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Culture And Wellness-Focused Honeymoon Ideas For 2023

Being in love means you get to share all your fun experiences with each other, and forever! You get to ride the highs together and sail through the lows with each other at hand. If you have a wanderlust heart and can’t wait for the wedding day, as that means you will be that much closer to your honeymoon, we come bearing ideas! For the couples who like to travel and go on fun experiences, sit tight, because this blog is just for you! While the internet-verse is full of fun travel destinations for newly-married love soaked couples, there is no dearth of options when it comes to exploring. But you want to do something different for your honeymoon: something relaxing, soul-soothing, and calming. There is no denying that wedding planning can be quite intense and, for lack of better verbiage, stress-inducing. How about a honeymoon vacation that lets the stress fade away in a blink, rejuvenates you, and allows you to finally relax after the last few whirlwinds of months? Think relaxing massages, barefoot walks in the grass, and a glass of pinot grigio by the sunset as you listen to the lapping waves. Think slow mornings and homegrown coffees in the corner cafe, fresh squeezed orange juices, and locally sourced delicacies. Now that we have your attention, here we have some wellness-focused relaxing, and culturally enriching honeymoon ideas that you might want to look into as you plan your honeymoon.

Wellness Focused Getaways

Imagine a farm-to-table menu with naturally sourced ingredients that are tailored to your taste, fresh juices, and a lush, natural setting. One of the top and long-lasting honeymoon trends of 2023 will be wellness-focused vacations since the demand for them is only expected to grow. Some couples even decide to start over after the wedding by forgoing alcohol and revitalizing their bodies with spa treatments, vitamin drips, and other renewing activities. Couples looking for gastronomic adventures are looking for cooks at establishments that concentrate on naturally sourced, fresh food. An increased emphasis on wellness programs is an interesting honeymoon trend. Couples are looking for hotels that provide wellness activities like sunrise yoga on the beach, nature hikes, running groups along the coast, or outdoor spin classes. Additionally, newlyweds are choosing locations that promote active lifestyles through pursuits like kayaking, biking, and other sports.

Arizona’s Civana and L’Auberge de Sedona Destination Hotel

In Carefree, Arizona, there is a brand-new holistic health resort called Civana. It is a place to unwind and genuinely unwind, and it is also reasonably priced. Wellness honeymoons can be completely personalized and can range from specialized spa experiences to immersive and complimentary activities like sound bath therapy, floating meditation, hiking, cycling, farmers market excursions, vision board-making, and lessons on identifying your inner spirit animal (rawr). The L’Apothecary Spa at the picturesque L’Auberge de Sedona provides individualized yoga, vinyasa vortex, and signature treehouse sessions where couples gain a stronger sense of presence, and are moved by a sound bath, and then set intentions for the future.

St. Lucia’s Marigot Bay Resort & Marina

This St. Lucia beauty retreat has updated its health offerings to include mindfulness workshops and novel spa services, including the ideal honeymoon option: a couples massage followed by a chocolate mud wrap that nourishes your skin. In a workshop meant to teach you techniques to use at home, newlyweds can also master the art of couples massage, strengthening not only their physical ties but also their emotional ones.

Fairmont Château Lake Louise, Alberta

Consider the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the stunning Banff National Park if you believe that nature and wellbeing go hand in hand. This stunning location is ideal for all-inclusive wellness retreats that promote self-care and self-discovery. There is usually a tonne of free exercise and health programs available, as well as amazing hiking, sleigh rides, and ice skating on the lake—of course before a couple’s massage.

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is beneficial to the body and mind in addition to the restorative beauty of being in the Swiss Alps because of its naturally occurring thermal waters from the Tamina Gorge, which contain remarkable minerals and healing capabilities. The private spa also has a whirlpool, steam room, sauna, home theater, private eating area, and therapy rooms for things like haki-rituals, which use the “art of touch” to relieve daily mental stress. Because eating well and enjoying delicious cuisine go hand in hand, the hotel also offers a Michelin-starred dining experience with 30 sharing dishes and carefully chosen wine pairings.

Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection, Connecticut

Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection is a large country estate with a 20,000-square-foot spa two hours from New York City, where honeymooners can unwind after meeting with a personal health expert to discuss goals and suggest treatments. You could choose from rites of cleansing, a traditional hammam (Turkish bath) treatment, couple-specific connectivity meditation, woodland bathing, or other ancient and current scientific and scientific activities that aim to reset both inside and out and promote well-being.

Secret Bay & Jungle Bay Eco-Resort, Dominica

Dominica, the Caribbean’s “nature island,” attracts adventurers with its diving, snorkeling, sulfur hot springs, bubbling mud spas, and longest hiking route. The Waitukubuli Wellness package at the five-star Secret Bay includes massages, Reiki, reflexology, yoga, and assessments of the body’s energy and chakras. The Jungle Bay Eco-Resort, which suffered serious hurricane damage and reopened in June 2019, offers a wellness adventure package that includes several of these outdoor activities, as well as organic food and juices, and a huge spa for all the treatments you could possibly want.

Cal-a-Vie Health Spa and Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa, California

At Cal-a-Vie, just north of San Diego, active couples will thrive because of its five-to-one staff-to-guest ratio, more than 150 fitness classes, beach volleyball, golf, pools, and 10 miles of trails that feature ideal sunset sites. There are also lots of spa and mind-body activities available, including candlelit yoga for couples in a 400-year-old chapel. The recent refurbishment of Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa revealed a brand-new high-tech wellness experience, including eight Sleep Smart mattresses that measure sleep activity and body temperature and offer sleep coaching—ideal if you frequently argue over covers or mattress firmness. Additionally, you may get on the right track with the help of Moon Juice adaptogenic blends, meditation headbands that detect brain activity and tailored AI trainers.

Velaa Private Island, Maldives

The ultra-luxurious and ultra-rejuvenating Velaa features a new invigorating program with HIIT, Spinning, circuit training, and yoga courses that emphasizes body shape and muscle mass along with mental health. Technology enthusiasts will like using Gen Smart DNA testing, which provides information on the metabolic and hereditary background to support the path to optimum health and fitness. In addition, there are pools, tennis and squash courts, a golf academy, and a full-service spa for relieving any muscle aches.

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort, Florida

It’s not necessary to travel far to enjoy unique companion treatments like an exhilarating massage given on a crystal quartz bed and a choice of international ritual therapies from European skin-care brand Comfort Zone. Along with magnificent Miami Beach for a traditional honeymoon experience, there are kombucha facials, salt float pools, infrared saunas, and fitness sessions like Rock Wall Boot Camp.

Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa, Costa Rica

Combining a beach vacation with a few days hidden away in a lush rainforest close to Costa Rica’s Arenal volcano is a great idea. At Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa, newlyweds are able to spend most of their time in soft robes and little else. Spa treatments in private outdoor huts hidden by forests and mineral-rich natural hot spring pools make for leisurely days and nights. Your Downward-Facing Dogs’ soundtrack is provided by toucans, howler monkeys, and other animals.

