Girlfriend getaways are becoming more popular as women of all
ages are looking to spend some time with their friends. Whether
you're in college and needing a getaway with your best
girlfriends or you're a mom who needs some husband-free and
child-free time, here are some fun options for getting away from
it all.
Girlfriend getaways, also called chick trips, can take many
different forms. You can spend a weekend at a nearby spa
destination or hit the open road with your gal pals. Before you
begin your trip, you need to decide who your traveling partners
will be. You may choose a sister's only trip or you may decide
to take out your fellow moms for a weekend away.
Once you decide whom you are going with, you'll need to
choose your destination. You should all decide on a budget for
the trip. Because gas costs and hotel stays will be split, you
need to determine these figures before you start deciding where
you'll go. If you're traveling further, normally each person
will pay for her own plane ticket.
In order to have the maximum amount of fun on the trip, set a
few ground rules. Suggest that there be no complaining about
relationships, kids or work. This weekend should be all about
you and your friends enjoying each other's company and getting
away from it all. Make sure to take your camera to get lots of
pictures because your vacation will be one that you want to
remember.
Here are some ideas for your next girlfriend getaway that
will fit a variety of budgets:
Spa weekend
A spa weekend is a perfect opportunity to get pampered and
spend some time with your gal pals. You can find a fancy hotel
that has an in-house spa and spend the whole weekend never
facing the elements. Most in house spas offer a variety of
different treatments that will have you and your friends totally
relaxed. If you want to keep costs down, consider checking into
a local hotel and taking advantage of a local spa for the same
effect.
Las Vegas vacation
Even if you don't gamble, Vegas is a great place to get away
from it all. Drive to the city or fly if you live farther away.
Choose a hotel within walking distance of the major attractions.
You and your friends can take in magnificent museums,
spectacular shows and world-class cuisine all within a few city
blocks. Book your show tickets ahead of time and then build your
weekend around the main event.
Shopping spree
If you've got a nearby outlet mall or want to visit the Mall
of America for the first time, you can take a shopping vacation
with your best girlfriends. Shopping without a man tapping his
foot or kids pulling on your hand can be a relaxing and
rejuvenating experience. You can top off your shopping weekend
by trying a brand new restaurant.
These ideas just scratch the surface of what is possible on
your girlfriend getaway. Take your preferences and your friend's
preferences into account when you plan your trip and you'll be
sure to all enjoy it.