Women Who Travel | Condé Nast Traveler Tracee Ellis Ross Loves Seeing the World Solo
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Sep 4, 2025 
Tracee Ellis Ross, actress and star of "Black-ish" and "American Fiction," shares her passion for solo travel and its profound impact on self-discovery. She reflects on early journeys with her iconic mother, Diana Ross, and reveals the personal empowerment she found traveling alone at 22. With insights into her new Roku series, she emphasizes the joys of packing flamboyantly and the importance of mindfulness and safety in solo adventures. Tracee celebrates how these experiences shape identity and foster cultural respect.
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Limit Solo Trips To Four Nights
- Limit solo trips to durations that feel nourishing; Tracee prefers no more than four nights to avoid loneliness.
- Monitor your emotional state and adjust length so solo travel strengthens rather than drains you.
Research Safety With Identity In Mind
- Research destinations for safety specifically for LGBTQIA and people of color; ask peers and use referrals.
- Save Instagram posts and gather recommendations from friends with similar identities to assess whether a place will nourish you.
Luxury Is Serenity, Not Just Price
- Luxury for Tracee means serenity and honoring yourself, not just expensive surroundings.
- High-end hotels can feel luxurious yet still require the same safety vigilance as any property.
