Women only: new tours have a specific focus

For many obvious reasons, some women prefer to travel in groups that do not include men. 

Inspiring Vacations has partnered with "inspiring women" in some of its key destinations to offer a new range of tours exclusively for women. 

Each itinerary includes a female tour leader and provides travellers the opportunity to engage with women in each country, who have positive stories to share. 

Inspiring Vacations new range of tours, 'Inspired Women' feature small group itineraries with insights into female culture and experiences in each destination. 

Itinerary highlights include a pottery class in Kyoto, meeting a North Korea defector at the DMZ, lantern making in Hoi An, take a Pink City rickshaw ride through Jaipur, and exploring Sri Lanka's Barefoot Gallery.

So think regular sightseeing highlights alongside activities supporting female-first businesses in India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Japan and South Korea.



Peita Davis, head of global product at Inspiring Vacations, said: “Our Inspired Women’s range is curated to showcase inspirational women around the globe and inspire our female travellers to engage with the global community. 

"Each journey is thoughtfully guided by female tour leaders, and combines must-see highlights with authentic local encounters that reveal the lives and stories of women around the world.”

With itineraries and activities centred around wellness, connection, and culture, the new tours include: daily breakfast and select other meals (including welcome and farewell dinners); female tour leaders; hotel accommodation; a small group format with a maximum of 16 to 20 travellers depending on destination; select transportation; and in-depth sightseeing. 

Most tours also feature airport transfers and traditional accommodation experiences (such as a Korean Hanok or Japanese Ryokan).

Paul Ryan, CEO and co-founder of Australian-owned Inspiring Vacations, said: “I’m thrilled to be part of yet another exciting new range thoughtfully designed for our valued female customers."

You can check out the options at inspiringvacations.com

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New package tours designed for solo travellers

Travelling solo can result in sometimes having to pay extortionate single supplements.

Leading tour operator Inspiring Vacations has unveiled its new range of small group tours exclusively for solo travellers, with demand already exceeding expectations following its recent launch.

The new Solo Journeys range provides individual travellers with surcharge-free holidays, making it more convenient for solo travellers to visit many of the tour operator’s most popular destinations including Japan, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Africa and South America.

Each Solo Journeys tour includes return airfares, a guaranteed solo room (with no single supplement), airport transfers, expert local guides and fully escorted small group touring. Itineraries feature immersive experiences at exceptional value, “providing travellers with a deep understanding of their chosen destination”.

Brendon Cooper, Chief Product Officer and co-founder of Inspiring Vacations, said: “The travel industry doesn’t always make it easy for solo adventurers to find enticing holidays which offer value for money.

“Whether marvelling at the mighty Iguazu Falls, tasting takoyaki in Osaka or on the trail of elephants in Sri Lanka, our new Solo Journeys remove the costly barrier many lone travellers face when planning their trips.

“Given the great value for solo travellers, we expected Solo Journeys to resonate with travellers but are thrilled by the instant demand, with bookings rushing in over the first week.”

Paul Ryan, CEO and co-founder of Inspiring Vacations, said: “Demand for solo travel is growing. People of all ages whether they are single or want to visit a destination their usual travel partners aren’t interested in. For too long, this has meant putting their dream holiday on hold, sharing with a stranger or incurring substantial solo supplements.

“While many of our travellers have made life-long friends room-sharing on our existing trips, there are times where you just want a room of your own to relax in whilst travelling with like-minded travellers. Our new Solo Journeys range combines everything we’re passionate about - delivering great value holidays which inspire our customers.”

Inspiring Vacations’ decision to launch a dedicated tour range for solo travellers reflects the company’s deep commitment to customer service. Solo travel is expected to continue its rise in popularity, with 87% of Australians planning a solo trip in the next 12 months. Women aged over 50 travelling solo is the fastest-growing segment for the award-winning tour operator.

Ryan said: “Travelling solo doesn’t have to mean travelling alone. Our customers tell us they like to share their travel experiences with like-minded people but sometimes struggle to find friends or family to travel with. Our new Solo Journeys range connects people through the power of small group travel, encouraging people to fulfil their travel dreams with the assistance of experienced local guides and shared camaraderie.”

To find out more, visit inspiringvacations.com