Every day, thousands of women make the decision not to take the trip, instead waiting for someone to travel with them.
But guess what.
According to studies, up to 49% of them never take the trip.
We curate retreats designed exclusively for women seeking meaningful connection and mindful exploration. At Slow Travel Co, we’re empowering women of all ages to take the trip. Don’t wait until your friends can travel. Travel with us and make long-lasting friendships in our new group travel format.
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From reading retreats specifically curated for the book lover to slow travel retreats with flexible schedules and a deep connection to the local culture, we have the right group trip for you. Travel solo, with a friend, sister, or with your entire book club. Book the trip today!
What We Do
We make it easy for women to travel when and how they want.
No waiting. No compromises.
At Slow Travel Co, we understand what it’s like to want to travel when no one else is available. We understand that higher costs for solo female travelers, safety considerations, and the fear of loneliness make it hard to do on our own. We’ve been there! But wait no longer to fulfill your travel dreams because WE want to travel with you!
We’re passionate about getting YOU on a vacation of your dreams. Don’t wait for it to happen.
How it works
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Choose what style of travel fits your personality more: a reading retreat or a slow travel retreat.
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Sign up for your chosen destination and pay your $450 deposit.
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Leave the rest up to us! Our Retreat Host will be in touch with a welcome packet full of details and FAQ’s.
Join us for a 5-day reading vacation in an international luxury villa, manor (or maybe even a castle!) with plenty of time to soak in the destination and make it through your TBR list. No matter if you’re traveling solo, with a friend, or with your entire book club, we have the retreat for you.
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Reading Retreats are starting December 2025!! Bookings will be open starting Tuesday, August 5th.
Sign up to be alerted when booking goes live.
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Come take a vacation with us! ​
Similar to our Reading Retreats, Slow Travel Retreats are:
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6-10 days in an international luxury villa, manor, or hotel.
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The biggest difference is, instead of dedicated “reading” time, we have flexible schedules so you can do what you want and when you want it.
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Optional activities will be planned each day, like hiking, kayaking, cooking classes, or wine tasting,
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If you want to go your own way, do it! Gather up some of the ladies and go shopping in town. Travel out of town for that must-do excursion. Your trip is entirely up to you.
What is slow travel?
Don’t know what Slow Travel is? That’s okay! Slow Travel is a more intentional way of traveling. We slow down to experience the city, the culture, and the people. This may mean staying longer in one destination instead of country hopping. Or this may mean just leaving gaps in your itinerary to open the possibility for magic to happen.
Slow Travel Retreats are starting February 2026!! Bookings will be open starting Tuesday, August 5th. Sign up to be alerted when booking goes live.
Are you a solo female traveler? Us too! Slow Travel Co is here to support you in your solo travel needs. We’ll create custom itineraries for you, or just provide you with some tips and technology to feel safer. Reach out to us to talk about how we can help you today.
Lori, 65
"The Slow Travel Co. team did an amazing job planning a getaway for my daughter and me to celebrate my retirement. As a 65-year-old woman, I wasn’t able to do all of the things and move as quickly as I used to,
but they planned out all of the transportation and tours to fit my needs, and it went amazingly. Trip of a lifetime. I’ll never forget it."
Carissa, 40
"I went on a long weekend away on a Slow Travel Retreat and had a great time. I really enjoyed the more leisurely approach to vacationing. There were moments when I felt like I should be doing something or going somewhere, but then I reminded myself that I wanted my vacation to be relaxing. So, I relaxed! There were just the right amount of activities to feel like I saw the city, but not too many to feel burnt out."
Sue, 43
I wanted to have a small girls' trip for my birthday, and Slow Travel Co. planned it for me! Even though it wasn’t one of their standard “retreats,” they provided me with quality service and I had the time of my life!
