The Women Redefining Travel Have Already Raised Families and Run Boardrooms
When news broke that newly-single Tess Daly was reportedly planning a year of solo travel, the internet had thoughts. Selfish, said one commenter. That’ll be the end of her TV career, said another. The subtext was clear: a woman approaching 60, choosing herself, choosing the world — that makes people uncomfortable.
Glorious Galicia
There is something quietly subversive about Galicia. This is a place where history, hedonism and high spirits collide — best experienced on foot, with a glass in hand and Kathy Lette setting the tone.
The Art of Travel
There is a particular pleasure in standing in front of a painting in a city that is not your own. You are slightly unmoored, a little more observant than usual, and perhaps – if travelling alone – deliciously answerable to nobody but yourself. No one rushing you past the good bits. No one checking their watch. Just you, the work, and that quiet flicker of recognition that something beautiful has momentarily altered the day.
Is it safe to travel to the Middle East?
The Middle East remains one of the most compelling regions on earth: ancient cities layered with history, extraordinary landscapes, and a warmth of hospitality that often surprises first-time visitors. Indeed, Jordan was the destination for one of our inaugural trips. Yet in times of geopolitical tension it is natural to ask a sensible question: is it safe to go?
Avandra Loves: Padel Holidays
For women travelling solo, padel is a quiet genius. You don’t have to sit across a table making strained conversation about where you’re from. You just play. You laugh. You clap a good shot. Afterwards, perhaps a drink appears. It’s connection without interrogation. Which is why it fits so beautifully with the way we travel at Club Avandra.
Jo Elvin on Solo Holidays and Reclaiming “Selfish” as a Positive
Multi award winning editor, broadcaster and writer Jo Elvin on taking holidays without her husband – and why being ‘selfish’ needs a positive respin.