Santa Fe Resort, Four Seasons at Rancho Encantado

Unsurprisingly, Santa Fe is a top-notch wellness resort that is also a great place for romance. You two can participate in horticulture, gardening, and Body as Brush art programs at Sunrise Springs, which stimulate creativity and relaxation. For those who are interested, there is also a spiritual advisor on staff who performs aura cleansings for newlyweds as well as tarot card readings. The Equus Experience, a personalized experience that uses horses for self-discovery and learning, is offered at the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado. Think problem-solving, the art of being present, nonverbal communication, beliefs and intentions, and how to inspire rather than control. The lessons discovered through the enjoyable interactions with the strong mammals and each other are ideally suited for a couple setting out on an epic journey.

Canyon Ranch, Massachusetts

The renowned Canyon Ranch luxury spa and wellness facility is located in the Berkshires and offers couples countless chances to bond and rejuvenate after their wedding. A couple’s coconut melt treatment, heart-based yoga, private cooking lessons using healthy recipes, a Watsu Duet—a kind of graceful warm water massage that is incredibly soothing and relaxing—a private photography hike in the mountains, canoeing on the lake, and private photography sessions are all options. You have all you require before returning to daily life.

Chenot Palace Weggis, Switzerland

Yes, it will be expensive ($8,668 for a one-week stay at Chenot Palace Weggis), but it will be worthwhile. The Chenot Molecular Lab for Optimal Living, which opened in November 2021 on the northern bank of Lake Lucerne, will have eudaimonia fans giddy with delight. The program develops a personalized treatment strategy to boost your health using mRNA-based molecular tests. Three distinct programs are now available at the renowned luxury health resort that you can enroll in while there: Advanced Detox, Recover & Energize, and Prevention & Aging Well. All contain a variety of Chernot diagnostic evaluations, medical and nutritional advice, mud treatments, massages, and more, in addition to elements that are particular to each program.

Culture Getaways

Experiencing the ways of a totally new country is always culturally enriching, and you come back, closer as a couple and a hundred times more culturally knowledgeable than you left. Every country has its own narrative. While we can’t possibly list down all the countries with positive cultural experiences in such a small space, some of the countries we think can leave more impact are listed down below.

Greece

For honeymooners, Santorini is remarkably gorgeous. It has some of the best accommodations for romance, incredible cuisine and drink, blue oceans, and orange skies. In this stunning region, there are numerous activities to try, including hiking from Fira to Oia, visiting Theotokopoulou Square or Red Beach, and sipping some of the world’s oldest wines. Voyemo, a platform allowing you to access some of the most lovely villas and is ideal for seeking a place to stay, offers custom tours with an emphasis on experiences and excursions. Athina Luxury Suites, a boutique hotel perched on the caldera’s cliffs, places you in the most desirable location just a few meters from the bustling town center. Athina Luxury Suites offers guests a once-in-a-lifetime romantic experience that combines calm and culture by enveloping them in peace, stunning vistas, first-rate service, and luxurious rooms. Not only is this a luxurious retreat, but it’s also an environmentally responsible place to be where you and your companion may have a wonderful holiday and encounter the most genuine Greek hospitality.

Tanzania

Tanzania is home to so much knowledge and history: the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro, indigenous peoples like the Chagga people, and a plethora of birds and wildlife. It also has art, architecture, cuisine, activities, and amenities. Zanzibar offers countless magnificent retreats, friendly inhabitants, and the opportunity to learn about culture while forgetting your cares and reconnecting with your inner self. This will make your honeymoon experience, unlike anything you’ve ever had. Places like Stone Town, which are steeped in centuries of Swahili culture, feature quaint shops, ramshackle streets, and historical insights that shed light on issues like colonialism and slavery. Reserve a bungalow with a garden view at the Sevi Hotel, a luxurious house with a classic design that touches the coast’s immaculate white sand. Sevi Hotel is a peaceful, tranquil haven that welcomes you to cast off your concerns and unwind with great activities like scuba diving and snorkeling, a trip to the spice farm, and unique spa treatments. Together with your significant other, go on a sumptuous vacation to the city of Zanzibar in Tanzania.

Italy

Sicily is renowned around the world as an unfathomable travel destination because of its enormous old temples, impossibly beautiful beaches, and unfathomable cuisine. Sicily offers activities for all types of couples, like relaxing on beautiful beaches, climbing in the mountains, and touring historic archaeological sites. Casale Balate creates a lovely environment, framed by century-old olive and carob trees, encircling the residence which enjoys tranquil views over the terraces, garden, and pool, if you prefer a more private and wonderful retreat in a private farmhouse style villa. While Voyemo takes care of you to create your ideal trip experience for you and your loved one, you will enjoy a distinctive luxury villa that blends modern design with natural elements from the surrounding area to create a warm and welcome atmosphere. Voyemo offers luxury travel and cultural activities all around the world if you’re seeking an amazing honeymoon like no other. Voyemo will go above and beyond to identify and arrange the ideal retreat for you and your loved one when you are ready to book your special occasion.

India

Just seven decades after gaining its independence, India’s economy has become one of the ones with the fastest growth rates in the world. The 29 states and 7 union territories that make up this South Asian nation all have different cultures, languages, and traditions. India will enchant you with its vibrant diversity. Due in part to the fact that the nation was ruled by a monarchy for thousands of years, India’s art, music, textiles, and dance have a long and illustrious past. The scope of Indian art grew with every passing time. Both Indian classical music and dance are unlike anything else in the world. India now has a remarkable array of historical sites and cultural expressions that you would like to explore together.

Honeymoons come with a lot of expectations, bearing promises of crimson sunsets by the beach, long walks on winding roads, and picnics by the brook. While all of those things are amazing, it’s important to bear in mind that what a honeymoon looks like to you, might be very different from the next bride. Honeymoons are personal and are tailored keeping in mind the couple in question. While a midnight hike might be just your jam, it might be far from ideal for the next couple. There are couples who love soaking in hot tubs and getting deep tissue massages and ordering room services, while there are couples who love to snorkel, ski, and go hiking, and each kind of honeymoon is valid and dear to us. In fact, it’s the diverse nature of honeymoons that makes them so amazing. No matter what you “taste” in honeymoon trips, it goes without saying that it is going to be a trip that you will always remember with fond memories and misty eyes. So you might as well make it worth remembering!

Our Favorite Luxe Lighting Ideas For Your Wedding

Indeed, we are all about the wedding details– wedding cakes, flowers, monogrammed wedding invites, luxurious wedding venues, and everything in between. But we have to admit this understated fact: Lighting is the single most important wedding decor element at any wedding. It is not only an important wedding day detail for decor purposes but it also affects the wedding day photography sessions.

