WOMEN WHO WANDER

Travel Boldly. Connect Deeply. Wander Freely.

Curated journeys for women who want more than a vacation — they seek purpose, community, and unforgettable experiences with like-minded travelers.

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What is Women Who Wander?

Women Who Wander is a boutique travel community curated by Trips & Ships Luxury Travel. These are fully guided, small-group journeys built for women who want to experience the world with meaning, elegance, and effortless planning.

Whether you're traveling solo, celebrating a milestone, or just craving connection, we take care of every detail so you can focus on the experience.

Guests enjoying curated cultural experience on women's trip in Morocco

Who It's For

Women 40+ who want deeper travel experiences

Solo travelers seeking safety and sisterhood

Women entering a new season of life

Friends looking to celebrate together

Those who want curated, elegant, worry-free exploration

Curated 2027 Departures

Women's-Only 2027 Tours

Embark on transformative, small-group journeys crafted exclusively for women travelers. From private tastings at female-led Italian vineyards to ancient archaeological wonders, discover the world in safety, sisterhood, and boutique luxury.

Max 24 Travelers
Solo Room Options
Women-Led Local Guides
White-Glove Concierge
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Women's tour: England and the West Country
Women-Only11 Days
Land JourneyMax 24 Guests

England and the West Country

2027 Women's Departure:June 6, 2027Best Season: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct

Highlights:Cotswolds, Bath, Windsor, Avebury, Cornwall, Devon, Glastonbury, Dartmoor National Park

The honey-colored villages of the Cotswolds and Cornwall's dramatic coastline provide the backdrop for a quirky, storybook journey through England, filled with history, local traditions, and unexpected delights. Wander through centuries-old towns, explore a manor house featured in Poldark, visit the iconic St. Michael's Mount, and experience England from behind the wheel of a Morgan sports car in the Malvern Hills.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$8,990 USD
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Women's tour: Tuscany, Cinque Terre & the Portofino Coast
Women-Only8 Days
Land JourneyMax 24 Guests

Tuscany, Cinque Terre & the Portofino Coast

2027 Women's Departure:June 15, 2027 & October 12, 2027Best Season: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Highlights:Florence, Portofino, Siena, Lucca, Genoa, Vernazza

Tuscany's rolling hills, the colorful villages of Cinque Terre, and the elegance of the Portofino Coast set the stage for a journey rich in culture, tradition, and unforgettable scenery. Explore Florence's artistic treasures, stroll the medieval streets of Siena, and experience local life through a private Contrada visit.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$6,490 USD
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Women's tour: A Week In... Italy's Hidden Wine Country
Women-Only8 Days
Land JourneyMax 24 Guests

A Week In... Italy's Hidden Wine Country

2027 Women's Departure:June 20, 2027 & September 30, 2027Best Season: Apr–Jul, Sep–Oct

Highlights:Torino, Langhe, Italian Lakes, Stresa, Alba, Gavi

Italy's best-kept culinary secret takes center stage in Piedmont, where vineyard-covered hills, celebrated wines, and generations-old traditions create a feast for the senses.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$7,290 USD
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Women's tour: Canada's Capital Cities plus Niagara Falls
Women-Only10 Days
Land Journey

Canada's Capital Cities plus Niagara Falls

2027 Women's Departure:July 23, 2027Best Season: May–Oct

Highlights:Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake

The cosmopolitan streets of Toronto, the national landmarks of Ottawa, the European character of Montréal, and the historic charm of Québec City set the stage for a welcoming journey through Canada.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$6,490 USD
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Women's tour: Southern Charms: St. Augustine, Savannah & Charleston
Women-Only8 Days
Land Journey

Southern Charms: St. Augustine, Savannah & Charleston

2027 Women's Departure:September 29, 2027Best Season: Mar–May, Sep–Oct, Dec

Highlights:St. Augustine, Savannah, Charleston, Coastal Low Country, Beaufort

Follow the graceful coastline of the American South from St. Augustine to Charleston, discovering historic cities, Gilded Age retreats, moss-draped squares, and enduring cultural traditions along the way. Cruise aboard a private catamaran in St. Augustine, explore Savannah's elegant streets before a hands-on Lowcountry culinary experience, and gain meaningful insight into the heritage of the Gullah-Geechee community at the Pin Point Heritage Museum.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$5,690 USD
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Women's tour: A Week In… Copenhagen & Oslo
Women-Only8 Days
Land Journey

