Start with the real number
Ask everyone for the number they can spend without wincing, then shortlist only destinations that fit the lowest one. This is the step groups skip, and it's why trips fall apart in week three.
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18 places we'd actually send our friends — sorted by vibe, the months that are worth it, and a ballpark cost per person. Then put your favorites on one board and let the group vote.
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Before you pick
Four questions, in this order.
Then find the weekend
Dates are harder than the destination. Collect everyone's free weekends first, pick the two that work for the most people, and let the destination follow.
Count the connections
If half the group needs two flights, choose somewhere with direct routes from your two biggest cities. Travel days eat a four-day trip alive.
Match the energy, not the photos
One group wants a pool and nothing else. Another wants a 7am hike and three museums. Name the vibe out loud before you fall in love with a rental listing.
The list
Where to go, by region.
US South
Charleston, South Carolina
Walkable historic district, a serious food scene, and Folly Beach minutes away — nobody needs to drive.
- Best for
- Bachelorettes and first-timers
- When
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Ballpark
- $1,200–$1,500 pp
Savannah, Georgia
Oak-shaded squares, to-go cups downtown, and Tybee Island for a beach afternoon. Cheaper than Charleston.
- Best for
- Slow weekends and porch cocktails
- When
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Ballpark
- $900–$1,300 pp
Nashville, Tennessee
Live music every block, direct flights from nearly everywhere, and plenty of rentals that sleep eight.
- Best for
- Big groups who want a night out
- When
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- Ballpark
- $1,000–$1,400 pp
New Orleans, Louisiana
Beignets, a jazz set, and a long dinner every night — walkable and easy on the budget.
- Best for
- Food-first groups
- When
- Feb–May, Oct–Nov
- Ballpark
- $900–$1,300 pp
US Southeast
Miami & South Beach, Florida
The rare place where sunrise beach walks and a 1am dance floor fit in the same trip.
- Best for
- Beach days plus nightlife
- When
- Nov–Apr
- Ballpark
- $1,300–$1,900 pp
Charlotte to Asheville, North Carolina
The value pick: a mountain rental, a brewery crawl, and the Blue Ridge Parkway in peak color.
- Best for
- Fall leaves and a cabin
- When
- Sep–Nov
- Ballpark
- $700–$1,100 pp
US Southwest
Scottsdale, Arizona
Resort pools, desert hikes at sunrise, and Old Town within a short ride. Easy to split one big rental.
- Best for
- Spa days and pool time
- When
- Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
- Ballpark
- $1,100–$1,600 pp
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Galleries, green chile everything, and high-desert hikes — a calmer alternative to the party towns.
- Best for
- Art, food and quiet
- When
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Ballpark
- $900–$1,300 pp
Sedona, Arizona
Red rock trails in the morning, spa or a sound bath in the afternoon. Pair it with a Phoenix flight.
- Best for
- Wellness and hiking
- When
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Ballpark
- $1,000–$1,500 pp
US West
Palm Springs, California
Mid-century rentals with private pools make this the cheapest way to feel like a resort trip.
- Best for
- One house, one pool, zero plans
- When
- Feb–Apr, Nov
- Ballpark
- $900–$1,400 pp
Sonoma & Napa, California
Tasting appointments, one long lunch a day, and a driver so nobody has to be responsible.
- Best for
- Milestone birthdays
- When
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Ballpark
- $1,500–$2,200 pp
Mexico & Caribbean
Tulum & Riviera Maya, Mexico
Short flights from most US hubs, cenote days, and all-inclusive options that end the who-owes-what math.
- Best for
- Passports out, phones down
- When
- Nov–Apr
- Ballpark
- $1,400–$2,000 pp
Los Cabos, Mexico
Direct from the West Coast, dependable sunshine, and one big villa splits beautifully across six.
- Best for
- Resort pools and a boat day
- When
- Nov–May
- Ballpark
- $1,500–$2,200 pp
Mexico City, Mexico
World-class food at a fraction of US prices. Roma and Condesa are walkable and full of rentals.
