FAQ

There are many travel groups available, why should I choose Femscape Sojourns?

We treat you as our guests. We keep our size small so that you don’t feel overwhelmed or lost in the crowd, and we offer you the opportunity to meet with, interact with and give back to local women. We take you to our favorite destinations around the world and give you time to observe and absorb the culture. On most of our trips, we focus on discovering one or two cities and the surrounding area. By staying in fewer locations, you are not having to pack up and change hotels every night— which can be exhausting. We want you to come away from traveling with us feeling that you are rested, relaxed, and that your cultural perspective has been expanded and enhanced. 

How much does each trip cost?

The trip prices vary depending on the location and the type of trip. Please see the specific trip details for prices.

I am married, but my husband doesn’t like to travel. Are most of the women who travel with you single? 

Both married and single women join us on our trips!  

I am traveling alone. Do I need to have a friend with me to book a double occupancy room?

No! On some of our trips, who shares a room is determined by the room selection. However, on many of our tours where all the room choices are the same, we will send you a survey to try to match you with a roommate.

Who are our hosts for the trip?

Tami or Latifah (and often both) will be your hosts for the trips. Tami does not usually join Latifah on the younger women’s trips.

Are all of your trips the same?

No, we offer three types of trips. We offer mother-daughter trips, trips for women age 40 and up, and trips for women in their 20s and 30s. The age categories are guidelines - the choice is yours! You are by no means restricted to traveling in your age category!

The mother-daughter trips are trips that focus on mothers and their adult daughters bonding and spending quality time together while exploring the culture. Grandmothers and granddaughters, as well as aunts and nieces, are also welcome to join us. The daughters, granddaughters, and nieces must be 18 years or older. 

The trips for women age 40 and older are hosted by Tami (sometimes Latifah joins us) and focus on slowing down and absorbing the culture with our days spent at a relaxed pace. On most of Tami’s trips, you will spend time exploring cultural landmarks, quality restaurants, shopping, relaxing with yoga, meditation, and/or spa treatments. Latifah offers tours for women in their 20s and 30s who want more adventure and to explore the edgier side of life. The common theme on all our trips is that we engage you in immersive experiences and connect you to local women.

How old do the daughters, granddaughters, and nieces have to be to join your trips?

They must be at least 18 years old to travel with us.

Do I have to be in that age range to go on specific trips?

No, but the trips are often quite different. However, if you are thirty-something and would prefer to join the slightly older group, you are welcome to do that, and if you are in your forties but still thirty at heart, you can join the younger group. The choice is yours!

What is the size of your groups?

We like to keep the group size small ranging from 4-12 women on each trip.

I am social, but I also like time to myself. Do I always have to attend group activities?

No, the choice is yours. The group activities are included in the price of the trip, but if there are times when you would just prefer to be alone, or you don’t want to join in a particular activity, that is fine. This is your vacation and we want you to enjoy it! Besides group activities, we also build time into every schedule for you to wander and explore the city on your own. We offer you maps and suggestions for activities in the afternoons when you are on your own.

What type of accommodations will we be staying in?

We select accommodations that we would choose if we were traveling alone, usually boutique hotels. We love boutique hotels that offer a flavor of the surroundings. All accommodations are considered upscale or luxury. Sometimes the hotel will have a modern, edgy vibe and at other times, a minimalist feel or a decadent, lush interior. It depends on the country and the type of trip we are offering.

I only speak English. Will that be a problem?

No, not at all. In most of our destinations, people speak some English, and in some destinations, when we get stuck, Latifah speaks English, Spanish, and Arabic so she can translate. We offer a basic language class on some trips, and we always recommend that you learn a few words of the language. Just saying hello in a person’s language and smiling opens many doors!

I have a food intolerance to certain foods. Will the restaurants we visit to be able to offer me something that I can eat?

Please let us know in advance if you have food allergies, and we will do our best to accommodate you for the meals that we provide with the trip. However, most of our meals are taken together in local restaurants, and you will have the choice to select menu items that suit your diet.

I am a vegetarian/vegan or pescatarian. Will there be options for me to eat?

Yes, we eat at local restaurants, and you will have the option to select what you would like to eat. We choose restaurants that offer more than meat options.

Are there specific types of clothes that I need to bring on the trip?

We will send you a complete packing list and information about guidelines for certain cultures.