Living La Diva 2011 - Carnival Destiny

Hey Divas!

I figured it would be helpful to have all information in place for easy reference and excitement building.  Here's the details for the upcoming June trip.

Carnival Destiny Highlights:
- 50% larger staterooms, on average, than those of any other cruise line
- Generous variety of culinary pleasures designed to delight your heart as well as your palate
- Swimming Pools, 7 Jacuzzis - 5 outdoor/2 indoor, Twister Waterslide
- The Millionaire's Club is the largest and most exciting casino afloat
- Destiny Shops - Duty Free Shops & Galleria Shopping Mall
- Full Equipped Nautical/Spa & Health Club
- Down Beat Lounge - nightclub open until the early morning hours
- Much more awaits….

Ports of Call

Key West, FL
 The "Conch Republic" is a festive island of colorful bars and equally colorful characters in what may as well be the tropics. America's southernmost tip, where Harry Truman spent his summers playing poker and running the country, is a non-stop delight. Visit Hemingway's house where you'll find his original manuscripts and many of his famed six-toed cats. And while you're on the island be sure to sample its culinary treasures, such as conch salad and world-famous Key Lime pie.

Cozumel, Mexico

Long before Cancun became a popular destination, Cozumel was well-known as a diving spot and home to the world famous Palancar Reef, which gives divers the opportunity to view thousands of brilliantly colored fish. Non-divers can kick back on a sun-drenched beach, or enjoy any number of seaside activities, such as shopping in colorful marketplaces or dining in an open-air café.

What's included?
The package price includes:
- Roundtrip airfare
- Roundtrip shuttle from Miami airport to cruise ship
- 4 day Western Caribbean aboard Carnival Destiny. The cruise provides ALL meals, snacks, non-carbonated beverages (tap water, coffee, tea, lemonade, juice), shows, nightclubs, entertainment, casino access, pool, fitness classes, etc.
- Cruise standard gratuities ($40/pp)
- All taxes

What's NOT included?
Pop
Booze
Bottled water
Spa luxuries
Island excursions or meals, if you choose
Gratuities on spa and booze
Casino habits
Shopping addictions

What level will I be on? Will I be near the other Divas?
The goal is to arrange the rooms on the same deck, as close as possible. I'd like to narrow our rooms to Upper/Empress/Verandah decks based on past reviews, amenities, etc. Midship is also preferred, as we'll be central to all activities. I've attached a layout of the cruise ship.

Am I stuck eating at a specific time?
Carnival offers Anytime Dining - we can dine anytime between 5-9;30pm for sit down dinner. We always have the option to enjoy the buffet anytime or room service. Breakfast and lunch options are flexible and of course, you can eat while lounging at the pool ;)

I'm without a roomie, now what?
No worries! Just let me know that you need a hip Diva room assignment. It will be fun!

Where in the World in La Diva?!?!

I know, I know – it’s been what seems like forever since I’ve shared my thoughts with you all. 2010 shaped up to be a whirlwind of a year, travel wise. At some point, it’s time to stop the juggling act and focus on one (or simply a few) thing at a time.

To fill you in on where the past few months have taken me:

Argentina



 

Barbados with The Divas!

BFF Wedding (always a great excuse for gathering girlfriends)



Ahh, The Hamptons



 

New York x endless times - You can never get enough of the Big Apple

NYC girlfriend getaway – shopping, shopping and more shopping!

Poland (yes, Poland), twice!

Sweden

Virginia Beach, twice!

And I can't forget, Christmas with The Grinch ;)

And of course, lots of track meets, birthday parties, swim lessons, and a ton of places in between....whew! And the highlight of my year.....seeing Mr. Denzel Washington in the flesh outside of Fences. 

Here's to a awesome, travel-filled 2011!

Sample Survey Questions

Hey Divas! 

I'm guessing that one of my readers is planning her own girlfriend getaway.  I received the following comment: 
"Would you mind sharing your list of questions for the survey you conduct with the "core divas"?

