This was a wonderful trip, very much as described on the website. The other women were awesome and we found a good camaraderie in the group. Beautiful location, lots of options, highly recommend!

I had a wonderful time on the Cotswolds reading retreat! Highly recommend.

This retreat was one of the most restorative vacations I've taken in a long time. The venue was beautiful, comfortable, and perfectly suited to a long weekend focused on reading, reflection, and conversation. The Cotswolds provided a stunning backdrop, with charming villages, wonderful bookshops, and scenery that felt straight out of a novel. What made the experience truly special was the balance between community and solitude. I met an incredible group of fellow readers from a wide range of backgrounds and our conversations about books, life, and everything in between were thoughtful, engaging, and often inspiring. The greatest gift of the retreat was time. In my everyday life, uninterrupted reading time is a luxury. During the retreat, I finished three books, and I carried that momentum forward by finishing two more during the remainder of my UK vacation. Having dedicated time and space to simply sit with a book, without feeling pulled in a dozen different directions, was a rare and wonderful experience. I left with a longer TBR list, new friendships, and wonderful memories, and a deep appreciation for what can happen when you slow down long enough to fully immerse yourself in a good book. I would wholeheartedly recommend this retreat to anyone who loves reading and is looking for a meaningful way to step away from the demands of everyday life.

Hanging out in an elegant, gorgeous setting with other avid readers was a delight.

I never even considered traveling to Honduras before finding Slow Travel Co, but I'm so glad that I did! Our host was extremely easy to communicate with, and I felt supported every step of the way. I even pre-planned a solo excursion in town and she was able to help me coordinate transportation there and back from our villa. The activities, like ziplining, snorkeling, and ATVing were so much fun and things that I never thought of doing myself, but I had so much fun with them! Even when the weather presented issues, our host was extremely flexible and handled our group and individually scheduled activities like a pro. She made sure we were still able to participate in everything we were looking forward to. The villa was absolutely stunning, with a direct line to the beach and a friendly cat to keep us company :) We were also able to drop off donations to a local school in need as a group and that was probably my favorite part of the experience. Seeing how the team cares not only about traveler comfort and happiness, but also about the wellbeing of the location we visited was incredible. I also loved meeting the other ladies and getting to know them through our time in Honduras. As a solo traveler, it can be nerve-wracking to meet up with a bunch of new faces, but this trip made it so easy to make new friends and create a community where we were able to celebrate travel and island culture together. I highly recommend any trips offered by Slow Travel Co. and will definitely be traveling with them again in the (hopefully very near) future!