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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.

The Sleep Inn in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo: Travel Pony)

Rude Awakening For Lesbian Couple At Sleep Inn In Brooklyn

Turned away for the night because they are a lesbian couple, Loren Parisella and Elizabeth Prestano, are suing the Sleep Inn, whose parent company is Choice Hotels International, in Brooklyn for discrimination.

The back of the Palace Leopoldkron which served as the back of the von Trapp house in The Sound of Music. (Photo: Super g)

The Sound Of Music Tour Reveals The Reality Behind The Classic Modern Day Fairytale

We couldn’t believe it. Girls That Roam were in Austria driving on the famed autobahn heading toward Salzburg singing our “Sound of Music” hearts out.

It is the 50th anniversary of the classic film starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plumber playing, Maria von Trapp and Captain Von Trapp, respectively, this year.

Two-time Grammy nominated “Exs & Ohs” crooner Elle King

‘Exs & Ohs’ Elle King Headlines The Dinah

Who hasn’t heard the crooning, swinging rockabilly tune “Exs & Ohs” by two-time Grammy nominated Elle King?

You couldn’t miss it and you won’t miss her if you are at The Dinah in Palm Springs, March 30 – April 3, 2016.

Hello. Adele Is Back On The Road

British crooner Adele announced she is heading out on a tour of North America and Mexico City, Mexico as well as the United Kingdom and Europe in 2016 much to fans delight December 14. It is her first tour in five years.

Inspire your senses sleeping in a uniquely designed room at the Altstadt Vienna. (Photo: Courtesy of the Altstadt Vienna)

The Altstadt Vienna Surrounds The Traveling Soul With Creative Inspirations

Travelers’ looking for modern Viennese aesthetic that is pleasing to the eye and filled with charm will find it during their stay at the Altstadt Vienna (Kirchengasse 41; +43 1 522 66 66; ; Altstadt.at/en). The boutique hotel in Vienna, Austria delivers charm and friendly comfort in every way.

Gifts For The Wanderlust Gal In Your Life

This is the best time of the year! It’s the time for family and friends, gatherings, and sitting next to the fireplace sipping peppermint coco … of course presents and gift giving too!

We like to pride ourselves on being good gift givers here at Girls That Roam.