Answer:
Absolutely!  I'd love to share the questions that I ask my core divas New readers, you may want to take the time to read a previous post of mine on How to Plan a Girlfriend Getaway, but basically, your "core divas" are the ones whose opinions about your trip matter the most!

Here's a list of questions that you can ask your girlfriends during your planning stages:

• What's most important to you on the 2010 get-away?
• Ask your girlfriends to rank the following: Time to relax, Freebies, Quality of resort, Affordability of trip, Reconnecting with friends, Partying, and Traveling to a new place. 
• Where you like to travel on the next trip?
• Options can include: spa, tropical resort, beach town, bright lights city, etc
• How much would you be willing to spend on the trip (hotel/air)
• Super important - helps narrous down your options betwen a road trip or international voyage!
• How many days would you like to travel?
• Based on past trips that you've participated in, what have you ENJOYED the most?
• 
  Based on past trips that you've participated in, what have you HATED the most?
• Please feel free to share additional comments, suggestions, concerns
• Good feedback and participation from your core divas is key!

Anonymous, I hope these questions are helpful in planning your next girlfriend getaway! Feel free to post a comment and share your experience with surveying your core divas.

Until next time....

Divas, set your calendars!

Hang out with On Tap and Party DC for their annual bus trip to the Vintage Virginia Wine Festival. The festival is one of the largest wine events on the East Coast and includes unlimited wine tastings from 50+ wineries, live bands, as well as a souvenir glass. The festival is also known for awesome food, such as Maryland crab cakes, fresh baked breads, gourmet cheeses, as well as fine art, and wine seminars.

On Tap and Party DC’s bus trip to the Festival is Saturday, June 5, 2010. Tickets are $39.99 and include luxury round-trip bus transportation (leaving from Clarendon Grill & the Front Page in Arlington), admission to the festival, as well as pre and post parties at the restaurant locations. Also, you and your girlfriends will have access to the Party DC VIP tents with seating in front of the main stage!

Call up your girlfriends, sync up your calendars and buy your tickets at http://www.partydc.com/. You better hurry – the ticket price will increase closer to the event date.

Girls NIght Out - DC Shopping Events

The warm weather has finally arrived and it's time to shop for vacation clothes! Grab your BFF and hit a few of these upcoming shopping events - perfect for a girl's day out!


Shecky's Girls Night Out DC

April 14 and 15th, 2010: Wednesday and Thursday
5pm-10pm
DAR Constitution Hall

1776 D St. NW (17th & 18th Sts. NW)
Washington, DC

How does shopping the hottest spring fashions, beauty products, cocktails, swag and time with girlfriends sound? Shecky's combines an awesome combination of shopping and partying, all under one roof. Enjoy the lastest fashion trends with boutiques like Hush Boutique, Accessory Remix, and Clutch, as well as exhibitors such as Dangerous Curves Ahead, Jaguar Luxury Cosmetics, and many, many more! Take a sneak peek here on what the night offers! Tickets are only $10 - fun stuff!

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Artistic AYA presents Alice in Anacostia

Saturday, April 17, 2010

7:30pm

Honfluer Art Gallery

1241 Good Hope Road, SE

Washington, DC

Washington, DC based designer Artistic AYA explores the fashionable, artistic side of Alice of Wonderland in her latest runway show. Allow the fashion models to show you creative, gritty, and fascinating designs of local talent, staged against the backdrop of the re-emerging cultural neighborhood of Anacostia. Tickets can be purchased online @ www.reel.org
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Genesis Girls Night Out

Friday, April 30, 2010
6-11pm
Westin Hotel - National Harbor
171 Waterfront Street
Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Back by popular demand! Support DC Metro boutiques, designers and business owners with one of the area's hottest, growing shopping events. Relax with your girlfriends over complimentary cocktails, swag, as well as networking, pampering and fun! Purchase tickets online @ www.genesisgno.com

Girls Night Out - Virginia Wine Week

http://www.virginiawine.org/

Craving girlfriend time and spring? Spring is definitely in the air and there's no better way to kick off the season with Virginia's 1st Wine Week - Love By The Glass!

