Tagged: women

Mexico City's New Frida Kahlo Museum Offers a Fresh Look at the Artist

A new museum dedicated to artist Frida Kahlo opened in Mexico City's Coyoacán district in September. Dubbed Museo Casa Kahlo, the institution is housed at Casa Roja, a residence that…

This Trailblazing Woman Has Her Own National Monument in Maine

Not long before leaving office, President Joe Biden established the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine.Though not exactly a household name today, Perkins (1880–1965)…

Amelia Earhart Museum Celebrates Aviation Trailblazer

A museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Amelia Earhart celebrates the pioneering aviator in her hometown.In 2023 the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum began welcoming visitors in…

If Men Can Go Topless on Beaches, Why Can’t Everybody? Nantucket’s Bid for “Top Freedom”

UPDATE, December 12, 2022: As described in the below article, first published on June 8, the town of Nantucket, Massachusetts, approved a bylaw last spring allowing toplessness on all…

It's Official: Everyone Can Go Topless on Nantucket's Beaches

Anyone of any gender expression may now go topless on the beaches of Nantucket, Massachusetts. (We'd wait for summer if we were you—New England winters are no joke.) As Frommer's…

Safety Apps and Websites for Women Traveling Solo

Many people find solo travel uniquely rewarding, whether they’re looking for freedom, adventure, the chance to connect with others, or the chance to set their own itineraries…

Are You a Morbid Millionaire? Lizzie Borden's House-Turned-B&B Is for Sale

As if we didn't already know the real estate market can be murder, the house-turned-inn where one of the most notorious double homicides in U.S. history took place is now for…

WATCH: Cruise Ship Captain Kate McCue Schools a Rude Commenter

Captain Kate McCue of Celebrity Cruises was already worthy of admiration—in 2015, she became the first American woman ever to captain a mega-ship. As if that wasn't impressive enough,…

Washington, D.C., Gets a Hotel Celebrating Women

August of 2020 will mark the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution's 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. A new hotel in Washington, D.C., might…

No Men Allowed at This New Majorca Hotel

A hotel exclusively for women has opened on the Spanish island of Majorca. Located near Porto Cristo on the island's eastern coast, Som Dona Hotel has 39 rooms, a pool, a wellness spa,…

Near the Taj Mahal, A Cafe by Acid Attack Survivors That Shares Beauty with Tourists

Taj Mahal, one of the world’s seven wonders, isn’t the only great testament to love in Agra, India. Less than a mile and a half away, in a graffiti-covered storefront, is a…

Get to Know Women Who Shaped U.S. History at These Inspiring Sites

From entering the workforce to gaining the vote, leading movements, and shaping minds, women have played a pivotal role in the history of the United States, right up to the present.…

A New Women's Travel Magazine Hits the Newsstands (and the Internet)

A new travel magazine debuted this month, called Unearth Women. I spoke with Nikki Vargas, its Editor-In-Chief and co-founder, about what the first issue holds, and what this new…

A Luxury Island Retreat Where Only Women Are Welcome

We told you women-only travel was going to be a big deal in 2018.To wit: In September, a private island off the coast of Finland will begin welcoming guests—and dudes need not…

The Trends That Will Shape Travel in 2018

Glance at a list of recent travel trends and you’ll be struck by something. Where we visit, the ways we get there, and what we do upon arrival are all shaped by events in the wider…

Women-Only Taxi Service Debuts in Paris

Women have a new option for getting around Paris.A taxi service called Women Drive has debuted in the French capital. The business is staffed with female drivers and geared toward…

Travel Troubleshooter: Is Your Credit Card Safe at Cruising Altitude?

Maybe it was the Bloody Mary that got Jean Shanley into trouble on a recent flight from Louisville to Las Vegas. She paid for the $5 beverage with her American Express card and then…