At first, whenever it comes to wedding day lighting ideas, the focus is more on function than fun. Just hear us out: the bulbs and candles you select (whether they are simple votives or over-the-top chandeliers) are they willing to ultimately light your dream wedding venue, will the light setting that you have chosen will make your wedding photographs just right, and lastly, will the ambiance keep the party going, even after the sun has said goodbye to everyone? So, before you jump over any kind of lighting plan for your wedding day lighting decor, take a moment to think about your priorities and choose a lighting idea that is not only amazing, and unique but also luxurious and leaves everyone on your guest list jaw-dropped!

A perfect and, of course, luxurious lighting idea will not only increase the overall vibe of the ambiance but will also elevate the whole mood of your celebration, and not to forget your wedding guests! So, just for you, we have curated a list of some amazing and our favorite luxe lighting ideas for your memorable and extravagant wedding. Check them out!

Chandeliers

Chandeliers are indeed very classic and elegant, especially when they are used for decorations to light up a wedding. They have always been a luxurious and old favorite for a wedding venue, but they graciously offer wonderful effects. Having chandelier decoration on your wedding day will take all your wedding guests back to a variety of historical periods, or bring a modern and luxurious feel to everything. The 1920s feel offered by chandeliers is always whimsical as they give endless photography and videography to professional wedding photographers and videographers. Nothing can beat the mesmerizing and magical glamor quite like offered by chandleries to the wedding venue. And to have the luxe lighting setting created by chandeliers, you don’t have to always go for those grand, and opulent crystal types of chandeliers to look fabulous and luxurious. If you want you can consider having small vintage-inspired chandeliers beautifully wrapped in fairy lights to bring in the cozy, romantic, and luxurious effect to the overall setting of your wedding day celebration. The ambiance illuminated by chandeliers offers great professional photography opportunities and also incredible wedding videography opportunities.

Fairy Light Curtains

It is very simple and also very beautiful to create a whimsical look of lovely and magical fairy lights draped everywhere to create luxe lighting ideas for your romantic wedding day celebration. This lovely and luxurious look doubles up at covering any not-so-fancy parts of your wedding venue or anywhere you don’t want your wedding guests to go. Fairy Light curtains also work as great photography and wedding videography backdrops. Brides can consider having this kind of light setup in their bridal suite to have incredible and whimsical bridal portraits captured by our experienced wedding photographers and videographers. The draperies and fairy lights when combined indeed offer a magical touch to the overall setting making the whole ambiance extremely romantic and inviting.

Lighting Decor With Aromatic Candles

Do you know that when it comes to luxe wedding lighting decor ideas, candles can do thousands of things that are nothing but just whimsical and magical? If you are planning to have a romantic and classic vintage-themed wedding, candles will surely set the tone for your classic and mesmerizing vintage-themed wedding. In fact, with unique and creative candle decor ideas, you can take it to the complete another end of the scale and have the sleekest, chic, and most modern wedding day candle decor inspirations that will leave all your wedding guests in great amazement. Various wedding candle vendors out in the market can easily tailor your candles to your exact colors and scents to resonate with your wedding theme and lend a perfectly and beautifully lit ambiance for your wedding guests to savor the night and also to your professional wedding videographers to capture the soft and romantic glow in the best of frames.

Lovely Lanterns For Romantic Vibe

Well, there is absolutely no denying the fact that lanterns indeed are wonderfully versatile and hold the potential to create a world of different effects, giving the best of luxurious vibes to any kind of wedding celebration. From rustic-themed weddings to contemporary weddings, we can assure you that lanterns are always a perfect choice of lighting decor. These days, as our millennial generation is always looking out for unique, creative, and luxurious wedding ideas, lanterns indeed offer some really incredible luxe wedding lighting decor ideas. You can even consider booking those wedding venues that feature lovely lanterns in the ceiling so that for your wedding day decor, you won’t have to worry much about the lighting decor, as your wedding venue will already have taken care of it in advance. Those kinds of wedding venues with lantern ceilings are pure magic and bliss to host your extravagant wedding celebration. This kind of incredibly lit ambiance will offer incredible professional photography options to talented wedding photographers and also to wedding videographers to create a stunning wedding portfolio.

Custom Neon Sign

With every new trend coming, staying, and fading away with time, especially in the world of weddings, there is one trend that is always making a huge comeback every now and then sure does not seem to be losing traction anytime soon, and that is the neon sign trends (wedding lighting decor ideas). This eye-catching and luxe wedding decor idea is indeed great if you are looking to really personalize your wedding venue in no time. You can use the neon sign to showcase your last name or even your name initials, or some cheeky phrase on display behind your head table for an instant and unique photo backdrop. These kinds of chic and quirky lighting settings are a great trend these days. As they offer something very unique and creative to capture.

Tented Light Strands

Well, these days the weather seems too pleasant in most of the states, so, if you are thinking of hosting a tented wedding reception and looking for luxe and unique lighting ideas, then we have something for you that you will surely love and it is something really chic for our professional wedding photographers and videographers to capture. To bring in the ultimate and stunning wow factor, just accent a clear-top wedding tent with dozens of draped LED string lights. Trust us, this kind of wedding day lighting decor will surely make you and all your wedding guests feel like you are celebrating under a gleaming and shining sky full of lovely stars! If you want you can be a little more experimental with this kind of wedding day lighting setting. This incredible wedding lighting idea will also look fantastic and extremely gorgeous with a standard marquee tent or sailcloth tent. An outdoor wedding reception with such kind of wedding decor and wedding lighting will surely leave all your wedding guests swooning over the luxe lighting decor and our wedding photographers and videographers delightful!

Edison Bulbs Are New Wedding Lighting Decor Addition These Days

Of course, Edison light bulbs are sleek and also a great classic and sophisticated hanging light option if you and your partner are head over heels in love with the chic and contemporary lighting decor ideas. Whether you are planning an indoor wedding reception celebration or even consider the great and panoramic outdoors for your memorable and grand wedding reception celebration, you can use Edison bulbs for your wedding day lighting decor. Consider suspending them vertically from your wedding venue ceiling on long and fancy cables to create an industrial-inspired backdrop on your wedding day. Not only an industrial-inspired ambiance, but Edison bulbs will also be able to create a rustic and vintage-themed ambiance when adorned beautifully to elevate the setting of the event space.

Pillar Candle Ceremony Altar Lighting Decor

Apart from adoring your wedding venue or reception location with luxe lighting ideas, you can also consider making your wedding ceremony seem a little extra-intimate just by encircling your lovely and elegant wedding altar with clusters of pillar candles and of course lush greenery accents. Well, there is absolutely no denying that lush greenery and candles always make a marvelous and luxurious combination when combined together, especially for wedding day decor. We can assure you that even here also, the candles will give the space a warm and magical white glow that will make all your wedding guests feel welcome and homey. And this sparkling white glow will also offer endless photography and videography opportunities to our professional and experienced wedding photographers and videographers.

