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Santa
Monica Getaway
A uniquely crafted sustainable hotel
Upscale tranquility meets affordable luxury
at Santa Monica’s premier sustainable
boutique hotel. Created to pamper
health minded guests, the hotel’s
Arts & Crafts inspired design and luxurious
amenities provide guests with truly holistic
hospitality. Tucked away in a residential
neighborhood, The Ambrose is ideally located
only one block from the Wilshire business
district, and just a 5-minute drive from
the Pacific Ocean and the pedestrian entertainment
street, “Third Street Promenade”.
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Travel
Adventures for Women
Eurynome Journeys
Women-only tours include the Maine Coast,
Greek Islands, Egypt, Malta, New Year's
Escape to Rome, and Russia . All tours
have a leisurely pace and small group size
enables tour groups to stay at smaller
local hotels and inns, and dine at wonderful
local restaurants. All WanderWoman itineraries
highlight the roles of women in the shaping
history and culture.
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Cultural
Inspiration in Manhattan
The Surrey Hotel
Nestled in Manhattan’s Upper East
Side, The Surrey hotel is both a familiar
destination and an unexpected delight.
We offer our guests authentic service,
cultural inspiration and singular experiences
at every visit.
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East
African Luxury Safari
An Authentic Experience
East Africa is an undiscovered gem, home
to unforgettable wildlife, and the best
luxury hotels in Africa. Experience the
highest concentration of the most magnificent
animals in the world, and do so safely
and in great comfort. From sumptuous food
to lavish lodgings to breathtaking views
of exquisite animals, we know how to spoil
you.
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Learn
to Surf in Sunny Mexico
Surfing in Mexico
Learn surfing with
world class instructors in a no pressure,
warm water environment. Enjoy daily surf
lessons, oceanfront accommodations yoga,
massage, meals, and more. Las Olas specializes
in teaching beginner surfers and can accommodate
all levels.
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Experience
Life Beyond the Everyday
Entre-Amies Getaways
Entre-Amies Getaways creates unique travel
adventures for active women wanting to
safely explore interesting new destinations,
take on meaningful personal challenges,
grow in the companionship of wise women,
and enjoy the best life has to offer. Our
journeys are designed to provide the ideal
balance of planned experiences and spontaneous
exploration. Destinations include (but
are not limited to) Vietnam: The Pearl
of Indochina, Biking and Spa in Bordeaux,
France, culinary school in Tuscany & more.
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"Retail
Therapy" in San Francisco
Girlfriends Shopping Getaway
Enjoy a fabulous shopping getaway with
the girls. Fashionistas no longer need
to worry about suffering from symptoms
of withdrawal. This Nob Hill hotel is only
a short walk to Union Square, the San Francisco
neighborhood that has become a mecca for
high-end shopping.
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Luxurious
Hotel in Portland Oregon
Centrally Located Portland Getaway
Hotel deLuxe is centrally located in
Portland – only blocks away from
the downtown core, Pearl District and
NW 23rd Ave. and embodies the
Golden Era of Hollywood Film with more
than 350 black-and-white photographs
of movies and directors from the 1930s
to the 50s. The hotel is elegant
with crystal chandeliers, gold-gilded ceilings
and a larger-than-life video wall with
a photo that rotates every hour. Gracie’s
Restaurant and the Driftwood Bar is located
in the hotel.
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Creative
Vacation in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Creating Art in Carmel California
Open your eyes, stir your soul, and speak the healing language of art while savoring
the natural beauty and cozy comfort of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Artista Creative Vacations
for women offers classes in acrylic painting, encaustic painting and artistic
collaging. Beaches, cafes, spa, and shopping are all within walking distance
of classic accommodations and skylit art studio.
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Immerse
in Surf & Hawaiiana on Kauai
Northwest Women's Surf Camps
Connect, empower and transform yourself
during a week of pure fun and delight along
Kauai's breathtaking Hanalei Bay. Experience
daily surf camps, beach yoga, hula, lei
making, sailing, snorkeling, slack key
guitar concert, stand up paddling, drumming,
Nia dancing, Hawaiian massage and more! Amazing
Hanalei Bay House accomodations with World
Reknown Chef's Vegetarian Cuisine. Enthusiastic
and passionate NW Women's Surf Instructors
share this amazing Retreat with you.
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San
Juan Islands, Land & Sea Adventure
Kayking, Whale Watching, Hiking
The San Juan Islands, located between Washington
and Vancouver Island, are a nature lover's
paradise. Hundreds of islands are home
to 200 species of birds, including large
populations of bald eagles. The waters
are famous for orca whales, as well as
porpoises and seals. Come explore these
islands by land and by sea. We will dine,
play, relax, and laugh plenty along the
way!