A Week In… Copenhagen & Oslo

2027 Women's Departure:August 8, 2027Best Season: May–Sep

Highlights:Copenhagen, Lund, Oslo

From Copenhagen's colorful waterfronts to Oslo's striking waterfront museums, discover the style, culture, and everyday pleasures that define modern Scandinavia.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$5,990 USD
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Women's tour: A Week In... Portugal
Women-Only8 Days
Land Journey

A Week In... Portugal

2027 Women's Departure:October 14, 2027Best Season: Feb–Jun, Aug–Nov

Highlights:Lisbon, Évora, Sintra, Coimbra, Porto

Portugal's vibrant cities and timeless traditions set the stage for a journey filled with memorable discoveries. Spend your days exploring historic universities, coastal villages, and storybook palaces, then gather over regional wines, local flavors, and lively conversation.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$5,990 USD
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Women's tour: A Week In... Champagne & Alsace
Women-Only8 Days
Land JourneyMax 24 Guests

A Week In... Champagne & Alsace

2027 Women's Departure:October 24, 2027Best Season: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Highlights:Kaysersberg, Colmar, Reims, Épernay, Chantilly

Food, wine, and centuries-old traditions are at the heart of this journey through Alsace and Champagne. Wander the colorful streets of Kaysersberg and Colmar, share a homemade meal in a local chef's family home, sample wines, cheeses, and regional specialties, and explore the Champagne countryside by vintage vehicle.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$7,990 USD
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Women's tour: Treasures of Morocco, a Women-Only Tour
Women-Only11 Days
Women-Only TourMax 24 Guests

Treasures of Morocco, a Women-Only Tour

2027 Women's Departure:May 9–19, 2027Best Season: May, June, Sep

Highlights:Casablanca, Rabat, Meknès, Fes, Midelt, Erfoud, Todra River, Dades Valley, Ouarzazate, Marrakesh, Essaouira, El Jadida, Rissani

Lands so diverse they will leave you spellbound; Morocco is a sight to see. On this 11-day women-only tour, travel with a small group to view Morocco's largest mosque in Casablanca and indulge in a wine-paired lunch with the owner who shares her insights into Moroccan wine.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$4,150 USD
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Women's tour: Splendours of Egypt, a Women-Only Tour
Women-Only12 Days
Women-Only TourMax 24 Guests

Splendours of Egypt, a Women-Only Tour

2027 Women's Departure:May 5–16, 2027Best Season: May, June, Sep

Highlights:Cairo, Luxor, Dendera Temple Complex, Edfu, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Giza

Cruise the Nile, gain insights into the art of belly dancing, and explore the splendors of Egypt on this 12-day women-only tour. Enjoy a sundowner at the Old Cataract Hotel, where Sir Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie once dined.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$5,025 USD
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Women's tour: Country Roads of Italy, a Women-Only Tour
Women-Only16 Days
Women-Only TourMax 24 Guests

Country Roads of Italy, a Women-Only Tour

2027 Women's Departure:May 28–June 12, 2027

Highlights:Rome, Vatican City, Castel Gandolfo, Anacapri, Perugia, Florence, Tuscany, Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca, Cinque Terre, Salsomaggiore Terme, Parma, Modena, Venice, Pompeii, Todi, Assisi, Torgiano

Journey across the Italian peninsula on this 16-day women-only tour that stretches from the sapphire waters of the Bay of Naples to the calming canals of Venice. On this small group tour, visit a winery run by the matriarchs of the family who are leading the way in making incredible wine and olive oil.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$9,895 USD
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Women's tour: New England's Fall Foliage, a Women-Only Tour
Women-Only8 Days
Women-Only TourMax 24 Guests

New England's Fall Foliage, a Women-Only Tour

2027 Women's Departure:September 15–22, 2027

Highlights:Boston, Saratoga Springs, Weston, Woodstock, Billings, Montpelier, Stowe, Shelburne, Franconia Notch State Park, North Conway, Kennebunkport, Portland