Kicking off on Monday, March 22, wine loving girlfriends can enjoy wine by the glass at several Virginia restaurants and wine shops. During the week, at least two Virginia wines will be added to restaurant menus and shop merchandise for sale by the glass. In a recent press release, Alisa Bailey, President and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation expressed “It’s important for visitors to find local wine on menus in Virginia’s restaurants and Virginia Wine Week will help encourage that.”

Not only can you catch up with girlfriends but you'll be supoorting Virginia wineries, as well. Did you know that within Virginia, there are over 155 wineries and the state has been named by Travel & Leisure magazine as a top up and coming wine region!

The week-long wine event has even caught the attention of Virginia's First Lady Maureen McDonnell, who will make the inuagural toast at Julep's restaurant in Richmond on Monday, March 22.

Love By The Glass is March 22 - March 28, 2010. For a list of participating restaurants and shops, visit http://www.virginiawine.org/

Now call up your girlfriends and make it a date! :)

Girl's Night Out - Fashionista Holiday Happy Hour

Grab your girlfriend and join The Fashionistas for their last 2009 event!

FRIDAY DECEMBER 11, 2009

6:00pm-10:00pm

1020 U Street, N.W. 2nd floor above Lee's Flower Shop

Washington, DC

(Metro accessible, U Street Cardozo Metro Station)

The Fashionistas Present ...Beauty, Bags and Bangles HOLIDAY BAZAAR

A sophisticated happy hour featuring an evening of bargain shopping, holiday cheer, makeup marathon, glam goodie bags, haute raffle giveaways and MUCH MORE! Prices of good and services vary for each vendor. CASH ONLY

***Light appetizers will be served.***

For additional information: Find us on Facebook: Fashionista Flea Market or email via urban_charm@hotmail.com

Holiday Travel - Virginia's December Getaways

December girl getaways in Virginia are awaiting you! Throughout the area, there are several holiday events planned, perfect for escaping the season’s stress and reconnect with your girlfriends.

Here’s a taste of what Virginia has in store for the holidays:

Candlelight Tour

Alexandria is filled with historic homes, churches and taverns. Grab your mom or best girlfriend to visit them aglow with holiday cheer during a Historic Candlelight Tour. For one weekend only, take a candlelight special tour of Carlyle House, Gadsby's Tavern Museum, and the Lee-Fendall House. During the tour, enjoy seasonal decorations, entertainment and light refreshments. The event takes place on December 12 – 13, 2009. Advance ticket purchases are highly recommended and can be purchased online via Gadsby’s Tavern.

Kwanzaa Workshop

Curious about Kwanzaa or if you want to learn more, reserve space for you and a girlfriend to attend a fun, interactive program at the Alexandria Black History Museum. The Kwanzaa workshop will review the principles of the holiday, and show ways to make Kwanzaa gifts and crafts. The workshop is a great way to learn about the African American holiday and best of all it’s free! The workshop is held on December 12, 2009 - for more information, visit the museum’s website at http://www.alexblackhistory.org/

100 Miles of Lights

In the mood for a roadtrip? From Richmond to Hampton Roads, southern Virginia displays a fantastic 100 Miles of Lights. The light show displays amazing holiday lights and decor, events and travel packages throughout various cities. Visit the light festival and accomplish your holiday shopping with great combination packages. The Best Western’s Williamsburg 2/night holiday package includes tickets to Christmas at Busch Gardens and a $20 Prime Outlets gift card with rates starting at $144/night.

This is only a sample of what Virginia has to offer during the holidays! For tons more activities to spend time with your girlfriends, check out Virginia for the Holidays.

Need more holiday ideas?
More Virginia Holiday Events
Gaylord National Packages
Potomac Mills Shop & Stay Getaways
Pura Vida New Year's Eve Surfing Camp

Enjoy!

