Our Favorite Destinations for Women’s Spiritual Travel
As we emerge like butterflies from a year-long slumber in our cocoons, the long to travel and explore has never been greater. After a long period with our lives seemingly on hold, it’s time for a rejuvenating adventure to ignite our passions, whilst allowing us time to heal and to reconnect with our authentic selves.
Whether traveling solo or on a group retreat, if you’re seeking a deeply profound escape that will facilitate your spiritual journey, here are some of our favorite destinations. From the shamanic healing rituals of Peru and the serene temples of Bali, to the beauty and high vibrational energy of Hawaii, each of these magnificent places have their own incredible unique qualities. But all offer enchanting surroundings that invite contemplation and meditation.
1) Sacred Valley, Peru
Home of the ancient Inca empire, Peru’s Sacred Valley is rich in mystical heritage and Andean culture. The vast, fertile valley is abundant with green, sprinkled with historic temples and ruined Incan citadels. The most striking of all, Machu Picchu, commands over the valley at lofty altitudes. One of the most powerful energetic centres in the world, the Sacred Valley has high energy vortexes that nurture harmony and balance.
Perhaps no one in Peruvian culture is more important than the shaman, whose spiritual wisdom and knowledge of plant-based medicine is revered. Immersing yourself in the dazzling beauty of Peru’s Sacred Valley and being guided by Master Shamans in a healing ceremony is one of the most spiritual escapes you could have. Learn how to reconnect with your true essence as you tune into the vibration of earth goddess, Pachamama.
2) Greece
Greece and her beautiful islands present remarkable opportunities for self-care and solitude on a spiritual break. Steeped in mythology, the legend of Greece’s many gods endure, with a rich sense of spirituality permeating the country’s culture.
From verdant, pine-filled mountains and white-stone villages to the azure Mediterranean, everything about Greece’s mesmerizing landscapes whisper ‘slow down and surrender.’ Whether you choose to stay coastal or inland at an isolated retreat, allow yourself to release in a world of your own making. Why not try al fresco yoga, as the sound of cicadas (sacred to Greek god Apollo) creates a rhythmic buzz? Feel at peace and inspired in the picture-perfect islands of Crete and Santorini, or simply sit and meditate under the shade of an olive grove.
4) Bali
With thousands of temples scattered across its undulating green mountainscapes, Bali is synonymous with spirituality and has long been a magnet for spiritual wanderers. It’s a place where nurturing mind, body and spirit go hand in hand with daily life and heading on retreat or taking a spiritual escape to Bali will reconnect you to your sacred self.
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3) Thailand
Tap into your Divine feminine in Thailand. From the golden temples of Bangkok to the omnipresent Buddha statues, Thailand is a deeply spiritual place whose faith and divine worship are intrinsic to its culture. And combined with its pristine beaches and lush tropical landscapes, the Southeast Asian paradise is the perfect place for women’s spiritual travel.
Thailand is awash with sanctuaries and retreats for detoxing, relaxing and indulging in local holistic treatments. In fact, its abundance of medical spas and wellness destinations is what makes Thailand so alluring. Awaken your soul and senses with uniquely Thai massage and sound healing rituals and immerse yourself in the life-affirming wonder of Thailand’s nature and wildlife.
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Experience spiritual healing and purification at Jembong Waterfall. Meditate by the still waters of Ulun Danu Batur Temple. Find balance and serenity in the presence of the gently lapping waters of the Java Sea or the island’s iconic rice paddies.
Indonesia’s spiritual centre, Bali is an energy vortex where multiple Ley Lines converge. This center is thought to purify the blood of the Earth and aid the cleansing and rejuvenation of our own body and soul too. In short, you’ll feel the full cosmic flow of Source at its Divine best.
5) Hawaii
To Hawaiians, spiritual energy is called ‘mana.’ They believe it permeates though every living person, animal, plant or even rock. Many say the Earth’s heart chakra resides in Hawaii. The island State’s spiritual essence is felt everywhere you go, from the many ancient Heiau healing temples to the Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site.
Hawaii is undeniably one of the most transformative of destinations for women’s spiritual travel. It radiates pure healing energy – courtesy of Madame Pele, goddess of the islands – and those pure energies can be tapped to bring about a sense of bliss and renewed purpose. Hawaii has many retreats for yoga, cleansing and naturopathic rituals which can help you cultivate profound emotional and physical restoration.
6) Mexico
From its profoundly Catholic faith to its ancient Mayan civilizations, spirituality seeps from every corner of Mexico. Its indigenous folk healers, curanderos, are keepers of centuries-old healing rituals that marry Mayan, Aztec, and Spanish Catholic practices. This combination of ancient mysticism and spiritual wisdom make Mexico an extraordinary place for a soul-stirring, mind-rejuvenating escape.
Or course, Mexico’s exquisite landscapes are equally alluring. Ruinous Mayan temples remain, half-reclaimed by the Yucatan jungle. Deep, still cenotes invite you for a cooling dip. The cerulean Caribbean Sea laps at talcum powder-sand beaches. Mexico is spoilt for eco-retreats and wellness centers in the heart of wonderful nature, where you can realign and restore.
Ready to remove your blocked energy after feeling stuck for a year? If you’re seeking a women’s spiritual escape and wanting to connect with likeminded sisters treading a similar path, then join us on our a 12-day mystical adventure across Peru’s mesmeric Sacred Valley in August 2021. You’ll awaken your soul wisdom through a truly magnificent spiritual travel experience, with shamanic healing rituals at some of the most emblematic sites in Peru, and indulge in restorative Andean spa treatments.