Author: Heather Cassell

Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking Rio de Janeiro atop Mount Corcovado in Brazil. (Photo: Bradutch.com)

Brazil Is Second On Our List Of Destinations To Experience In 2016

Brazil is a spectacular place from its cities too its wilderness. The Amazon River and forest running through it, to surf and sunbathing ready beaches, to bustling cities full of art, culture, music, and food.

Vinci 5 Notti in Irlanda Concorso B&B Ireland (Photo: Nightlife-CityGuide.com)

The Emerald Isles Is Our Number One Destination In 2016

Simply because of Girls That Roam Publisher and Editor Heather Cassell’s Irish heritage and hello … the Irish are the first and only country in the world to vote for marriage equality by popular vote last year. Ireland rocks!

It’s also the homeland of Guinness and Irish whisky (which Super G can’t wait to tour the brewery and distilleries when Girls That Roam heads to the Emerald Isle this year) and the culinary scene has been getting a nod too in Dublin.

Global celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson (Photo: Courtesy of The Dinah)

Celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson Set To Throw Down The Hits At The Dinah

The girls at The Dinah will get footloose on the dance floors with global sensation DJ Samantha Ronson spinning the latest dance club anthems from around the world at The Dinah this spring January 4.

The Dinah Producer Mariah Hanson announced the famed celebrity spinstress will be in the DJ booth at The Dinah, March 30 – April 3 in Palm Springs, California.

Guests have been enjoying cruising and resorting with Olivia Travel for more than 20 years. (Photo: Courtesy of Olivia Travel)

What Do Queer Women Travelers Want?

I am the first to admit, if you don’t get women and don’t know where to find us it might seem like we are playing hard to get – especially queer and trans women – but we are traveling in increasing numbers.

Women are nearly 50% of the population globally, so we are everywhere and we are roaming – especially on solo adventures and girlfriend getaways – as we continue to make bank, grow our net value, and start to enjoy our financial success.

However, women, in particular queer women, seem to be an elusive demographic to understand and to reach for travel professionals.

(l to r) Julia Cosgrove of AFAR Magazine, Paula Froelich, of Yahoo! Travel, and noted journalist Laura Ling discussed their travel adventures in and out of hot spots and more pleasant journeys and why women shouldn’t stop traveling at the Women’s Travel Fest in San Francisco in 2014. (Photo: Heather Cassell)

Gallivanting Women Get Inspired To Explore The World

It was an enthralling two days all about women and travel at the Women’s Travel Fest last year, which means that the third annual Fest in 2016 will be even bigger and better.

This year, fest goers will hear what it’s like to photograph for National Geographic from Annie Griffiths, one of the first female photographers to work for the magazine; Megan McDonough of Bohemian Trails; Miki Agrawal, co-founder and CEO of THINX; Kiersten Rich and Courtney Scott of The Getaway Girls; and Kenecia Lashae of Passport 2 Pretty are among some of the speakers lining up to inspire women to get out into the world.

Ceviche's Stuffed Pepper (Courtesy of Ceviche)

A Spanish Surprise—Fine Tapas at Downtown Orlando’s Ceviche

It’s my fourth day in Orlando and I’m starting to understand that there’s more to dining here than theme park hot dogs and chicken fried steak. So far I’ve had excellent new Italian food and mind-blowing Latin-Asian fusion. Now I’m about to have another culinary revelation: Tapas at Ceviche (125 West Church Street, Orlando; 321-281-8140; Ceviche.com/Locations/CevicheOrlando) that’s like a little bit of Barcelona flown into downtown’s happening Church Street Station.

Jackie Marchand, president of Woman Tours, traveling by bike around Ireland in 2013. (Photo: Courtesy of Woman Tours)

Women Tours Celebrates 20 Years Of Women’s Cycling Adventures Around The World

Imagine cruising along distant coasts as waves kiss the sandy shores, crossing over bridges, and peddling through rolling hills filled with fragrant fields and vineyards and doing it all with your best gal pals and new friends.

Women Tours has been doing just this for 20 years. Two decades after its first trip, the company continues to grow five to 10% annually offering more than 50 tours around the world and across the United States that sell out every year, says Jackie Marchand, president of Woman Tours.

Dawn posing in front of her RV with her dog Nanook in the driver's seat at the Escondido RV Park in Escondido, California. (Photo: Courtesy of Dawn Wilson Photography)

Go Wild, Free And Solo: How One RVing Women Manifests Carpe Diem

Life is fleeting, that’s what Dawn Wilson, a professional wildlife photographer, concluded after life threw her a few personal tragedies, so she bought a recreational vehicle and made a plan to travel the United States photographing wildlife.
“Most people wait until they retire to make such a lifestyle change,” says Dawn. “But too many tragedies have happened in my life over the last few years, and those events convinced me that life is precious, fleeting and fragile. It was time to go for the golden ring.”

Fairmont San Francisco Executive Pastry Chef Kimberly Tighe at the grand unveiling of the Giant Gingerbread House in 2014. (Photo: Courtesy of the Fairmont San Francisco)

Putting The Icing On The Cake

Don’t accuse Kimberly Tighe of having a sweet tooth. She doesn’t have one. You might not believe me and for good reason, she’s the executive pastry chef at the Fairmont San Francisco (950 Mason Street; 415-772-5000; Fairmont.com/San-Francisco) on top of Nob Hill in San Francisco, California.

History-Making Transgender Opera, ‘Lili Elbe,’ Stars Lucia Lucas

Pink Rickshaws: Women-Owned Vehicles To Hit The Streets Of Some Indian Cities Soon

JetBlue Taps Woman In A Historic First To Lead A Major US Airline

7 Tips To Make Your Holiday Travels Joyeous and Merry