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For all women in need of more than just a girls' night out, here are some suggestions for how to up the ante with these Top 10 Girlfriend Getaways, provided by Cheapflights (Cheap Flights, Airline Tickets, & Airfare - Cheapflights.com). Whether you and your friends want low key, high energy or old fashion hijinks, this list has you covered.
1. Wine Country, California
A short drive north of San Francisco, Northern California's wine region - comprising renowned valleys throughout Napa and Sonoma counties - is an awe-inspiring retreat for wine and food lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and travelers looking for a full-body, vino-centric respite. Hire a car, visit vineyards, meet winemakers, nosh on culinary delicacies in quaint towns like Healdsburg and sip bubbly with your friends in one of America's most beautiful regions
2. Las Vegas, Nevada
Considered a boys' town by many (including Prince Harry), Las Vegas is a wonderland for ladies looking for a weekend away from it all. The world's most inspiring chefs are at the helm of four and five-star restaurants along The Strip, a four-mile stretch in the centre of town composed of hotels and casinos that range from seedy to swanky. Stop in some of the more enticing landmarks - like the Bellagio or Wynn resorts and casinos - for unforgettable meals followed by high-caliber shows and entertainment.
3. Piedmont, Italy
The home of Nutella, bold red wines and the Slow Food movement, Italy's Piedmont region is the stuff of (very good) dreams. Some of Italy's most impressive wines (Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto) and foods (white truffles, fritto misto) are produced in the northwest corner of the country, beckoning appreciators of fine dining to visit. Consider a bike tour with girlfriends; a scenic and calorie-burning way to see Piedmont's rustic towns and countryside.
4. Hong Kong
For the friends who love to shop, a long haul to Hong Kong is well worth it. Collectors of antiques, electronics, high-end fashion, jewelry - basically any goods that women might want to buy - can be found in Hong Kong, which has no sales tax or VAT. The shopping possibilities are endless. Try your hand at haggling or browse stress-free at one of the many shopping malls and street markets (like the famous, appropriately named, Ladies Market).
5. New Orleans, Louisiana
There is no better place to relax and enjoy a slower pace of life than the Big Easy.Of course cocktails are in order, and, this being New Orleans, you'd be remiss not to order up a sazerac - possibly America's oldest cocktail, made of whiskey, sugar and bitters. Live music, also a must, can be found just about everywhere; places like Tipitina's, Preservation Hall and the Howlin' Wolf are among the many venues for the classic New Orleans big band jazz acts.
1. Wine Country, California
A short drive north of San Francisco, Northern California's wine region - comprising renowned valleys throughout Napa and Sonoma counties - is an awe-inspiring retreat for wine and food lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and travelers looking for a full-body, vino-centric respite. Hire a car, visit vineyards, meet winemakers, nosh on culinary delicacies in quaint towns like Healdsburg and sip bubbly with your friends in one of America's most beautiful regions
2. Las Vegas, Nevada
Considered a boys' town by many (including Prince Harry), Las Vegas is a wonderland for ladies looking for a weekend away from it all. The world's most inspiring chefs are at the helm of four and five-star restaurants along The Strip, a four-mile stretch in the centre of town composed of hotels and casinos that range from seedy to swanky. Stop in some of the more enticing landmarks - like the Bellagio or Wynn resorts and casinos - for unforgettable meals followed by high-caliber shows and entertainment.
3. Piedmont, Italy
The home of Nutella, bold red wines and the Slow Food movement, Italy's Piedmont region is the stuff of (very good) dreams. Some of Italy's most impressive wines (Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto) and foods (white truffles, fritto misto) are produced in the northwest corner of the country, beckoning appreciators of fine dining to visit. Consider a bike tour with girlfriends; a scenic and calorie-burning way to see Piedmont's rustic towns and countryside.
4. Hong Kong
For the friends who love to shop, a long haul to Hong Kong is well worth it. Collectors of antiques, electronics, high-end fashion, jewelry - basically any goods that women might want to buy - can be found in Hong Kong, which has no sales tax or VAT. The shopping possibilities are endless. Try your hand at haggling or browse stress-free at one of the many shopping malls and street markets (like the famous, appropriately named, Ladies Market).
5. New Orleans, Louisiana
There is no better place to relax and enjoy a slower pace of life than the Big Easy.Of course cocktails are in order, and, this being New Orleans, you'd be remiss not to order up a sazerac - possibly America's oldest cocktail, made of whiskey, sugar and bitters. Live music, also a must, can be found just about everywhere; places like Tipitina's, Preservation Hall and the Howlin' Wolf are among the many venues for the classic New Orleans big band jazz acts.