Explore the World with Travelling Island Gems
Welcome to Travelling Island Gems
Thoughtfully curated travel experiences for women who want to explore, rest and connect.
Travelling Island Gems began with my own journey across the Caribbean and around the world. Today, it is growing into a community where women can discover beautiful destinations, enjoy thoughtfully planned experiences and create meaningful connections along the way.
I’m Wilma Blyden, founder and travel experience curator. I personally design and host travel experiences, bringing together beautiful places, memorable details and opportunities for women to simply enjoy the moment.
Whether you are following my journey, joining us for a curated experience or travelling with us to a new destination, there is a place for you here.
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Roaming with The Travelling Island Gems
Who We Are
Who We Serve
Who We Serve
Travelling Island Gems is a founder-led travel company creating thoughtfully curated experiences for women who want to explore beautiful destinations, rest from the demands of everyday life and connect through a shared love of travel.
Founded by Wilma Blyden after travelling to more than 40 countries and 60 islands, rocks and cays, TIG grew from a personal travel journey into a community of women discovering the Caribbean and the world together.
From intimate cultural evenings and wellness experiences to Caribbean escapes and international adventures, every experience is personally curated and hosted by Wilma with attention to destination, atmosphere and the meaningful details that make travel memorable.
Explore. Rest. Connect.
Who We Serve
Who We Serve
Who We Serve
Travelling Island Gems is for the woman who:
- Wants to travel but does not always want to plan everything herself.
- Enjoys beautiful places, cultural experiences, good food and thoughtful details.
- May travel solo but does not necessarily want to experience everything alone.
- Values time to rest, reconnect with herself and enjoy the present moment.
- Wants genuine connection with other women without forced networking or superficial interaction.
- Is ready to explore somewhere new while feeling welcomed, considered and cared for.
Whether she joins us for an intimate curated event or travels with us to another island, Travelling Island Gems creates the space for her to arrive, breathe and enjoy the experience.
Explore the Beauty of Travelling
Exploring Dubai Miracle Garden
Luxury meets adventure aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
I recently spent a week in Dubai wandering the city's charming streets soaking up the culture. What if beauty could bloom from your brokenness? At Dubai Miracle Garden, surrounded by flowers sculpted into art, I felt it: transformation is real.
Healing isn’t a dream. It’s a journey.
Luxury meets adventure aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Luxury meets adventure aboard Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady
Luxury is when the journey feels as good as the destination. On Virgin’s Scarlet Lady, I remembered: life doesn’t have to rush. It can unfold. Here’s to embracing the soft life, one voyage at a time.
Dunn's River Falls, Jamaica
Dunn's River Falls is challenging but rewarding. Healing feels like this: climbing waterfalls barefoot, laughing, and realizing, you’re no longer the woman who once settled for survival. Travel can heal you. God can restore you. I’m proof.
Bali
Burj Khalifa tallest building in the world.
Bali wasn’t a trip. It was a turning point.
In the stillness of these waters, I remembered who I am. God’s healing isn’t always loud, it’s gentle, beautiful, and waiting for you
Burj Khalifa tallest building in the world.
Burj Khalifa tallest building in the world.
Burj Khalifa tallest building in the world.
From island girl to Dubai skyline, living proof that anything is possible. From dreaming to standing in front of the world’s tallest building… I’m living proof it’s possible. And if it’s possible for me, it’s possible for you too. Go where you’re celebrated
Abu Dhabi
Burj Khalifa tallest building in the world.
Burj Khalifa tallest building in the world.
Walking in grace and glowing in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi served elegance, peace, and sunshine. Peace. Beauty. Culture. I found all three in Abu Dhabi. This life? It’s possible for you too. Don’t just dream of new places...go.
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For the Women Ready to Heal
Through my book Faith, Healing & Self-Discovery Through Travel, soulful blog reflections, and personal stories from over 40 countries, I’ll help you rediscover the version of you that’s still whole, still worthy, and still becoming.
You were never meant to stay broken.
It’s time to rest.
To heal.
To design a life that feels as beautiful as the places you dream of visiting.
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