Let’s wander to
Southern Spain
registration opens may 15th
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Dates
April 7 - April 16th, 2027
Cost
$6,635 without flights*
Lodging
Additional $750 for private room**
Cities
Seville, Córdoba,
Ubeda, Granada, Málaga, Marbella
From an espadrille workshop in Seville to a Spanish cooking class in Málaga, this women-only journey invites you to slow down, create, and connect.
Journey to Southern Spain on a vibrant, sensory-rich escape designed to awaken creativity, connection, and joy. Surrounded by Moorish architecture, whitewashed villages, sun-drenched beaches, and dramatic mountain landscapes, you’ll experience a region that captivates at every turn.
Along the way, you’ll engage with local culture through immersive experiences like crafting your own pair of espadrilles, visiting the chocolate museum in Pampaneira, and witnessing the master weaving of Mercedes Carrascosa.
With thoughtfully arranged lodging, transportation, excursions, and many meals included, you can fully enjoy the whole experience with hands-on creative workshops and meaningful moments shared throughout.
What’s Included
8 nights in handpicked hotels, Breakfast daily, 1 lunch, 3 dinners with beer or wine, 2 food tastings, 2 cooking classes, 6 sightseeing tours, Expert Tour Director & local guides, Private deluxe motor coach
Highlights
Seville Cathedral, Espadrilles workshop, Córdoba Mezquita, Patios of Palacio Viana, Úbeda artisan workshop visit, Alhambra, Food tasting tour of Granada, Sierra Nevada mountains, Alcazaba fortress, Spanish cooking class
Experience with EMYO
Creative exercises in addition to tours, hikes & experiences. journaling & reflection, ideation for brave ventures, cultivated conversation, daily happies & treats
* Pre-arranged round trip flights available for those hoping to travel with the group but if you wish to have full autonomy over flight itineraries, upgrades and airline points, we recommend arranging your own flights.
**These tours are built around double occupancy rooms. Single rooms are limited & available on a first come, first serve basis.
WELCOME TO
SPAIN
Mediterranean climate, sun-drenched landscapes, and relaxed, out-door oriented lifestyle.
Southern Spain offers more than stunning views and iconic sights—it creates space for connection, inspiration, and shared experience in a setting that feels both vibrant and timeless.
As you move from the colorful energy of Seville to the historic streets of Córdoba and the coastal charm of Málaga and Granada, you’ll be part of a small circle of women brought together by curiosity and a love of meaningful travel. Days are spent discovering, tasting, and creating—whether wandering through lively markets, learning new skills in hands-on workshops, or lingering over meals that turn into long, laughter-filled conversations. By the end of the journey, you’ll carry home new skills, shared stories, and meaningful connections that linger long after you return.
This is more than exploring a destination, it’s about experiencing it together and learning to see.
Meet your guides
FOUNDEREmily “EMYO” Ozier
I’ve loved going on adventures for years, and the thing is, I’ve discovered that traveling with other women is my very favorite way to journey. I’ve been on safari in South Africa, shared the best Indian meal in Dar Es Salaam, gathered sea-glass in Positano, ferried across Hong Kong’s bay, hunted vintage treasures in the flea markets of Paris, and lunched at lemon farms on the Amalfi coast. And yet, the real magic has always been in the margins of these adventures—the early mornings with journals in hand, the laughter over late-night card games, and the stories that carry us long after we return home.
When we, as women, choose to live BRAVE and seek both creativity and adventure, we find each other in ways we didn’t even know we needed. Travel makes the world look new, and when we see with new eyes, we come back changed, with fresh perspective on our lives at home.
As the daughter of a Cuban American, much of my art and love for experiencing other cultures comes from my Spanish roots. Every school notebook growing up was filled with sketches and studies of life around me, and those early drawings became the foundation for the painting that now fills so much of my life and my studio walls. In addition to art and travel, my days are kept wonderfully full with six children, plenty of love, and always a good book nearby.
CO-FOUNDEREmily Holmes
Wedding photographer by day, studio assistant by night—and now travel & event planner in the margins! I’m here to make sure you feel cared for and that logistics stay smooth both before and during our travels. My favorite part of this role is taking care of the details so you don’t have to—whether that’s making sure flights are on time, dinners are reserved, or that there’s a little extra breathing room built into the schedule.
