Top 3 spring break vacations for a girls’ getaway
As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, spring break is the perfect time for a getaway with your girls. Check out these three global destinations for an extraordinary trip.
By Shayla Martin | February 14, 2024
Shayla Martin
Shayla Martin is an award-winning travel and culture journalist based in Washington, D.C. Find her work in outlets including The New York Times, Architectural Digest, Coastal Living, Hemispheres, Veranda Magazine, and many more. She specializes in content about Black history and culture, luxury travel, historic preservation, wellness, interior design, and personal narrative topics. She is also the founder of The Road We Trod, a bi-weekly newsletter that explores travel destinations through the Black gaze.
Don’t let your vacation ideas fizzle out in the group chat. This spring, make sure that you and your best friends get the break you need — one that promises adventure, relaxation, and memories that will last a lifetime. Here are three spring break getaways, from the classics to hidden gems, that are perfect for your next girls’ trip.
Paris
Paris may be the City of Love, but love isn’t limited to romantic connections. What better time and place is there to celebrate the love among friends than springtime in uber elegant and opulent Paris? Be transported to the luxurious and regal 17th century at Waldorf Astoria Versailles – Trianon Palace, a historic palace where every detail is ornate. Spend an afternoon with a gourmet picnic surrounded by blooming flowers in the estate’s lush gardens or indulge in The Secret of The Queen multi-hour spa session at the on-site Guerlain Spa. Savor elevated French cuisine at the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Gordon Ramsay au Trianon, before heading out for a festive evening in the heart of the city. Get dolled up with your girls for a night of sequins, feathers, and whimsical performances at the iconic Moulin Rouge, a bucket list experience perfect for any girls’ trip.
Rising Fawn, Georgia
For a girls’ getaway that truly takes you away from it all, escape to a cozy mountainside retreat, where you and your besties can soak up the fresh air and enjoy nourishing, locally sourced cuisine. Look no further than the hidden gem destination of Rising Fawn, Georgia. Home base here is Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio Collection by Hilton, a mountaintop property offering sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Fill your lungs with mountain air during an outdoor yoga class near the cliffside infinity pool. Then, explore the resort’s natural setting on miles of hiking trails, tee off at one of the two pristine golf courses, or take advantage of the mountain bike rentals if you have a need for speed. After all that adventure, you and your crew can unwind at Selah Spa and enjoy a farm-fresh meal at the resort's signature Auld Alliance restaurant, where Scottish and French cuisine meet.
Osaka, Japan
For an epic girlfriends’ getaway, time your trip with an equally unique phenomenon in Osaka, Japan. Each year, the start of spring is marked by the bloom of cherry blossoms across the city, symbolizing hope and renewal in Japanese culture. A stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Osaka Castle is ideal for friend groups, with Confirmed Connecting Rooms available to give everyone their own space while still staying comfortably nearby. You and your friends will be just a short walk from Osaka Castle, where more than 3,000 cherry trees are planted on the grounds. Combine your Insta-worthy snaps among the gorgeous blooms with Osaka’s famous cuisine. The Osaka: Daytime Hanami and Food Tour is a great starting point for sampling seasonal street food. For a more internationally inclined meal, don’t miss the buffet and panoramic views of Osaka Castle at the hotel’s Restaurant SEN.
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