You've spent a lifetime making things happen for everyone else.
It's your turn now.
European river cruises, thoughtfully designed for women at midlife.
River Cruise Specialist · Solo & Group Travel Advisor for Women 50+
Penny Matthews is a Canadian travel advisor specializing in European river cruises for women at midlife — particularly solo travellers, girlfriend groups, and women planning meaningful milestone journeys. She works primarily with AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, and Scenic Luxury Cruises, and is the creator of the It's Your Turn Now philosophy and group sailing program.
Solo Travel
Solo river cruising is one of the most welcoming travel formats for women who are ready to go. I'll help you choose the right line, the right cabin, and the right itinerary — and make sure you arrive knowing this trip was designed for you.
→ Solo Cruising for WomenGirlfriend Groups
Whether you're joining one of my hosted group sailings or planning a private departure for your group, I design women's river cruise experiences that actually deliver on the dream.
→ Best Friend River EscapesMilestone Journeys
A 50th birthday. A retirement. The year after everything changed. These are not ordinary trips — they're chapters. I design them as such.
→ Plan Your JourneyCurrent Group Sailings
I became a travel advisor because I kept watching women at midlife put their own lives on hold. The career would settle down. The kids would leave. The time would come. And then it did — and they didn't know where to start.
I know where to start. And I'd love to show you.
Penny Matthews
ACC · River Cruise Specialist
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