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The Best Vacations for Women Over 40
Travel in your 40s and beyond hits a little differently. You may have more confidence, a clearer sense of what you actually enjoy, and a lot less interest in spending precious vacation days doing things just because Instagram says you should.
Sep 216 min read


Why We Struggle to Slow Down on Vacation
Slow travel is about finding a way to experience the joys of travel without the stress. Giving your body permission to let go of the anxiety that has become our default state and to let go and relax.
Aug 164 min read


How to Choose the Right Retreat for You in 2026
Planning a vacation is a lot like choosing your next favorite book: there are dozens of great options, and you’re one scroll away from choice overload. If you’ve ever spent 40 minutes browsing Netflix only to rewatch Grey's Anatomy, you know the feeling.
Dec 6, 20253 min read


Why You Should Join the Slow Travel Movement
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.
Oct 14, 20253 min read


9 Reasons Why Women-Only Vacations Are the Best
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.
Oct 6, 20253 min read


What’s Our Why at Slow Travel Co.
At Slow Travel Co., our mission is simple: to help women slow down, explore the world, and connect with like-minded travelers.
Sep 29, 20252 min read


What to Bring on a Reading Retreat (Besides That Stack of Books You’ve Been Hoarding)
Packing for a Reading Retreat is not like packing for a high-speed “see-10-cities-in-7-days” tour where you live in wrinkled clothes and snack on protein bars while running for the next train.
Sep 15, 20252 min read


Book Club Travel Ideas: Why a Reading Retreat Abroad is Perfect
If your book club has ever daydreamed about sipping wine in Tuscany while debating which Little Women sister was truly the most relatable (spoiler: it’s still Jo), or lounging in a Parisian café while pretending you’re in an episode of Emily in Paris, then it’s time to take your stories off the page and into the world.
Aug 17, 20253 min read
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