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Chic
& Classy at Conrad Indianapolis
Girlfriend getaway in the circle city
Conrad Indianapolis makes for the perfect
accommodations for any girlfriend getaway,
as it’s a downtown destination within
itself! A lengthy list of spa treatments
are available to choose from at the Conrad
spa or snuggle up alongside the pool with
an order of mimosas or fruit trays delivered
right to your side. Conveniently attached
to the hotel, via skywalk, is the city’s
shopping destination, Circle Centre Mall.
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Women's
Adventure Retreats in Kauai
Soul & Sport Ventures
Soul and Sport Ventures creates the perfect
place to step back from the hustle and
bustle of everyday life. Explore your athletic
potential, quiet your mind, nurture your
soul and play in the idyllic setting of
the #1 beach in the United States; majestic
and inspiring Hanalei Bay, Hawaii.
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Celebrate
the Joie de Vivre
spa, fine dining & more in Los Gatos
Hotel Los Gatos is nestled in the quiet
charm of downtown Los Gatos at the base
of Santa Cruz Mountains, and a short drive
away from world famous Santa Cruz beaches.
This Mediterranean style hotel features
superb spa facilities, including pool,
jacuzzi, and a full menu of wellness and
beauty treatments. Fashionable shopping,
boutique wineries, hiking trails, and fine
restaurants are all within walking distance.
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Vietnam:
Cultural & Cycling Adventure
Biking, Rail Travel, Sailing, Kayaking
Combine cycling, kayaking, sailing, rail
travel, rejuvenation, and the camaraderie
of adventurous women! By bicycle, see breathtaking
scenery at a natural pace and participate
in the lifestyle of the Vietnamese people.
Highlights include: fully-supported cycling,
overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, World
Heritage sites of Hoi An, Hue, and Ho Chi
Minh City, provincial villas, fresh seafood
and French-style cafes!
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Yoga,
Meditation, Spa & Art in Bali
Back 2 Bali Retreats
Back
2 Bali retreats are designed to nurture
and renew your soul, introducing you to
the land and people of Bali, "Island
of the Gods". The Art & Culture
retreat takes you to Ubud, the cultural
heart of the island, where you'll experience
several 'hands on' workshops, visits with
artists, wood carvers, weavers and silversmiths
and the International Writer's Conference.
The Spa Retreat will take you to small
villages, offering a variety of exotic
spa treatments.
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St.
Martin Resort Marina & Spa
Radisson St. Martin Resort Marina & Spa Located
on the Northwest coast of the French side
of St. Martin on 1,600 feet of beautiful
beachfront, Radisson St Martin Resort,
Marina & Spa is nestled in the picturesque
cove of Anse Marcel. Surrounded by hills
on three sides and a magnificent white
sand beach on the Caribbean Sea, the resort
is minutes from the Princess Julianna International
Airport by car or water taxi.
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Upscale
Tours of Italy & France
Well Arranged Travel
Well Arranged Travel
designs upscale vacations to Italy and
France for all types of women, all seeking
a little fun, adventure and time off to
refresh. Join us to discover Europe at
its finest, from history and art to culture
and cuisine. Whether you yearn to learn
the art of French cooking from a top Parisian
chef or go winery-hopping in the Tuscan
countryside in search of the perfect red,
we can make your dream trip come true.
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Scuba
Diving in Exotic Luxury
St. George's Caye Resort, Belize
St. George's Caye Resort is an exclusive
Canadian owned and operated resort nestled
on a private residence island. Though only
seven miles by boat from the shores of
Belize City, it feels miles away from everything.
You are greeted at the airport by resort
staff and escorted to the docks of St.
George's Caye, where you will be pampered
for the duration of your visit.
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Girlfriends
Getaway to Ireland
Tenon Tours, Ireland
Tenon Tours has taken the concept of a "girls
night out" and dedicated an entire
week-long tour to just that. Tour the best
places Ireland has to offer with other
groups of girlfriends like yourself for
a vacation like you've never experienced
before. You'll
laugh till you cry, shop till you drop,
and leave this Ireland tour begging for
more, with memories that will last a lifetime.
Experience all Ireland has to offer its
visitors as you travel with your best girl
friends.
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Culture
Through Cuisine in Sicily
Mediterranean Kitchens
All of our classes are hands-on and during
our week you’ll learn to make traditional
Sicilian dishes that have been handed down
through the generations. We’ll also
visit local food producers and wineries,
and learn about the history and culture
of this magnificent island during guided
tours of hill towns and spectacular Roman
and Greek ruins.
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Portugal:
Lisbon & the Silver Coast
Sights and Soul Travels
Portugal is a blissfully undiscovered destination
with glorious beaches, bewitching baroque
palaces, superb cuisine, amazing wines,
and warm locals. Create lifetime memories
and friendships with like-minded women
travelers as you listen to soulful fado
music, dine on delectable local specialties,
stroll on sandy beaches rimmed with gold
cliffs, and visit Moorish castles and fairy-tale
walled towns.
