There’s something rather special about travelling with a group of women. It might be the laughter shared over dinner, the excitement of discovering somewhere new, the friendships that develop along the way or simply the freedom of leaving the everyday routine behind and allowing yourself to enjoy the adventure.
For Erin Mitchell and Nicola Alpe, co-founders of Her Tribe Travels, these are the experiences that make travelling together so rewarding. Their vision is about creating more than wonderful holidays. It’s about bringing women together, opening the door to new experiences and reminding them that some of life’s best adventures can begin at any age.
With a shared belief that travel should be personal, enriching and full of memorable moments, Erin and Nicola have created a travel experience where women can explore the world, enjoy a little time for themselves and, perhaps most importantly, discover the joy of doing it together.
Erin Mitchell: A lifetime of travel and a passion for bringing women together
With more than 31 years in the travel industry, a TAANZ Bonded National Certificate in Travel (Level 4) and an impressive 54 countries explored – with plenty more still on her wish list – Erin Mitchell knows a thing or two about making travel memorable.
But for Erin, travel has never simply been about booking flights or choosing hotels. It’s about people, experiences and the little details that turn a holiday into something truly special. She loves getting to know her clients, understanding what inspires them and creating thoughtfully planned journeys that reflect how they want to experience the world.
The idea for Her Tribe Travels came during a milestone birthday trip to Fiji with some of her closest girlfriends. Looking at a holiday photograph, Erin realised how happy she was doing what she loved most – travelling with wonderful women, sharing experiences, laughing and making memories. It was the moment her long-held dream of creating a women’s tour company began to take shape.
Today, she brings that passion and experience to carefully curated group adventures. One of her favourite moments on every tour is the first gathering, when initial nerves and introductions soon give way to easy conversation and the beginnings of new friendships.
For Erin, the greatest reward is seeing women return home wonderfully tired, incredibly happy and connected to women they might never otherwise have met. She hopes every guest leaves with lasting memories, new friendships and a renewed appreciation for life’s possibilities.
Nicola Alpe: Creating connections that last beyond the journey
As co-founder of Her Tribe Travels, Nicola Alpe brings a strategic business mindset, a passion for meaningful connections and a clear vision for what women’s group travel can offer.
Together with Erin, she has helped create travel experiences that go beyond ticking destinations off a bucket list. It’s about giving women the opportunity to discover new places, embrace different experiences and perhaps reconnect with themselves along the way.
A planner by nature who also appreciates occasionally letting someone else take the lead, Nicola believes some of the most memorable travel moments happen between the planned activities. Her favourite place on tour? The bus! It’s where conversations flow, laughter happens and a group of strangers gradually becomes a tribe.
Mexico has been one of her most surprising travel discoveries, exceeding every expectation. Through Her Tribe Travels, Nicola hopes women return home with more than wonderful photographs and holiday memories. She wants them to carry that feeling of connection, confidence and possibility into their everyday lives.
More than a holiday – it’s about finding your tribe
While Erin and Nicola bring different strengths to Her Tribe Travels, they share a common belief: life is too short to keep putting off the experiences that make us happy.
It’s easy to become caught up in the demands of everyday life, putting everyone else’s needs first and telling ourselves we’ll travel, explore or try something new when the timing is right. But sometimes the best thing we can do is give ourselves permission to say yes.
And that’s what Her Tribe Travels is all about.
It’s about women discovering new places, stepping outside their comfort zones, sharing adventures and forming friendships they might never otherwise have made. It’s about feeling comfortable travelling as part of a group, knowing the details have been taken care of, while still having the freedom to enjoy every moment.
You might arrive knowing nobody, but leave with a collection of new friends, stories to tell and memories that will stay with you long after you’ve unpacked your suitcase.
Erin and Nicola’s message is a wonderfully simple one: you don’t have to wait for a special occasion, the perfect time or someone else to be available before you start living a little more adventurously.
There are still places to discover, experiences to enjoy and friendships waiting to be made.
And who knows? Your next great adventure might just begin with a group of women you’ve never met before.
