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Snapshots captured the moments. The memories will last forever. But why not relive those cherished moments again with the friends you’ll have forever? It’s time to get away with the girls! Are you ready for a blast from the past? Hang on, because this is going to be one exciting adventure! Celebrate days gone by as you step back in time with your best girlfriends. The Southeast is your playground, with myriad options for shopping, dining, and any other activity ladies love. Call up the girls, pack your bags, and leave the boys at home. It’s time to create new memories!
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Alabama As Alabama’s oldest city, Mobile is replete
It really will feel like the good old days again
with old-world charm and culture, an ideal
with a girls’ weekend along the Beaches of
destination for a nostalgic girlfriend getaway.
South Walton. Celebrate the nostalgic days
The Port City’s Springhill District feels like a town all its own, with boutique shops and restaurants around each corner.
hidden away from the main thoroughfare, spot to rest your head. You’re going to need it
can find art, books, antiques, and of course,
after a day of fun in the sun with the girls.
Breakfast, where you can relax on the front porch and enjoy the palatial home’s elegant accoutrements. If a hotel is more your speed, the newly renovated, historic Battle House Hotel is perfect for you. A testament to opulent Southern living, it boasts all the amenities you’d expect to find in a luxury hotel.
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modest rooms grouped into a small village
afternoon of shopping in Fairhope, where you
check into the Kate Shepard House Bed &
Plan your trip now. And prepare to talk, laugh and reminisce about it. Forever.
the Motor Courts in Seaside. Featuring nine
these accommodations provide the perfect
When it’s time to rest up for the next day,
If those seashells could talk... they'd tell "all" about the great little gal-pal getaway you're having at Alabama's beautiful beach. About that decadent dinner. And that to-die-for shopping spree. But seashells don't talk. They leave that to you.
through preservation of vintage styles at
Make the short drive across the bay for an
all the latest fashions.
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Florida
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Arkansas Eureka! You found the place to be for a
But don’t think the fun stops when the sun goes down. Gather over drinks at sunset at Bud and Alley’s, offering sweeping views of the emerald water or grab tapas and champagne while you celebrate your time together at Café Rendezvous just across the street. You just thought you had great memories of Florida’s beaches from college spring break with your sorority sisters. Plan a trip to Seaside and make new memories that will last a lifetime! www.visitflorida.com
Georgia When most people think about a vacation
getaway with the girls. Tucked away in the
in Georgia, they think about the bustling
Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas,
metropolis of Atlanta or the Southern charm of
Eureka Springs has been attracting visitors
Savannah. What about a blast from the past in
for more than a century.
the north Georgia mountains?
This little town was one of the top resorts
Dahlonega, the site of the nation’s first gold
in the Victorian era as vacationers flocked to
rush, is a true old mountain town that has been
its healing springs—and they still go there for
revived and is now more fun than ever. Around
rest and repose. An artisan community, Eureka Springs is a
the Town Square, you’ll find great boutiques selling everything from rare books to jewelry to fudge. In the evening, hit up Caruso’s Italian
mecca for arts and culture. Plan a trip in May
Restaurant before checking out an intimate
during the month-long art festival to see the
acoustic set from local and national musicians
fine art this destination is known for.
at the Café at Crimson Moon.
The old-world, small-town charm remains,
Dahlonega is also in the heart of Georgia’s
providing feeling of days gone by with all the
wine country, with four vineyards in short
modern-day comforts and conveniences you
driving distance. Take a tour and taste some
would expect during an unforgettable vacation. www.arkansas.com
of the best wine in the Southeast. Relax and unwind at the Smith House
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Restaurant and Hotel, a country inn just off the Town Square that will provide you with the perfect place for a good night’s rest. www.exploregeorgia.org
Kentucky Slumber parties are the epitome of a girlfriend get-together. You may not be nine years old anymore, but that doesn’t mean the slumber parties have to end. Pack your bags and head to Maple Hill Manor in Springfield for an old-fashioned pajama party. This is the ideal place to relax and be pampered; your cooking, cleaning, and laundry will be taken care of. All you and the girls have
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guest rooms and save up to 15% on your stay. This girlfriend getaway is one that will take you back to the excitement that made childhood so great! www.kentuckytourism.com
Louisiana
problem will be narrowing down your options. www.louisianatravel.com
Mississippi A trip to the Mississippi Coast is guaranteed to be a good time, but if you want to escape the
at the Poindexter Park Bed & Breakfast, will
to escape for a weekend with the girls!
welcome your crew. A stay here is like a lesson
suites and packages for a great price.
