Girlfriend Getaway Ideas starting @ $120

Girlfriend getaways are more than a fad - they are here to stay! Courtesy of Sherman's Travel and MSNBC Travel, here's a list of incredible girl getaway packages starting at just $120/person. From retail therapy, spa days or wine sampling, there's plenty of variety offered with the packages selected. Don't delay - many of the packages need to be booked as soon as possible, with travel by July 31.

Vermont: Perfect Pampering for Mom Spa Package from $120

Ahhhhhhh. Treat Mom (and yourself) to deluxe hand renewal therapy, spa pedicure, and wash/blow dry with deep conditioning treatment. The Topnotch Resort & Spa are waiting for you ;)

New York: Shopaholics Anonymous Package from $453
Imagine 2-nights upscale accommodations at the Roosevelt Hotel. Strolling Fifth Avenue shops and appointments at exclusive designer showrooms. Don't forget Roosevelt Hotel guest discounts. Sign me up!

Cancun: Dreams Girlfriend Getaway Package from $621

Beach, 2 of your best gal pals, manicures, pedicures, mimosas and $200 in Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa freebies? Say no more!

Jamaica: Grand Lido Girlfriend Getaway from $916

All-inclusive deluxe beach front luxury, including complimentary manis, pedis, pastry and cooking classes, along with optional water sports. Sounds Grand to me!

Mexico and the Caribbean: Club Med Mother’s Day Escape Special from $849

Escape with Mom to Cancun, Turks & Caicos, Martinique, Bahamas or Dominican Republic. You choose the location and let Club Med pamper with you with their all-inclusive package. Hurry, you must book by April 30.

Sonoma: Explore Wine Country from $993

Become an Sonoma "insider" with VIP tastings at world-class wineries and special tasting menu at Dry Creek Kitchen Restaurant.

Los Angeles: Girlfriends Suite Retreat from $1500

If lavish and luxury are your middle name, your girlfriend group will love this package. The deal includes penthouse accommodations, organic facials, private yoga classes and over $500 in dining credits and extras.

Contest: Perfect Ideas for "Me" Time

Here's a contest from one of my favorite magazines, Girlfriend Getaways, from the publishers of Budget Travel. They are looking for cool ideas for "mevenings", i.e, how you relax solo. Have an idea to share? Here are the details of the contest - submit your idea for a chance to win a fantastic bag of spa goodies! ;)

What's Your Recipe for a Perfect "Mevening"?

"With work projects, demands from family, and making time to see friends, it can be tough to schedule "me" time. We want to hear all about the way you prefer to spend alone time. Take a bath, put on a face mask, bake a cake—or maybe all three? E-mail Info@GirlGetaways.com with the details by October 24 and include a photo. The reader with the most interesting Mevening will be featured in an upcoming issue and will win a fabulous bag of spa products." Source

Haven't had any quality "me" time lately? What are you waiting for!? Head to your local library or bookstore and pick up a juicy read, take yourself out for a latte, rent a movie, or splurge on a spa pedicure.

Share your ideas - we'd love to hear them!

New inspiration for your next Getaway?

The newest issue of Girlfriend Getaway magazine is on the shelves and perfect as usual. From the same minds as Budget Travel, the Girlfriend version offers fab trip ideas, spa how-to, as well as beauty tips and much more! If you haven’t read an issue before, it’s sure to become your travel bible – the articles are extremely intriguing and the tips and products featured are amazing!

Pick up your own copy and check out the following hot articles:
- Diva Las Vegas: packing for a sizzling time in Vegas
- Planning a Great Long Weekend
- How to Plan a Bachelorette Party
- Hosting a Cooking Party (perfect for a Girl's Night that won't break the bank)

Many of the articles are featured online, but for me, there's nothing like curling up with a good magazine and "dog-earring" all of the best pages ;)

Don’t take my word for it! Grab your own copy at your local bookstore or order online at Girlfriend Getaway's website.

Happy reading!