Coastal Carolina

Adventure, friendship, and
the open road await.

A travel and adventure club for women 50+. Women-only getaways, couples-welcome adventures, and easy day trips for our Coastal Carolina Crew. Founded on the Carolina coast. Traveling from everywhere.

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Our Story

Travel made easy, friendship made effortless.

We started 50+ Women on the Go because we know how it feels to want to see the world but not want to figure it all out alone. The flights, the hotels, the schedules, the safety of going somewhere new — it's a lot.

So we built a club that takes care of all of it. Every trip is fully planned. Every detail is handled. You just show up, settle in, and enjoy the company of women who get exactly where you are in life.

Most of our trips are women-only — that's the heart of who we are. But several times a year we host adventures where husbands, partners, and significant others are warmly welcomed too. Same care, same curation, same easy travel — just a slightly bigger circle around the table.

Our big trips — Ireland, Italy, Biltmore, and more — welcome women from across the country. Closer to home, our Coastal Carolina Crew enjoys local day trips, gatherings, and brunches throughout the year. Wherever you're joining us from, you'll travel with a group that feels like family within the first hour.

12+
Trips per year
Both
Women-only & couples trips
Nationwide
Members & growing
Frances Your Host
Meet Your Host

Hi, I'm Frances.

I'm the woman behind 50+ Women on the Go, and the one you'll see at the front of the motorcoach, in the hotel lobby with your room key, and at the dinner table making sure everyone's having a good time.

I founded this club because I believe travel after fifty should be the best chapter, not the hardest. So I built something where everything is handled, the company is wonderful, and the only thing you have to do is show up.

Whether you're considering your first trip or your fifteenth, I'd love to hear from you. Call, text, or email — I answer everything myself.

— Frances Manzitto
✆ 931-801-9900 ✉ frances@tripsunlimited.com
Upcoming Adventures

Where we're headed next

From a long weekend in Asheville to twelve days in Italy — every trip is hand-curated for women who want the experience without the planning.

Women Only Couples Welcome — bring your hubby or partner
A Few Seats Left
Couples Welcome
August 7 – 16, 2026

Fairytales of Ireland

Ten days through the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle, Ring of Kerry, Killarney, Kinsale, and Dublin. Small-group experience with falconry, whiskey, and the kind of Irish magic big buses can't reach.

  • Small group · only 9–14 travelers
  • Boutique hotels & 4-star guesthouses
  • Falconry, whiskey tasting & seaweed bath
  • Air packages from NOLA, MYR, BNA
From $4,997land only · double
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Fall Favorite
Women Only
September 22 – 25, 2026

Biltmore & The Blue Ridge

Three nights right on the Biltmore Estate at the Village Hotel — plus Luminere, the estate's first-ever outdoor evening event with the Asheville Symphony under the stars.

  • Motorcoach from Brunswick County
  • 3 nights at Village Hotel on Biltmore Estate
  • Biltmore House + Luminere with Asheville Symphony
  • NC Arboretum + Asheville guided tour
From $1,576per person, double · with bus
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Peak Fall Foliage
Couples Welcome
October 4 – 9, 2026

Mackinac Island & The Grand Hotel

No cars. No traffic. Just horse-drawn carriages, the legendary Grand Hotel, and Mackinac Island at peak autumn color. Plus Bronner's Christmas Wonderland and chicken at Zehnder's.

  • Roundtrip airfare from Myrtle Beach included
  • 2 nights at the historic Grand Hotel
  • 10 meals · ferry, carriage tour included
  • Bronner's & Zehnder's in Frankenmuth
From $2,597per person, quad · airfare incl.
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Signature Tour
Couples Welcome
October 17 – 28, 2026

Grand Tour of Italy

Twelve days through Lake Como, Florence, Tuscany, Rome, and the Amalfi Coast — with the Vatican, Pompeii, and a lemon farm dinner along the way. Roundtrip airfare from the US included.

  • Roundtrip airfare from the US included
  • 11 nights · Lake Como, Florence, Rome, Sorrento
  • 17 meals included (welcome & farewell dinners)
  • Vatican, Chianti, Pompeii & Lemon Farm dinner
From $6,997per person, double
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Christmas Magic
Couples Welcome
December 3 – 7, 2026

Nashville Country Christmas

A holiday getaway through the Smokies and Music City. Gaylord Opryland, the Grand Ole Opry at Christmastime, ICE!, General Jackson Showboat, and Smoky Mountain Christmas lights.

  • Motorcoach from Brunswick County
  • 2 nights at Gaylord Opryland Resort
  • 9 meals · ICE!, Opry, showboat cruise
  • Pigeon Forge Christmas shows + lights
From $1,777per person, quad
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Holiday Magic
Couples Welcome
Thursday · December 3, 2026

Night of a Thousand Candles

An unforgettable evening at Brookgreen Gardens — 5,500 hand-lit candles, sparkling light displays, live carolers, and a beautiful dinner at Uptown Prime to start the night.