Fireworks are Indeed Something Very Extravagant

To have this kind of extravagant lighting decor at your wedding, the first thing you need to do is have a venue that allows this. Well, there are certain venues that offer some kind of unique and marvelous lighting effects that will leave you and all your wedding guests breathless. In fact, you can also consider hiring some specialists if you want to plan a romantic and incredible surprise for your darling and make your wedding day a memorable celebration, then fireworks will surely add extra drama and character to your wedding day lighting decor idea.

Glowing Furniture Is a New Lightning Decor Inspiration

So, now you have planned your extravagant and grand wedding celebration and everything is in order, so why not surprise all your wedding guests simply just by waiting until the sun has set to turn on the super cool lighting furniture that you have brought to your wedding day decor. These days the modern shape of the furniture combined with LED lights is surely a delight for your wedding guests.

Glowing Trees Are A New Addition To Wedding Day Lighting Decor Ideas

If you are planning to have an outdoor wedding celebration, where your reception area is surrounded by lavish green trees, there you can consider some different and unique lighting decor ideas to lift up the entire outdoor setting and create a lighting fairyland. You can make a truly astonishing but subtle light canopy simply throughout the branches and make a fantastic lightning setup that will not only leave all your wedding guests bewitched but also make our wedding photographers and videographers extremely happy. By strategically and creatively placing the bulbs behind the leaves, you will be able to achieve a softer, green-tinged glow from them, rather than those bright and sharp lights. The soft glow of lights will surely add a dramatic tone to all your professional portraits captured by our team of professional wedding photographers and videographers.

Uplighting Lights Are So In Trend

Have you heard of the lighting term “uplighting”? Well, if not, then trust us, it is another cool, amazing, and luxurious lighting idea that you can consider for your upcoming grand wedding lighting decor. “Uplighting” is a lighting effect created just by placing a few light fixtures on the floor or on the ground and directing them at the ceiling of the venue in order to create a particular ambiance or a setting. In order to get a stunning watercolor look to elevate your wedding day lighting setting, then you can consider bringing in group bunches of blue, purple, and pink lights together, so when they overlap and blend, and offer some really out-of-the-ordinary and modern lighting setting.

So, concluding everything, all we want to say is that you are only limited by your imagination and how many wedding photos you are willing to add to your perfect lighting vision board on Pinterest or on Instagram. With most of the above-mentioned luxe wedding day lighting ideas, we can assure you that your wedding day decor will surely be a treat to witness and also to capture in mesmerizing frames!

Luxe Gift Ideas for Your Girlfriends that They Will Love & Adore

Looking to surprise the best girls in your life with some amazing gifts? Here are some ideas that will make your friends feel special!

Your wedding day is incomplete without your favorite girls standing next to you. Since your girls are important to you and essential to your wedding experience, why not make an effort to make them feel loved and cared for? When you start planning your wedding, remember to plan your bridesmaid gift ideas as well. We suggest you start planning the gifts for your girlfriends after you delicately propose to your bridesmaids and maid of honor. The reason why we suggest that you should start looking early is to give you some cushion, time-wise that is. Because there’s a chance that if you’re looking to find a luxurious way to show your love to your lifelong girlfriends and throw a lavish wedding, you’ll want to personalize it all. Personalizing luxe gifts can take some time, and that’s why you should start early.

Now, before we dive into some amazing options to show some love, remember that the bridesmaid gifts and the gifts you decide to give to your bridesmaids when you ask them to be your bridesmaids are different. When you propose to your best girls to be a part of your wedding, you give them a token, a small way to show your love and appreciation. But bridesmaid gifts are different, more elaborate, and are given around the same time as your wedding. You can give them to your bridesmaids on the day of your wedding, or before it. For these gifts you should go all out and look for a gift that works amazingly for your girlfriends:

A Selection of Wine

One of the best ways to make your girlfriends feel special is to give them a selection of wine bottles that they will absolutely love and adore. To make your gift excellent and wonderful, you can make a set of a bunch of wine bottles for your girlfriends as per their tastes. Be mindful of the flavors your girlfriends love, and select bottles of wine that they will absolutely enjoy drinking. If you want to make your bridesmaid gifts special, you can even gift your girlfriends a wine subscription box. You can choose a subscription to a service that allows your girlfriends to find the wine they love and try different tastes to extend their taste palette. Apart from this, you can also try to come up with an amazing way to incorporate wine into your plans. For example, you can offer a bottle of sparkling wine to your bridesmaids, each, when you ask them to be your bridesmaids, for your bridal shower all of your bridesmaids and girlfriends can go wine tasting and have a good time, and lastly, for gifts to your bridesmaids, you can send them a subscription to wine boxes!

Beautiful Sentimental Photobooks

Another way to help your girlfriends feel loved is to make a sentimental photobook for each of your girlfriends. This gift idea makes for a great gift even if you’re planning to shower your girlfriends with love for no reason. Whether it is a birthday gift or a simple token of appreciation, a photobook serves as a recap of the amazing times you have had together. You can pick out some of the best photos and arrange them to tell a story. You can choose a service to help you design a photo book that touches the hearts of your loved ones. What’s more, if you have a childhood friend, and you want to make them feel adored, this idea can help you touch their hearts and make them feel loved. If you’re looking for some ideas to create the perfect photo book, you can think about using a binder and go for an amazing scrapbook-style idea, and add some heartfelt letters to the binder for your friend to find and read. Another way to add beautiful words is to use some words or some script from your wedding if you have some! If you want to pamper your girlfriends better, how about creating a photo book with your smiling faces and adding another gift from our list to make your friends feel special! Or you could have a great wedding photo shoot and use some of the photos from your wedding for the photobook.

Fitness Gifts!

Fitness is an integral part of our lives, so why not shower your girlfriends with the perfect gym-friendly gifts? If you’re looking for the perfect gifts for your lovelies that help them stay fit, then you can create a goodie bag with accessories and products that will make their workouts easier, or you could choose to go with a big product, like Tempo Studio. Tempo Studio is an AI-powered gym buddy of sorts, it helps users to workout at home, and that too at their pace! However, that’s not all, there are several alternatives for Tempo Studio that you can choose for your girlfriends. If you’re looking to create a goody bag for your girlfriends, you can choose some products like a self-cleaning water bottle, which does exactly what it says, cleans itself on its own! Another luxe addition to your goodie bag can be the FaceGym Training Stick Minis Kit, which is a great way to take care of your skin while you work out! FaceGym is trusted by many celebs and has a line of products that help you to protect your face and skin. The training kit sticks are made with materials that work better when you seat, which means your gym-loving girlfriends will have an amazing way to take care of their skins! Apart from this, you can choose more products for your gym goodie bag for your girlfriends can be an ergonomic massager, massaging rollers, sports eyewear, energy bar subscriptions, or portable treadmills!

