Solo travel after 40 isn’t about loneliness — it’s about agency. For Black women who are done waiting on other people, this is the decade to choose freedom, confidence, and intentional travel.

Shoulder season is the travel world’s best-kept secret. Learn why it’s the ideal time to explore — and get my personal picks for where to go between November and Easter 2026. From Florence and Sicily to Ghana and Thailand, here’s how to travel smarter, not pricier.