North Carolina days than Mayberry. And you can go there with
Relax, reenergize, and revel in the splendor
like a queen at the area’s finest hotels offering
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No place is more reminiscent of the good old
during a trip to New Orleans. It’s the ideal spot During the summer months, experience
one-of-a-kind getaway to Jackson.
bells and whistles of the casinos, pack the car and head to Jackson. Marcia Weaver, innkeeper
luxury without blowing your budget. Be treated
Travel back to the happy days with those you experienced them with the first time during a
in history as you learn about vintage and current blues and you may even get the chance to meet some local blues legends. Dance the night away at the blues clubs
the friends who mean the most to you in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Mount Airy, affectionately known as Mayberry. A girlfriend getaway to the Maxwell House Bed and Breakfast at the Historic Merritt House offers an ideal escape where you can treat
You’re guaranteed a great time on Bourbon
around the corner just like you did in college,
Street, but head out of the French Quarter to
but not before you experience a retro dinner
relive the memories you loved as a kid. Let
at Walker’s Drive-In. This drive-in turned fine
the good times roll at Mid City Lanes Rock
dining restaurant offers the nostalgic feel of a
n’ Bowl. One of the hottest venues for live
diner with upscale touches including white table
entertainment, this bowling alley features a
cloths. Keep the retro feel alive at the Fondren
If you feel like getting out and about, tours
Beverage Emporium, a soda shop featuring
of the Yadkin Valley Wineries via your personal
unique beverages not readily available in stores
limousine provide for an unforgettable time
as well as the candy you grew up with.
with your favorite ladies. To get away from it
retro ambience. In New Orleans, endless opportunities abound for a weekend with the girls. The only
yourself to massages, manicures, fancy dinners, and more. Crafting and scrapbooking weekends can be arranged, allowing you to make new memories while cherishing the old ones.
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all and experience that much-needed girl time,
Carolina, and after your trip with the girls, you’ll
weekend in Knoxville.
Mayberry is the place for you.
see what they’ve been smiling about for years.
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South Carolina
Tennessee
South Carolina is the state of smiling faces,
If you love shopping (and what girl
beautiful places. And it’s guaranteed to put a
doesn’t?), Knoxville is the place for you. This
smile on your face when you head there with
city combines famous shops with trendy
your gang!
boutiques. If you’re looking for décor similar to
You can’t miss Charleston, a favorite of the
something you remember from your past, one-
ladies. The combination of hospitable people,
of-a-kind home stores offer new and vintage
historic buildings, cobblestone streets, and an
items to adorn your home.
overall refined atmosphere make it a favorite destination for those who appreciate elegance.
Virginia If you’re looking for nostalgia and old-world charm, look no further than the quaint village of Sperryville. This tucked-away Virginia town has myriad opportunities for fun with your friends, from spas and pottery workshops to dance and yoga classes. Shopping is abundant here, with great places to pick up the latest fashions or the perfect antique piece for your living room.
But there’s more to this Tennessee town
Virginia is renowned for its wine country, and
than shopping. Numerous spas are waiting
you can take tours of six wineries and vineyards throughout Rappahannock County.
The surrounding Low Country will charm
to pamper you and your friends, ensuring
any group of girls with its plantations and
you look your best before hitting the town for
Palatial bed and breakfasts provide ideal
gardens. Middleton Place features 65 acres
a night out with the girls. Enjoy dinner at the
accommodations for your retreat, such as the
of landscaped terraces and ponds, while
area’s award-winning restaurants then hit up
Magnolia Plantation, dating back to the
the nightclubs to dance the night away just
1670s, showcases one of the nation’s largest
like old times.
collections of azaleas and camellias. Ladies can’t stop smiling about South
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House on Water Street and Hopkins Ordinary Bed and Breakfast. Or if your getaway calls for a bit more of an outdoor adventure, Shenandoah National Park is close by, where you can go hiking, horseback riding, and camping. www.virginia.org
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West Virginia West Virginia is known for its small towns and natural beauty, and the little village of Berkeley Springs is the epitome of those characteristics. An ideal place for a well-deserved retreat, this town will definitely immerse you in its charm and laid-back lifestyle. Check into a cottage, where you can relax and catch up with friends on the screened-in
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front porch, surrounded by the gorgeous views. Head to town where you’ll find spas, unique boutiques, and local art galleries. Enjoy fine dining options like Tari’s and Lot 12 or for more informal fare, Berkeley Springs has got you covered with home cooking, diners, and coffee shops. And because the Mountain State is one of the best places in the country for outdoor activities, head out to the nearby state parks for hiking, horseback riding, and swimming.
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Charlot te Look closely at Charlotte and you’ll discover a lot. A lot of indulging at high-end department stores. A lot of bargain-hunting at outlets. And a lot of choices at our wide range of specialty shops. Find a lot more at 800-231-4636 or charlottesgotalot.com.
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