Amazing Coffee-Lover’s Gifts

If your girlfriends love coffee and can’t go without it, how about choosing some amazing coffee-inspired gifts? By coffee-inspired gifts to make your friends happy we don’t mean look for some coffee beans, or a couple of mugs, we are talking about bigger things! One of the best ideas, we personally adore, is an amazing coffee machine! You can choose some unique types of coffee machines as gifts. For example, you can select a pretty espresso machine, a Belgian coffee maker, or you could look for a specific retro-styled lever espresso coffee machine. However, a quick note to keep in mind is that when you look for coffee machines, especially when you’re gifting them to your friends, consider the features and their lifestyle. Additionally, keep in mind if your friends have specific choices, for example, one of your friends could love operating a retro-styled manual coffee machine, while another could like an automatic coffee machine. Keep that in mind when you’re choosing a coffee machine. However, that’s not all that you can choose! You can add some charming touches by adding some designer geometric-styled designer mugs or tea sets. Apart from this, you can look at some sets with teapots, cups, and saucers as well!

Makeup Kits for your Girls

Another way to make your girls feel exceptionally special is to create a perfect vanity box and the items you know they will love to use. Creating a makeup kit is quite easy because you can order the products you are sure they will absolutely adore to use, and have a custom-made vanity box for each of your girls. You can customize vanity boxes for your girls with their names or with lovely short quotes that either describe your friends best or a quote you’ll want them to remember, always. This adorable gift idea makes for the perfect gift for your girls because they’ll not only be able to use the makeup you gift them but will also be able to remember you! The vanity box can be repurposed and used for years to come! Or you could choose some makeup bags or travel cosmetic cases, and choose different colors for each of your friends. This will help you differentiate the gift you choose for them, but also will be able to add similarities for each of them! As for makeup and beauty products, you can choose some trustworthy high-end makeup to add to the box. You can choose to add some essentials that you know your girls will need, regardless of where they go they’ll have something to help them with. Apart from this, you can even add mascara, makeup brush sets, and lip liners. However, an easier way to add everything your best girls will have at their disposal is to choose makeup gifts sets for them! Additionally, you can perfume sets for each of your girls as per their preferences, or gift them a perfume box subscription to go with the vanity set!

At-Home Spa Essentials!

When it comes to looking for gifts for your girls, is there anything better than a good old pampering at home? If you want to help your girls feel their best and relaxed without leaving their homes, then how about giving them the luxury of a spa at home? Before we get into what to choose for your ladies, you can add an at-home spa goodie bag to the vanity box we just discussed above! This will make a complete beauty care experience for your girls. Now, let’s talk about what you can add to your at-home spa kit! First things first, to help your girls have the complete spa experience at home, use add some luxury essential oils and an oil diffuser to build the atmosphere in their home. Next, add some amazing luxe scented candles in the kit as well. Once you have these selected, look for all-natural spa kits for your loved ones. All-natural spa kit gift sets will help you to ensure that all of your girls can use the products without worrying about any allergies or reactions. This also helps you feel more confident when you pamper your best ladies with all the love they need.

For Alcohol Experts and Enthusiasts a Cocktail Set

When you get married, emotions are high, and everyone is in a celebratory mood. Why not extend the celebrations even after your best girls go back to their homes? A great way to choose a sentimental gift for your girls is by putting together a basket of drinks and cocktails they love! There are a few ways to go about it, you can either choose to create a set of cocktail drink mixers and tools as a gift to your girlfriends or choose to purchase a set of signature drinks, in the flavors they will love! Another way to add a touch of sentimental value to the gift for the girls, you can choose to bottle up some of your wedding’s signature cocktails for the girls to enjoy later, after the wedding day is over. You can choose pretty bottles and customize them with your wedding colors and messages. This can be different from the custom bottles you want to serve at your weddings. Apart from this, you can also think about customizing drinks, for example choosing personalized gifts like tailored gins will help you make your girls feel adored, loved and special.

Although the list of amazingly luxurious gifts for your best girls is endless, we listed down some of the best ones. We know that when you’re choosing a gift that captures your sentiments best, there are no limits to the extent you’ll go. To make your search for the perfect gift for girlfriends easy, we found some ideas that work on both fronts, the luxuriously generous front and the sentimental front. And just like it is with your elaborate wedding planning ideas, we’ll like to bring to your attention that these are just ideas, meaning you can tinker with the items you add to the gift options. Apart from this, you can even mix and match different options on our list to make your girls happy! Always remember to consider the likes and dislikes of your friends, especially when you’re looking to select a timeless gift for them to remember your special, special day with. Another thing to remember is that the ideas for gifts in our list are not just for your best ladies, they can also be used to show love and appreciation for mothers, aunts, and other important female figures in your lives!

The Best Locations to Add To Your “BFF Travel List”

There is so much of the world that is better to see with your BFF by your side! Here are some awesome locations to visit only with your BFF!

There is no such rule that you have to get married to plan a flawless trip abroad with someone you love! A bestiemoon, aka a full of fun and exciting vacation that you can take with none other than your best friend(s) is something you might want to try! It is true that friends that travel together always stay together. Your bestie is that one person in your life on whom you can always rely on. No matter how wrong or right you are, your BFF is never going to judge you and leave your side under any circumstances. Your best friend is that one person who will help you to forget about all the hard days at work, the difficult and pathetic breakups. With them, you will only embrace the good vibes and that too in abundance. And there is no better person in the whole world to build a travel bucket list with. So, make a list of all the best locations and add it to your BFF travel list and tick off as many places to travel with your best friend as possible.

To ease out your search for the best locations, we have curated a list of some locations which you must consider going to and exploring only with your BFF!

Los Angeles, California

If you and your “BFF” are just obsessed with yoga, and green juice, and always prefer living the sunniest and bright life, then there is no better place than Los Angeles. For you both, this is indeed the place which you both can explore together. Los Angeles is a place where you both can easily indulge all your CBD curiosities and self-care necessities and also get the best views of nature.

Not only for yoga and bright sunny days, but Los Angeles is also a popular destination as Hollywood is its backyard! So, let the West Hollywood Edition be the home base for you both while you are still exploring the location. This location will also help you in aura cleansing which is currently the hottest trend. Los Angeles, California, is a one-stop destination for wellness and luxurious and exotic relaxation as it regularly hosts Yoga for Bad People Classes and CBD workshops.

With so many photography locations to explore and pose with your best friend, you can consider taking a short Uber to the lovely Instagram/hiking hot spot Runyon Canyon, where you both can pose against the iconic Hollywood sign in the distance and might even get the chance to pass a celeb or two. On the back at the WeHo Edition, treat yourself and your best friend to an essential and relaxing oil massage and some fresh Green Beauty Juice. For some dinner treats, you can check out Ardor, the veggie-centric restaurant on the hotel’s first floor. Last but not the least, don’t miss the chance to taste the Cauliflower Cacio e Pepe and the lovely Pink Cocktail. So, without having any second thought, put this location on your “BFF travel list” right now!

