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[+] in Venice, Italy getty Adventure, safety, camaraderie, and empowerment fuel the growth of women-only tours. Travel organization Road Scholar’s yearly survey for 2024 confirmed what my eyes have been telling me for years: female solo travelers are on the rise, comprising 85 percent of all solo travelers. These women can be young, 20-something backpackers, or retirees who appreciate a slower pace, and everything in between.
While the numbers of solo travelers are increasing, women still have concerns. Seventy percent of women list personal safety as their number one worry when traveling solo, according to the Solo Female Travel Trends Survey . The survey also reveals that 40 percent worry about “something bad happening,” 40 percent express concern about language barriers, 34 percent are afraid of getting lost, 32 percent worry about feeling lonely, and 20 percent mention dining alone as a concern.
To allay these fears, many women choose tours, especially when traveling internationally. Nine out of ten solo travelers prefer to take tours all or some of the time, according to the most recent Solo Travel report, proving the old adage that there’s strength in numbers. Sisterhood Travels , which leads female-centric tours around the world, helps women find their own strength while bonding with fellow travelers and o.