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6. Spirituality in Sedona
Outdoorsy girls who like to get pampered delight in Sedona, a place where a day spent climbing the red rocks can end at a top-notch spa. Chock-full of spirituality, spas, and sublime adventures, Sedona is a place primed for women travelers. The otherworldly scenery is an inspiring backdrop for bonding on the area's numerous trails; ladies in particular love off-roading in a Pink Jeep tour. Be sure to set aside some time for your inner goddess with a psychic reading, a Reiki treatment, or some simple meditation, then take your newly-balanced self out on the town to peruse local art galleries or shop for Southwestern goods.
Book it: Amara Resort and Spa offers the two-night "Girls Get Grounded Getaway package" for two which includes personal quartz crystals, a $20 daily dining credit, complimentary wine and cheese, and options like facials, psychic readings, and yoga classes from $868.
7. Surfing in Bali
With its spiritual vibe and gorgeous surroundings, Bali is the ultimate place to connect with the girls. Once you've achieved inner harmony, exotic adventures await; there's an increasing array of women-centric vacations to this Indonesian paradise — from surf camps to yoga retreats to cultural and cooking tours. Whether you're interested in Bali's beautiful beaches, peaceful people, luxury accommodations, or cultural pursuits, you'll soon see why this piece of heaven in the Indian Ocean is one of the world's most-loved islands and a terrific place to learn to ride the waves.
Book it: Surf Goddess Retreats offers women-only "Surf & Yoga Retreats" from $2,355 per person that include seven-nights upscale accommodations, daily surf lessons, yoga sessions, daily meals, two spa treatments, a cultural tour, and more.
8. Theater in London
For theater-loving gals, it's hard to beat a London getaway. From Andrew Lloyd Webber classics in the West End to Shakespeare at the Globe to avant-garde productions at the various Fringe Theatres spread around the city, London presents an unparalleled display of stage exhibitions. Always one step ahead when it comes to dramatic vision, it's not uncommon to catch a stellar show here that will open on Broadway just a few months later. Add in dinner at one of London's acclaimed restaurants and you've got the perfect recipe for a girls' night on the town.
Book it: Great seats to "Wicked", as well as accommodations, are available when you book a hotel-and-theater package from Theatre.com. We found packages from under £250 for two that included show tickets, accommodations, VAT, and service fees.
9. Wine sipping in Sonoma
Few things say "girls' night out" like a bottle of wine. Extend the evening into a full-blown getaway based around the fruit of the vine when you indulge your taste buds in the Sonoma Valley, one of the country's best wine regions. Though often overshadowed by its neighbor Napa, less-commercialized Sonoma is a favorite of oenophiles the world-over for its low-key vibe, stunning surroundings, family-owned wineries, and abundance of wine tastings and tours sure to make you slow down and appreciate life's finer things.
Book it: The Lodge at Sonoma features a Girlfriend Getaway package for two from $589/night that includes a bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival, $100 dinner and $30 breakfast credits, two 50-minute Swedish massages with gratuity included, discounted tasting at a local winery, and complimentary shuttle service to the Sonoma Plaza for shopping galore.
10. Yoga in Costa Rica
Women who want to get in touch with their inner yogi flock to Costa Rica, where yoga camps and spiritual centers await. It's no wonder pura vida — the pure life — is a local motto, as there's a wealth of wellness-based attractions here for women travelers. Jungle-river rafting, kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, and surfing are all part of a getaway to Costa Rica; whether your girlfriends want an eco-friendly destination, an adventure-filled vacation, or a yoga-centric retreat, there's a vacation here that suits.
Book it: The aptly-named Pura Vida Wellness Retreat & Spa offers a "Mind/Body/Spirit Program" that includes seven-nights accommodations, all meals, 10 yoga sessions per week, a one-hour complimentary massage, meditation classes, eco-adventure tours through the rainforest, a guided hike in the surrounding hills, and transfers to and from the San Jose Airport from $1,035 per person.
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