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Maybe I'm biased, but I really think reading might be one of the most underrated travel activities there is. Not because museums aren't worth visiting, or excursions aren't fun, or because every vacation should be spent sitting in one place until your legs fall asleep. But because reading has a way of helping us experience travel differently. It slows us down without making it feel like we are missing out.

Before you overpack your entire bookshelf, let’s figure out what kind of reader you actually are on vacation and what you should realistically bring.

Between packed itineraries, early wake-up calls, and the pressure to “make the most of it,” reading tends to fall to the bottom of the list. Which is exactly why Reading Retreats exist in the first place.

Yes, there is reading. Plenty of it, actually. But there is also ziplining through the jungle, wine tasting in Tuscany, beautiful dinners, and the kind of travel days that don’t feel like you need a vacation after.

Modern travel culture often treats vacation like a productivity challenge. We want to see everything. Eat everywhere. Photograph it all. Return home victorious. But what if the most meaningful travel experiences happen when you stop trying to optimize your trip? What if the best relaxed vacation ideas begin with deleting the checklist?

There’s a misconception that Reading Retreats mean staying put the entire time, curled up indoors like a Victorian child with a fainting couch. Not quite. Most Reading Retreats blend exploration with generous downtime. Depending on our destination, we could wander historic towns and visit local wineries, or go ziplining and snorkeling before returning to a beautiful villa with a book when you’re ready.

If you’ve ever returned from a vacation feeling like you needed another one, you’re not alone. More travelers are seeking a slower, more intentional way to explore the world.

There’s something truly magical that happens when women travel together. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or an international adventure, women-only vacations create an atmosphere of empowerment, ease, and joy that’s hard to replicate in mixed groups.