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Relax
and Rejuvenate Spa Package
Tubac Golf Resort and Spa
The Tubac Golf Resort and Spa welcomes
you to our hacienda-style Spa, an idyllic
location for you to relax, rejuvenate and
discover your renewed vitality. Our 4000
square foot, luxurious, world-class Spa
offers complete tranquility and state-of-the-art
Spa amenities with specially designed treatments
that are indigenous to our region.
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Womens
Adventure Travel for All Ages
Worldwide Adventure Trips
With over 40 different adventures a
year, Adventures in Good Company is
an excellent choice for the woman just
discovering (or rediscovering) her adventurous
self and her love for being active in
the outdoors. We also offer trips for
the experienced adventurer who wants
to visit new places or challenge herself
in new ways.
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Mediterranean
Cooking Experience
Relasi Oasi Olimpia, Italy
Hands-on cooking lessons on the Amalfi
Coast. The site of this culinary vacation
is an elegant four star hotel, situated
on one of the hills of Sant' Agata sui
due Golfi. Be prepared to cook, eat,
drink, and laugh!
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Tastes
of the Caribbean
Caribbean Culinary Tours
The Caribbean is famous for stunning
beaches, perfect weather, friendly people
and memorable dishes that fuse indigenous
tastes, African flavors, and colonial
influences. Learn to make beloved dishes
like Jerk Chicken and Curried Conch during
fun, hands-on lessons. Plus, experience
all the delights of the islands during
planned activites that highlight the
natural wonders and unique culture of
the Caibbean.
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Two
Weeks. One Bikini. Zero Worries.
Green Bikini Travel
Bliss out in Bali, California and Canada.
Bite into a delicious, transformative cultural
adventure. Linger at the spa, dip into
your creativity, dive into your life. Explore
all the parts of that make up the whole
of you in the most beautiful settings imaginable.
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Culture,
Creativity & Cuisine in Bali
Green Bikini Travel
This all-inclusive two-week trip is designed
for women who want to experience the cultural
richness of Bali: batik fabric, Balinese
massage, gamelan music, Indonesian cuisine,
temples, and warm local people. Punctuated
with a few active adventures, like
snokeling in the Gilis and river rafting
through rice patties, this rewarding journey
leaves times for relaxing on warm
beaches and leisurely meals with new friends.
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Worldwide
Women's Adventures
Women's Quest
Women's Quest offers remarkable adventures
in some of the most beautiful places
on earth. Each fun-filled health and
fitness retreat combines physical, mindful
and spirit-filled activities with challenging
adventures that enliven, refresh, and
encourage self-confidence and self-expression.
Comfortable accommodations, inspirational
talks, expert instruction, healthy, delicious
meals, massage, yoga, and creative activities
round-out each retreat.
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Skiing
in Vail
Girlz on Edge Ski Retreat Colorado
Girlz on Edge provides an opportunity
to make lifelong skiing friends and learn
while you're doing it. Improve
your skiing under the guidance of a knowledgeable
coach. A great combination of skiing
and socializing at a world class ski
destination.
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Vermont
Adventure Retreat
Women's Quest, Vermont
Experience autumn in Vermont and do everything
imaginable at this women’s adventure
retreat: daily yoga, paddling canoes
and kayaks, cycling on trails, swimming
in lakes, hiking peaks, trail running,
spectacular views, finding the best secret
spots, and eating gourmet food. Receive
prime instruction from supportive, encouraging,
professional athletes on mountain biking,
trail running, yoga and dance. A great
exclamation point to your summer!
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Revive
& Renew in Florida & Mexico
Vita Vie Retreats
Vita Vie Retreat offers genuinely healthy
vacations featuring warm, seaside locations,
exciting fitness activities, deluxe accomodations,
and healthy meals. Our quality, motivating
programs blend fitness and alternative
disciplines in order to acheive total
body wellness. Each smiling, rejuvenated
guest confirms our motto: “Better
Body, Better Health, Better You!”
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Culture
Through Cuisine in Morocco
Mediterranean Kitchens
You'll learn to make great tagines, b'steeya
and couscous in our hands-on cooking
classes and learn about the history and
culture of Morocco during our walking
tours. We'll stay in a restored 14th
century palace in the heart of the medina.
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Yoga
& Outdoor Fitness in Montana
Big Sky Yoga Retreats
Come to legendary Montana Big Sky Country
for a luxury yoga retreat combined with
an outdoor fitness focus that varies
by the season. Winter retreats combine
yoga and skiing; experience world-class
skiing and learn how yoga can improve
your skills on the slopes.