I’ve always believed that traveling and experiencing other cultures is a powerful way to be reminded of how small we are in the very best sense. It humbles us, inspires gratitude, and opens our eyes to perspectives we may never have considered before. Sharing that experience with groups of women has been such a gift. I love the way laughter, late-night talks, and shared wonder weave together into memories that last long after the trip is over.
When I’m not behind the camera or planning our next adventure, you’ll find me tucked into a cozy corner with a cup of coffee, catching up with friends, or dreaming about where to travel next. So when you’re packing, don’t forget to leave a little room in that suitcase—you’ll be glad you did!
Trip Inspiration
Day 7: Málaga via Alpujarra villages of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
(Included meals: Breakfast & Tasting)
Afternoon
Travel to Pampaneira, a mountain village renowned for its ceramics, leather goods, and handwoven textiles, all crafted using time- honored techniques. Browse the local shops, and watch the artisans themselves at work as they practice their craft, visiting sites such as the textile workshop of Mercedes Carrascosa and the Abuela Ili Chocolate Museum where you can watch chocolate being crafted step by step. Stop for a tasting of locally produced Jamón Serrano, the air-cured ham that's a cornerstone of Spanish gastronomy.
Morning
Venture into the Alpujarra villages tucked into the folds of the Sierra Nevada mountain range where you’ll meet your local guide in the town of Órgiva, a bustling market hub that has evolved into a melting pot of communities embracing the unhurried Spanish lifestyle. Home to the Iberian Peninsula's highest peak, these whitewashed hamlets cling to steep hillsides, preserving traditions that stretch back centuries.
Evening
End the day with a visit to the seaside town of Nerja, where you can take in sweeping vistas of the Mediterranean Sea from the Balcony of Europe, a popular clifftop viewing point that juts dramatically over the azure waters below.
Continue south to the port city of Málaga and settle in at your hotel.
What's nextTHE PROCESS
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When the trip email goes out with the registration link on May 15th at 10am, be ready to call and make your deposit right away! They sell out fast!
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Once you’ve secured your spot, we’ll be in touch to help you best prepare along the way.
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Pack your bags, join us on tour and enjoy some incredible experiences with wonderful women!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Trip protection covers: tour cancellations and interruptions, accident and sickness before/on tour, baggage and personal effects, and travel and baggage delays. If you want more details, you can call the 1-800-438-7672 number or visit the website: https://www.goaheadtours.com/about/travel-protection
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We recommend registering asap and filtering through questions later! If you sign up for the automatic payment plan, your down payment today is only $99 and then you have 30 days to cancel and receive a full refund.
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Your destination is Seville, Spain (SVQ) but you’ll be flying OUT of Málaga, Spain (AGP).
Go Ahead only arranges airport transports for those flying with them but Uber, Viator & Taxis are available for transportation.
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Yes! The main itinerary includes quite a few excursions as well as several days with blocked out free time for you to do as you choose. The optional excursions are available at additional cost if you prefer to have pre-planned activities on those free days. You can always add on the optional excursions at a later date.
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While our daily itineraries are generally full from morning to late afternoon, there are always designated times for wandering built into the walking tours of each place we visit. Additionally, the majority of our evenings are wide open for you to dine or explore wherever you wish! We know many of our ladies really enjoy shopping and discovering items to tuck into their suitcases so we do our best to carve out windows of time for independent shopping & exploration!
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Of course! When you register, you are automatically assigned a solo room if it’s available and that cost is reflected on your invoice. If you are interested in sharing a room with another woman on the trip, take a moment to call the 1-800-438-7672 number and communicate that to the Go Ahead rep after you've booked. They will put a note on your account and as soon as someone else books and calls communicating the same thing, the solo room fee will be removed from your invoice. This may take until the end of the day to be reflected on your invoice.
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The best way to ensure that you are paired together is to have one person register for the both of you and then call in to the 1-800-438-7672 number afterwards and have the Go Ahead rep split your account and add the second payment option. You can also register separately and then call the rep to pair you together.
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The email you used to register is your log-in for the Go Ahead site. Once you've logged in, you can view your invoice and access trip info.