According to Travel Pulse Québec, 61% of women over 50 travel solo. One of the reasons behind this statistic is clear: to explore the world without necessarily having to wait for anyone else. Since the pandemic, the desire to travel has grown, especially among women over 40. Many of them have experienced a kind of revelation as they devoted the first part of their adult lives to looking after their families.
Solo travel is an option for some, but sometimes the challenge of being on your own is too great to take action. That's when group travel becomes the solution. This experience allows you to embark on a journey alone, but accompanied by other women who share that same feeling, that deep desire to travel while being surrounded. And who knows, your next travel partner may well be one of these women. In fact, the majority of our female travellers sign up alone, and they all share the same desire to travel, without waiting for someone around them to decide to follow their adventure.
If you're looking for a solo adventure, check out our Guide to Solo Travel.
Vacations abroad are synonymous with escape. For women, this is closely linked to a sense of freedom from everyday tasks, whether at home or at work. Travel also has positive effects on stress management, and therefore on general health. Travelling is an opportunity to take care of yourself and make it a priority. Travel is rich in learning, and leaves room for everyone to make choices and feel free and fulfilled. Travel is a real asset for those who wish to reconnect with their identity.
At a time when 80% of women make travel decisions for their families, leaving with an organized group of women means you don't have to worry about planning the trip. Not even the itinerary, the meals, the accommodations. Nothing at all!
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Travelling with women leaves plenty of room for encounters. Coming together as a group enables travelers to experience things they want to, but wouldn't necessarily have done on their own. Together, they can motivate each other to achieve goals, surpass themselves and gain confidence. The strength of a group of women also lies in the vulnerability many of them demonstrate. This aspect breaks down many of the barriers women may impose on themselves to make way for trust. Fun also plays a central role, and this benevolent spirit is fertile ground for bonding. This is what makes women's travel so richly human.
The safety aspect is of great importance when it comes to traveling alone as a woman. That's why group travel is an ideal option for exploring a destination without feeling stressed about doing so. Our trips are led by a member of our professional (GOLDEN!) guide team, paired with a local guide from the country being visited. This approach not only supports the country's network of adventure guides, but also allows you to benefit from a resource person with cultural and territorial knowledge of the places you'll be visiting.
Our travel itineraries are unique. They are developed so that the experience is different from what could be offered by a travel agency. In fact, we work closely with our professional guides and partner agencies to ensure that our itineraries meet women's need for authenticity and challenge. These itineraries are unique in their kind, and provide an opportunity to travel less popular routes, less frequented by the masses of tourists. This aspect allows for complete immersion in the country's culture, as well as the discovery of its natural gems.
Group travel can be just as scary as solo travel, because you never know who you might end up with on a mixed trip. However, Les Chèvres ' women's trips ensure that you join a group of female travelers who share the same travel objective and a similar vision of the desired ambiance. You can also rest assured that your trip will reflect the organization's vision of an adventure based on fun (and laughter!), discovery, passion and inclusion. What's more, our goal for each trip is to ensure that every woman who signs up has a positive experience that lives up to her expectations. That's why we make sure to accompany each and every traveler before departure.
In short, traveling with women is a positive and enriching experience. It allows you to travel in complete safety, accompanied by people who share the same interests, and discover a country in an authentic way. So we're offering you the chance to embark on a journey with us. A real opening onto the world awaits you.
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