| Women are all-around busy these days: some are | | | | pricier than others, and travel expenses can vary |
| pursuing demanding careers, others are raising | | | | depending on how far the group is traveling |
| children and maintaining households, and many are | | | | (driving five hours will cost considerably less than |
| doing both. The pressure to do it all can be | | | | flying five hours). Once a budget that suits |
| overwhelming; the need to getaway is undeniable. | | | | everyone's needs is determined, decisions |
| However, "getaway" generally implies an escape | | | | concerning where to go, how to get there and |
| from life's stressors-not an easy feat for today's | | | | where to stay can be made. |
| do-it-all woman. So it's no wonder that "girls' | | | | When deciding on accommodations, group size |
| getaways" have become popular among many | | | | and preferences of everyone involved should be |
| women. The premise of a girls' getaway is just as | | | | considered. Condos and vacation houses tend to |
| it sounds: a group of girlfriends getting out of | | | | be the best options for groups, and many places |
| town together. | | | | offer group vacation packages. For example, |
| Planning a girlfriends' trip can be half the fun. It | | | | Brett/Robinson offers a girls' getaway package |
| offers a reason for a group of friends to get | | | | that includes a condo rental in Gulf Shores, a |
| together beforehand to work out the details of | | | | 50-minute massage for each person, a |
| the trip-and to revel in the excitement of their | | | | cheesecake, and a bottle of champagne-things to |
| upcoming vacation. Spending an evening (or two) | | | | add a little flare to the girlfriends' getaway |
| at one friend's house or at a restaurant or coffee | | | | experience. |
| shop and discussing possible destinations, | | | | Finalizing the details is the last step. Once |
| accommodations, and costs is an integral part of | | | | everyone is in agreement and has verified that |
| the planning process. | | | | they are available during the decided dates, it's |
| Cost will likely be a major determining factor in | | | | time to book the trip-and maybe plan a group |
| picking a destination. Obviously, some locations are | | | | shopping spree to prepare for the outing. |