With a tapestry of vibrantly colored leaves at every turn, New England in the autumn is a sight to behold. On this eight-day guided women-only tour, explore Boston, one of the oldest cities in the U.S., walking part of the red-brick Freedom Trail and seeing the hall that housed the country’s first-ever town meeting.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$9,325 USD
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Women's tour: Peru with Machu Picchu, a Women-Only Tour
Women-Only10 Days
Women-Only TourMax 24 Guests

Peru with Machu Picchu, a Women-Only Tour

2027 Women's Departure:June 5–14, 2027

Highlights:Lima, Cusco, Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu

On this 10-day tour, created by women, for women, feast on Peruvian delicacies in Lima, tour the ancient Qorikancha temple in Cusco and adventure through the Ollantaytambo ruins and Machu Picchu.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$4,451 USD
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Women's tour: Country Roads of Portugal, a Women-Only Tour
Women-Only11 Days
Women-Only TourMax 24 Guests

Country Roads of Portugal, a Women-Only Tour

2027 Women's Departure:May 8–18, 2027

Highlights:Lisbon, Lagos, The Algarve, Évora, Tomar, Coimbra, Pinhao, Douro Valley, Guimaraes, Porto, Obidos, Monsaraz, Fátima

Tantalize your senses during this 11-day guided women-only tour through Portugal. On this small group tour, a Local Expert will show you Lisbon's historic downtown and Belém Quarter.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$5,031 USD
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Women's tour: Northern Capitals, a Women-Only Tour
Women-Only10 Days
Women-Only Tour

Northern Capitals, a Women-Only Tour

2027 Women's Departure:May 9–18, 2027Best Season: May, June, Sep

Highlights:Helsinki → Copenhagen, via Stockholm (Solna), Stockholm and Oslo

This women-only tour explores the best of the North with a small group. Visit Helsinki’s famed and fashionable food market, home to an abundance of aromatic stalls, serving up local delicacies like smoked reindeer and licorice.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$5,175 USD
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Women's tour: Soul of the Deep South, a Women-Only Tour
Women-Only9 Days
Women-Only TourMax 16 Guests

Soul of the Deep South, a Women-Only Tour

2027 Women's Departure:September 11–19, 2027Best Season: Sep

Highlights:Nashville → New Orleans, via Memphis, Indianola, Jackson and Destrehan

Experience the soul of Nashville as you stroll through the Broadway entertainment district, surrounded by the lights and sounds of country music legends. Enjoy a guided tour of Studio B and meet a female songwriter at the Country Music Hall of Fame who will share her industry insights.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$5,395 USD
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Women's tour: Treasures of Cape Cod & the Islands, a Women-Only Tour
Women-Only8 Days
Women-Only TourMax 16 Guests

Treasures of Cape Cod & the Islands, a Women-Only Tour

2027 Women's Departure:June 4–11, 2027Best Season: Jun

Highlights:Boston → Boston, via Sandwich, Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard

Embrace history and glamour on this 8-Day women-only tour as you travel with a small group from Massachusetts to Rhode Island. Follow the red-brick Freedom Trail in Boston to see where the U.S. took shape.

Starting Fare (Per Person)
$5,750 USD
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Need a Custom Departure or Roommate Match?

Our travel specialists assist with solo single-supplement waivers, roommate matching, custom airfare, and pre-/post-tour boutique extensions.

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Sample Journeys

Each of our hosted trips is intentionally designed to inspire and uplift.

Curated women's moroccan desert retreat
Upcoming

Moroccan Desert Retreat

Luxury desert camp under starlit skies

Curated women's greek island yacht week
Upcoming

Greek Island Yacht Week

Private yacht sailing through turquoise waters

Curated women's christmas markets on the danube
Upcoming

Christmas Markets on the Danube

Festive river cruise through Europe's markets

Curated women's wellness escape in costa rica
Upcoming

Wellness Escape in Costa Rica

Rainforest retreat for mind and body

Curated women's tuscan food & wine experience
Upcoming

Tuscan Food & Wine Experience

Cooking classes in countryside villas

Curated women's summer adventure in alaska
Upcoming

Summer Adventure in Alaska

Glaciers, wildlife, and midnight sun

Why Book With Us

We don't just sell trips. We design elevated experiences where women can connect, reset, and discover the world in a trusted, seamless way.

