{"id":3585,"date":"2016-09-12T01:08:14","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T01:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/?p=3585"},"modified":"2017-03-17T18:33:08","modified_gmt":"2017-03-17T18:33:08","slug":"girls-getaway-ideas-weekend-spa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/girls-getaway-ideas-weekend-spa\/","title":{"rendered":"Girls Weekend Getaway, Spa Ideas &#038; Last Minute Deals You Can&#8217;t Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/green-country-house.jpg\" alt=\"Girls getaway ideas for weekend\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/green-country-house.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/green-country-house-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/green-country-house-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/green-country-house-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/green-country-house.jpg\" alt=\"Girls getaway ideas for weekend\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/green-country-house.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/green-country-house-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/green-country-house-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/green-country-house-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Girls Getaway Ideas: Pack Your Bags, Ladies!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Few things in life rival the fun and soul satisfaction of a vacation with girlfriends. Whether it\u2019s to celebrate a milestone occasion, or just to dish and bond. No matter your budget, personality type, or group dynamic, check out these girls getaway ideas for where to go with friends.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Hit the Spa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With so much going on in our daily lives, even planning a vacation can start to seem like an utterly daunting chore. If that\u2019s what it feels like to you, don\u2019t let it. The perfect remedy for a stressed-out girl group? A spa weekend, of course. Let the relentless itineraries and scheduling remain in your real life while you totally recharge with manis, pedis, facials, massages, steam. All of it.<\/p>\n<p>A spa vacation is perfect for a group of girlfriends because it allows so much relaxed time to catch really up without the rush. Sit side-by-side and dish on all the overdue gossip while your polish dries. Sweat it out in the sauna while working together on a plan to tackle those nagging issues at home. And then feel truly inspired to implement it when you get back.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3764\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3764\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spafinder.com\/Spa\/11159-Spa-Montage-Beverly-Hills-featuring-L-RAPHAEL\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3764 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/spa-montage-beverly-hills.jpg\" alt=\"Spa Montage Beverly Hills\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/spa-montage-beverly-hills.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/spa-montage-beverly-hills-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/spa-montage-beverly-hills-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/spa-montage-beverly-hills-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3764\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3764 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/spa-montage-beverly-hills.jpg\" alt=\"Spa Montage Beverly Hills\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/spa-montage-beverly-hills.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/spa-montage-beverly-hills-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/spa-montage-beverly-hills-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/spa-montage-beverly-hills-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Spa Montage, Beverly Hills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>Great Places to Check Out:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For a total splurge, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spafinder.com\/Spa\/11159-Spa-Montage-Beverly-Hills-featuring-L-RAPHAEL\" target=\"_blank\">Montage Beverly Hills spa<\/a> is the best in L.A. Lounge around the opulent mineral pool, or at the rooftop pool with views. If you want to find an equivalent in your local area, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spafinder.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">check out SpaFinder<\/a> for finding and booking 20,000 locations.<\/p>\n<p>Now, if you\u2019re up for something truly far flung, head to Southeast Asia for the absolute best, and most affordable spa treatments anywhere in the world. On a recent trip to Vietnam, we indulged in treatments every day for only a few dollars each. And at one point, a girlfriend and I removed our eye masks to notice about an army of about six ladies dutifully managing our indulgent pedicures! The over-the-top spoiling is worth the price of the flight \u2014 once you&#8217;re there, everything is pretty affordable.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3750\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3750\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indefinitelywild.gizmodo.com\/so-you-want-to-go-camping-for-the-very-first-time-1582236909\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3750 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/girls-weekend-camping-trip-ideas.jpg\" alt=\"Girls weekend camping trip ideas\" width=\"800\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/girls-weekend-camping-trip-ideas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/girls-weekend-camping-trip-ideas-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/girls-weekend-camping-trip-ideas-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/girls-weekend-camping-trip-ideas-600x272.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3750\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3750 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/girls-weekend-camping-trip-ideas.jpg\" alt=\"Girls weekend camping trip ideas\" width=\"800\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/girls-weekend-camping-trip-ideas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/girls-weekend-camping-trip-ideas-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/girls-weekend-camping-trip-ideas-768x348.