- Best for
- Museums, markets and mezcal
- When
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Ballpark
- $900–$1,300 pp
Europe
Lisbon & Cascais, Portugal
The most affordable way to do Europe: tiled streets, seafood lunches, and a beach train ride away.
- Best for
- First trip to Europe together
- When
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Ballpark
- $2,000–$2,800 pp
Amalfi Coast, Italy
Lemon groves, boat days to Capri, and long dinners overlooking the water. Book stays very early.
- Best for
- The big anniversary trip
- When
- May–Jun, Sep
- Ballpark
- $3,000–$4,500 pp
Paris, France
One apartment in the Marais, pastries every morning, and no rental car ever.
- Best for
- Museums, markets and a splurge dinner
- When
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Ballpark
- $2,400–$3,400 pp
Barcelona, Spain
Late dinners, Gaudí mornings, and the Mediterranean at the end of the metro line.
- Best for
- Beach and city without choosing
- When
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Ballpark
- $2,000–$2,900 pp
Ballpark costs assume a group of four sharing one stay over a long weekend, eating out twice a day and doing one paid activity a day, and include flights for the international picks. They're estimates to help you shortlist — not quotes.
Side by side
Compare at a glance.
| Destination | Vibe | Best months | Ballpark / person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | City | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | $1,200–$1,500 pp |
| Scottsdale, Arizona | Desert & spa | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | $1,100–$1,600 pp |
| Savannah, Georgia | City | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | $900–$1,300 pp |
| Nashville, Tennessee | City | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | $1,000–$1,400 pp |
| Palm Springs, California | Desert & spa | Feb–Apr, Nov | $900–$1,400 pp |
| Sonoma & Napa, California | Wine country | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | $1,500–$2,200 pp |
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | Mountains | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | $900–$1,300 pp |
| Sedona, Arizona | Mountains | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | $1,000–$1,500 pp |
| Miami & South Beach, Florida | Beach | Nov–Apr | $1,300–$1,900 pp |
| New Orleans, Louisiana | City | Feb–May, Oct–Nov | $900–$1,300 pp |
| Charlotte to Asheville, North Carolina | Mountains | Sep–Nov | $700–$1,100 pp |
| Tulum & Riviera Maya, Mexico | Beach | Nov–Apr | $1,400–$2,000 pp |
| Los Cabos, Mexico | Beach | Nov–May | $1,500–$2,200 pp |
| Mexico City, Mexico | City | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | $900–$1,300 pp |
| Lisbon & Cascais, Portugal | Europe | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | $2,000–$2,800 pp |
| Amalfi Coast, Italy | Europe | May–Jun, Sep | $3,000–$4,500 pp |
| Paris, France | Europe | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | $2,400–$3,400 pp |
| Barcelona, Spain | Europe | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | $2,000–$2,900 pp |
Questions
The ones everyone asks.
What is the best girls trip destination for a first trip together?
Somewhere walkable with direct flights and a mix of options — Charleston, Nashville and Savannah are the easiest first trips because you can drop the rental car, everything is within a few blocks, and there is something for both the early risers and the late nights.
How much should a girls trip cost per person?
A US long weekend usually lands between $900 and $1,600 per person for a group of four sharing a stay, eating out twice a day and doing one paid activity a day. Mexico and the Caribbean run $1,400 to $2,200, and Europe typically starts around $2,000 once flights are counted. These are ballpark estimates, not quotes — actual costs depend on your dates and how many people share the stay.
How far ahead should we book?
Lock dates three to four months out for a US trip and five to six for Europe or a peak-season beach week. Popular restaurants and villa rentals go first; flights are usually the last thing you need to decide.
How do you decide when everyone wants something different?
Put every option on one board and vote instead of arguing in the group chat. In A Girls Trip you shortlist destinations, dates, stays, restaurants and activities, everyone votes, and the winner locks so the decision stops reopening.
What is the cheapest girls trip destination?
In the US, a mountain rental near Asheville or a Palm Springs house with a pool splits the lowest because the stay carries the whole trip. Internationally, Mexico City delivers the most for the least once you're on the ground.
Next step
Shortlist three. Let them vote.
Add your favorites to one board, invite the girls, and watch the destination, dates and stay get decided — without 400 unread messages.
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