Getaway Destinations For Girls! Vacations and getaways are always full of fun and adventures. What’s more fun? A weekend’s getaway with our girlfriends. We all need to spend some quality time with our girlfriends, make some memories, and have a heart to heart conversations.
Candace Bushnell quoted in Sex and the City, “Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people to have fun with” which, I think, is quite acceptable and true.
Getaway Destinations for Girl's Weekend
So ladies, I say, plan a getaway for a weekend with your girlfriends and enjoy to the fullest. With more than hundreds of vacation locations available, deciding on a location may require a lot of research. Research is essential because you should know everything about the place selected for the getaway, right? So, here you will get the gist of five locations that I have shortlisted for a girls’ getaway weekend which will help you to plan better.
1. Aruba, Caribbean Sea
If you and your girls are big fans of the beach scenes, then this Caribbean island is one of the best getaway destinations for girls. Pack your bags and visit this beautiful tiny island situated in the Caribbean Sea and witness one of the world’s beautiful beaches with white sand and clear blue seawater.
Aruba can be considered a safe country to visit as it has low crime rates. Aruba has a tropical climate and if you want to have a sunny and windy day at a beautiful beach, Aruba is your place.
The best time to visit this location is from mid-February to May as it rains the least during this period. A trip to Aruba is a bit expensive but not expensive enough to skip it. To get an insight on how to plan for this destination budget-wise- read this article.
2. San Juan, Puerto Rico
Another Caribbean island in the US territories is worth the visit with your girls. Experience a Spanish culture in San Juan but with a tinge of American style. This is another destination with beaches, breathtaking mountain views, and waterfalls with tropical rainforests. Apart from this, San Juan has a vast cultural history.
So if you and the girls have a knack to visit a place rich in culture and beautiful places for sightseeing, then San Juan is your destination. The climate of San Juan is mostly tropical and rainy all year round. The best time to plan for this location is from December to July. Coming to the budget scenario, San Juan is moderately expensive.
3. Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh
Situated in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India, Mcleodganj is famous for its monasteries, beautiful waterfalls, temples, Tibetan settlements, and lakes. If you and your girlfriends want to have a taste of trekking, then I would suggest visiting this small suburb.
A summer trek through a mystical forest of Himachal Pradesh which leads up to a popular campsite in Triund Valley is an experience of a lifetime.
The best time to visit Mcleodganj if you want to witness snowfall is October to February and to experience a warm yet chilly summer March to June is appropriate. Moreover, Mcleodganj is safe for women. So, plan your girls’ getaway for the weekend to this enchanted place and have a soothing and magical trip with your girls. Mcleodganj is budget-friendly so no worries in this part.
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4. New Orleans, Louisiana
If you and your girls like to party like crazy, then ladies, New Orleans is the destination for you all. New Orleans is popular for its round-the-clock nightlife with rich food culture and vibrant jazz music culture. This is one of the most unique cities in the US with a vast historical background.
If you are a fan of the American TV series, American Horror Story, then you will want to give this place a visit. Marie Laveau, one of the most prominent historical figures who practiced voodoo hailed from New Orleans.
The best time to plan for this location is from February to May when the weather there is comparatively cool and comfy. New Orleans has a subtropical humid climate overall. Budget-wise, New Orleans is somewhat expensive but it is worth it, honestly speaking.
5. Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Want to go on a spiritual escape with your girlfriends for the weekend? If yes, then Rishikesh is your destination for the perfect getaway. Known as the yoga capital of the world.
This spiritual city in Uttarakhand of India has many more fun-filled activities for tourists such as river rafting, trekking, camping, bungee jumping and so much more. Rishikesh is pretty safe to travel keeping in mind it is a destination for the pilgrims.
The climatic conditions of this city are pleasant almost throughout the year making it an ideal & best getaway destination for girls that can be visited at any time of the year. Irrespective of this fact, the most ideal time to travel to this holy city is March to April and if you want to experience the river rafting, then you should plan to visit from September to mid-November.
Regarding the budget, traveling to Rishikesh is more than pocket-friendly. So if you are planning a weekend’s getaway to escape from the hectic life schedule and noisy cities, I would suggest you go to Rishikesh.
So, plan your weekend getaway destinations for girls and give one of these destinations a visit, and experience something different and unique with your girlfriends. Spending some time away from the routine that we live with is very important for the mind and soul.
Moreover, quality time with the girlfriends is equally important, as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City said, “Friendships don’t magically last for years, you have to invest in them”.
Have Fun♥
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