March 8 is International Women’s Day, an annual celebration across the world that honors the achievements and contributions of women – and no other industry knows how to celebrate it better than travel. In fact, the dominance women have in the industry is inspiring: the average U.S. traveler is a 47-year-old woman and 80% of all travel decisions are made by women. What better way to celebrate gender-equality than the ability for females to confidently embark on their own solo-travel?
But it can be a little intimidating to go on a solo-trip for the first time, especially if you’re a woman. Viator, a Tripadvisor company, is the leading global experiences marketplace and knows some of the safest travel destinations with the best activities for solo female travelers, such as:
- Canada is home to some of the world’s top rated safe cities for women including Toronto and Vancouver. Along with exploring Alberta’s stunning Banff National Park and Toronto’s ever-popular Niagara Falls, you can spend days—or even weeks—hiking through dramatic, mountain-backed landscapes, spotting whales on a boat tour, admiring Québec’s old town, and ziplining your way through Whistler’s wilderness.
- Italy is a dream of a destination with its unbeatable food scene and postcard-perfect views, but with its easy-to-navigate train network, it’s a top choice for female travelers throughout the year. And for activities that are guaranteed safe, try out some of Viator’s Experience Awards Winners like this Sunset Rome Food Tour around Prati District or even a walking food tour in Bologna with a local guide.
- Wellington is considered one of the safest cities in the world and New Zealand as a whole shares that same sentiment. Friendly and accessible, New Zealand is a top spot for nature lovers and active explorers with stunning hiking trails crisscrossing both the North and South Islands, in addition to expansive wineries, picturesque wildlife reserves, and endless water-based adventures.
About Viator
- Viator is the leading global experiences marketplace. The platform makes it easy to find and book incredible tours and activities. With over 300,000 bookable experiences onsite, there’s always something new to discover, both near and far from home. With ultimate flexibility, award-winning customer support and millions of traveler reviews
- It seamless platform is beyond easy to use and other benefits include:
- Memorable experiences: Browse and book tours and activities so incredible, you’ll want to tell your friends
- Quality at the core: Viator has high quality standards and millions of reviews
- Ultimate flexibility: You’re in control, with free cancellation and payment options to satisfy any plan or budget
- No data. No problem! Some of the best travel experiences happen “off the grid.” Whether it’s a tour through the Smoky Mountains or a guided hike up Machu Picchu, Viator gives users access to tickets and vouchers, wherever they are, even if they are offline or have no network coverage. You can also add your tickets to Apple Wallet too
- Easier Booking Management: From homescreen takeovers a few days before your activity, contacting your tour operator with the tap of a screen, or adding your bookings to your calendar so you don’t miss that pasta making course in Sicily, it’s never been easier to manage your bookings using the Viator app
- Direction Integration: You can also get push notifications on the day of your activity with directions to your departure or pick up point (with link outs to Apple, Google or Waze maps)
- Award-winning support: New price? New plan? No problem. Viator is able to help, 24/7
- The platform allows people to find their wonder with 5-star rated tours and activities to book and explore. Recently, the inauguralViator Experience Awards was launched which ranks the world’s top experiences based on traveler reviews, setting the bar for the best things to do and see. Serving as a new hallmark of the best experiences to book, the Viator Experience Awards recognizes experiences, tours, and activities in 11 geographic regions around the world as well as in categories such as “The Best Food/Drink Experiences,” “The Best Tours for Adventure Seekers,” “The Best Water-Based Experiences,” “The Fastest Growing Experiences,” and more.
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