US/Yr.)
All members post a personal and property profile along with photos. Photo postings are mandatory so that each member can discern their own comfort levels when considering a location.
I just launched my website this month and women are just CRAZY ENTHUSED about the idea - I am very uplifted and encouraged by my business from so many women.
Join up and see the world and have the world visit you too!
LadyBug Travels
Helen writes: It was like an itch that I had to scratch – this is how I like to describe the decision to start What to Wear on Holiday
whattowearonholiday.com
The idea came again and again every time I would be planning a trip. What to take to fit in? What to take to cover all my needs without coming back with lots of things unused only to have to wash them and put away? What would I need that I wouldn’t be able to buy there? I would call and email friends who I knew had been there to ask them and this could take hours and hours over days or weeks. Read more
Magda von der Heyde, great grand daughter of Karl Alexander, well known local artist and director of the Sala de Arte of Escorihuela Winery, has more than ten years experience guiding visitors through the secrets of wine. Experience the wonders of Argentina & Chile through these wine and gourmet tours with polo, golf and tango programs as well. Be introduced to local people, experience the out of the way places.
Moments in Time
Lyn Baker the founder of Tiger Travel spent many years travelling extensively throughout India as a professional photographer – she has an eye for the country, for its people and its culture.
The idea of sharing India with small groups of women travellers seemed a great way of adding to her relationship with India. So Tiger Travel was born. Read more
Hostel Bookers are paying attention to women travellers on a budget through putting together information especially for women:
- about travel for in different countries
- Where are the Hottest Men – results of a survey
- Hostel Bookers blog posts about women and travel
- Results of survey of Women Travellers Read more
Picture yourself swilling wine in a hot tub at the end of an invigorating day’s bush hike, or relaxing in a country pub having biked the classic Otago Rail Trail, or taking a dip in the turquoise waters of the glorious Abel Tasman after sea kayaking to a golden beach…
do these things sound like something you would like to experience? Well, read on, because your prayers have finally been answered!
As busy women we often have a myriad of (often feeble) excuses why we don’t do things for ourselves. But let’s face it: there is never an excuse good enough for not doing something positive for yourself – like taking a well-deserved short break somewhere!
Venus Adventures – Trips for Women – is now offering a range of short breaks within New Zealand (and Europe) for women who, well, just need a break! The breaks include anything from culture to adventures, and are always a lot of fun, and the website is a one-stop shop for short breaks for women.
The idea behind women-only trips is to help women escape their everyday roles and routines as busy mums, wives or workers, and to get away with the girls and have some fun!
“More and more women are realizing the importance of getting away from it all and letting someone else do all the organizing for a change”; says Julie Paterson, founder and owner of Venus Adventures Trips for Women. “Women naturally bond and network easily. Doing a trip which gets you out of your comfort zone a little is easier in a supportive women’s group. It’s a great environment in which to try new things. But, depending on the trip, we also indulge in fun things like spas and a little retail-therapy! Age also doesn’t matter as long as the spirit is there!”
All you have to do is get yourself to the trip starting point and all the rest is taken care of. So what are you waiting for? Your next adventure is just a mouse click away…for more information visit www.shortbreaksforwomen.com.
By Julie Paterson
Venus Adventures – Trips for Women
www.venusadventures.travel
www.shortbreaksforwomen.com
March 2010 Dianne is no longer offering this service, but is offering some great personalised tours in India. find out more
New Zealander Dianne Sharma-Winter is a poet, a peregrine (pilgrim), and a practitioner of the healing arts. She was a late starter as a traveller, but it is now in her blood, and one of her passions in India. Combining a passion and a business, Dianne has set up a small business welcoming women to New Delhi. Read more
Gobaz Tours - explore the Ethiopian Markets
Pam Robbie is a New Zealander living in Ethiopia who runs tours with her Ethiopian partner – Gobaz Travel. History, culture, nature, treks. Pam’s background is continuing education Travel and Learn programmes and events management, her local knowledge provides a good framework for travelling in the area – it is an area that fascinates me – having explored Morocco – Ethiopia is definately next on my list! Pam’s Website
Read the blog about the Ethiopian Beauty Treatment here
