The Girlfriend Getaway – Take a Few Days Off with Your Bestie!

By Lisa Pool Content Manager | January 16, 2012 at 2:59 am | No comments | Travel | Tags: affordable, beach, Boston, budget, fashion, getaway, girlfriends, Las Vegas, Mexico, nightlife, Palm Springs, Paris, shopping, tours, travel

After the blur of the holidays and the rush to make up for lost time at work, most of us will be bleary-eyed and basket cases before Valentine’s Day rolls around. What QG suggests is high tail it off for a bit of R&R with your best girlfriends, your sisters, mom, even your daughters – just pack an overnight, delegate who’s gonna’ manage the daytime activities and who’ll plan your night’s out and get going! Here’s a few favs we found that are sure to peel back the stress and give you a chance to giggle, share, snap some pics and rejuvenate and come home refreshed and ready to take on the world.

Palm Springs, CA
A phenomenal SoCal desert special from the chic Parker Palm Springs includes two nights in a king room, breakfast daily at Norma’s (plus a wake-up smoothie from room service one morning), two 30-minute spa treatments (reflexology, Swedish massage, manicure/pedicure), lunch in your robe at the spa, a round of cocktails and a game of petanque at sunset (the hotel has its own court), dinner at either Norma’s or Mister Parker’s (the latter only if you’re staying on a Wednesday or Thursday night), and s’mores around the outdoor firepit. In addition, a selection of chick flicks, popcorn, and snacks will be delivered for an in-room pajama party. When: Sundays through Thursdays Jan – June ($595 per person, double). Contact: Parker Palm Springs theparkerpalmsprings.com.

Boston, MA
Who doesn’t love a chance to soak in US history and some luxe pampering? The special at the Nine Zero hotel, just off Boston Common, includes one night in a “fantastic” guest room (rooms are intimate, fantastic, or spectacular, depending on size and view) with two queen-size beds, bath products by Boston stylist Mario Russo, and a martini bar (mixings, glasses, shaker, jar of olives). Also included: a personal shopper at Giorgio Armani or Louis Boston on Newbury Street, a manicure and pedicure at Salon Mario Russo, a DVD of Girls Just Want to Have Fun to watch in the room while primping, and a round of Commons-politans at the hotel’s Spire bar. When: Mar- Aug (from $499 per room, double – some restrictions during peak graduation weekends). Contact: Nine Zero ninezero.com.

Las Vegas, NV
Option #1; Take a throw of the dice, party like a rockstar and soak up some Strip style girl time! Air from Chicago, transfers, three nights in a luxury suite at The Venetian, and a Grand Canal Shoppes Shop & Spa package, including a massage, facial, or manicure and pedicure at Canyon Ranch SpaClub, access to the facilities, a meal in the spa café, special offers from stores in the Canal Shoppes Mall, $5 off admission to Madame Tussauds, free admission to Vivid The Club, and more. When: Mar 9–18, Apr 23–30, June 3–23 ($795 per person, double). Other Gateways: Miami ($829), New York ($839), Houston ($845). Contact: Liberty Travel libertytravel.com.
Option #2; If you are feeling the yuletime frazzles like we are here at QG, this is a great time to head to The Aria in Vegas for their sweet deal on rooms that come with a $50 resort credit and free room upgrade at CityCenter Hotel. This winter offer starts at $119 plus tax, double down for $100 in credits and rooms at only $109. Redeem code “ARWINT11LO” when making your reservation. Credits can be used on dining or the spa. Deal good thru Feb 06. Contact; www.arialasvegas.com

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Wide open beaches, a safe and friend community and endless shopping await you for less than a car payment. Travel to Mexico with air from Los Angeles or Phoenix, transfers, three all-inclusive nights at the Hacienda Hotel & Spa across the street from the beach (with three restaurants, three bars, and a pool), and all taxes and fees. Also includes a 35-minute massage or a 35-minute reflexology foot massage and a $10 discount on another spa treatment. When: Select Monday and Tuesday departures until through July 31 (from $485 per person, double). Details: Extra nights from $75. Single supplement from $124. Other Gateways: Las Vegas, San Diego ($525). Contact: US Airways Vacations usairwaysvacations.com.

Paris Euro Tour
To wine, dine and indulge your deepest fashion junkie desires – Paris is the destination! Air from Boston, D.C., New York, or most other East Coast gateways and a seven-day fully guided, fashion-oriented tour of Paris. The price covers transfers, six nights’ hotel (and taxes), breakfast daily, a half-day orientation tour of the city, and a fashion tour. The trip may include visits to Givenchy, Hermès, and up-and-coming designers in the Marais; watching a live fashion show; trolling the antique clothing stalls at flea markets; or a tour of the Louvre’s Musée de la Mode et du Textile, where there’s a Balenciaga exhibit until early 2007. When: Jan -Mar 01 ($1,850 per person, double). Contact: Fashion Perspective Tours fashionperspectivetours.com.

Package info and details courtesy of Budget Travel Magazine; www.budgetravel.com