Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Cheapest Places for Women to Travel Alone


The cheapest places for women to travel alone are, generally speaking, the same as for men. In today's tough economic times it takes a little ingenuity to create a cheap travel experience. Women who do plan to travel alone should always take extra caution to ensure their safety in new environments.

Volunteer Vacations

  • Looking for a place to escape, but also to give of yourself and your time? Consider a volunteer vacation. There are many different types available that offer new experiences, the chance to meet new people and cost you little or nothing:
    Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation: Free, volunteers bring their own gear, meals are included.
    P.O. Box 190688
    Hungry Horse, MT 59919
    (406) 387-3808
    bmwf.org
    Colorado Trail Foundation: Weekend $25, week $50.
    710 10th Street, Room 210
    Golden, CO 80401
    (303) 384-3729
    coloradotrail.org
    World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms: $20 for an individual, $30 for two.
    WWOOF - USA
    430 Forest Avenue
    Laguna Beach, CA 92651
    (949) 715-9500
    wwoof.org
    Pacific Crest Trail Association: Free.
    1331 Garden Highway
    Sacramento, CA 95833
    (916) 285-1846
    trailprojects.com
    American Hiking Society: $275/year, includes 1 volunteer vacation, subscription to backpacker and hiker magazine and discounts on gear.
    1422 Fenwick Lane
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    phone: 1-800-972-8608
    americanhiking.org

Day Trips

  • Sometimes the best escapes are within a days drive away or right around the corner. Plan a one day road trip, returning home for the evening or escape to a day spa. Put everything on hold and stay offline, make it a real vacation day.

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