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/girls-weekend-camping-trip-ideas-600x272.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Image Credit: Gizmodo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Go Camping<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing budget friendlier than a camping trip, and there\u2019s nothing more evocative or inspiring than the smell of a campfire intertwining with clean air. Sure, it takes a lot of planning (Who\u2019s responsible for bringing the camp stove, the wood, the water\u2026?) and a ton of gear, but the result is a ton of bonding time for typically just a few dollars.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Yosemite-valley-girls-road-trip-camping.jpg\" alt=\"Yosemite Valley\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Yosemite-valley-girls-road-trip-camping.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Yosemite-valley-girls-road-trip-camping-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Yosemite-valley-girls-road-trip-camping-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Yosemite-valley-girls-road-trip-camping-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Yosemite-valley-girls-road-trip-camping.jpg\" alt=\"Yosemite Valley\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Yosemite-valley-girls-road-trip-camping.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Yosemite-valley-girls-road-trip-camping-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Yosemite-valley-girls-road-trip-camping-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Yosemite-valley-girls-road-trip-camping-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Great Places to Check Out:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>In a word, Yosemite. Be warned those sites and the other super beautiful and thus super popular ones around the country. They all require significant advance planning. Or, you could go the last-minute route and cross your fingers. We once scored a coveted spot at Big Sur\u2019s Pfeiffer campground on the Fourth of July weekend by pulling up at the happy moment someone was giving away an extra spot.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Know Before You Go:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>To reserve a great campsite, book early on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reserveamerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ReserveAmerica.com<\/a>. And because it can be hard to know which site is a score (say, one with a great view) versus which one is a dud (say, on a hillside or too near the bathrooms), research your space on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campsitephotos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Campsitephotos.com<\/a> before committing. Take it from the girl who unknowingly booked a space on a severe grade at a wooded and remote Boulder Basin campground near Southern California\u2019s Idyllwild and accidentally sent one friend careening in a camp chair backward down a hillside. (True story.) Live and learn!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Head to Vegas, Baby<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s truly no place like Las Vegas. It\u2019s got everything from gambling (of course) to killer shopping to fantastic upscale dining to glitzy nightclubs to pools that rival those anywhere on earth for sheer size and amenities. Here\u2019s another thing I love about Vegas: Nowhere else in the world can you get such high-end, opulent, five-star hotel rooms for such a reasonable price point. Especially if you can manage to get away mid-week or away from holiday or major event periods, you can score a room with insane details. These may include iPads that control every detail of your comfort, bathrooms double the size of my first New York apartment, and furnishings that would give Marie Antoinette pause, for under $200.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3745\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3745\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Las-Vegas-Hotels-The-Signature-At-MGM-Grand.h1418701.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3745 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-Signature-at-MGM-Grand.jpg\" alt=\"The Signature at MGM Grand\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-Signature-at-MGM-Grand.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-Signature-at-MGM-Grand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-Signature-at-MGM-Grand-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-Signature-at-MGM-Grand-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3745\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3745 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-Signature-at-MGM-Grand.jpg\" alt=\"The Signature at MGM Grand\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-Signature-at-MGM-Grand.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-Signature-at-MGM-Grand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-Signature-at-MGM-Grand-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/The-Signature-at-MGM-Grand-600x399.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The Signature at MGM Grand, Las Vegas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>Great Places to Check Out:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For such luxury, I love the endlessly chic Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, the sprawling and well-appointed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g45963-d97704-Reviews-Venetian_Resort_Hotel_Casino-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html\" target=\"_blank\">Venetian<\/a>,\u00a0connecting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g45963-d675000-Reviews-The_Palazzo_Resort_Hotel_Casino-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html\" target=\"_blank\">Palazzo<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Las-Vegas-Hotels-The-Signature-At-MGM-Grand.h1418701.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Signature at MGM Grand<\/a> for a more subdued residential-style pick. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simon.com\/mall\/the-forum-shops-at-caesars-palace\" target=\"_blank\">Forum Shops at Caesars<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.simon.com\/mall\/the-shops-at-crystals\" target=\"_blank\">Crystals<\/a> at CityCenter are can\u2019t-miss picks for shopping.