by Marybeth Bond | May 25, 2020 | Women Travel, California, San Francisco, Dining, Girlfriend Getaways
When the frigid fog rolls into San Francisco, locals head across the Golden Gate Bridge to hike, bike or drive to Marin County where the wether is sunnier and the temperatures are warmer. Although Marin was the birthplace of George Lucas’ Obi Wan Kenobi and home...
by Marybeth Bond | May 16, 2020 | Women Travel, Mexico, Featured, Travel, Girlfriend Getaways, Italy
Women are stepping out with girlfriends, zooming along roads, paths and waterways with style, humor and courage. Through my own experiences and those of women I interviewed for the National Geographic book 50 Best Girlfriends Getaways, I learned that travel is one of...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 31, 2020 | Women Travel, India, TIPS, Mexico, Travel
Women travel safety is a hot topic. From Acapulco to New Delhi — in tourist bars, hotel rooms, taxis and deserted streets, women are less safe than ever. Traveling to see the world is exciting and entirely safe for most of us, most of the time. However, for us,...
by Marybeth Bond | Sep 19, 2019 | Women Travel, Travel, Solo Travel Tips
Pros and Cons of Solo Travel Have you ever wanted to take a road trip to see the fall foliage, go to a Broadway play in New York City, or splurge on a vacation to Paris, but couldn’t find anyone to go with you? Solo travel is the answer! Scroll down. For tips and...
by Marybeth Bond | Jun 8, 2019 | Women Travel, Women travel, Girlfriend Getaways
Women travel statistics from research done by the #1 women travel expert, indicate that women consumers now drive the world travel economy. Women are earning more, spending more and influencing all levels of the travel industry. Women’s purchasing power in the...
by Marybeth Bond | Mar 22, 2018 | Women Travel, Travel Life Lesson, Girlfriend Getaways, Solo Travel Tips
No one expected me to be a solo woman traveler. I had never eaten a meal alone in a restaurant or traveled on my own — except for business trips. I surprised everyone, including myself. You too can travel alone. I discovered it’s not lonely, it’s...