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The
Ultimate Golf Learning Experience
Bird Golf Academy
The Bird Golf Academy carefully designs
each ladies golf school. We offer the
perfect school format for you, whether
you are an experienced golfer or an entry
level student. Learn from personable,
award winning LPGA or PGA professionals
in a no pressure atmosphere, and enjoy
improving your game at one of our many
world class US locations.
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French
Escapade
Cultural Tour in Provence
Don’t be a tourist; be our guest.
This unique tour includes accommodation
in our luxuriously restored 17th-century
villa, and a French chef who cooks four-course
gourmet dinners. On day trips, escorted
by a female guide, immerse yourself in
the authentic unspoiled countryside,
learn about history, taste local products
and shop the markets.
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Worldwide
Exotic Travel
Bestway Tours & Safaris
For over three decades, Bestway Tours & Safaris
has pioneered adventure travel, leading
thousands of tours, treks, safaris and
expeditions throughout the world. Continual
innovation has kept us at the forefront
of exotic travel, applying our vast
experience and skills to your unique
travel desires.
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Extraordinary
European Journeys
Gateway Destinations
Experience local culture in an unforgettable
way as you explore new or even familiar
destinations with distinctive itineraries
created by Gateway Destinations. We offer
luxurious, yet informal journeys that
capture the true essence of each intriguing
area visited in France, Greece or Italy.
Carefully designed with our local guides,
each tour is creatively filled with a
variety of experiences to introduce you
to the highlights of each area explored.
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The
Sights and Soul of Croatia
Sights and Soul Travels
Ten days filled with carefully selected
activities including sailing on the Adriatic,
hiking among the waterfalls in Plitvice
Lakes National Park, wine tours, silk
spinning with local women, docent led
art tours and historical discoveries.
The experience is defined by the sapphire
waters of the Adriatic, the timeless
islands rising out of the sea and the
richest Mediterranean cultures intersecting
on the Dalmatian Coast.
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Culture
Through Cuisine in Israel
A Unique Culinary Adventure
In beautiful Jerusalem we will learn
to make the distinctive dishes of the
Middle East. All of our classes are hands-on
and we'll learn, not just about the fabulous
foods of the region, but also about the
history and culture of this magnificent
country. Guided walking tours, superior
dining, and premier accommodations round
out this unique culinary adventure.
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Retreat
to Luxurious Texas Inns
Inn Balance Women's Retreats
Inn Balance weekend retreats
offer a perfect combination luxurious
lodgings, relaxing spa pampering, and
invaluable workshops teaching "take
home" lessons on living a life in
balance and abundance.
Through laughter, tears, friendship,
serenity, growth, pampering and self-discovery,
we will tap into the potential and unique
greatness within every woman. An Inn
Balance Retreat affords each guest the rest of
her life.
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New
Zealand South Island Adventure
Adventure Associates
Experience the stunningly beautiful South
Island: dense rainforests, glaciated
mountains, crystal clear lakes, sandy
beaches and emerald oceans! Featuring
kayaking, snorkeling, camping, hiking,
wine tasting and homestays – our
itinerary is full yet the pace is flexible
enough to allow for plenty of time to
relax and absorb the beauty of this friendly
country. Don't miss this opportunity
for an unforgettable Kiwi adventure!
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Worldwide
Travel for Women
Gutsy Women Travel
Gutsy Women Travel is one of the leading
companies designing worldwide travel exclusively
for women. Our signature formula includes
centrally located boutique hotels; free
time to explore, shop, and enjoy new experiences;
personal interaction at each destination;
and a professional tour manager throughout
the trip. Our programs offer a great value
as all trip inclusions would cost much
more to do on your own, and all luggage
handling, entrance fees, and vendor tipping
are included.
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Biking
in Tuscany
Women's Quest, Italy
Seven days of cycling, yoga, fun, and
spirited adventures in the magical heart
of Tuscany. Cycle quiet backroads through
the Tuscan wine country, with expert
instruction and guidance for all activities.
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Learn
to Surf in Beautiful Pacific NW
Northwest Women's Surf Camps
Experience surfing with women who share
your passion for learning! Immerse yourself
in daily surf camps, morning beach yoga,
relaxing après surf massages, scrumptious
organic gourmet cuisine, ecstatic beach
dance, fun evening outings and activities,
new friendships and a connection with nature.
NW Women’s Surf Camp instructors
tailor their lessons to best suit each
student’s needs.
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Ladies
Spa Getaway
Resort, Casino & Spa in Aruba
The girls are escaping the daily grind
and headed to the finest Spa in the Caribbean.
The party begins with a welcome martini
at Mira Solo, a favorite island hot spot
at the Radisson Aruba. Each girlfriend
will be treated to her choice of three
treatments at the beautiful Larimar Spa
during this memorable Caribbean getaway.
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