Insight Vacations has launched small group, women-only tours designed to encourage solo travel and spotlight women in the travel industry, for travel in 2025. And for a limited time, female travellers will receive 8 percent off the new itineraries when booked by May 31. There are 11 different tours across Europe, the Americas, India and Africa.
Insight says the development of its dedicated women-only tours comes after research conducted with Canadian-based JourneyWoman.com, in which over 1,000 female travellers were surveyed with 65% of respondents says they “look for tour companies that offer women-only tours or solo trips for women” and 43% further stating that they “feel the travel industry ignores solo or older female travellers.”
“As a travel brand, we’re committed to inspiring inclusion today and every day which has led us to open more doors for women travellers,” says Melissa DaSilva, President of Insight Vacations, North America. “Our women-only tours, thoughtfully crafted by women for women, cater to travellers’ unique needs – be it exploring diverse cultures, conquering fears, or forging new friendships.”
Spanning five continents, DaSilva says the carefully curated journeys spare no details with plenty of options for solo travellers.
“At Insight Vacations, we recognize the significance of listening to women’s voices, and through these women-only trips, we hope to provide exceptional experiences that enable women to explore the world with confidence and curiosity,” she says.
On the new tours, travellers will have the opportunity to explore cultures and celebrate women’s achievements across countries and meet other like-minded women, potentially forging lifelong friendships.
The small group tours will consist of a maximum of 24 guests and will feature stylish handpicked hotels, meals in top-rated dining spots, and “stress-free travel created for women, by women.”
Some examples of the new Women-Only Tours include:
- During the “Country Roads of the Deep South” tour, travellers can learn about the women’s civil rights movement in the US including notable figures such as Frances Wright, Ida Be Wells, and the Lee Sisters during the “Courageous Women Fighting for Women’s Rights, Civil Rights and Justice for All Tour.” The local specialist conducting the tour is also of great importance as Elaine Lee Turner has served the Memphis, Tenn. community in various capacities as an educator, civil rights activist, entrepreneur and historian.
- Guests on the “Country Roads of Italy” tour will have the opportunity to meet with a weaving association in Perugia that’s owned and run by women
- During the “Best of Morocco” tour travellers can attend a baking class at a women’s cooperative that empowers women to become professional chefs.
Additionally, Insight Vacations’ investment in women’s solo travel has increased with their MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experiences available on each of the women-only tours, all of which support the UN’s official theme of this year’s International Women’s Day – “Invest in women: Accelerate progress.” The special and inspiring travel experiences encourage travellers not only to support the UN’s Sustainable Development goals, but also important local traditions and businesses owned by women.
The JourneyWoman research also noted that 73% of women surveyed seek recommendations and travel advice from other women before travelling solo. As such, Insight is launching a new social travel group on Facebook for women: “Insight Vacations Women-Only Travel Community”. With this group, Insight Vacations hope to encourage women to join and discuss travel among themselves, share tips, and find others with similar interests.