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellagio.com\/en\/restaurants\/todd-english-olives.html\" target=\"_blank\">Olives<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellagio.com\/en\/restaurants\/yellowtail-japanese-restaurant-lounge.html\" target=\"_blank\">Yellowtail<\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g45963-d91703-Reviews-Bellagio_Las_Vegas-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html\" target=\"_blank\">Bellagio<\/a> offer one-of-a-kind lake views with patios for dining. And note that every single restaurant at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wynnlasvegas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Wynn<\/a> and Encore offer special vegan-friendly fare designed by chef Tal Ronnen (who catered Ellen and Portia\u2019s wedding!).<\/p>\n<p>Vegas is ideal for all kinds of celebratory occasions with girlfriends. Of course bachelorette parties are notorious and crazy fun. When I went with a group of 14 or so to celebrate my bachelorette, nothing beat the feeling of strutting around in my play veil and high-fiving all the other similarly-outfitted soon-to-be brides during long Red Bull-fueled days and nights of tanning, shopping and tearing up dance floors. Sniff, what a memory!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3763\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3763\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Riverside-house.jpg\" alt=\"Riverside House for a perfect staycation\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Riverside-house.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Riverside-house-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Riverside-house-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Riverside-house-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3763\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Riverside-house.jpg\" alt=\"Riverside House for a perfect staycation\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Riverside-house.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Riverside-house-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Riverside-house-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Riverside-house-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/noscript> Riverside House for a perfect staycation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Be House Bound<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Another unbeatable way of catching up with friends is to rent a big vacation house somewhere beautiful or anywhere, really. And just stay put. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vrbo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">VRBO.com<\/a> (for \u201cvacation rentals by owner\u201d) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeaway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">HomeAway.com<\/a> are great places to research homes for any size group. Pick a place that works for you. Gather the group. Make a massive grocery and booze run at the beginning of the stay and remain blissfully unscheduled for the duration. Plan and cook meals as a group, then sit around and sip wine late into the night, with no need to designate a driver and no need to check the clock.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3758\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3758\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Girls-getaway-ideas-weekend-road-trip.jpg\" alt=\"A country house for a perfect girls weekend getaway\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Girls-getaway-ideas-weekend-road-trip.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Girls-getaway-ideas-weekend-road-trip-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Girls-getaway-ideas-weekend-road-trip-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Girls-getaway-ideas-weekend-road-trip-600x360.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3758\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Girls-getaway-ideas-weekend-road-trip.jpg\" alt=\"A country house for a perfect girls weekend getaway\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Girls-getaway-ideas-weekend-road-trip.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Girls-getaway-ideas-weekend-road-trip-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Girls-getaway-ideas-weekend-road-trip-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Girls-getaway-ideas-weekend-road-trip-600x360.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> A country house for a perfect girls weekend getaway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>Know Before You Go:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>This method does have its caveats. Renting a huge house comes with additional fees, like mandatory cleaning charges and security deposits so it can be a lot for one member of the group to shoulder on her credit card upfront (and not a great match if your friends are flaky).<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve loved doing this as a group with friends in the sweltering heat of summer in Palm Springs (hey, it\u2019s not for everyone). We\u2019ve floated in the pool all day, and then retired to the shaded porch for afternoon workshops like friendship bracelets, fishtail braid tutorials and recipe demos. Ask everyone to bring something to do, or something to teach. And go home with fun new skills!<\/p>\n<p>Check out these great last minute vacation house\u00a0deals:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Pigeon Forge, TN, USA<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Starting at $130 per night<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeaway.com\/vacation-rental\/p846172vb\" target=\"_blank\">Get the deal here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3768\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3768\" style=\"width: 637px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeaway.com\/vacation-rental\/p846172vb\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3768 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cloud-Nine-Cabin-Pigeon-Forge-TN-USA.jpg\" alt=\"Cloud nine cabin, Pigeon Forge, TN, USA\" width=\"637\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cloud-Nine-Cabin-Pigeon-Forge-TN-USA.jpg 637w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cloud-Nine-Cabin-Pigeon-Forge-TN-USA-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cloud-Nine-Cabin-Pigeon-Forge-TN-USA-600x446.