Girls Weekend Trip Ideas For Every Squad

Whether you’re in your twenties or your sixties, it’s always a good time for a girls getaway. Leave the men, kiddos and pups at home and enjoy a long weekend with your best friends. We’ve rounded up our top 5 favorite destinations just a quick plane ride away.

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AUSTIN | texas

STAY Commodore Perry Estate What feels like a “stately European country home of an old family friend” Commodore Perry Estate is an oasis walled in the heart of Austin. Adorned with vintage furnishings and cascading gardens surrounding the courtyard, it’s a true escape. We recommend the Mr. and Mrs. Perry Suite, a sprawling two bedroom, three bathroom space located in the property’s Mansion building with a dining table fit for eight people and a customizable cocktail cart. Be sure to visit the Estate Sale while you’re there, a carefully curated selection of items available by local artists and purveyors unique to Austin.

SNACK Austin is all about the food. Whether you’re craving biscuits or brisket you’re covered. For more masa dishes than we knew existed, Suerte offers next-level Tex-Mex cuisine in a modern setting. If your squad isn’t up for waiting hours in the sweltering Texas heat, make a reservation at Lambert’s Downtown Barbecue instead. Their brown sugar and coffee rubbed brisket is some of the best in town. Looking for something quick and easy before heading out of town? Bird Bird Biscuit offers savory breakfast sandwiches and other staples to keep you full until the Southwest snack cart rolls around.

SEE Rainey Street District + Hope Outdoor Gallery + Lake Austin + Congress Avenue + Barton Springs

SQUAD For self-proclaimed foodies who appreciate all things eclectic

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NAPA VALLEY | california

STAY Carneros Resort Nestled between rolling hills and picturesque countryside California’s wine country is known for, Carneros Resort offers “a private retreat that delivers a relaxed and luxurious quintessential Napa experience”. The property feels secluded and private, with three farm-to-table restaurants, a guests-only luxury spa, community “town square” with boutique markets and individual private cottages, it’s the perfect home base for exploring Napa Valley. For groups of 2 - 6, the elevated farmhouse-inspired Two Cottage Suites are the perfect size, and feature outdoor/indoor living and two large bathrooms.

SNACK Napa restaurants are almost as famous as the region’s wine. For a quick breakfast, The Model Bakery, was touted with making the best English muffins in the world, but the flaky croissants and buttery cookies hold their own as well. Gott’s Roadside is a Napa staple, and the juicy burgers and parmesan garlic fries alone are worth at least one visit during your stay, if not multiple. For something a bit more upscale, The Restaurant at Auberge has one of the most sought-after panoramic views of the sprawling neighboring vineyards at sunset you could ask for.

SEE Wineries (obv) + Hot Air Balloon Ride + Calistoga Hot Springs + Oxbow Public Market

SQUAD For the weekly wine and Real Housewives club

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NASHVILLE | tenneessee

STAY The Graduate Nashville Do we really need to say more? They have a rooftop deck decorated with pink umbrellas with tassles! Located right in the heart of Midtown, Graduate Nashville features “playful, luxe guest rooms that celebrate the town’s innate charm”. Whether you decide to lounge on the Dolly Parton themed rooftop pool or belt it out at their private karaoke bar, Cross-Eyed Critters, The Graduate is sure to be a vibrant stay for your squad. The Family Suite is ideal for a group of 2 - 4 gals, boasting two spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms, with plenty of space to primp. For an over-the-top evening out, the property books their 1990 stretch white Cadillac limousine for guests, and is an unforgettable way to hop between honky-tonks on Music City’s famous Broadway street.

SNACK Known for their hot chicken sandwiches and loaded “dirty bird” fries, Hattie B’s is a perfect stop in between music halls. For something a bit more upscale but still unstuffy, Rolf & Daughters offers comforting plates of hand-rolled pasta and quite an extensive wine list. For craft cocktails on the side of a killer view of downtown, look no further than the Gulch’s signature rooftop bar, L.A. Jackson, and it probably doesn’t need to be said but try to get in before sunset.

SEE Honky Tonk Highway + 12 South Shopping District + Country Music Hall of Fame Museum + Trolley Tours

SQUAD Perfect for the line dancing ladies who need to break in their new Luccheses

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The Graduate Images Photographer Credit : Steve Freihon and Digital Love

PALM SPRINGS | california

STAY The Parker Palm Springs masters the art of being both upscale and whimsical, and The Parker couldn’t be more fitting. Designed by Jonathan Adler and paired with just the right amount of humor, this bright, cheerful boutique hotel, only open to guests, is perfect for kicking off your mid-century weekend. The property offers yoga, croquet, table tennis, giant chess, and custom bicycles for guest use all hidden within the ground’s towering hedges. The Gene Autry Residence is the perfect hideaway for four, with a private gated entrance, fully equipped kitchen, two bedrooms and bathrooms paired with a spacious indoor and outdoor living area. Don’t skip town without making a stop at the Lemonade Stand, the drinks here are legendary.

SNACK For a truly striking atmosphere, and an array of innovative vegetarian friendly dishes, Workshop Kitchen + Bar is not to be missed. Bar Cecil offers contemporary bistro fare like grilled artichokes and pommes frites in a sleek wooden restaurant speckled with poppy wall art. The instagram worthy, punchy Chi Chi in the Avalon Hotel is an ideal spot for Sunday brunch, with everything on the menu from açai bowls to double cheeseburgers.

SEE Mid-century Home Tour + Indian Canyons + Palm Canyon Drive Shopping District + Aerial Tramway

SQUAD Ideal for the mid-century and design enthusiasts

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TODOS SANTOS | mexico

STAY Paradero Hotel Located just a 1.5 hours from Cabo San Lucas, Paradero in Todos Santos is a “lush oasis nestled in a vast desert”, Paradero offers a special collaboration of authentic experience blanketed in luxury. Touted as an “experience-inclusive” hotel, guests can select from a menu of activities during their stay. From morning yoga class to art walks to sunset hikes, it’s a retreat for the active traveling group. The property also offers supplemental excursions from a private guided local Taco Tour to individual surf lessons from a pro. We recommend booking adjoining double bed Garden Suites, with the ground floor outdoor terrace as your meeting place before the day’s adventures.

SNACK While dining at Paradero is lovely, if you’re up for venturing off property, these spots highlight the area’s cuisine well. Benno art Hotel San Cristóbal offers a fusion of classic Mexican with Mediterranean, set in an airy, inviting space. Dūm brings artfully designed Mediterranean inspired plates in an effortlessly bohemian atmosphere, all right on the powdery sand. For a sustainable farm-to-table option, Acre Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, is out a ways from Todos Santos adjacent to their own farm. But it’s worth the trek for their inventive seasonal menu.

SEE Surf Playa Los Cerritos + Hike Punta Lobos + Hotel California + Tortugueros Las Playitas

SQUAD Practically inspired by the effortlessly cool surfer girls

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