So, What's Wanderful?
Here's your July rundown:

Are you reading this while on vacation? If so, you're in the majority.

Summer travel is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere. Some data shows that 82% of Americans are planning vacations this year; of those travelers, 42% are planning more than one trip.

Other surveys show smaller numbers, but we're still talking about millions of people traveling right now.

The Summer Olympics will bring many more visitors to Paris starting this month and Swifties are flying all over to follow their favorite megastar.

But it's actually road trips that are most appealing to Americans this summer. Deloitte found that 70% of travelers plan to hit the road to save on costs this year.

Wherever you're traveling — near or far — just remember to step outside of your comfort zone to experience something new.

Because that's Wanderful!

Your Monthly Travel Stories

Curated features to inspire wanderlust and help you plan your travel adventures.

- Ladies first? Life in Palau, one of the world’s last matriarchies (Adventure.com)

- Meet the Himalayan trekking guide reclaiming the mountains for women (National Geographic)

- Your Right to Travel with Jen Ruiz (85 Percent: A Wanderful Podcast)

- Indian airline gives female travelers option to choose seats next to other women (CNN)

- Beyond the Headlines in Lebanon with TourLeb's Nada Raphael: Part 1 (Going Places Podcast)

- Has the girls’ trip come of age? (Condé Nast Traveller)

- 'A Confidence Game' - Gaining Confidence in the Hills with Glenmore Lodge (Wild for Scotland Podcast)

- She’s Birdie Personal Alarm Review: A Lifesaver for Solo Travelers (Wanderful)

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See you in London?

Congrats to all the finalists in the 2024 International Women in Travel & Tourism Forum (IWTTF) Awards, happening today in London!

Wanderful Founder & CEO Beth Santos is a finalist in the "Female Leader of the Year — Entrepreneur" category. And there are so many other stellar finalists from the global Wanderful community, including:

• Wanderful Lebanon Hub Leader Nada Raphael (TourLeb)
• 2023 Bessie Awards Wanderful Award Winner Iris Serbanescu (wmnsWORK)
• 2022 Bessie Awards Collaboration of the Year Winner Meera Dattani (Adventure.com)
• 2022 Bessie Awards Social Impact Award Winner Vincie Ho (RISE Travel Institute)
• Wanderfest Director of Local Experiences Tami Fairweather (Fairweather Communications)

And, of course, we love to recognize Alessandra Alonso, 2021 Bessie Awards JourneyWoman Award Winner, Founder & Managing Director of Women in Travel CIC, and creator of the IWTTF Awards.

See all the finalists on their LinkedIn announcement.

Book your big adventures!

Did you miss it? We announced two new trips and they are filling up fast.

​India Through Her Eyes: March 9 – 16, 2025 (Optional extension to Varanasi, March 16 – 18)

Join 12-15 Wanderful women to celebrate Holi, visit historical sites like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort, enjoy a home-hosted meal, and meet inspiring women at Nizamuddin Basti — an organization working to create a more equitable and inclusive Delhi.

​Antarctica: January 8-19, 2026

Join us for an incredible adventure! Wanderful members and allies will depart from Buenos Aires and board the MS Fridtjof Nansen, a hybrid-powered ship operated by Hurtigruten.

Last call for Mexico City

​Join us in Mexico City for Día de los Muertos, 31 October - 3 November.

Spotlight: Summer Travel Reads by Women Authors

Is there anything better than an inspiring summer beach read? Check out some of our top picks for this season...

(Disclosure: these are affiliate links from Bookshop.org)

​Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo

by Beth Santos

​Flirting with Disaster: True Travel Tales of Fear, Failure, and Faith

by Angie Orth

​The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel

by Paige McClanahan

​12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic

by Jen Ruiz

Wanderful Members: Join us for our August Virtual Book Club featuring Finding Katya, hosted by BoozyLitAdventures in conversation with the author, Katie R. Aune.

Your Monthly Reminder:

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Upcoming Virtual Events

Check out a few of our many upcoming events for Wanderful Traveler, Creator, and Small Business Members.

Do you have skills to share? Learn about hosting a webinar for Wanderful Members.

Tuesday, July 2 at 11:00 AM CDT Virtual Meetup: Midlife Travelers Community- Part 2 Midlife Transitions: Making IT Happen … Managing Menopause, Navigating Relationships, and Living Our Travel Dreams"   Welcome to our empowering 3-part series designed to support the wellbeing of our Wanderful women through the transformative journey of midlife.  In these 60-minute sessions, we'll explore: our challenges and curiosities of mana... RSVP

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Wednesday, July 3 at 9:30 AM PDT How to get into DRONES in 2024! If you DON'T have a drone yet, NOW is the time to get into drones.  They're getting better in quality, cheaper in price and easier to fly.  Differentiate YOUR content with drone content and stand out from the masses.  In this event we'll cover: - Why get into drones - What kind of content and what kind of work you can get with a drone - What to... RSVP

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Tuesday, July 9 at 12:30 PM EDT Livestream: Contracts & Collabs: Navigating Business Deals with Creators Are you ready to delve into the world creator collaborations? Join us for an immersive session with Kristina Liburd as she delves into crafting ironclad contracts that protect your interests while nurturing successful creator collabs.  What you will learn: How to legally structure and negotiate contracts with content creators Craft collaborati... RSVP

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Thursday, July 18 at 12:30 PM EDT Solo Travelers Virtual Meetup! Want to meet and connect with other Wanderful women who are traveling solo? Join us for our solo travelers meetup! This is a casual virtual event to meet one another and talk about our favorite topic: travel! Whether you are an experienced solo traveler or just interested in becoming one, join us as we discuss tips and advice for traveling indep... RSVP

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Welcome New Members

Connect in the Hub to introduce yourself and grow your community of globally-minded women.

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Thy Mitchell Mom of 2 Little Ones, Business Owner (Foreign Fare Apparel and Traveler's Table Restaurant), Passionate Traveler View Profile

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Yanlin Chen Hi! I'm Yanlin, a travel creator in NYC with a love for spontaneous travel – there's nothing like the freedom it brings and the people you meet along the way. View Profile

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Judy Booker My name is Judy L. Booker and I am a Travel Agent. I've been a travel agent for 5 years. I love all things "Travel" and I am excited about this community. View Profile

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Featured Local Meetups

Be sure you're signed into the Member Hub to view & RSVP for these and many more events happening this month.

St Louis, MO: Thu, 4 July​

Charlotte, NC: Mon, 8 July​

Los Angeles, CA: Sat, 13 July​

Boston, MA: Sun, 14 July​

Green Bay, WI: Tue, 16 July​

Washington DC: Sat, 20 July​

New York City: Sun, 21 July​

Rochester, NY: Sun, 21 July​

Detroit, MI: Sun, 21 July​

Chicago, IL: Tue, 30 July​

Get a glimpse into Wanderful Women Wednesdays in Los Angeles.

Want to start a hub in your city? We’re looking for inspired community builders who want to create authentic connections between travel-loving women at home.

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