There is nothing better than getting together with all of your best friends and having the time of your life. With all of our busy schedules, it can be difficult to get together as regularly as you might want. This is exactly why you need to start planning your girls' getaway with your besties ASAP!
You and your ladies are hardworking and deserve to have some relaxing fun, while also catching up. Once you can coordinate your girls' group, the only thing left to do is plan your weekend getaway.
Sometimes, the hardest part about planning is even picking a destination. The world is massive, and with so many incredible cities and all-inclusives to consider, it can be tricky to narrow down your search. You’ll see one boutique hotel and rooftop bar after another and start to realize how hard it is to pick just one destination for your girls’ weekend getaway.
Thankfully, we are here to do the work of coming up with girls’ trip ideas for you. We have researched and curated a list of the absolute best locations to host your upcoming girls' trip. These destinations are filled with fun activities, beautiful sights, and great food — factors that are sure to make your vacation fun-filled and joyful.
Keep reading to learn all about the best girls trip destinations and get planning your journey today!
Santa Barbara, California
“West Coast, best coast” is a take that is polarizing among Americans, but Santa Barbara certainly makes a great case on behalf of the West Coast — especially if you are looking for the perfect city to host your girls' trip!
Santa Barbara is at the topmost corner of SoCal and is right along the coast, which is perfect for a group of friends looking for a beachy getaway. The beaches are beautiful, with incredible views of the blue Pacific ocean.
California is known for its vineyards and excellent wine selections, and you will be able to quench that craving on your trip with your best gal pals. There are excellent wineries all over the city, ranging from more affordable to fancier, expensive price ranges. Enjoy imported goods, or sip local wine from the area.
If you and your friends are athletically inclined, check out some of the hiking trails the city has to offer. Go on a rewarding adventure, check out some beautiful views of the city, and appreciate the natural wonders that California has to offer.
Pick a cute Airbnb or a nice hotel, and enjoy all Santa Barbara has to offer on your upcoming trip.
New York, New York
If the East Coast is more your speed, but you still want an exciting, fun-filled trip with your girlfriends, New York City is the perfect place for you. We all know New York as the city where dreams are made of, but it is also an incredible location for a lively trip with a group of friends.
The nightlife in the city cannot be beaten. With bars and clubs open until the sun rises, live music available, and cute, trendy restaurants to check out, you can’t get bored. Plus, New York has brunch spots that are to die for. Check out trendy spots like Freemans or Jack’s Wife Freda to eat some delicious food and sip on craft cocktails.
There are endless art museums, tourist attractions, and shows for you and your pals to check out during the day. The New York City skyline is iconic and beautiful and will serve as the perfect backdrop for your trip.
New York is a cultural hub, and you and your girls will have the time of your life vacationing here.
Las Vegas, Nevada
One of the most girls’ trip-friendly cities in the country is Las Vegas. It is a lively city filled with nothing but fun and excitement.
Get dressed up and hit up one of the many casinos in the city. Don’t overdo it, but have fun engaging in a little gambling fun. Grab some drinks, give the slot machines a try, then play some blackjack.
Nearly every hotel in Vegas has rooftop pools and lounges that you and your girls will love. Throw on your favorite one-piece and lounge by the pool during the day. It is important to get R&R before you hit the town at night.
The nightlife in Vegas is iconic. With bars, nightclubs, and exquisite restaurants, you are sure to have plenty to do. Plus, there are fun gimmicks and shows that you have to check out when you go. There are magic shows, comedy acts, and even more risque events if your squad is up for it.
Miami, Florida
If you are looking for amazing beaches and a great party scene, look no further than Miami, Florida. The sun is always shining, there are amazing resorts to stay at to get some quality spa treatments, and the nightlife is fun and exciting, no matter what kind of night you want to have.
Looking for more low-key nights, with a couple of drinks and great company? There are amazing lounge bars and restaurants that will be the perfect location for you and your gal pals to kick back, reconnect, and enjoy some quality drinks and quality time.
If you and your girls want to get a little rowdy on your trip, Miami will also be the perfect setting. With nightclubs and bars open until the early hours, you ladies can get your drink on and dance the night away.
The beaches are exquisite. Miami is known for its incredible beaches and endless sunshine, so throw on a bikini and tan with your girlfriends on a luxurious beach.
Plan your Miami Beach trip ASAP, and have the time of your life with your best friends by your side.
New Orleans, Louisiana
If you want a girls' trip that is filled with culture, food, and fun then New Orleans is just the place for you.
New Orleans has a heavy emphasis on culture. It has a rich hybrid of Creole, Cajan, and French influences that defines the city. Each culture’s food is represented, and it is reason enough to want to hop on a plane and head down south. From the crawfish to the beignets, to the drinks, New Orleans has some of the best cuisines in the country.
The live music opportunities in this city will make for an exciting girls' trip. New Orleans is the home of jazz music, so enjoy the lively tunes that come from the city. Check out the iconic Bourbon Street for some fun bars and clubs to explore at night. The bars tend to have excellent live music and lots of fun dancing opportunities.
You and your girlfriends will make amazing memories and have the best time in New Orleans, so it is certainly worth your consideration for your upcoming girls' trip.
