Looking for entertainment and variety this summer? Want to take your girlfriends? One of the hottest travel trends now are all-girl getaways. Female-friendly activities such as winery tours, spas, shopping, adventure, nature, or cultural trips and beautiful scenery are the order of the day.
Sharing can also be cost effective, so its fun AND cheap. If you have no idea how to go about planning your getaway, Smarter Travel is a great US online resource for women's travel. Wherever you are in the world, you will still benefit from reading How to plan an affordable girls' weekend getaway and Budget Travel has 20 great tips to get you started.
Why not plan your getaway around a short course. The most popular options by far are the gourmet holidays.
Our favourite: Mediterranean Cooking, Yoga, Wine & Tapas Tasting retreats. Cook with Rashida in her ‘open air’ kitchen overlooking the Mediterranean sea and combine this with yoga in the garden, and Wine & Tapas tasting with a Spanish wine expert in a white-washed village in the mountains.
Other International Gourmet Holidays:
- Active Gourmet Holidays - Italy/France
- The Guide to Recreational Cooking & Wine Schools
- Gourmet Vacations & Cooking Schools
Spiritual journey:
Other ideas:
- Surf Safaris for Women - Mexico/US
- Sailing – Greece/Turkey
- Spa resorts - France, Germany, Italy, Spain, & many more..
- Language Schools
More sizzling hot destination ideas for girlfriend getaways:
- Nassau, Bahamas, Carribean
The comfort of the Bahamas makes it a great choice for just the girls, because each island offers a mix of tropical relaxation infused with unique Caribbean cultures and cuisines. Add to that great weather, magnificent beaches, and plenty of outdoor activities, and you have a recipe for year-round fun.
Nassau, Bahamas has lots of carnivals, beach parties, and a pulsing nightlife, with casinos, clubs, shows, concerts, and music festivals appealing to all tastes from traditional rake-and-scrape bands to symphony orchestras. - Cancún, Mexico
The most popular destination in Mexico, Cancun beckons with stunning aqua-blue waters, white-sand beaches, and sun soaked lazy days.
Many resorts in Cancun have recently added world-class spas where you can relax. Nichupte Lagoon is used for boating excursions and jet-ski jungle tours. You can also ride horses on the coast, snorkel and canoe in a reserve, swim with the dolphins.
Cancun offers a variety of nightlife, spas, and culinary festivals, and several flea markets.
Downtown Cancún offers a more cultural aspect and there are many cuban/salsa type bars/restaurants. - Las Vegas
With the motto "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas," Las Vegas is the city of lights, luxury and life - perfect for women who are looking for non-stop fun. Las Vegas offers the most shows, spas, shopping, nightlife and amenities, making it a perfect stop for high-end fun and relaxation and wild, crazy nights!
Las Vegas never sleeps. Casinos are open 24 hours, clubs keep the party going until dawn, and just walking around the main drag is a non-stop sensory thrill! Singles enjoy the non-stop club scene in Los Angeles, and there are a multitude of restaurants, shops, and nightclubs in San Francisco!
Learn to play poker - Sandi Wilson's Texas Hold 'Em lessons, weekdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Palms, are free and first-come-first-served. She'll lead you through a game, advising when to raise, check, hold, and fold - Monte Carlo, Monaco
If it's nightlife you're after, then Monte Carlo, Monaco is the place. This twinkling gem on the Cote d'Azur has an enduring and festive "anything goes" attitude when the sun goes down.
For years, Monte-Carlo has been the playground of the rich and famous, from Hollywood starlets to royalty, and business people dodging the taxman. It is also one of Europe's foremost holiday resorts, but certainly not for the humble backpacker. The city has several attractions, such as the Oceanographic Museum and Aquarium, the Monaco Cathedral and the Prince's Palace, several gardens, and other attractions centred on the country's famous Royal Family.
There are some interesting diversions, such as catamaran trips, watersports, yachting and the Azur Express tourist train that links up the city's attractions - Cruises
If its it's convenience and a guaranteed good time you are looking for, cruises are always a great choice as they offer endless possibilities - from the very high-end to mid-range to the affordable. For a cruise fit for a queen, Cunard cruise lines ships can offer you A Most Civilized Adventure aboard the luxurious Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2. Queen Victoria will be joining the successful Sisters when she launches December 2007, don't miss this boat!
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