So you're planning a girl's getaway, a retreat from work, household chores and, of course, boys. Whatever your style, if all-day shopping excursions are your thing, if strolling through historic plazas gets you dreaming, or if a relaxing spa is your ideal, with a little homework and planning, you can create the perfect girl's getaway for a lifetime of memories. Browse through these retreat theme ideas to get your mind wandering.
Eat, Eat, Eat in Savannah
Scrumptious, down-home Southern cooking awaits you at every turn in breathtakingly lovely Savannah, Georgia. And for a girls' getaway, what could be better than dining out in style, while sweeping Spanish moss and oak-lined streets dreamily romance you.
Savannah is home to some of the finest dining choices. Beloved locales include Paula Deen's Lady and Sons, where you'll be treated to Paula's world famous home-style cooking. Lady and Sons serves on a first-come-first-serve basis, so be sure to get there early, as the line usually snakes out the door. Mrs. Wilke's Boarding House Restaurant in the Historic District is another local favorite. Mrs. Wilke's takes no reservations, letting guests enter in groups of six or eight as tables open up. So, you may find yourself getting to know your fellow travelers as you share a table and pass around perfectly fried chicken, delectable sweet potatoes and a multitude of meats and veggies.
Savannah's chefs take pride in creating a diverse assortment of delicious fare. So if Southern cooking's not your thing, don't worry, you'll have plenty of dining styles to choose from. Local 11 Ten serves up a range of locally grown dishes, including low country paella, five spice lacquered duck breast and a tantalizing chocolate torte dessert. Seafood options are aplenty, and wherever you go, if it's cooked up in Savannah, it will be out of this world delicious.
Heavenly Spas in Sunny Arizona
Arizona has given new meaning to the word luxury, with its abundance of indulgent spas nestled in the shade of striking desert mountains, its plethora of designer stores and exquisite dining options. If spending your days lounging by sparkling swimming pools, interrupted only to be spoiled with decadent massage, and spending evenings shopping, dining out and clubbing, sounds like a dream retreat, this is the place for you.
The Arizona Biltmore represents the best of all those ideals. An 80-year-old architectural masterpiece, the Biltmore is a perfect example of beauty and luxury, and is known the world over as the "jewel of the desert." Located in the heart of Phoenix, the Biltmore is minutes away from the recently expanded Scottsdale Fashion Square shopping mall, and a short drive from downtown Phoenix, where you can explore museums like the Heard, a vibrant collection of Native American art or catch a show at the Herberger Theater.
Have fun with the girls, and if you take up either of these retreat ideas, be sure to visit in the spring, fall or winter, as the sweltering Georgia and Arizona summers are far from ideal.
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