Fun and Transformational Trips for Women 45+
PLUS: NextTribe Magazine
Because we know you do more than travel!
Welcome to Our Tribe
- Small group trips led by expert guides our age
- A community of bold, curious women
- An edgy magazine for engaged women
Where are we going?
Check out our glowing reviews
Colleen M., California
What I love about the NextTribe trips is that there is so much camaraderie of other women that are like you, and then the fabulous things that the organizers puts together to give you that viewpoint, it’s awesome.
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Courtney M., Texas
What I love about NextTribe trips is that you get the experience from an insider’s perspective—someone that has ties to the community and focused on building relationships from the start. I’ve been on a trip with another women’s travel group that dropped a guide in, not personally knowing anything about the locale, traditions, or culture. She was there to make sure you showed up on time, got on the bus, etc. With NextTribe, you feel like you’re having a personalized experience with your best girlfriends.
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Donna B., Washington
I didn't know anyone going on the trip but that didn't stop me from signing up. I have learned that some of my life's greatest adventures have come from taking a risk and jumping in feet first. So glad I did with NextTribe! I may not have known anybody at the start, but now I feel like I know everybody.
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Vicki T., Texas
I so appreciate the opportunity to interact. travel, network, and just have fun with bright, funny, irreverent, and intelligent women of a certain age.
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Bonnie B., Texas
I look forward to all my NextTribe newsletters which are full of interesting articles that speak to me, and answer questions or address topics no one else deals with. I love that it is a “safe space.” All the NextTribers feel like friends I haven’t met yet.
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Catherine G., Wisconsin
I appreciate how positive NextTribers are and it keeps me that way too!
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Katie R., New Mexico
I just renewed my membership to NextTribe because of the wonderful articles and stories I receive in the newsletters. Next Tribe is a positive resource for gently aging women and continues to make them feel empowered and relevant. Next Tribe is a leader in the area of encouraging women of all ages to follow their dreams and reach out to other women to help them realize their own dreams and goals. Next Tribe is a community of inspirational women and I am proud to be a member.
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Susan L., New York
I've found my Tribe of stimulating, searching, fascinating and fun women.
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Barbara L., New York
I love the NextTribe sisterhood.
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Connie B., Pennsylvania
I love to meet and interact with strong, mature women from across the country as we learn together.
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Shirley S., California
I absolutely love NextTribe and the devotion to empowering women with so much information about “aging boldly.” NextTribe gives me hope to look forward to the future and experience life to its fullest and not be afraid to make changes at any age. Thank you for creating this incredible organization. I am so grateful for people like you who make a difference in other people’s lives in a positive and fun way!
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Jackie K., Texas
I’ve just started reading through the articles and have found them to be very timely, informative and – age appropriate, all in one place. I like that they are more about life than how to lose weight and/or look younger etc.
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Leslie M., Georgia
I always come by myself on NextTribe trips because I like to meet super fun and interesting women. We're always doing fun and interesting things in great cities that you couldn't do on your own because you wouldn't know the people or places or the insiders.
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Teresa S., Kentucky
NextTribe fills the need I have to travel with older interesting women who are curious about the world and want to share the journey.
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Bridget M., Indiana
This is my sixth trip with NextTribe, and every one of them have been awesome. Everything they promise, they deliver, and then some.
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Carol H., Wasshington
I can count on your timely and well written commentary on major events affecting us boldest women. Whether it’s the death of one of our icons or reactions to Barbie, I count on you for quotable quotes from name brand authors like Michele Willens and Leslie Bennetts.
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Does This Trip Look Good On Me?
This is how we roll
We believe in letting our hair down, and the best way to do that is with other women our age. On every trip, bonding is quick and deep as we come together with like-minded adventurers away from home.
With NextTribe’s connections, you’ll see places and meet people you couldn’t on your own. And your guide is always a friendly, worldly woman our age with local knowledge and ties.
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They say that travel broadens the mind, but what about the soul? Check out these ways to boost your spirit while at your destination—that may last long after you return home.
Learn the right way to talk to strangers while traveling. New friends, experiences, and business connections can be the reward.
Among the best things to do in Charleston, SC, are charming historical sites, delish food, fab shopping, and pristine beaches. Learn the full story.
What if you used your vacation to offer someone else a break? Here's how one woman did that, plus the unexpected results.