Manhattan, New York City

For all the peppy and fun-loving girls, there is no better place to have a trip with your best friend than going to Manhattan in New York City. Everything about this city is just magical. All the “FRIENDS” fans can actually pose with their “best friends” and can later caption it “my lobster” for their Insta post. From the iconic yellow taxis to the majestic Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, and of course the lovely and green Central Park, there are endless lovely photography locations to explore and pose with your best friend.

For a memorable stay experience in Manhattan, consider your stay at the Dream Downtown in the Meatpacking District neighborhood to be right in the center of everything. The lovely High Line, an elevated park, is just a block away for you both to have some chilling time together. If you both are morning people, you can consider heading for a fresh early morning stroll, and later then pop into the Whitney Museum of American Art to get your culture fix in the best way possible. If you both are planning a summer trip together and want to escape the heat, you can consider booking a cabana at The Beach. A great and always Instagram-ready outdoor pool on the Dream’s second level. So, wear those matching bikinis that you both shopped together for this trip and go full glamor while posing for your Instagram posts!

Night in Manhattan is really something not worth missing! Before you head for your amazing and memorable night out experience, don’t forget to get a blowout at the famous Benjamin Salon (easily located on the first floor of the hotel) to have every eye on the crowd on you and your bae! When all set, head to the nearby and some of NYC’s biggest nightclubs like TAO, Le Bain, and 1 Oak.

Barcelona, Spain

Apart from the famous soccer match, there is a lot to explore and witness in this lovely city, Barcelona. So, just ask your friend to pack the bags for both of you, and take off to this location to have another memorable trip with your best friend forever. After a day of exploring Barcelona’s unique, dreamlike architecture, all you both want is to unwind with some really delicious and mouth-watering food! And girl, there are endless yummilicious options for you and your best friend to choose from. Luckily, tapas, or various small dishes, are easily found on most menus, so that you both can have little nibbles of everything this lovely and happening city has to offer, including lots of fresh fish, tomatoes, cheese, potatoes, and bread, aka, all the best things in the world at one spot! Or you both can even split a giant paella, a rice-based dish filled with fresh seafood, and call it a beautiful day in Barcelona. To have the finest and the best taste of any food while being in Barcelona, pair it with a bottle of fine wine and of course your dearest best friend who appreciates incredible food as much as you do! Friendship based on food choices is always the best, happiest, and strongest!

Paris, France

If your best friend recently had a breakup and you want to do something really nice for him or her, or he or she has always fantasized about all the romance that is shown in the movies and shows, then there is no place than going to Paris with your best friend and let them experience the love again or find new love again. Also known as “the city of Love” we can assure you that coming to Paris with your best friend will surely woo him or her and bring a new perspective about love into their lives! Well, there is absolutely no denying the fact that visiting this lovely city with the love of your life is actually very romantic and overwhelming, but coming to this location with your partner in crime, especially on a meager travel budget has its own fun and excitement. Apart from the iconic Eiffel Tower, Paris is famous and loved for many other reasons like the stunning and incredible architecture, museums, and of course food and wine with great picnic potential! Trust us, Paris is more affordable than ever if you are planning a getaway with your dearest buddy! To live the vibe of this lovely and romantic city, consider taking the public transport and the live vibe of the city to the fullest. You can ditch the luxurious hotels and choose to stay in hostels that are actually cute and get them posted on your Instagram to inspire other best friends who have traveling goals together. Don’t forget to take a fun stroll on the streets of Paris as every corner of this city has so much to offer and is damn entertaining. Whether you both are planning to aggressively sightsee or just wanna spend a day lounging à la outdoor café for hours to some bon appetit, we can assure you that there is something really awesome and exciting waiting in Paris for every possible friendship type!

Tokyo, Japan

Just because this location is too far from the U.S., that does not mean that it should not be there on your traveling list. Tokyo is actually a beautiful location to explore with your best friend if you both are up for some really great adventure. There is a lot to explore and capture in Tokyo. In Tokyo, you and your best friend will see historic temples and shrines gracefully mixed in with Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest interactions in the entire world. If you both have bonded over food and consider yourself foodies, you can consider visiting a massive food market in central Tokyo, and can also try some specialty Kit Kat flavors, also can hit up some cat and hedgehog cafes, and visit the Ghibli Museum to check out some anime. In fact, you can also consider taking a two-to-three-hour bullet train to explore the other cities of Japan like Nagoya and Kyoto!

Rome, Italy

Although every movie set in Rome seems to have a Vespa montage, trust us, this beautiful city is a walkable city so that you and your best friend can hit all the major ancient sites like the famous Colosseum, on foot and pose for endless selfies. In fact, the streets are also very pretty! While traveling with your best friend, what else do you need besides a gelato in hand and your best friend’s hand in another? The city is all yours to explore so spend your sweet time strolling through and have the best travel time with your best friend.

Lisbon, Portugal

One of the world’s oldest cities, Lisbon is a new tourist favorite for various good reasons! With the incredible appeal of other European cities without too many must-see spots that leave you and your best friend riding the fun metro back and forth all day! Though nothing much to do or explore, we can still assure you that you and your best friend will find plenty to do. Whether you both wanna head to a nearby beach or wanna take a stroll through the narrow cobblestone streets full of beautiful historic landmarks and so much character. We promise you that being at this location you both will be calm and composed without getting bored! And if you both are way too lax to plan dinner, you can always hit up this famous food market that brings the city’s best chefs to one spot! All sorted! Right?

Australia

Traveling with your best friend and backpacking through Australia is high up on many people’s best friend bucket lists! It is not at all hard to see why Australia is one of the best places to travel with your best friend when you are planning a trip with your best buddy! Everything about this destination is stunning! With the tropical climates, the lovely wildlife, the laid-back beachy lifestyle, and the epic road trips (the ones that are shown in the movies), Australia offers a perfect combination of everything.

Whether you wanna explore and try a city break with your best friend in Sydney, or planning to go backpacking down the East Coast, or a laid-back weekend getaway in Byron Bay, there is so much to do and explore with your BFF! No matter which season you are choosing to visit this amazing location with your best friend, we can assure you that you are going to have an awesome time together traveling and exploring Australia!

London, United Kingdom

This location is just perfect for urban dwellers! There is absolutely something to be said for a city break with your best friend. Everything about this destination is just wow! From the posh and luxurious hotels to incredible restaurants, endless entertainment, and stunning shopping, London is just a great place to travel with your best friend. And if you and your best friend are “Potterheads” then you are in great luck, as you can explore and visit the actual “Hogwarts” and pose for some really great pictures to post on your Instagram! The vibrancy of this lovely city will get you going to explore it more and more. The trendy and chic restaurants and pubs popping up faster than you actually say “cheers” and crack a beer together!

Summing everything up, all we want to say is that jobs, colleagues, flings, hard times, and everything in between will come and go, but your best friend(s) will definitely stick with you through it all! From the first job to the recent breakup, your best friend(s) will never leave you alone, in fact, they will encourage you to do all the weird stuff and that too, together. So, when you have got yourself a BFF, cherish them, appreciate them, trust them, love them, make fun of them, and make the most of every second with them! Live your life to the fullest when they are around you or vice-versa! Life is Short! Just get your pen and paper out and start making a list of all the above-mentioned amazing locations to add to your “BFF Travel List.”