Holiday Travel - Potomac Mills Shopping

Gathering girlfriends together for Black Friday shopping? Before you make your list and check it twice, check out a few of these holiday specials for DC area’s Potomac Mills outlet mall:

Black Friday Shopping

After you fill up on turkey, take a quick nap and then head to Potomac Mills for Black Friday shopping. The Mills will open at MIDNIGHT, offering shoppers 21 hours of deals and steals for holiday gifts! The first 200 shoppers to arrive will receive a travel alarm clock and the mall will feature special events during the day like live music, cookie samples, Rejuvenation Station (Lounge) and more! Visit online for a listing of Sales (www.potomacmills.com).

Shop and Stay Getaways

Avoid the traffic rush and make a getaway out of your holiday shopping plans. Here’s a listing of Woodbridge, Virginia hotels that offer shopping packages, just in time for the holiday season.

Best Western

800-543-2392

http://www.yourdchotels.com/

Starting at just $89.00!Package includes one night stay, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, free Potomac Mills Coupon Book, well-equipped fitness room, free wireless internet access and more.

Comfort Inn

http://www.comfortinndumfries.com/

Starting at just $89.00+ Tax!

Package includes one night stay, complimentary hot breakfast buffet and FREE Potomac Mills Coupon Book. Brand new hotel, conveniently located off I-95, Exit 152B, and only 5 minutes from Potomac Mills. All of our spacious rooms feature a microwave and refrigerator, FREE wireless/wired high speed internet, FREE Sport & Health Club Guest Use, FREE Shuttle Van for Groups (10+ rooms). Hotel also features afternoon refreshments, business and fitness center, in-door heated pool and in-door heated hot tub.

Country Inn & Suites

www.countryinns.com/woodbridgeva

Starting at just $109.00 plus tax.

Rate valid for a standard room with one king bed or two queen beds! Breakfast is included, plus receive a complimentary Potomac Mills Coupon Book! Fairfield Innwww.marriott.com/waspm Starting at just $109.00!Package includes Potomac Mills Coupon Book, Early Eats breakfast, indoor swimming pool, 24-hour coffee and tea, guest laundry, same-day dry cleaning, free in-room high-speed internet access and more.

For more Shop & Stay Getaways near Potomac Mills mall, visit online: http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=1260

For more information on Potomac Mills, visit:
- Travel 101 for Potomac Mills tips.
- Lastest Potomac Mills postings.

Holiday Travel - Virginia Getaways

Plan a girlfriend getaway this holiday season and explore the best of what Virginia has to offer this season. Virginia has done as fantastic job of putting together heart-warming holiday events that are perfect to share with your girlfriends, mom or sisters. Mark your calendars for these girlfriend-worthy holiday events!

Festival of Trees

Load up the car with snacks and take a weekend getaway in the mountains in Big Stone Gap, Virginia for the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park’s Festival of Trees. With over four floors of decorated trees, mantles, banisters and doorways, you’re bound to get in the holiday mood and brainstorm a few decorating ideas during your visit. The festival began on November 15 and lasts through December 31, 2009.

GardenFest of Lights

I don’t know about you but something about Christmas lights just puts me in the holiday spirit! For a holiday spirit-filled atmosphere, visit Richmond’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for its GardenFest of Lights event. Just a short drive from DC, plan a day trip to view over a half million holiday lights arranged in botanical themes. The festival includes activities, dining, music, as well as the new Lotus Bridge. Take a Black Friday shopping break and join Illumination NIght on November 27, 2009 which will feature a hot air balloon in the Rose Garden and performances by the RVA Hoop Lovers.

Christmas at Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens is decking its halls and celebrating 12 Days of Christmas. Stroll through the historical mansion and garden and view amazingly decorated trees, gingerbread version of Mount Vernon, chocolate demonstrations and more. For an insider look into the mansion, visit during the Candlelight festival for special candlelit evening tours of the first and second floors. And of course, you’ll have the opportunity to shop for gifts ;)

There are plenty more of Virginia festivals that will take place in December. Stay tuned for more holiday events to share with your girlfriends!

Girlfriend Getaway Location - The Color Purple Musical

Call up your mother, sister or best girlfriend and plan a mini-getaway to New Jersey, for The Color Purple’s LAST scheduled East Coast performance, showing at The New Jersey Performing Arts Center. The Color Purple tickets will make awesome stocking stuffers for an amazing holiday experience!

