What you need from your travels this year may well shift through the seasons. This list has you covered for a solo trip in the United States whatever your desires. We hope you love the places we recommend! Just so you know, Matador may collect a small commission from the links on this page if you decide to book a stay. Photo: Wild Terrains. This November, Wild Terrains , a B-Corp company specializing in luxury small-group travel for women, is running a culture-rich trip through the heart and soul of New Orleans.
Wild Terrains supports female-run businesses at each of destinations it runs tours, ensuring your dollars directly benefit local communities. Founder and CEO Lauren Bates started the company to foster connections between women across cultures.
The stylish and luxurious Hotel Saint Vincent is the home base for this trip, and you have the option of a shared room which is slightly more affordable or a private room. The four days will be jam-packed with historical tours, private dinner parties with renowned female chefs, shopping at women-owned boutiques, cocktail parties with local designers, live jazz performances, a boat trip, and more.
Maui welcomes responsible tourism with open arms. Learning to surf here also means learning the importance of respecting and listening to the ocean from locals who surf the waves daily. That bit is just as important as the act of standing up on the board for the first time. Consider basing yourself in Kihei, home to one of the best beginner breaks, The Cove.
Travelers are spoiled for choice when it comes to places to stay. For those who would like to foster a sense of community, look to Aloha Surf Hostel in Paia, where you can become buddies with fellow surfers who can show you the best waves. The hostel also runs free daily tours to destinations on the island. Photo: Explora Journeys.