  • Motorcoach transportation, Leland & Calabash pickups
  • Three-course dinner at Uptown Prime
  • Night of a Thousand Candles admission
  • Hot cocoa, treats, and live holiday music
$167per person, all-inclusive
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Holiday Magic
Couples Welcome
Thursday · December 10, 2026

Night of a Thousand Candles

Missed the first one or want to bring more friends? A second evening at Brookgreen Gardens — same magical experience, same beautiful dinner at Uptown Prime, one week later.

  • Motorcoach transportation, Leland & Calabash pickups
  • Three-course dinner at Uptown Prime
  • Night of a Thousand Candles admission
  • Hot cocoa, treats, and live holiday music
$167per person, all-inclusive
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Coming Soon
Women Only
Dates To Be Announced

Historic St. Augustine

America's oldest city — cobblestone streets, Spanish forts, fresh seafood, and stories around every corner. We just got back from scouting this one and we cannot wait.

  • Motorcoach from Coastal Carolina
  • Historic district walking tours
  • Castillo de San Marcos + Lightner Museum
  • Group dinners in old town
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Local Favorite
Women Only
Monthly · Coastal Carolina

Brunswick County Day Trips

Easy, low-commitment local day trips for our Coastal Carolina Crew. Lunch and laughs included. Perfect way to meet the group before a bigger adventure.

  • Half or full-day outings
  • Pickup in Brunswick / Horry County
  • Lunch included on most trips
  • Small groups, big personalities
From $65per person
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Free for Members
Women Only
Quarterly Meetups

Members' Brunches & Lunches

In-person gatherings just for our Coastal Carolina Crew. No agenda — just good food, good company, and a chance to put faces to names.

  • Quarterly in Brunswick County
  • Quarterly in Horry County
  • Open to all Coastal Carolina Crew
  • Bring a friend who might be a fit
Complimentarymembers only
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Coastal Carolina Crew

For our members close to home.

If you live near the Carolina coast, you're part of our Coastal Carolina Crew — and you've got something extra. Local day trips designed for women who want adventure without the suitcase. Hop on the motorcoach in your hometown, spend the day exploring, and be back in time for dinner.

Day trips and gatherings just for our Coastal Carolina Crew

From boutique shopping in Wilmington to lunch in Southport to a beach day in Pawleys Island — we plan, you show up. Pickup locations rotate so we can serve our Crew across both counties.

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Brunswick County, NC Horry County, SC Wilmington area Myrtle Beach area
Why Travel With Us

This isn't a tour group. It's a club.

We're not the cheapest. We're not the biggest. We are, hands down, the most welcoming.

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Women-led, always

Most trips are women-only — the heart of our club. Select adventures welcome partners too. Every card on this page tells you which is which.

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Everything handled

Hotels, transportation, meals, tickets, schedules. You bring your suitcase and your sense of adventure.

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Real community

Many of our travelers have become close friends. Several have moved up to the Coastal Carolina area to be near the group.

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Senior-friendly pacing

Full days, but never rushed. Built-in rest stops, sensible start times, and bathrooms always within sight.

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Carolina roots, open doors

Founded on the Carolina coast. Members from across the country. Local day trips for our Coastal Carolina Crew. Big trips open to women everywhere.

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Variety on purpose

Bus tours, fly trips, day adventures, brunch meetups. Something every month at every price point.

From Our Members

The friends you didn't know you were waiting for.

I signed up for the Biltmore trip not knowing a single person. By the end of dinner the first night, I had four new friends. Now we travel together every chance we get.

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Linda S.
Biltmore Estate · Italy 2024

Frances and her team think of everything. I never once had to worry about what was next, where to go, or what to do. I just got to enjoy myself, which is exactly what I needed.

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Maureen K.
Ireland · Day Trips

I'm a Brunswick County local and I joined for the day trips. Stayed for the friendships. We do brunch monthly now even when there's no trip on the calendar.

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Diane R.
Coastal Carolina Member
From the Blog

Stories, tips, and a little inspiration

Reflections from the road, practical advice for travelers in their fifties and beyond, and behind-the-scenes from the club.

From Frances
A Letter to New Members

Welcome to 50+ Women on the Go

A personal note from Frances about why this club exists, what to expect when you join us, and the kind of women who tend to find their way here.

5 min read
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Practical
Travel Tips

What to Pack for a Day Trip

Everything I tell first-time day-trippers to bring along — the small things that make the difference between a fine day and a great one.

4 min read
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Community
Why It Matters

Five Reasons Women-Only Travel Just Feels Different

The shorthand version of why so many of our members say their trip with us was the most relaxed week they've had in years.

6 min read
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Let's Talk

Real people. Real answers.

Have a question about a trip, want to plan a private group, or just want to chat travel? We'd love to hear from you.

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Call or Text

931-801-9900
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Email

frances@tripsunlimited.com
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Hours

Mon–Fri · 9a–5p ET
The Trips Unlimited Family

A larger company. A more personal experience.

50+ Women on the Go is part of the Trips Unlimited family of brands — a collection of group travel companies with more than two decades of combined experience moving people safely, comfortably, and joyfully across the country and around the world.

What that means for you: every trip is backed by a full-time operations team, a professional fleet of motorcoaches, established hotel and airline partnerships, and the kind of insurance and protections you want sitting behind a meaningful travel investment. What you see on the road is one host and one tight-knit group. What you don't see is everything quietly making sure it all runs the way it should.

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