Adventure travel is all about new experiences, meeting new friends, learning new things about your destinations, and making cross cultural connections. Also, it can often be about stretching outside the familiar, taking a risk whether that's trying a new dish or testing your confidence, and challenging yourself to accomplish something you never thought you could.

This month we embrace risk-taking and the upside of pushing beyond our comfort zones. But we also want to emphasize that at AdventureWomen, we always put safety first. Read on about Judi's top tips for staying safe in new destinations.

We also have just a few spots left on our Baja trip in early November. When you're shivering in Chicago and we're bundling up in Boston, what better to warm you up than a trip to sunny Mexico and a splash in the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez? You wouldn't want to miss horseback riding on the beach, swimming with sea lions, and Day of the Dead celebrations!

Also, keep your eye out for our annual survey in the next few weeks, where you could enter to win $2,020 off your next trip.

Enjoy exploring our featured trips below!