Summer Destinations for a Luxe Bachelorette Trip!

Thinking about where to head for your Bachelorette? Here are 13 exclusive bachelorette destination ideas to go tripping with your girl gang!

So you have said yes to “the one” and now you are all set to plan your wedding in the best possible way with all the over-the-top wedding details that you have always listed in your secret diary! From browsing through amazing spring destination elopement ideas to bookmarking all the exquisite Victorian garden wedding venues, we know that you have a lot on your plate right now. But before you go on to plan your grand tropical honeymoon destination for your Instagrammable post-wedding escapade, there is another fun pre-wedding trip that you can plan with your gang of girls who have been there with you from the moment you laid your eyes on your sweetheart for the first time! Yes, we are talking about your grand bachelorette!

As they say, “have one last sail before the veil!” The term “Bachelorette Parties” can give you flashes of you and your girl gang moving around an exotic destination in gorgeous bikinis, while slapping sunscreens and sipping mimosas. This can also be a great chance to host an out-of-the-box engagement party that celebrates your brand new relationship status! As per many wedding experts, choosing a great bachelorette party destination is all about choosing a location with plenty of sunshine and a variety of fun activities for your group to enjoy. So it’s up to you to decide the kind of bachelorette destination you would want to go to with your team of to-be bridesmaids. Bachelorette parties are for creating memories that will last you a lifetime before all the memorable wedding moments unfold on your big day. It is about bonding with your favorite people and celebrating your brand new relationship status with the people who matter a lot in your life. So your bachelorette destination should undoubtedly have scenic views, scrumptious food, a bustling nightlife, a relaxing ambiance, and a host of fun activities so that everyone can have a great and memorable time.

From clubbing all night in Las Vegas and tipsy traipsing through the exotic locales of Thailand to throwing an Instagram-worthy fête in Amsterdam or a dreamy beach escape in Puerto Rico, make sure that this is a trip that the bride will never forget and every time she hears the name of the place there is a sly smile on her face from all the flashbacks! Wherever and however you choose to spend your exotic pre-wedding vacation, make it the last wild “last hurrah” for your girl gang. While there are so many bachelorette party ideas, we are exploring every location for your party needs so that, whatever you choose will suit the personality of your gang. This bachelorette party inspiration blog will help you to throw an unforgettable bash for your special friend that everyone will be talking about.

Best Bachelorette Destinations Around The World For A Dreamy Escapade:

Puerto Rico

If you want to travel to an exotic location without leaving the country, look no further. Topping the list of winter honeymoon destinations, Puerto Rico is a classic! Beautiful beaches, warm weather, and opulent resorts are just a few of the attractions available at this destination. Relax at a resort, sample the nightlife of San Juan with bottle service at Club Brava, or learn to salsa dance with a live band at Nuyorican Cafe.

Negril, Jamaica

Grab your girls and head to Hedonism II, Negril, Jamaica’s famous all-inclusive, adults-only, resort for the bride looking for an exclusive girl’s getaway! For some much-needed R&R, visit the Blue Hole Mineral Spring in Brighton District and take a therapeutic mud bath. Then take a stroll along Bourbon Beach to listen to live reggae music. The One Love Bus Bar Crawl along One Love Drive is a great way to get a taste of Negril’s nightlife. It comes with a strong recommendation for a dreamy Jamaican Bachelorette! Try the jerk chicken at 3 Dives Restaurant and Bar, Presley’s Bar and Grill’s lobster dinner, and a sip of Jamaica’s Red Strip brew. On Wednesday nights, dine on Caribbean cuisine while being serenaded by a live band at Roots Cafe.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Surrounded by the snow-capped Tetons, Jackson Hole in Wyoming is a rustic yet luxurious destination for a girls’ getaway at any time of year. Channel out all your staycation ideas in the log cabins at Fireside Resort that can accommodate groups of up to six people and feature fireplaces, luxury linens, and WiFi. Sign up for a dog sledding tour in the winter, then relax at Amangani’s Spa, where the heated Jacuzzi and infinity pool provides unrivaled views of Jackson Hole. Head to Trio for upscale American plates (think smoked duck ragu and artichoke risotto), then finish the night with drinks and dancing at Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. If you go on a Saturday, don’t stay out too late: the champagne-filled brunch at Persephone Bakery is where everyone will want to be on Sunday morning.

Ibiza, Spain

Known for being one of the top dream destinations for weddings, Ibiza is also the world’s EDM capital and is ideal for seeing live DJs, sunbathing, and generally living like you are in Justin Bieber’s music video! Yacht parties, poolside events, and getting down at the club abound in this Mediterranean paradise, this is the place to be if you and your ladies enjoy dancing, beachside nightclubs, swimming, and boat cruising. Get your bikinis ready and slap some sunscreen as soon as possible!

Palos Verdes, California

Palos Verdes caters to luxurious relaxing and wellness-focused trips! Terranea Resort in California is the perfect place to relax and unwind over the weekend, with luxurious amenities spread throughout the 102-acre property. Everything from therapeutic in-room massages, soothing baths, and pre-bedtime facial masks to personalized meditation, yoga, and boot-camp programs are available as part of the wellness programs. Unplug at Terranea Cove Beach or participate in Terranea Resort-organized group wellness activities like “Painting by the Sea,” kayaking tours, guided coastal hikes, and more. Take a look at the architecture of the Wayfarer’s Chapel, a popular religious site. Plan a trip to the Point Vicente Interpretive Center in the spring to see a whale migration! There’s little reason to leave Terranea Resort because it has so many dining options. At Nelson’s, a cliff-top restaurant perched directly above coves, order Sunday brunch with mimosas, and pair Asian dishes with your choice of spirits at Bashi, which has an extensive sake and soju list. It is also a very popular destination for holiday and honeymoon Christmas cruises!

New York City

The Big Apple is the ideal location for all kinds of bachelorette parties! Your itinerary will not be lacking, regardless of which borough you choose to celebrate in. In Soho, there’s boutique shopping with a side of cronuts, in the Meatpacking District, there are rooftop cocktails at The Standard, and in Brooklyn, there’s craft beer and pizza at Roberta’s. The options are truly limitless for New York bachelorette parties! Every bachelorette activity you can think of is available in New York. If you enjoy theater, gather the ladies for a Broadway or off-Broadway performance. In the afternoon, art lovers can go gallery hopping in Chelsea, or visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the newly renovated Museum of Modern Art. Catch a burlesque show at the Slipper Room, stand-up comedy at the New York Comedy Club, or slam poetry at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe late at night. For an exclusive New York-style eating experience, take the ladies east for dinner at David Chang’s Momofuku Ssäm Bar. The Delancey, a rooftop bar, is a great place to spend the night dancing. You can also have a good time with your friends at one of New York’s hipper speakeasies. Please Don’t Tell, accessed through a phone booth inside Crif Dogs, or Peachy’s, an underground bar beneath Chinatown’s Chinese Tuxedo, are both worth a visit.

