Planning a Girls Getaway

Girls just want to have fun!  It’s true, so to keep a girls getaway from being stressful, make sure you plan ahead don’t be afraid to use a travel professional to iron out the details.  You will definitely save time using a travel professional and usually save money.  Besides, it’s not much of a getaway if you get to the resort and find out they are remodeling.  This is the kind of thing a travel agent will help you avoid.

Make sure you plan something with enough flexibility for the whole group to unwind the way they need to unwind.  There are going to be ladies that want to see the sights, ladies that want to shop, and ladies that want to veg out completely.  Always include group things, even if these things are only the meals, so that everyone can get together and reconnect without the real world getting in the way, and free time so everyone has the opportunity to do what they really want to do.

Set a budget and start saving early.  If you give yourself six months to a year to set the money for your getaway back, the stress of coming up with the cash is gone when it’s time to go.  Women often feel guilty when they do something for themselves.  Setting up a getaway fund and slowly contributing to it weekly takes the sting out of paying for the trip and alleviates some of the guilt.

Be flexible.  If you pick a best time to go, and a general idea of what you’d like to do (pampering, hiking, beach, museums) and then start working on where you can go to get those things, being flexible will help you find the right place at the right cost.  Traveling mid-week might impact the budget enough to make it make sense over taking a long weekend.  Consider moving your date to off season.  Since you are working well in advance, everyone will have an opportunity to block off the time when you hit on the perfect details.

You know your group of friends.  Does everyone traveling have similar tastes in what they consider to be value?  If everyone in the group is frugal or everyone in the group agrees this is a luxury trip, the success and enjoyment of the experience is easily attained.

The goal of a getaway is for everyone to have a chance to rejuvenate, connect with each other, and have fun.  Considering the needs of all the travelers and taking your time planning things will ensure that your getaway is a success.