Oprah Winfrey Presents The Color Purple is a soul-stirring, emotionally charged stage production based on the classic novel by Alice Walker and Steven Spielberg film. The play is based on the inspirational life of Celie, who overcomes tremendous odds to find purpose and confidence in herself.

The Color Purple, nominated for 11 Tony Awards, is a theatrical event that combines jazz, gospel and blues. Even if you’ve never seen the movie or read the book, you won’t want to miss this stage production! It is truly a celebration of love and a great way to spend the holiday season.

Tickets are only $54 and $47 when you order by November 22 with the code 25TCP* (a savings of $25 off the regular price) Visit The New Jersey Performing Arts Center for directions, parking and public transportation info. Hurry the show runs for 2 weeks only – December 16 through December 27, 2009.What are you waiting for? Purchase your tickets and start planning your holiday mini-getaway!

Girlfriend Getaway Location - Virginia Holiday Festivals

Plan a girlfriend getaway this holiday season and explore the best of what Virginia has to offer this season. Virginia has done as fantastic job of putting together heart-warming holiday events that are perfect to share with your girlfriends, mom or sisters. Mark your calendars for these girlfriend-worthy holiday events!

Festival of Trees

Load up the car with snacks and take a weekend getaway in the mountains in Big Stone Gap, Virginia for the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park’s Festival of Trees. With over four floors of decorated trees, mantles, banisters and doorways, you’re bound to get in the holiday mood and brainstorm a few decorating ideas during your visit. The festival began on November 15 and lasts through December 31, 2009.

GardenFest of Lights

I don’t know about you but something about Christmas lights just puts me in the holiday spirit! For a holiday spirit-filled atmosphere, visit Richmond’s Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for its GardenFest of Lights event. Just a short drive from DC, plan a day trip to view over a half million holiday lights arranged in botanical themes. The festival includes activities, dining, music, as well as the new Lotus Bridge. Take a Black Friday shopping break and join Illumination NIght on November 27, 2009 which will feature a hot air balloon in the Rose Garden and performances by the RVA Hoop Lovers.

Christmas at Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens is decking its halls and celebrating 12 Days of Christmas. Stroll through the historical mansion and garden and view amazingly decorated trees, gingerbread version of Mount Vernon, chocolate demonstrations and more. For an insider look into the mansion, visit during the Candlelight festival for special candlelit evening tours of the first and second floors. And of course, you’ll have the opportunity to shop for gifts ;)

There are plenty more of Virginia festivals that will take place in December. Stay tuned for more holiday events to share with your girlfriends!

Girlfriend Getaway Location - NYC Gossip Girl Tour

If you happen to find yourself visiting New York City during a getaway weekend, you may want to get your Gossip fix! On Location Tours, Inc., the fabulous tour operator that brought us the Sex & The City Tour, has just launched its newest tour sensation, Gossip Girl Sites Tour! If you and girlfriends are Gossip Girl fans, then you won’t want to miss the chance to experience the life of Manhattan’s Elite.

The tour is packed with over 40 locations and behind-the-show secrets, including

• Visiting the Upper East Side mansion that was the site of the Bass/Van der Woodsen wedding

• Checking out the lavish Fifth Avenue building where Blair Waldorf lives,

• Shopping where Blair and Serena shop and much more!

The bus tour lasts for 3.5 hours and for just $40, it’s certainly an affordable, unique way to tour NYC, gossip with your girlfriends and brush up on Gossip Girl trivia!Tickets must be purchased in advance and typically sell out. Purchase your group’s tickets online at Zerve. I’m sure the tour will give you plenty to Gossip about!

For more New York City girlfriend getaway activities:
- Sex & The City Tour
- Culinary Escapes in NYC

Girlfriend Getaway Location - Atlantic City Tropicana Package

You know you need a break! The autumn season has hit you and your best friend HARD! Before the rush of the holiday season hits, schedule a quick weekend getaway to Atlantic City! Shecky’s Getaways offers a fabulous package for 2 at Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino and Resort. Drive, train or bus your way to Tropicana Casino for Friday night accommodations, a Warm Cream Manicure for 2 and sample products at the resort's bluemercury Spa, wine tasting at Alto Vino and late checkout to sleep away your stress!

