Solo Holidays for Women Who Love Books
Travelling alone as a woman comes with its own set of questions. Will I feel safe. Will I feel comfortable. Will I fit in. A book holiday answers many of these concerns before you even arrive.
Our solo holidays are built around books and place. This creates a natural sense of connection and belonging, bringing together women who are open minded, curious, and happy to share ideas as well as quiet moments.
Why a Book Holiday Works Better for Women Travelling Alone
Book focused travel removes much of the social uncertainty that can come with solo holidays. You are not joining a group of strangers with nothing in common. You are joining a small community of readers who already share a passion.
- Books provide an easy and natural starting point for conversation
- Shared interests replace small talk and social pressure
- Discussions feel thoughtful rather than competitive or performative
- Silence and personal space are respected as much as conversation
Safe, Sociable, and Supportive by Design
Safety in numbers matters, especially when travelling alone for the first time or visiting somewhere new. Our trips are small, carefully hosted, and designed so you always feel supported without losing your independence.
You explore together, eat together if you wish, and share experiences at a comfortable pace. There is always someone to sit with, but never an expectation to be constantly sociable. This balance is one of the reasons many women describe these trips as quietly confidence building.
A Community of Like Minded Women
These holidays attract women of many ages and backgrounds, united by a love of reading and thoughtful travel. The focus is on books, culture, and shared experience, not nightlife, dating, or ticking off attractions. The trips are not designed as exclusively women, but nearly always are.
This creates a relaxed, non judgemental atmosphere where it is easy to be yourself. Many guests say they feel comfortable within the first day, simply because the group feels like a good fit.
Travelling Solo, Without Feeling Alone
Most women join our trips on their own. Some are experienced solo travellers, others are trying it for the first time. What they share is a desire for meaningful connection alongside personal freedom.
You can be sociable when you want to be, and take time to read, walk, or reflect when you do not. The group is there as a gentle constant, not a demand on your time.
Join our Facebook group to read guest stories, discover the books that sparked our best conversations, and receive early previews of upcoming solo holidays. It is the best way to get a feel for the community before you book. Books in Places Facebook Group
Explore Further
- Learn how Books in Places began and meet the hosts behind each journey About Us
- Read and listen to real stories from solo travellers on their first trip
- Browse upcoming solo holidays across Europe and beyond
Book | Location | When | Details |
![]() | Birmingham | April 2026 | |
![]() | Cornwall | April 2026 | |
![]() | Rotherham | April 2026 | |
![]() | Murano/Venice | April 2026 | |
![]() | Florence | May 2026 | |
![]() | Seville | May 2026 | |
![]() | Carcassonne | May 2026 | |
![]() | Corfu | May 2026 | |
![]() | Whitby | June 2026 | |
![]() | Clifton, Bristol | August 2026 | |
![]() | Clifton, Bristol | August 2026 | |
![]() | Kefalonia | September 2026 | |
![]() | Crete | September 2026 | |
![]() | Cyprus | October 2026 | |
![]() | Norwich | October 2026 | |
![]() | Salisbury | October 2026 | |
![]() | Malta | October 2026 | |
![]() | Istanbul | October 2026 | |
![]() | Egypt | November 2026 | |
![]() | Bletchley Park | November 2026 | |
![]() | Kenya | November 2026 | |
![]() | Tunisia | Christmas 2026 | |
![]() | Malta | New Year 2026 | |
![]() | Agadir | January 2027 | |
![]() | Marrakech | January 2027 | |
![]() | Tangier | January 2027 | |
![]() | Sri Lanka | February 2027 | |
![]() | Egypt | February 2027 | |
![]() | Jamaica | March 2027 | |
![]() | Portugal Reading & Yoga | March 2027 | |
![]() | Venice | April 2027 | |
![]() | Florence | May 2027 | |
![]() | Istanbul | May 2027 | |
![]() | Corfu | May 2027 | |
![]() | Rhodes | May 2027 | |
![]() | Turkey | June 2027 | |
![]() | Cyprus | June 2027 |




