Nashville, Tennessee
You and your girlfriends will absolutely love Nashville as the backdrop for your trip. The city practically caters to girls' trips with all the excitement of the downtown, cute, rustic hotels, and amazing southern food and drinks to devour.
Nashville is becoming notorious as an ideal spot for bachelorette parties, so it is guaranteed to be an excellent location to host your girls' trip, regardless of the occasion. With fun pedal tavern tours that allow you to bike around the city and drink local beer and fun kitschy museums to visit, you will not get bored.
Tennessee is known for its delicious whiskey, so if your group enjoys a strong beverage be sure to get the authentic goods. There are countless bars with live country music from up-and-coming artists in the area that you won’t want to miss.
The food is also delicious. With sweet tea, chicken, and fresh biscuits, you will be drooling the entire trip.
If you are a group of country music fans you are heading to the right place. Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, explore exhibits dedicated to Johnny Cash, and even consider renting a car and taking a day trip out to Memphis to explore Beale Street and the origins of blues.
Bask in the southern charm, and have a fun girls' trip to Nashville this year.
Austin, Texas
If you want a more western, southern experience, you ladies should venture out to AustinTexas for your upcoming trip. Austin is becoming quite a booming, bustling city with so much to do, while still giving off the Texan charm.
Get your cowboy hat and boots ready, and immerse yourself in the exciting Texan culture. From rodeos to square dancing, to bars with mechanical bulls, you can have a ball of a time in Austin.
The bar scene is fun and exciting. With over 250 live music venues to choose from, clubs and lounges to party at, or more chill bar scenes, you can have just the kind of experience you crave in Austin.
Music is an extremely important aspect of Austin life. If you go at the right time of year, you can even catch the iconic Austin City Limits Music Festival, where you and your girlfriends can rock out to some of the best musicians of our time, all while eating delicious food and drinks.
Austin is full of cool, unique museums and exhibitions to explore. Check out some contemporary art at The Contemporary Austin, or even learn more about American history and check out the LBJ Presidential Library.
You and your best gal pals will have endless fun in Austin, so consider this vibrant city for your ultimate girls' trip.
Mexico
Looking for something tropical and out of the country for your getaway? Mexico is the ultimate getaway destination.
An all-inclusive is the way to go for this destination getaway, and Mexico has incredible choices to select from. The Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort and Spa is an excellent choice. With gorgeous pools, beach access, and beachfront bars, you can experience luxury without even having to leave your hotel.
Aside from amazing hotel and resort bundles that make this kind of vacation affordable and convenient, Mexico itself is a country that is full of culture, fun activities, and delicious food.
Where else will you be able to get better Mexican cuisine than from within the country itself? Different areas of the country have slightly different cultures and common dishes, so be sure to do research into which area you want to explore.
For instance, if you want to sample the best, most authentic Mexican chocolate, you should consider taking an excursion to Oaxaca, a gorgeous city known for its use of cacao in food, including the mole.
Mexico is easy to access and a wonderful place to consider spending your girls' trip in.
Italy
Sometimes, a road trip to Disney just won’t cut it. Maybe you did that last year.
If you and the girls want to go all out and head to a hotspot in Europe for a very special girls trip, Italy should be at the top of your list. For your Italian getaway, we suggest following a guided tour that will take you around the best destinations within Italy and will leave you with plenty of free time for you and your girlfriends to unwind, explore, catch up, or do whatever you want with a beautiful Italian backdrop.
If you are a self-diagnosed wine mom, Italy is absolutely the European escape you deserve. At a wine tasting along one of the cobblestone streets, you’ll be able to sip on and enjoy some of the richest, most delicious wines in the world. Visit vineyards in the small towns of wine country, or even just snag bottles of wine to share over dinner with your girls.
There are plenty of beach clubs and bars for you ladies to have wild nights if that is your kind of thing. If not, don’t fret! You can enjoy outdoor restaurants and have relaxing and fun evenings just catching up while taking in all the sights.
It is a trip that is likely on all of your bucket lists anyways, so why not embark on the journey together? You and the girls will have an amazing time vacationing and catching up in the gorgeous country of Italy.
Honorable Mentions
In addition to the destinations listed above, make sure to consider some of our honorable mentions for your next long weekend with the girls.
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Sedona, Arizona
- Denver, Colorado
- Palm Beach, Florida
- Savannah, Georgia
- Los Angeles, California
- Oahu, Hawaii
- Brooklyn, New York
- Burlington, North Carolina
- Napa Valley, California
- Newport, Rhode Island
- San Francisco, California
- Okanagan Valley, Canada
- Key West, Florida
- Sonoma, California
Traverse With The Girls
Any of the above destinations are excellent choices for your next girls' tripgetaway. Whether you fly across the world to the Italian countryside or explore the jungle that is New York City, you are bound to have the best time with your best girlfriends.
No matter where you go, you and your gal pals are going to have an amazing time because you’re with each other! So check out the best destinations and choose the one that best suits your friend group, and have the time of your life!
Sources:
Best Hikes in Santa Barbara | Visit Santa Barbara
Jazz Origins in New Orleans | NPS
How Nashville Became One Big Bachelorette Party | Buzzfeed News