Why More Women are Traveling Solo than Ever Before
June 2026
Something is changing within the travel industry…and it’s not subtle. Women Traveling Together is determined to continually evolve and innovate, and it just so happens that this shift is right up our alley.
A Shift That’s Bigger Than a Trend
More women are choosing to travel solo than ever before. While it’s often described as a trend, what we’re witnessing feels more like a movement.
This shift is rooted in independence, yes, but also in timing. Many women are reaching a stage in life where they finally have the space, resources, and clarity to prioritize themselves.
Children are grown. Careers are evolving or winding down. Or
maybe you’re feeling financially secure enough to highlight the importance of travel in your current life stage. In any case, your responsibilities begin to shift. And with that comes a powerful question: what do I want next?
The End of Waiting
For decades, many women planned travel around others—partners, families, friends. Trips were coordinated, compromised, or postponed. The wants and desires of women were left to the back burner.
Now, we hear a different sentiment again and again: “I was tired of waiting.”
That sentence has become a catalyst for action. Women are no longer waiting for the right companion, the perfect timing, or external permission. They’re choosing to go anyway.
An Industry That’s Finally Catching Up
Women Traveling Together is evolving alongside this shift. We prioritize opportunities designed specifically for women. Safety considerations are more front-of-mind. And community-based travel experiences are becoming easier to access.
At the same time, the narrative around solo travel is changing. It’s no longer framed as something you do because you have no one to go with. It’s something you choose because you can.
Take advantage of your time, life stage, and abilities today by exploring a WTT tour that prioritizes your travel independence.
Our Promise to You
It doesn’t matter which tour you choose.
You’ll find your people and make memories that last a lifetime.