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Five Ideas for a Perfect Girls Trip

In one form or another, women have been vacationing together for quite some time. In the age of social media, we are all well aware of how popular “girls trips” have become for friends and families. Cool vacation photos of adventurous women are a common sight on social media. This can bring on a bit of pressure when planning a special and unique getaway for the girls, but we are here to help with a plan.

There are many factors involved in planning a successful girls trip, including the interests and ages of those included, how far they are willing to travel, and the overall budget. It is best to gather that information before you start looking for a location and activities. A mother-daughter trip will probably look different from a bachelorette party. You want all participants to be on board with the itinerary and not cause undue stress over money or logistics. Here are ideas to mold the perfect girls trip.

1. Spa: Many of us live busy and often stressful lives. Getting away can be difficult, and when we do – we want relaxation. If this resonates with the women on your guest list, then a spa trip may be the answer. A spa trip works for women of many ages and interests. It can work wonderfully for mother-daughter groups. This type of trip can be a little higher on the cost scale, but you may be able to save money by choosing a nearby spa and eliminating travel expenses.
2. Adventure: Just as some of us want relaxation when we get away, others want adventure. There are countless options for adventure trips including rock climbing, backpacking, skydiving, scuba diving, and many more. This is an area where you can dig into what your group loves and yearns for regarding adventure. There is a huge range in cost options for adventure trips.
3. Philanthropic: Hectic lives prevent so many of us from having the time to give back and donate our time. A girls trip may be the perfect opportunity to spend quality time with the women in your life, while also donating your time to a good cause. This type of trip works for all ages and interests, and often keeps costs low. One thing to consider is planning a night around the volunteering time to “have off” and just enjoy each other’s company.
4. Music Festivals/Concerts: Music tends to have a unifying force and generally makes people happy. If your group has similar musical interests or just an overall love of music, then a trip to a music festival could fit perfectly. There are countless outdoor music festivals across the U.S. and abroad. If an outdoor festival is not your group’s thing, you could consider hitting up a music-centric city such as Nashville, Memphis, or New Orleans.
5. Big City Shopping:Some women love to shop and have always dreamed of visiting one of the popular shopping cities to let loose. If that is true for your group, then a shopping trip to New York, Chicago, or San Francisco may make dreams come true. A shopping-themed girls trip can tick the boxes of various age and interest groups. As an added bonus, you’ll find fine dining and amazing lunch options in most metropolitan areas. The logistics and cost vary based on location and how much money you plan to spend on dining and your shopping spree.

Girls trips are all about quality time and having fun with the women in your life. Use the ideas above and the interests of your friends and family to guide you in planning your next girls trip.

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