The Tropicana Resort is complete with over 20 restaurants, shops in The Quarter, onsite entertainment and of course, exciting gaming in Atlantic City's "Luckiest Casino".

The Friday Night Girlfriends Getaway Package is a steal for only $169! If you and your gal pal need a weekday break, you can also enjoy this package Sunday through Thursday for only $139. Where do I sign up??? :)

Girl's Night Out Event - Sip, Shop & Save Happy Hour

Grab your girlfriend.....

Shop, Sip and Save Happy Hour:

Hip travel accessories, jewelry and fab fashion!

Date: Friday, November 13th

Time: 7-10pm

Location: NOA Gallery

132 Rhode Island Avenue, NW,

Washington, DC 20001

**Gallery is tucked in middle of block **

Featured Fashionistas:

ANGIE: glam makeup services
DIONNE: fabulous scarves and handbags

MAKIA: unique clothing and accessories

MELFI: chic clothing and handbags

MARY: fab purses, jewelry, shoes and clothes

MONICA: haute cocktail rings and necklaces

SHANEL: hip accessories for travelistas

TANIA: hip jewelry and accessories

Stay updated and join our Facebook page! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=136109695093&ref=ts

Travel Essentials: Pond's Cleansing Towelettes

As a frequent traveler, I’m constantly searching for easy beauty products that won’t leave my luggage a mess from spills and that keep me looking fresh while I’m away.

I recently came across a new product that’s a girlfriend traveler winner AND won’t leave a mess in my suitcase! Pond’s Wet Cleansing Towelette’s are a perfect addition to a Diva’s suitcase! When I travel, I try to avoid checking luggage so I have to be creative with traveling with liquid and cream beauty products. Let’s face it – there’s only so much that you can stuff into a quart-size bag! Pond’s Towelette’s are pre-moistened facial cleansing wipes, are compactly packaged and won’t take up much space in your carry-on bag. Also, the wipes won’t spill or ooze unto your packed clothing (trust me; a spill is not what you want to experience when you unzip your suitcase!!)

I enjoyed using the Original Clean cleansing towelette’s as a one-step makeup remover while showering. I’m heavy on mascara and eye liner and the wipes worked quite well! I also wear contact lens and had no issues with the wipes irritating my eyes. Another traveling perk – I used the towelette’s during my summer trips for quick and refreshing clean ups at the beach. The light Chamomile scent is cooling and refreshing after a long day of sightseeing!

Searching for a perfect beauty addition for your suitcase? Search no more and visit http://www.ponds.lifestyle.msn.com/ for beauty tips and download coupons to try Pond’s Towelette’s for yourself! Pond’s offers a money-back guarantee, so you have nothing to lose!

Enjoy!

Girlfriend Getaway Location - Fabulous Fall Weekends

I’ll admit it – I’m a summer girl at heart. The season change always bums me out slightly….until I think of the opportunities for fall getaways. Need an inspiring Fall Girlfriend Getaway idea?

Check out a few below:

Virginia Wine Country
Fall is harvest season and a perfect time of the year to explore wine country and sample new wines. October is Wine Month in Virginia and there are several wineries, minutes from DC in Northern Virginia, along a scenic country drive or beside the eastern shore that offer great wine and affordable fun! Loudon, Virginia, DC’s Wine Country, is bustling with over 20 wineries, farm-to-table restaurants, country trails, and within driving distance to the nation’s capital. You and your girls will feel like your miles away from the busy city while maxing and relaxing minutes form home.

Spa Days
You’ve had a long summer; you and your friends deserve a fall spa weekend fit for a Diva! Plan a staycation in your own city and visit a nearby spa like Bliss . BIiss made its debut during the summer of 2009 in the W Hotel, Washington DC. With cool themed treatments like blissage 75 or fatgirlslim, you and your girlfriends can’t help but relax in style! Make the most of your downtime and escape to a spa resort like the Flowering Almond Spa in Virginia Beach. Try out their Half-Day Getaway package that includes a variety of services or better yet, sample affordable treatments during Spa Week (October 12-18), with services as low as $50!

