Travel & Food: Women Love To Travel, Men Not So Much
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A survey by the travel organization Road Scholar (formerly known as Elder Hostel) has revealed that up to 30% of the company's tour participants are solo travelers; and of those solo travelers, 85% are women.
According to Condor Ferries, 64% of travelers worldwide are female, while only 36% are male. The company estimated that $125 billion would be spent by women on travel in 2023.
The average U.S. traveler is a 47-year-old woman. Some 75% of those who take cultural, adventure or nature trips are women, as the groups I saw sloth-spotting in Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica confirmed. Despite possible dangers, 86% of women state that they are not afraid to travel. And whether women travel with their partners, their families, friends, s...