Tulum, Mexico

Tulum in Mexico is a glamorously carefree beach town that is loved by models, influencers, and free-spirited artists, located just an hour from Cancun International Airport. There are no street lights! Much of the beach strip is devoid of electricity and instead is home to eco-friendly lodges, fashionable boutiques, yoga studios, juice bars, and jungle-to-table restaurants. At Coco Tulum, reserve a few thatch-roofed cabanas, or if your group is willing to splurge, opt for the impeccably designed Nomade. After you have had your share of sunbathing, refuel with lobster ceviche al fresco at Chamico’s, which overlooks Soliman Bay, before heading out for the afternoon. The oceanfront Mayan Ruins or snorkeling in Dos Ojos, one of Tulum’s many cenotes, are both recommended. For dinner, we hope you have made reservations at Hartwood, a cult favorite where everything from charred octopus to short ribs is sourced locally and cooked over a wood-burning fire. Finish the night at Casa Jaguar or Gitano with tropical cocktails in the jungle under the moonlight!

Las Vegas

Even though we don’t need to introduce Vegas bachelorettes, we will do so anyway! The gambling mecca, dubbed Sin City, is the ultimate party destination. A big ole’ Vegas-style shindig is in order for the life of the party. Spend the weekend in a poolside cabana, get a gold-infused facial for your girl group, see Cirque du Soleil, and then hit the club, just don’t end up on the “Hangover Bus!” This casino-filled city is all about hotel hopping and taking in the region’s man-made wonders, from strip clubs to live shows. Vegas caters to tourists seeking a luxurious pampering experience, with plenty of alcohol, flashing lights, celebrity concerts, and the opportunity to stay in some of the world’s most opulent hotels for indulgent honeymoon stays and wild bachelorette parties. Get your wallet and your liver ready!

Cartagena, Colombia

Even the most serious case of wanderlust will be quenched by a trip to Cartagena in Columbia! This vibrant, tropical city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast combines the luxury of a beach vacation with the sophistication of a South American metropolis. Make yourself at home at the stylish Hotel Casa San Agustin, a 17th-century mansion transformed into designer digs (large groups can rent a fully staffed colonial villa), then spend some time exploring the colorful old walled town’s tree-lined plazas and cobblestone streets before escaping to the beach. Inquire at your hotel about arranging a day trip by boat to Baru or Islas del Rosario, two of the city’s best beaches with cerulean water and velvety sand. At the end of the day, treat yourself to a decadent meal of prawn risotto and lobster ravioli at Maria, then head to La Movida for caipirinhas, the liquid courage your group may require before late-night salsa dancing at Cafe Havana, which is again a must-visit when in Columbia.

Koh Phangan, Thailand

Begin your celebration on a full moon day, when Koh Phangan’s famous nightlife comes alive! Koh Phangan in Thailand is known for its monthly ‘full moon’ parties that last until sunrise, but it also hosts the half-moon festival and jungle experience parties. These nights on the region’s beautiful white sand beaches attract a large number of tourists who want to party nonstop. Spend the day rock climbing, surfing, or snorkeling if you are the outdoorsy type. Alternatively, you can spend a lazy day on Mellow Mountain sipping sangrias in hammocks and planning an evening of decadent fun at a nightclub or private beach resort. Despite the backpacker crowd, this place has some really hip stay options if you want to have a good time on the beach with your girl gang. Dance the night away to a heady mix of music, dance, and booze!

Bimini, Bahamas

Bimini, Bahamas, is the place to go if you want to have the best underwater experience with your babes! Bimini is the closest Caribbean island to the United States, located 50 miles off the coast of Florida. Bahamas bachelorette parties on this charming seven-mile island will feel a world away during a stay at Resorts World Bimini. The resort features a rooftop infinity pool, the Bahamas’ largest marina, and VIP suites with direct access to a lagoon pool with a swim-up bar. By bike or golf cart, go on an island bar hopping. Charter a catamaran for the day to snorkel the shipwreck of the S.S. Sapona or swim with hammerhead sharks in the Bahamas’ clearest waters. If that sounds too extreme, take a 20-minute boat ride to Honeymoon Cay instead, where you can swim with manta rays. Order Stuart’s Conch Stand’s famous conch salad or Joe’s Conch Shack’s lobster salad and wash it down with Bahama Mamas. At Luna Beach, a beachside farm-to-table restaurant, sip cocktails while watching fire dancers and bonfires at its famous full moon parties.

Santorini, Greece

Any Mama Mia fans out there? Well, honey, Santorini might be the ideal destination for you and your girlfriends. This city, which is located on the Mediterranean Sea, is home to picture-perfect cliff-side homes with far-reaching sea views. Fresh food, pleasant weather, and photoshoot-worthy locations (at every turn!) will make your group feel like crowned queens for the duration of the trip! It is one of the most popular beach destinations for bachelorettes as one can only imagine spending time with their best friends among blue domes, seamless white buildings, stunning cliff dwellings, and the luxury resorts with pools seeming to float in the air above the ocean.

Reykjavík, Iceland

If your bridal party is flying in from the East Coast, you can get to Iceland in the same amount of time it takes to fly to California. Make Reykjavik, Iceland’s colorful, hipster capital, your home base by renting an Airbnb or staying at the KEX Hostel. Travelers frequently refuel at The Coocoo’s Nest with veggie-packed Buddha bowls before exploring nearby attractions such as the Blue Lagoon, the Golden Circle, the stunning Seljalandsfoss waterfall, and Vik’s black-sand beach. You can walk inside an active volcano, snorkel in a glacial lake, or go whale watching in the Old Harbor, depending on how adventurous your group is. Fiskmarkaðurinn is a stylish Asian-fusion restaurant that specializes in locally caught sushi and fish for dinner, while Matur og Drykkur offers a modern take on traditional Icelandic dishes. Go on, go wild!

Bachelorette party trips happen all year round and the world has amazing destinations for every type of bachelorette celebration. From Las Vegas to Austin, from the exotic Caribbean to Argentina, we will never run out of the exciting bachelorette party details and ideas! From the famous bachelorette party locations that have been always popular like Los Angeles and Las Vegas to offbeat bachelorette trip locations like Palm Springs and Tulum, planning an all-girls getaway is all about party hopping on flights to fete a friend. The above bachelorette party guide can offer a range of experiences for every type of bachelorette- from sundowner parties wearing chic beach party dresses in Paris to relaxing on a beach in the Hamptons to skiing on the mountain in Aspen. No matter what your girl group loves to do to celebrate, we have something for everyone! So get excited and plan your bachelorette weekend away or weeklong celebration with your girlfriends!

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