Where should I go with my girlfriends? This was a recent post on the travel forum of the website, Divine Caroline.com, and here is how Susan responded:

My answer is always: Italy! There is an awesome tour to Florence happening in September sponsored by The Women's Travel Club. It's women only, focusing on the beauties of Florence, shopping, eating splendidly, and a day trip to Siena and San Gimignano. Looks very tempting--including the luxurious Hotel Baglioni!

Thank you Susan! An Italy travel writer based in Los Angeles, Susan Van Allen is an award-winning author. Her monthly column “Letters from Italy” has an impressive following on Divine Caroline. This fall will see the publication of her long-awaited book, 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go. Check out the WTC tour that has Susan so impressed. We still have a few spots left.
Florence Art & Architecture

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Room Share Requests
Share a Room, Share the Fun, Share the Savings! These tours have ladies booked who are looking for a roommate. Call us if you’d like to know more. We pay special attention to solo travelers. You won’t be solo for long!

Florence Art & Architecture Sept 20-27 Save $600
Italian Lakes Oct 2-10 Save $350
Discover Turkey Oct 14-28 Save $700
Thanksgiving in Tuscany Nov 24-30 Save $325
Exotic Thailand Jan 13-25 Save $289
India WOW Tour Feb 16-26 Save $1,995

Anyone for Dubai & Oman?
Our December tour to Dubai has 7 women signed up already, but only 1 of which is able to stay on for the Oman extension. Anyone interested? We need a minimum of 2 for Oman and we’re hoping to avoid disappointment.

Upcoming Tours
See all our exciting destinations!
Florence Art & Architecture Sept 20-27
Italian Lakes Oct 2-10
Fall Pilgrimage with New Orleans Oct 3-7
Discover Turkey Oct 14-28
Ixtapan Spa, Mexico Oct/Nov/Dec
Budapest & Prague Nov 6-13
Carolina Christmas, Ashville Nov 10-14
Thanksgiving in Tuscany Nov 24-30
Dubai with Oman option Dec 3-9
Costa Rica WOW Tour Dec 6-12
New Year's in Iceland Dec 28-Jan2
Thailand with Phuket option Jan 13-25
Egypt / Nile Cruise Jan 23-Feb 1
India WOW with Taj option Feb 16-26

2009/2010 Tour Calendar
Other tours in the works include: Morocco, Canary Islands, Amsterdam & Bruges, Tuscany, Flavors of Provence, China, Costa Rica, and so much more! Check our website for these tour postings coming soon.

Looking for a unique and memorable way to celebrate New Year's Eve? Come with us to Reykjavik for one of the friendliest – and certainly one of the hottest – holiday festivities you may ever experience. The lure of the world’s northernmost capital draws thousands each year to Reykjavik, making it one of the hottest travel trends this year. And the time-honored Icelandic way of celebrating this happy holiday makes it hot in more ways than one . . . merrymaking around enormous bonfires, spectacular fireworks, and a traditional thermal soaking in the Blue Lagoon on the day after. How hot is that! And when not partying, you’ll have miles of glaciers, steaming geysers, majestic waterfalls, active volcanoes, and of course, the stunning Northern Lights . . . all awaiting your visit to the land of fire and ice. New Year’s in Iceland

Egypt with Nile Cruise – March 2009

“It was a great trip!” Carol C, Bellevue, WA

“I am composing this email on my return flight from Cairo to New York. The nine days I spent in Egypt with the Woman's Travel Group were thrilling, exhausting and totally satisfying. This trip had been my dream for a lifetime. Egypt is amazing with its history, monuments and its people. That brings me to the subject of our peerless guide. From the moment he gathered us at the airport, he was calming and approachable and he kept everything moving smoothly. We were a diverse group and somehow, he managed all of us with warmth and sureness and humor. He was knowledgeable about everything we saw and everything we could think of to ask. He was fully authentic and skilled at explaining differences in culture, religion and politics--along with a deep understanding of history, art and architecture. I have many friends who are waiting to hear about my experience before they plan their trips to Egypt.”
Fredda G, New York City

2010 departures are January 23 and October 9: Egypt Deluxe

Ixtapan Spa, Mexico – March 2009

Thankfully, the Mexico travel alert has been lifted! Our spa getaway is always a draw and this past March was no exception. Spa dates are available year-round, just call us!

“Thank you for the Women’s Travel Club! I loved my week of pampering and relaxation. Like every other woman in the world (lol), I deal with loads of stress on a daily basis, mostly work-related. So this vacation is just the antidote to our fast-paced lives. Because I’m traveling alone, I’m really looking forward to doing what I want, when I want, without having to check in with a hundred other people! For me, I thought that this would also be a perfect opportunity to get back in touch with who I am and what I want out of life. Plus, who couldn’t use some time in the sun right about now? Sitting by the pool with a good book and a glass of wine . . . heaven!”
Rosemary D, West New York, NJ

See our 2009 dates for Ixtapan Spa Mexico

Tuscan Table – May 2009

This group had such a great time (many new friendships!), that they’ve asked the club to design the same tour for Provence next year. Look for our Flavors of Provence tour to be scheduled for May 1-8. Details coming soon.

“I must say that I enjoyed this trip immensely.  Everyone affiliated with it was special, and really went out of their way to show us an impeccable time.  It was top shelf all the way – they didn't skimp on anything!  The staff was so friendly and warm, including the staff at the hotel, the staff at the Villa, and the tour guide, Lynn.  Whoever dreamed up the itinerary made sure that EVERYTHIING we needed to know about Tuscany was included...Can't wait for the next trip!!” Lois K., Brooklyn, NY

“I've had a lot of traveling experiences and this trip was an experience.  The trip was superbly planned.” Midge M, New York City

“I had a great trip, loved the cooking classes with Gianfranco, laughed a lot, made new friends, had new experiences and came back with memories for a lifetime. I will surely travel again with the Women's Club.” Aida Liliana H., Aventura. FL

Back by popular demand, our 2010 cooking tours will again include Tuscan Table in mid-March and Thanksgiving in Tuscany in late November.