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3768\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3768 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cloud-Nine-Cabin-Pigeon-Forge-TN-USA.jpg\" alt=\"Cloud nine cabin, Pigeon Forge, TN, USA\" width=\"637\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cloud-Nine-Cabin-Pigeon-Forge-TN-USA.jpg 637w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cloud-Nine-Cabin-Pigeon-Forge-TN-USA-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Cloud-Nine-Cabin-Pigeon-Forge-TN-USA-600x446.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Cloud nine cabin, Pigeon Forge, TN, USA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Starting at $276 per night<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeaway.com\/vacation-rental\/p4266593\" target=\"_blank\">Get the deal here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3769\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3769\" style=\"width: 636px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeaway.com\/vacation-rental\/p4266593\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Luxurious-Mountain-Cabin-Lake-Arrowhead-CA-USA.jpg\" alt=\"Luxurious Mountain Cabin, Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA\" width=\"636\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Luxurious-Mountain-Cabin-Lake-Arrowhead-CA-USA.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Luxurious-Mountain-Cabin-Lake-Arrowhead-CA-USA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Luxurious-Mountain-Cabin-Lake-Arrowhead-CA-USA-600x449.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Luxurious-Mountain-Cabin-Lake-Arrowhead-CA-USA.jpg\" alt=\"Luxurious Mountain Cabin, Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA\" width=\"636\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Luxurious-Mountain-Cabin-Lake-Arrowhead-CA-USA.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Luxurious-Mountain-Cabin-Lake-Arrowhead-CA-USA-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Luxurious-Mountain-Cabin-Lake-Arrowhead-CA-USA-600x449.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Luxurious Mountain Cabin, Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Get Moving<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Nothing feels grosser than returning from a vacation feeling utterly laden and bloated from overindulgence \u2014 and that\u2019s almost always the case, isn\u2019t it? Combat that feeling with a fitness-based vacation that can entirely revitalize your entire body. So you come back to work and responsibilities feeling like a new woman.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Great Places to Check Out:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>For a fantastic yoga retreat among friends, Mexico\u2019s Tulum is perfect. It has multiple properties that cater to just that type of traveler. Across the globe, Indonesia\u2019s spiritual island of Bali offers yoga and meditation experiences that are nothing short of transformative. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g2209545-d301883-Reviews-Four_Seasons_Resort_Bali_at_Sayan-Sayan_Ubud_Bali.html\" target=\"_blank\">The Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan<\/a> has a schedule of classes conducted in a jungle environment amid lotus flowers and rushing river water that is completely mind-expanding and blissful. The experience is a splurge-worthy of any bucket list.<\/p>\n<p>Closer to home (and back down to earth, budget-wise) I\u2019ve found hiking trips with girlfriends to be among the most fundamental bonding experiences of our relationships. Try walking in and out of the Grand Canyon in the truly insane heat of summer. See if you don\u2019t feel closer to the end of it to the folks who survived the intense (and majorly calorie-burning) experience with you!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Soak Up Urban Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If a little excitement is what you need, pick an urban destination and lap up all the culture, shopping and dining your heart&#8217;s desire. This is a great match for the group who thrives on energy, and appreciates the likes of the museums, and theater-going plus endless opportunities for people watching.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Great Places to Check Out:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Chicago makes a great getaway for culture vultures, who can soak in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artic.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Art Institute of Chicago<\/a>\u2019s well-known offerings, or the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dosemarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dose Market<\/a> for a more off-the-grid curated fashion and food experience. Then take a load off and chat into the night in the plush robes in a suite at the gorgeous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g35805-d1516481-Reviews-Waldorf_Astoria_Chicago-Chicago_Illinois.html\" target=\"_blank\">Waldorf Astoria<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Or further south hit up the very buzzy and energetic Austin; the home of the South by Southwest and Austin City Limits events. Make sure to take a sightseeing break at the massive, spring-fed, three-acre <a href=\"https:\/\/austintexas.gov\/department\/barton-springs-pool\" target=\"_blank\">Barton Springs Pool<\/a>. Ahhh.<\/p>\n<p>If beaches are your thing (you&#8217;re my kind of gal), head to Miami for your city getaway. Do some shopping in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamidesigndistrict.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Miami Design District<\/a>, siesta on the sand and cap off your day with dinner and dreamtime at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g34439-d1161105-Reviews-SLS_South_Beach-Miami_Beach_Florida.html\" target=\"_blank\">SLS<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g34439-d85177-Reviews-Fontainebleau_Miami_Beach-Miami_Beach_Florida.html\" target=\"_blank\">Fontainebleau Miami Beach<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g34439-d6959850-Reviews-The_Confidante-Miami_Beach_Florida.html\" target=\"_blank\">The Confidante<\/a>\u00a0hotels.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Go for the Food<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Maybe your group\u2019s idea of a good time is any place with beautiful edibles. Foodie vacations are perfect for groups. Because there\u2019s nothing but time to explore all the world\u2019s deepest existential questions (and catch up on hot gossip, of course) over endless courses of ooh-and-ahh-worthy dishes.