Girlfriends Only Vacations Draw Rave Reviews

Girls' Night Out has moved to the next level: the Girlfriends Only Vacation. The popularity of women only vacations is growing. Unattached women, mixed single and married friends, widows, sisters, neighbors, co-workers: they're all leaving -- without so much as a boyfriend, husband or child in tow -- to spend some quality time together laughing, playing, sharing secrets, revelling in the chance to toss away their responsibilities for a few days of relaxation and gossip with the girls. In a survey, a Maryland tour company, Women Traveling Together, found that 65% of their clients had left husbands or boyfriends to vacation with other women. The women polled ranged in age from 40 to 65. Of those surveyed, 80% felt men and women had different interests when vacationing, which meant both had to compromise when travelling together. Their solution: separate vacations! Single, divorced or widowed women in particular are banding together to travel or vacation. If family can't join them, they'd rather go solo than stay home. Since 1970 the number of unmarried women has increased, the earning power of women has grown, and the medium age at which men and women are marrying is older. The result is more single, unattached women with greater disposable income and a yen to travel. In fact, 40% of women age 35 and older do not have a built-in travel partner. Check out the award-winning website JourneyWoman. You'll find it chock full of information, advice and links for women travelers, whether you're traveling for leisure or business. You'll find suggestions to share with your girlfriends on great places to go that cater to women travellers. Marvelous spas, delightful restaurants, exciting adventures, fabulous shopping -- whatever makes a vacation perfect for you.