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