Here are five trends in women’s travel for 2011 (identified by AdventureWomen Inc.):
1. Learn something new or improve a skill. “A good example: Learn the ins and outs of downhill skiing while basking in the stunning beauty of Montana’s wilderness with a downhill ski clinic,” the site says.
2. Get fit and get active. “Some women crave a relaxing getaway but don’t necessarily equate relaxation with total inactivity. Active and adventure travel offers people a more physical way to unwind on their vacation.”
3. Lend a hand while experiencing something exotic. “It’s possible to use a vacation for ‘the greater good’ without having to sacrifice creature comforts. AdventureWomen, Inc. is offering women travelers the chance to visit Kenya for a once in a lifetime luxury safari experience and humanitarian tour,” the site says.
4. Discovering America’s greatest treasures — its national parks. "Yes, it is amazing to travel internationally, but having a classic American travel experience in one of the National Parks is coming back in style. Who knew such treasures could be found in your own back yard? “
5. Traveling exclusively for the “Bucket List.” The site says: “No longer are women craving the same, cookie-cutter resort vacations. Adventure travel is taken to a new level in 2011 as women who want to ‘seize the day’ are choosing vacations that are life-changing, life-altering, and chosen from their ‘bucket list.’”
By David Wilkening