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Great Places to Check Out:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You can\u2019t beat New York City for the ultimate gastronomic tour. Hit the enduringly buzzy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.balthazarny.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Balthazar<\/a> from restauranteur Keith McNally, or David Chang\u2019s Momofuku for impeccable (and totally affordable) noodles. Oenophiles and French food appreciators will want to score a table at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barboulud.com\/nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bar Boulud<\/a>. And the list goes on and on \u2014 from grab-and-go street food classics to good-luck-getting-reservations fine dining.<\/p>\n<p>Or, why not plan a whole girls&#8217; getaway around a food festival? The <a href=\"https:\/\/charlestonwineandfood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">BB&amp;T Charleston Wine + Food Festival<\/a> just happens to be in one of our favorite charming and historic Southern cities \u2014 and it&#8217;s a seriously hot foodie destination right now.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Swirl and Sip<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Nothing like free-flowing wine to encourage conversation and endless giggles among friends. Indeed, a wine-tasting vacation is perfect for a group celebrating a milestone occasion or just celebrating lifelong friendship (which we say is the plenty good reason to pop a few bottles)!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Great Places to Check Out:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>On the east coast, there are vineyards dotted throughout upstate New York and Long Island.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3772\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3772\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/St-Helena-Hotels-Auberge-Du-Soleil.h330506.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3772 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil.jpg\" alt=\"Auberge du Soleil, California, USA\" width=\"800\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-600x284.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3772\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3772 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil.jpg\" alt=\"Auberge du Soleil, California, USA\" width=\"800\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-600x284.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Auberge du Soleil, Rutherford Hill Rd St. Helena CA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But for the real deal, California\u2019s wine region including Napa, Sonoma and Calistoga offer strikingly picturesque vistas dotted with tons of wineries that include extras like world-class art collections and terrific picnic spots. The best thing to do is hire a driver, if possible. Drinking and driving from stop to stop is an absolute no-no.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3773\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3773\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/St-Helena-Hotels-Auberge-Du-Soleil.h330506.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3773 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-Hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Auberge du Soleil Hotel, Rutherford Hill Rd St. Helena, CA\" width=\"800\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-Hotel.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-Hotel-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-Hotel-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-Hotel-600x284.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3773\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3773 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-Hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Auberge du Soleil Hotel, Rutherford Hill Rd St. Helena, CA\" width=\"800\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-Hotel.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-Hotel-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-Hotel-768x364.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Auberge-du-Soleil-Hotel-600x284.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Auberge du Soleil Hotel, Rutherford Hill Rd St. Helena, CA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For a really, really special occasion (if money is no object), stay at Rutherford\u2019s luxurious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/St-Helena-Hotels-Auberge-Du-Soleil.h330506.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Auberge du Soleil<\/a>. And cap off a once-in-a-lifetime experience with dinner at what\u2019s often regarded as the world\u2019s top restaurant: Thomas Keller\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomaskeller.com\/tfl\" target=\"_blank\">French Laundry<\/a>. (Just make sure you book your reservation for a table two months in advance, or a year in advance for the private room.)<\/p>\n<p>For less budget-busting options, try the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Hotel_Review-g32766-d1370957-Reviews-Andaz_Napa-Napa_Napa_Valley_California.html\" target=\"_blank\">Andaz<\/a> right in downtown Napa for lodging. For the dinner, try Keller\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomaskeller.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bouchon Bistro<\/a> in Yountville.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can also check out the below deal for wine tasting in California:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Zinfandel Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Healdsburg, CA, USA<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Starting at $206 per night<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeaway.com\/vacation-rental\/p694776vb\" target=\"_blank\">Get the deal here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3770\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3770\" style=\"width: 577px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Zinfandel-Vineyard-Dry-Creek-Valley-Healdsburg-CA-USA.jpg\" alt=\"Zinfandel Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Healdsburg, CA, USA\" width=\"577\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Zinfandel-Vineyard-Dry-Creek-Valley-Healdsburg-CA-USA.