I'm a city girl at heart. I deeply love cities, both the good and some of the not so good. Everything held constant, I'm going to choose a to visit and stay in a city over the country every time. Now, this is not to say I don't like to visit areas removed from the hustle and bustle of cities, but since I like to have options at my doorstep a city usually appeals to me much more.
We also know that being a woman traveler brings its own set of circumstances, add being Black and traveling solo, this also influences how you may be received in a certain location and also what you may need to feel comfortable when you travel.
I've compiled a list of places that I believe are great options for solo Black women travelers were it is relatively safe, ease of access to get there and easy to get around the city, suitable accomodation options at multiple price points, and places that have treated me well as a Black woman.
First up? French Polynesia.
Source: Tahiti.com
Tahiti and Moorea, French Polynesia
Now, I'm not sure if Tahiti is a "city city" but it is the main city of French Polynesia, so I'm including it (its my list and I'll do what I want lol). Also, the Society Islands consists of many islands to include the super popular Bora Bora (see map below); however, for the purpose of this post I'm only referring to Tahiti and Moorea. Okay, so let's get into it.
I traveled to Tahiti in December of 2019, it was my final trip before the pandemic hit in 2020. I did not know what to expect other than beautiful beaches, but Tahiti is so much more. One of the things that struck me as a Black woman was that no one paid me any attention and I mean this in the best way. We've seen and heard the stories of Black women traveling and being treated like a spectacle or a circus attraction, and in Tahiti even though I didn't see many (hardly none) other Black people, my existence wasn't treated as an anomaly. I stayed in Tahiti and the neighboring island of Moorea and both were such a vibe. I rented a car in Moorea and drove around the entire island (takes about 3 hours) and I stopped and got fruit from sellers on the side of the road and took in the sights. It was magnificent. 
Pictured: Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa - I stayed here 2x during my visit. I loved the private pool and quick access to the beach. Shout out to the maintenance crew who came and removed two lizards that were fighting near the deck for me!
The only con for me was that with a hot climate comes bugs and lizards and while I didn't see any bugs, I saw my fair share of lizards specifically on the island of Moorea. Moorea actually means "yellow lizard", so there is that. However, they are the same lizards I see here at home but granted I saw many more in Moorea. Having said this, I would go back to Moorea in a heartbeat and I really despise lizards. I ain't neva scared (in my Bone Crusher voice)! Plus, those things ain't thinking about me, we both see each other run opposite ways LOL!
It was so refreshing to be in a place where even though you looked nothing like the locals, you weren't othered. I was in French Polynesia for 2 weeks and I just fell into it, I was soft and feminine. I ate fresh pineapples every day and drank pineapple juice (they produce a lot of pineapples!), I put flowers in my hair and wore cowrie shells around my neck. I was FREEEEEEE! I can't stress this enough, I left Tahiti on such a high vibration, it was ah-mazing to my soul. I can't wait to go back!
I stayed at both homestays (Airbnb) and hotels and I could find accomodations across many price points. Of course, if you want to go to Bora Bora and stay at the St. Regis, well, expect to shell out some money (or get your points game up and pay next to nothing, but this is for another post at another time). But you can find hostels and a host of options. Tahiti is safe, so it is just a matter of choosing accommodations that you are comfortable with. While they didn't have Uber, cabs were pretty affordable and I got around quite a lot and with ease on foot. In terms of food, I went to the grocery store and got ready made foods and ate out, so again plenty of options. I'd say it is not the cheapest place, but it is doable. In terms of flights, I flew Delta/Air France but French Bee also flies there, and economy ticket is super affordable. I don't fly economy long haul but listen, get there how you get there. I'm a fan of travel, period.
I'll add that Tahitian women tend to be a bit thicker, so they like women with meat. And that is all I'm going to say about that! ;)
There are places you can go where you can put down the junk of the world, where you don't have to carry the burden of racism, sexism, etc. When you can put those things down, you (re)discover who you really are. French Polynesia, for me was one of those places. I can't say enough, how free I was. In reflecting on my trip, I thought that I was a different person in French Polynesia. But I wasn't a different person, I was authentically me.
Note 1: I've never flown with French Bee so I can't vouch for them personally. In researching flights I noticed that they had the most affordable ticket. I may try them one day just to be able to experience their offering.
Note 2: I'm not saying French Polynesia is free of racism, sexism, etc., but my experience with those things did not come into play in any significant way. I was a visitor and was there for about 13 days, so living there could be a different experience. It is a sad reality that Black women even have to think of these things just to maneuver in the world.
Note 3: Again, French Polynesia is not the cheapest so I often use Rakuten to get a bit of cash back on my stay. It is simply a shopping portal where using their link to shop with the merchant of your choice gets you cashback. Join using my affiliate link here: www.rakuten.com/r/TCFREE5?eeid=28187 (copy and past link into your browser) and we both get a nice cash bonus.