Five Trends for 2014 in Women’s Adventure Travel

The longest running adventure travel company for women over 30, AdventureWomen has been challenging women around the world with all sorts of thrills and adrenaline for more than 30 years. With 2014 right around the corner, NOW is the time to plan your great escape for 2014 and add one of our women’s-only adventures to YOUR bucket list!

Girlfriend getaways have been a trend that’s gotten a lot of attention in the travel world in recent years, and 2014 will be no exception with these emerging trends in women’s travel:

1. Learn Something New or Improve a Skill

On the chairlift at Bridger Bowl, Bozeman, MT at AdventureWomen's Best Downhill Ski Clinic

On the chairlift at Bridger Bowl, MT at our Best Downhill Ski Clinic

For women who want a bit more out of their vacation than just the usual “unplugged” holiday, some getaways offer women travelers the opportunity to step outside of their comfort zone and learn something totally new, or maybe just to brush up on a skill that’s a bit rusty. A good example: Learn the ins and outs of downhill skiing while basking in the stunning beauty of Montana’s wilderness with a Downhill Ski Clinic.  From beginner to advanced skier, you will learn to ski or improve your skiing in a non-competitive atmosphere with top-notch instructors, luxury accommodations, and more.

2. Get Fit and Get Active

A fish eye view of appetizers on the deck of our trimaran sailboat in the British Virgin Islands

A “fish eye” view of appetizers on the deck of our trimaran sailboat in the British Virgin Islands

Some women crave a relaxing getaway but don’t necessarily equate relaxation with total inactivity. Active and adventure travel offers women a more physical way to unwind, such as diving and snorkeling in the British Virgin Islands.  You will spend almost a week in paradise on a luxury trimaran sailboat—the world’s largest—as your home base.

Stunning scenery on our hiking trip in Italy's Dolomites

Stunning scenery on our hiking trip in Italy’s Dolomites

If the ocean isn’t your preferred dream destination, you can always vote to experience gourmet food, famous wines, and stunning scenery on an unforgettable AdventureWomen trip in Europe. See our hikes in Europe for 2014: Provence, France; Scotland; and The Camino Pilgrimage Hike.

3. Lend a Hand While Experiencing Something Exotic

Humanitours project with school childen in Kenya East Africa

Humanitours project with school children, on our Kenya Safari, East Africa

It’s possible to use a vacation for “the greater good” without having to sacrifice creature comforts. AdventureWomen offers women travelers the chance to visit exotic destinations such as Kenya for once in a lifetime adventures including humanitarian experiences. Travel well. Do good.

Spectacular views, hiking in Glacier National Park, MT

Spectacular views, hiking in Glacier National Park, MT

4. Discover America’s Greatest Treasures

In the past year, there has been a lot of buzz about the National Parks. Yes, it is amazing to travel internationally, but having a classic American travel experience in one of the National Parks is coming back in style. Who knew such treasures could be found in our own back yard? AdventureWomen, offers women travelers unique ways to experience America’s greatest treasures. See our Glacier Hike for 2014!

AdventureWomen's Big Sky - Yellowstone National Park hiking, Montana and Wyoming

AdventureWomen’s Big Sky – Yellowstone National Park hiking, Montana and Wyoming

5. Complete Your “Bucket List” while Changing Your Perspective on Life

No longer are women craving the same, cookie-cutter resort vacations. Adventure travel is taken to a new level in 2014 as women who want to “seize the day” are choosing vacations that are life-changing, life-altering, and chosen from their “bucket list”. See Cruising India’s Holy Ganges; The Best of Chile & Easter Island; Uganda/Rwanda Gorilla Trek; The Nature of Israel; The Splendors of Bhutan.

 At an elephant conservation camp for the day on ExoticThailand

At an elephant conservation camp for the day on our Exotic Thailand adventure

Getting ready to go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda, East Africa

Getting ready to go gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda, East Africa

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Outside a Kazakh hunters ger AdventureWomen learn how to hold eagles.

Outside a Kazakh hunter’s ger, AdventureWomen learn how to hold eagles.