Empty your bag as soon as you arrive? Live out of your suitcase for your vacation’s duration? Real women and travel pros share their strategies for enjoying easy access to your stuff when you travel—and making it less of a pain to unpack after a trip.
Who doesn’t love free lodging? If you are offered a friend’s empty abode (or might share yours when out of town), here are ground rules and insider advice to know.
It took 37 years to get from first meeting to first dance as spouses. Here, a wonderful love story about what it's like to get married in your 60s.
Language barriers are a thing of the past with today’s impressive translation apps. Find the best one for your device and destination here.
Meet one of our amazing NextTribe members who travels with us often and has great stories and tips to share.
Do you go with the flow or function as precisely as a map app? Get your Travel Companion Aptitude score to see who you’ll sync with for your next trip out of town.
Sure, New York, London, and Paris have their allure, but traveling to a small city can be a blast, too. Here's how to do it right.
Who can resist the joys of imaginary house-hunting when traveling? Why it's so fun...and why some women take it to the next level.
Two friends for over 40 years finally decide the time is right to travel together again. Here's what happened on their trip to New Zealand.
Don't let missing documentation be a buzzkill on your next big trip. Learn about the new visa for Europe 2025 you may need and more here.
Noisy hotel rooms, floppy mattresses, ill-equipped kitchens: The unexpected can happen when you take a trip. One woman shares her stories – and some perspective-shifting advice.
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In her own words
I don't make a ton of new friends at midlife but I made a lot on my first NextTribe trip. The success of that trip encouraged me to sign up for more. Basically I would go on any NextTribe trip if my schedule and funds allow.
Lucie Frost
Real numbers
2017
Year founded
14
Destinations/year
4.8 
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Frequently asked questions
What’s NextTribe all about?
For most of history, women past child-bearing years were basically put out to pasture. This was happening even in our mothers’ time. We call bullshit on that. We believe we are at a peak in so many ways and are devoted to helping women our age live the richest, most kick-ass lives possible.
We do that by informing, promoting and connecting women–through our magazine, through our member community and through the transformative experiences of travel.
What’s different about your trips?
Where do you go?
We have a wide range of weekend jaunts here in the U.S. for those who want a quick getaway. We also love taking women to Mexico, where founder Jeannie Ralston used to live. We’re always talking about pushing boundaries, and we’re doing that in the geographic sense too.
For those with more time, we offer trips all over Europe, to India, Vietnam, Peru (for a hike on the inca Trail to Machu Picchu). Soon, our travelers will be getting passport stamps in even more countries on six continents. Be saving those frequent flier miles!
What is the price range of your trips?
We are committed to providing what we call “affordable-luxury” travel. Don’t expect
the Four Seasons, but who wants to stay in a gilded bubble anyhow? We always look for good value and offer wonderful hotels and memorable experiences that won’t break the bank and will get you closer to how locals live.
Our prices depend on the length of the trip and the destination. We offer domestic trips for under $2,000 for a shared room, which we encourage. If you don’t have a roommate we will match you with someone. Sometimes this has resulted in lasting friendships with new travel buddies.
Some of our longer trips–two weeks in India or Vietnam, for example–will cost between
$4,800 and $6,000. Every so often, we offer special trips, such as a two-week safari in Africa to see gorillas, chimps and other wildlife, that range up to $10,000.
Why would I want to become a member of NextTribe?
First, if you’re a traveler, this is pretty much a no-brainer. Your annual membership fee is more than covered by a $100 member discount on all our trips. Plus, there are other important benefits, such as hearing about new trips before they’re released to the public and getting room upgrades if they’re available.
You also get the chance to connect to a community of women on our own social network called TribeSocial. A world of potential new friends awaits in person, and through our online community, where you can connect with other women in your area and beyond.
What type of articles do you publish in NextTribe?
Because every woman we’ve ever met is multi-layered, NextTribe is as well. That means we touch on topics from travel, (natch), to hot flashes (ugh), to ageism (boo), to beauty and fashion (ooo la la!), to your main squeeze (wink, wink), to the triumphs of extraordinary women our age–and even those whose achievements were ignored in the past (yay!). Our editorial mission is to inform and inspire with a healthy dose of irreverence.
What do you mean by transformational travel?
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