What You Can Expect:

Hosted small groups with expert planning

Vetted guides, safe logistics, and luxury accommodations

Flexible payment options

Pre-trip support and concierge-level service

No-stress travel from start to finish

Women's travel host leading curated itinerary for group

What Our Travelers Say

"This was the reset I didn't know I needed. Safe, welcoming, and so easy — I made lifelong friends."

Jessica M.

"Trips & Ships planned every detail. I just showed up and had the best time of my life."

Sarah K.

Women Who Wander: Women's Luxury Small Group Tours & Journeys

Embarking on a women-only luxury small group tour with Women Who Wander is a rewarding way to explore the world in a supportive, like-minded community of fellow female travelers. Whether you are traveling solo, with a group of friends, or with a sister, these boutique, curated itineraries blend high-end adventure, local culture, and five-star relaxation.

Our small group journeys focus on deep destination connection, and they carry a maximum of 12 to 16 guests per trip to preserve an intimate environment. From private wine tastings in Tuscan villas and luxury safaris in South Africa to wellness retreats in Bali and historic castle tours in Ireland, each itinerary is customized with unique, hand-picked experiences. Guests enjoy premium accommodations, private transportation, master-chef dining featuring local ingredients, and expert-led tours that go beyond standard sightseeing.

A major focus of our travel program is supporting women-owned businesses and artisans in the regions we visit. Whether staying at a women-run masseria in Puglia, visiting a female-owned cooperative weaving workshop in Morocco, or enjoying private wine tastings hosted by female vintners in Spain, we prioritize connections that empower local women. This adds a layer of authentic, meaningful storytelling to each journey.

For women traveling alone, we offer multiple stateroom and lodging configurations. We understand that single supplements can often make solo travel expensive, which is why we offer roommate matching services for guests open to sharing a room. Alternatively, we secure single-supplement waivers and private single staterooms whenever possible, ensuring that solo travelers have their own private sanctuary to return to each night.

Choosing a Women Who Wander tour means leaving all planning details to the experts. We manage hotel bookings, private transfers, daily activities, and even pre-cruise or pre-tour hotel stays, allowing you to focus entirely on connection and exploration. Because our groups are highly limited and tours sell out quickly, we recommend securing your spot early. Consulting with a specialist at Trips & Ships Luxury Travel guarantees personalized support throughout your journey. Contact us today to join our community.

Ready to Wander with Us?

Whether you're ready to book or just exploring, we're here to help you take the next step toward unforgettable travel with extraordinary women.

Women Who Wander | Women's Luxury Tours & Global Journeys

Women Who Wander is an exclusive women-only luxury travel collective designed to empower women to explore the world through authentic, curated, and soulful small-group journeys. Founded by industry veteran Angela Hughes, these bespoke itineraries connect like-minded female travelers, solo adventurers, and groups of friends through shared cultural immersion, luxury accommodations, and transformative travel experiences across the globe.

Each Women Who Wander journey is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, balancing iconic landmark visits with exclusive off-the-beaten-path encounters. Travelers enjoy stays in hand-selected boutique hotels, private villas, and historic estates, alongside private culinary tastings, local artisan workshops, and wellness retreats. Destinations range from the sun-drenched coastal towns of Italy and the royal palaces of Rajasthan to private African safaris, Moroccan markets, and South American vineyard tours.

For solo female travelers, Women Who Wander provides a safe, welcoming, and empowering environment where independence is celebrated within a supportive sisterhood. Experienced trip hosts handle every detail—from seamless airport transfers and luxury private transportation to dietary preferences and daily scheduling—allowing guests to immerse themselves completely in the joy of discovery without travel stress.

Whether you are celebrating a milestone birthday, embarking on a new life chapter, or simply seeking meaningful global connections, Women Who Wander offers an extraordinary platform for growth, friendship, and luxury travel. Contact Trips & Ships Luxury Travel to explore upcoming tour dates, request detailed day-by-day itineraries, or join our community of global female travelers.

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