If you were to stop a stranger on the street right now and ask them, “What’s the one thing you wish you could do more of in 2025?”, nine times out of 10, you can bet that person would say: “Travel.”

From UK staycations to city getaways, long-haul sabbaticals to those last-minute escapes to the sun, travelling to new and exciting places awakens something of the wanderluster within all of us – and, while the beach-plus-bikini-plus-gals holiday will always be our summer OG, transformative travel and rediscovering a sense of adventure have recently surpassed the desire to simply come home with a full iCloud and some nice bits from the Duty Free.

Plus, travelling is no longer governed by relationship status. Whether you’re married, single or flying the situationship flag, more and more women are choosing to go solo when booking that trip of a lifetime. Destinations are chosen based on the unique experiences they have to offer, while everything from adventure to wellness, food and culture are all key considerations when picking the perfect place.

That’s why we’ve joined forces with Intrepid Travel to curate a series of articles dedicated to women who want more from their travel itinerary. Specialising in small group tours that offer experiences in over 100 countries, Intrepid takes travellers on specially curated journeys which support communities by employing local trip leaders and, where possible, staying in locally owned accommodation – giving you plenty of opportunity to fully immerse and connect with the culture around you.

Ready to discover the five dream destinations topping our 2025 bucket list? Read on, intrepid traveller, read on…

5 destinations to help rediscover your sense of adventure in 2025