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Zinfandel-Vineyard-Dry-Creek-Valley-Healdsburg-CA-USA-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3770\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Zinfandel-Vineyard-Dry-Creek-Valley-Healdsburg-CA-USA.jpg\" alt=\"Zinfandel Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Healdsburg, CA, USA\" width=\"577\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Zinfandel-Vineyard-Dry-Creek-Valley-Healdsburg-CA-USA.jpg 577w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Zinfandel-Vineyard-Dry-Creek-Valley-Healdsburg-CA-USA-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/noscript> Zinfandel Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Healdsburg, CA, USA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Try a Volunteer Vacation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our limited downtime is precious. It can be hard to imagine getting a group together to do some work while on vacation. But you might find that the experience can be so rewarding as to make it one of the best trips of your lives. The activities involved in volunteering in a new community can be excellent team-building among your friends. And don\u2019t feel daunted. You might like to find a volunteer-based activity in your chosen destination that takes just a few hours of a given day. You can spend the rest of your vacation relaxing, and feeling great about what you accomplished.<\/p>\n<p>In Belize, we visited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawanimalsanctuarybelize.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">P.AW. Cat Sanctuary and Humane Society<\/a> and spent a couple of hours with its devoted proprietor, Madi. We even brought a spare smartphone we had to donate to her because of snapping photos of the kitties. In just a short visit, we felt refreshed of spirit and hopefully did a small bit of good as well.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Know Before You Go:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You probably already know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/\">TripAdvisor<\/a> is a fantastic resource for all things vacation and travel related. But do you know about its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/ForumHome\" target=\"_blank\">forums<\/a> feature? An excellent way to unearth volunteer opportunities at your destination is to pose the question to the forums, which often have highly engaged and knowledgeable local contributors.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Have a Killer Staycation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Maybe it\u2019s a matter of budgeting, scheduling, or logistics. But maybe a trip out of town is not in the cards. \u201cStaycation\u201d doesn&#8217;t have to mean \u201cnot a vacation at all\u201d. As long as you keep in mind that the real essential components of a girlfriend vacation are time and space isolated from the demands of everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, I look forward to a girls weekend getaway with a group of about 10 of us, loosely organized around my birthday. This year, we don\u2019t see an out-of-town trip being in the cards: I\u2019ll be eight months pregnant with twins! So we\u2019ve already discussed the alternative. A staycation in our home city at the utterly luxurious and convenient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Los-Angeles-At-Beverly-Hills.h300.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\">Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills<\/a>. And I\u2019d hardly call that a concession!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3746\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3746\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Los-Angeles-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Los-Angeles-At-Beverly-Hills.h300.Hotel-Information\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Four-Seasons-Los-Angeles-at-Beverly-Hills.jpg\" alt=\"Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Four-Seasons-Los-Angeles-at-Beverly-Hills.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Four-Seasons-Los-Angeles-at-Beverly-Hills-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Four-Seasons-Los-Angeles-at-Beverly-Hills-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Four-Seasons-Los-Angeles-at-Beverly-Hills-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Four-Seasons-Los-Angeles-at-Beverly-Hills.jpg\" alt=\"Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Four-Seasons-Los-Angeles-at-Beverly-Hills.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Four-Seasons-Los-Angeles-at-Beverly-Hills-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Four-Seasons-Los-Angeles-at-Beverly-Hills-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.maggwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Four-Seasons-Los-Angeles-at-Beverly-Hills-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>Know Before You Go:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Instead of staying in your home with all of its mundane distractions, consider a hotel in your same city, where everyone can come together. Then pack your bags full of books and mags to read at the pool or spa. Also pack cards, and dominoes, board games, crafting supplies whatever suits your group. Ditch any nonessential trappings of your ordinary lives. For instance; too much technology, and discourage family members from contacting you with any non-emergency drudgery. Remember, just because you\u2019re in town doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re any less on vacation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Girls Getaway Ideas: Pack Your Bags, Ladies!\u00a0 Few things in life rival the fun and soul satisfaction of a vacation with girlfriends. Whether it\u2019s to celebrate a milestone occasion, or just to dish and bond. No matter your budget, personality type, or group dynamic, check out these girls getaway ideas for where to go with friends. Hit the Spa With so much going on in our daily lives, even planning a vacation can start to seem like an utterly daunting [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3751,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[104],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Girls Getaway Ideas, Last Minute Weekend Spa Deals | Maggwire<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"BOOK NOW BEFORE IT&#039;S TOO LATE. 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