Long City Weekends
If you’re like me, you spend enough time in traffic and behind the wheel. Why not let someone else do the driving and hop on the Bolt Bus to a nearby city for an adventurous weekend! Bolt Bus travels to major East Coast cities, including New York, Philadelphia and Boston. All Bolt Bus destination cities have fabulous shopping and nightlife for a weekend as wild or relaxing as you need it to be. In addition to arriving to your city refreshed from not having the stress of driving, the bus offers reserved seating and free Wi-Fi during the ride. Hello!

Wine country, spa days and long city weekends await so grab your overnight bag and start planning your Fabulous Fall Getaway!

Location Spotlight - DC Segway Rentals

If you and your girlfriends are looking for a cool way to see the Nation’s Capital, why not rent a Segway? Whether you’re visiting the city for the first time, hosting visiting girlfriends or are a DC Metro native, Capital Segway City Tours is a unique and fun way to see Washington DC. Within minutes of training, you’ll be ready to zip through the Capital on a one of a kind tour of the White House, FBI Building, Newseum and more! Tours are available daily, easy on your pocketbook, and give you the opportunity to be silly with your girlfriends and see much more of the city than you’d be able to see in your stilettos!

For more information and to book your own tour, visit Capital Segway City Tours.

Need a few more DC Metro activities to round out the DC Girlfriend Getaway:
Travel 101: How do I travel to Potomac Mills Mall?
Old Town Alexandria VA Food Tour
DC Staycations
DC Hotel Rouge

Have fun!

Girlfriend Location - Shecky's Wine Tour & Girl's Day Out

Bright lights, big city AND a wine trip thrown in? If a day trip to the Hamptons sounds like a treat, then gather a few girlfriends and schedule a Wine Trip and Girl’s Day out with Shecky’s!

You may know Shecky’s as the host of fabulous mega shopping parties. Well, Shecky’s has expanded the opportunity to hang out with your best pals and is hosting summer Wine Trips to Long Island’s Wine Country. For just $125, you and your girlfriends will enjoy a luxury bus ride to Long Island Country wineries, wine-themed movies and entertainment, wine tastings, a private tasting class, as well as a catered lunch overlooking Martha Clara Vineyards.

No Shecky’s event (or girlfriend getaway) would be complete without shopping! Once you’ve been wined and dined, you and your friends will head to the famous Shecky’s Girl’s Day Out in Southampton for fashionable fun! If you haven’t been to a Shecky’s shopping event, then you’re in for a true shopping experience. 100’s of discounted unique, indie designer items and beauty experts will be gathered under one roof for your shopping delight. If hot fashions, cool cocktails, beauty treats, and Shecky’s Famous Goody Bag sound like heaven for you and your best buds then book your space today before tickets sell out!

Shecky's Wine Tour and Girl's Day Out is scheduled for August 22, 2009. The transportation departs from New York City, Lexington & 40Th Street. Make a weekend of it – click here for a few hotel options for a complete NYC girlfriend getaway!

10 Ways You Know You’re on a Bahamas Girlfriend Getaway

Want to know 10 ways to know you're on a girlfriend getaway trip to the Bahamas? Well, here's a photo diary of SURE ways to know you're on a fabulous vacation!

1. You arrive to the airport at 4am and are actually EXCITED!

2. You let a man you don’t know named “Jerry” fit you for a toga

3. You try jetskiing although you’re afraid of water

4. You lounge, relax and gossip the day away

5. You lose your fear of guys named "Snake"

6. You play silly games at the beach

7. You reconnect with old friends

8. You become a beach babe

9. You try your luck at winning millions

10. You can't wait until the next adventure!

To enjoy the rest of the La Diva Loca 2009 - Bahamas photos, visit the Flickr account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladivaloca/sets/72157620750622904/