We hope you celebrated everything you and your family and friends are thankful for over the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Continuing our theme of giving back, in Ciao Bella, we showcase how women around the world are coming together to empower other women - as entrepreneurs, in humanitarian support and also in political advocacy for improved human rights. Then we share some unique secrets about the Japanese, a truly fascinating people and culture.

With the holidays approaching, we're starting to put together those Christmas lists of gift-giving opportunities. If your partner/spouse or significant other is struggling with what to get you, maybe you should send them here so they can consider buying you an AdventureWomen gift card!

Finally, as the 2017 year draws to a close, we've been reflecting on all the new guests we've welcomed on trips this year. A big thanks to you, Adventure Women! We want to encourage our guests to also bring your friends and family on our trips, so effective immediately, we're offering all first-time guests a bonus. Can you guess what it is?