Why Kaz?
Hi, my name is Karen Coleman and I specialize in helping solo female travellers experience the world safely and sustainably, one bucket list destination at a time!
I plan custom travel experiences that are authentic, immersive, enriching and safe for solo female travellers and women travelling together (couples, gal pals & multigenerational female families).
My main goal is to help female travellers, especially women 50+ who are either single or have a partner who can’t or won’t always travel with them, experience the world safely and sustainably, check off one bucket list destination at a time, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Like you, I have a few bucket list destinations to check off, including Iceland, Peru, Costa Rica, Slovenia and many more volcanic islands and countries, and plan to host several private small women-only adventures to these destinations in the not too distant future.
I have extensive destination training and certification for Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Saint Lucia, Southern and Eastern Africa, and various European countries (including Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Spain, Great Britain). Most of my destination specialties and bucket list destinations are volcanic in origin and/or are countries I’ve already visited.
I’m a constant learner and love to research and plan, so tell me where in the world you want to go. I’ll do the research, the planning, the booking and the customer care. You do the experiencing and enjoying!
I plan custom travel experiences that are authentic, immersive, enriching and safe for solo female travellers and women travelling together (couples, gal pals & multigenerational female families).
My main goal is to help female travellers, especially women 50+ who are either single or have a partner who can’t or won’t always travel with them, experience the world safely and sustainably, check off one bucket list destination at a time, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Like you, I have a few bucket list destinations to check off, including Iceland, Peru, Costa Rica, Slovenia and many more volcanic islands and countries, and plan to host several private small women-only adventures to these destinations in the not too distant future.
I have extensive destination training and certification for Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Saint Lucia, Southern and Eastern Africa, and various European countries (including Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Spain, Great Britain). Most of my destination specialties and bucket list destinations are volcanic in origin and/or are countries I’ve already visited.
I’m a constant learner and love to research and plan, so tell me where in the world you want to go. I’ll do the research, the planning, the booking and the customer care. You do the experiencing and enjoying!
Safe & Sustainable Travel Experiences
Are you female, 50+, considering travelling solo for the first time?
Are you worried about travelling alone to new destinations?
Are you looking for authentic and enriching travel experiences?
Do female friends or family members sometimes travel with you?
If you answered yes to any of the above, I’m here to help.
I am a Canadian travel planner specializing in safe and sustainable travel for women 50+. My role is to create unique travel itineraries that include authentic, immersive and enriching experiences you crave.
My goal is not only to help you experience the world one bucket list destination at a time, but to help you travel safely and sustainably.
Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, with your gal pal(s) or female family member(s), if you’re looking for authentic, immersive and enriching travel experiences to bucket list destinations as well as safe and sustainable travel options, I’m here to help.
I offer a selection of custom curated itineraries and private Women Only Adventures that will enable you to travel safely in the company of other like-minded women.
Why Women Only Adventures?
I’ve always had a passion for travel and a curiosity about the world especially geology, natural history, culture, architecture and languages. If I could travel all the time, exploring and learning about different destinations and cultures around the globe, I’d be a happy camper (so to speak). However, unlike me, my partner does not want to travel the world.
At around age 15, I wanted to be a travel agent and, although I took a different career path, that dream never faded and neither did my desire to travel the world. After four decades, I finally decided to pursue my passion.
Since I know there are many women out there in a similar situation, either they have no partner or their partner can’t or won’t travel with them, I decided it was time to become a travel advisor so I can help women like me, in the second half of their lives, experience the world safely.
By specializing in Women Only Adventures, I focus on safe travel options that enable women 50+, who are worried about travelling alone, to experience the world safely. In addition, I work with suppliers that have a strong sustainable philosophy and offer soft adventures and activities with a low environmental impact and/or authentic, immersive and enriching cultural and culinary experiences that benefit local communities as well as the traveller.
I plan and create custom itineraries for independent travel by rail, road and/or boat as well as plan private women only tours and safaris for adventure-seeking solo female travellers and small groups (including couples, multi-gen females, gal pals and special interest groups), who have a variety of interests from history & culture, food & drink to geology & landscapes, wildlife & nature as well as soft adventure and outdoor activities.
No Destination is out of reach
While it may seem that destinations like Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Iceland are out of reach, both in cost and distance, it’s not always the case. They are often easier to get to than you think and can actually be quite affordable if you plan your trip in advance and make the right choices.
Selecting the right accommodation, pre-booking transportation, excursions and even restaurants, as well as creating a savings plan, will help you keep costs down and ensure you don’t go over your budget. As your travel advisor, through my affiliation with Travel Professionals International and my Virtuoso membership, I can make recommendations to match both your wish-list and your pocket book, as well as provide you with the best value for your money, and even include some extra perks you may not have thought of. You can even pay for future trips in installment to make paying for your investment easier.
Also, if you choose to travel with a small group, whether as a solo-traveller on an escorted group tour, as a family group on a rail trip or cruise, or with a group of friends on a road trip or safari, the cost of your trip becomes more affordable.
I can even help you book your own private group tour tailored for you and your travel bubble. I‘ll help you choose an off-the-rack or customized itinerary at your desired destination, book your pre- and post-tour accommodations, transportation, and additional excursions and activities to truly tailor your trip to your requirements.
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Specializing in Destinations You Want to Experience
While my focus is primarily solo female travellers, I specialize in destinations that many people want to experience for the first time or on special occasions. Whether you're single, married, about to get married or you've been together forever, if you're looking for a unique travel experience, I'm glad to help you with your travel plans too. Read the below testimonial to see how being an Iceland Destination Specialist meant I was able to help create an immersive experience for a couple on their honeymoon in Iceland.
Karen went out of her way to research lots of interesting things for us to do on our honeymoon to Iceland. She even found out my favourite band was having a concert there and contacted them so I could buy pre-sale tickets! She did a great job finding accommodations and tours that fit with our budget. Karen checked in with us multiple times before, during and after our trip to ensure everything was going as planned. I would definitely recommend Karen as an outstanding travel agent! Thanks again, Karen, for making our honeymoon stress-free and loaded with fun!
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Why Volcanic Islands?
I love the ocean, beautiful beaches, mountain views and the transformational power of volcanoes. I find volcanic islands that offer all of these breathtaking features even more fascinating, especially as it means I don’t have to travel far once at my destination to experience everything I love during one vacation. Add in unique culture, heritage, wildlife and cuisine, and you have a vacation paradise. As a Destination Specialist focusing on women only travel and volcanic islands, my goal is to help female solo travellers, who share the same love of the ocean, beaches, mountain views and volcanoes as me, experience volcanic island destinations safely. That’s why I have specialized in the above volcanic island, and will be expanding on these as time goes by.
Stop Dreaming…Start Planning!
If any of the above destinations are on your bucket list and you’re 50+ and single or have a partner who can’t or won’t travel with you, then you must get in touch with me to…
