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A big step up from Girls’ Night Out, the Girlfriend Getaway is your chance to leave all your responsibilities at home and enjoy some time away with your best friends. From whole foods and yoga to indulging at a beachfront spa, a getaway weekend with your girls could be just what you need.

To de-stress, consider an extended stay at a spa. Bathe in mud, wrap yourself in seaweed, and have all tension kneaded out of your muscles by a talented masseuse. Take a run on the treadmill, dig into a healthy meal, take a lazy dip in a pool or ocean, or take a long hike in the mountains. Spas have diverse offerings that will address your individual needs while allowing you to bond with your girlfriends over a cocktail and relaxation.

If you’d like a healthy slice of adventure, arrange a gathering in a new city, either domestic or abroad. Grab a guidebook to take along, and check out the city’s offerings before you visit. Visit museums, walk the historic district and let yourself enjoy a bit of the nightlife.

A growing trend for girlfriends is to go on a working vacation: Work on a ranch, build a home for a low-income family or volunteer for the cause of your choice. Helping others is a great thing to do, and will allow you to strengthen your friendships over a shared experience.

Make sure to tailor the vacation to you and your friends’ interests, and prepare yourselves for a time to remember.

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