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7 min August 19, 2024Author: Nancy A Shenker

Destination Dating: How (and Why) to Date Out-of-State

By Nancy A Shenker

Sometimes, travel and love go hand in hand. That's what destination dating at midlife is all about. Learn more here about this trend....

5 min August 12, 2024Author: Patricia Hunt Holmes

A Widow Travels the World: Regaining My Mojo

By Patricia Hunt Holmes

After her husband's death, one woman vowed to travel solo. Here's what she learned as a single globetrotter....

5 min August 7, 2024Author: Nina Malkin

Smart Strategies to Beat Jet Lag: Yes, It Can Be Done!

By Nina Malkin

Too tired to fully enjoy your trip or get back to business upon your return? We’ve got expert tips and real woman hacks to keep you on track....

13 min August 5, 2024Author: Janet siroto

Experience Ireland: Charming Towns, Gorgeous Landscapes, and Plenty of Pubs

By Janet siroto

From quaint thatched cottages to lively pubs to gloriously rugged cliffs, Ireland will charm and thrill you. Here's where to go and what to do....

4 min July 31, 2024Author: Deborah Baldwin

Travel Hacks: “Here’s the Weird Thing I Always Pack”

By Deborah Baldwin

Gearing up to hit the road isn’t just about packing the right shoes. Here, women share the surprise contents of their carry-ons. (Did someone say…du...

4 min July 29, 2024Author: Mary Kay Fleming

Why Many Women Are Done Traveling with Their Husbands

By Mary Kay Fleming

What a shame! Sometimes a trip with your partner can turn into nothing but frustration and folly, Mary Kay Fleming discovered....

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5 min April 8, 2026

11 Swimsuits that Women Over 50 Actually Wear

By Kimberly Cihlar

Sick of seeing tiny teenage models in bathing suit ads? Us too. Here, 11 styles worn by REAL women—NextTribers on vacation. Plus, two other swim essen...

8 min April 2, 2026

Why India is More Magical When You See it This Way

By Jeannie Ralston

There are two ways to travel—slow and fast. Jeannie Ralston tried both in India—and one left her breathless while the other left her exhausted....

5 min March 26, 2026

Meet Frequent Traveler: Leigh Anne McKellar

By Jeannie Edmunds

She never thought of herself as adventurous before, but since Leigh Anne McKellar lost her husband she's up for trying most anything. ...

5 min March 19, 2026

Digging into Destinations and Connecting More Deeply

By Jeannie Ralston

Visits to farms offer a richer perspective on a culture. Here is how travelers connect with the land, its bounty and its people. ...

5 min March 9, 2026

When Your Partner Slows Down, and You Don’t

By Jeannie Edmunds

You want an adventure. He can't keep up. If you're aging at different rates, what happens to your travel plans?...

4 min March 5, 2026

Meet First Time Traveler: Kimberly Lombard

By Jeannie Edmunds

New NextTribe traveler Kimberly Lombard is a book lover, but her biggest passion are vacations that let her see the world beyond the page....

6 min February 25, 2026

You’re So Welcome! Why Older Women Are Choosing Cohousing

By Nina Malkin

Imagine joining a community of women living under this idea: Support without surveillance. Independence with backup. Engagement without obligation....