7 best destinations for solo woman travellers (see pics)

New Delhi: It can be incredibly dangerous for a woman to travel alone. Every year we hear news about sexual assaults on women who have been vacationing. It's always great to take a vacation with family or friends, but traveling alone is a liberating experience. It's elating that more women everywhere are living out their own travel adventures, so no travel companion needed. We have selected some places as the best destinations for independent women travellers based on: safety, activities, culture and relaxation. So go ahead and book that trip you have always dreamt of and feel free to sleep past noon and enjoy your vacation! 1. Copenhagen, DenmarkCopenhagen is the capital of Denmark and is its largest city with almost two million people in its metropolitan area. This busy city sports beautiful architecture and renowned shopping. Be sure to see the goddess Gefjun fountain, which tells the mythological story of how Denmark was created. Stop by at night, where the fountain lights up with a blue glow, alluding to the magic in the Norse religious history. 2. Ottawa, CanadaOttawa is the capital city of Canada, located in Ontario but bordering Quebec. When traveling through this multicultural city you will hear both French and English spoken people. Be sure to check out the ByWard Market. This market is one of the oldest in Canada and sees over 50,000 visitors every weekend. Be sure to stop by one of the famous restaurants to complete this shopping adventure. 3. Auckland, New ZealandAuckland is the largest city in New Zealand, sporting 1,400,000 residents. It is known as the “City of Sails” because of the high amount of yachts in its harbor. Be sure to check out the beautiful beaches and see the ships sailing. Enjoy kilometers of pristine white beaches in the township of Orewa. After a sunny day, relax in the natural thermal springs at various resorts. 4. Helsinki, FinlandHelsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland, with over 1,300,000 people in its metropolitan area. Enjoy the amazing architecture in Helsinki, with numerous Art Nouveau style buildings. The city was chosen to be the World Design Capital for 2012 by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design. A walking tour to view the architecture and art galleries would give you a full view of why this vibrant city is called the design capital. After a day exploring the city, enjoy the fantastic Nordic style clothing, which makes for fantastic shopping opportunities. 5. Hilo, HawaiiThere are many safe cities for women in the United States, but for a vacation you can't beat Hawaii. Hilo is on the island of Hawaii, also known as the “Big Island” to avoid any confusion over the name. Hilo is the largest settlement on the island, with over 40,000 people. Be sure to check out the natural scenery with a trip to the Akaka Falls State Park, where a beautiful 400-foot high waterfall will amaze you. Hilo is also home to the Mauna. 6. Perth, AustraliaThe beaches in Australia rival any from around the world. Perth is the capital of Western Australia and sports a population of over 1,800,000 people. Be sure to check out Kings Park, which is the largest inner city park in the world. Over 6,000,000 people visit the park every year. We can't forget about rest and relaxation in Perth, as the beaches are sublime. Sun tan at Cottesloe Beach, or go surfing at Scarborough Beach. 7. Oslo, NorwayNorway is a beautiful country to visit, with Oslo being the capital and largest city. Take in the amazing art with a trip to Vigeland Sculpture Park. This beautiful and thought provoking art park attracts over 1,000,000 visitors per year. The sculpture park was created by Gustav Vigeland and has over 200 pieces of iron, granite, and bronze art. After a day appreciating the culture, finish the trip with a visit to some of the busiest nightclubs in the country.