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Round up the girlies because it’s about to get lit. Sunlit, that is, at these fabulous girls getaways from Miami to Mexico to lush locales beyond. Whether your idea of the ultimate girls trip equates to relaxing at the pool, resetting at the spa, reveling the night away under the stars or all of the above, you’re sure to find your perfect destination from this list.
Read on for 10 luxurious resorts begging a girls getaway any time of year.
Best Girls Trip Getaways: Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection
Nothing says girls trip like a far-flung tropical escape, and Playa Largo Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys is giving you all the vibes – without the long flight, or passport. A mere hour’s drive from Miami brings you and your crew to the gorgeous island setting, home to 178 rooms and suites, 10 private bungalows and a singular 3 bedroom beach house complete with private pool.
Explore Key Largo on complimentary bikes, swim in the sparkling waters of surrounding Florida Bay, shake things up in an on-site cocktail making class or indulge in R&R at the coastal-inspired spa. You can even request the “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” amenity kit, complete with calming facial masks, invigorating salt scrubs, your choice of wine or champagne, decadent chocolates and luxe sleep masks – all thoughtfully packaged and delivered to your room.
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Best Girls Trip Getaways: National Hotel Miami Beach, Adult Only Oceanfront Resort
Privileged location right in the middle of the action of South Beach? Check. Longest infinity pool in South Florida? Check. Adults only art deco hotel begging a Miami girls trip? Double check. Choose to stay in National Hotel’s retro-glam Historic Tower, home to 101 newly designed city and ocean view guest rooms, or go all out in any of 36 luxurious suites. You’ll find us in the Poolside Cabana Suite, naturally.
Don’t miss reserving a girls day at the spa (the Glow Renewal Facial is calling), grabbing bikes to explore Miami’s scenic Beachwalk, or going shaken, not stirred, at the posh Martini Bar. Keep your eyes peeled – the hotel is known for hosting several fabulous happenings and events, year round.
Best Girls Trip Getaways: Ocean Key Resort & Spa, a Noble House Resort
A girls trip to the Florida Keys is always a good idea – especially when checking in to Ocean Key Resort & Spa. Located in Key West’s Historic District on lively Duval Street, this harborfront retreat boasts views of famed Sunset Pier and the glistening Gulf beyond. All 100 rooms boast an ocean view, including the reimagined Flamingo Royale Suite: a “tropical-camp” penthouse complete with two king bedrooms (each with heavenly bathtubs) a black marble wet bar, dining room for four and huge oceanfront balcony spanning the entire length of the suite.
Plus: plenty of kitschy decór screaming girls trip, including a pink, turquoise, lime and gold color palette, whimsical accent pillows, handmade wallpaper and a recurring motif of, you guessed it, pink flamingos.
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Best Girls Trip Getaways: Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun
Girls trips hit better in Cancun, and here, AAA Five Diamond rated Le Blanc Spa Resort is leading the charge by taking the adults only all-inclusive concept to a sublime level. Think: all-water view rooms (some, of the turquoise Mexican Caribbean sea, others, of Cancun’s shimmering, Nichupté lagoon), butler service, BVLGARI bath amenities, plush bathrobes and jetted jacuzzi tubs. Not to mention the world class spa. Grab the girlies for a day of restorative massages, facials and body wraps all paired with Le Blanc’s heavenly hydrotherapy journey. The latter counts a sauna, steam room, ice room, whirlpool tub and cold plunge pool – even hydrating hair and facial masks.
Fabulous dining and drinking options range from wood fired fare at the spectacular 3rd floor Terazza to a 7 course chef’s tasting menu with wine pairings at French fusion Lumiere, plus! Two swim-up bars where daily tropical toasts are par for the course.
Best Girls Trip Getaways: The Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai
Located just 35 minutes south of Cancun Airport, Ian Schrager’s Riviera Maya EDITION at Kanai is giving girls trip, and then some. The high-style concept hotel may as well be the definition of laid back luxury, where pretense is dashed in favor of barefoot authenticity and hotel managers greet you by (first) name. 182 rooms boast ocean and/or mangrove views, dreamy soaking tubs and Le Labo bath amenities – some, private plunge pools. Did I mention the sprawling, 5 bed Sky Rooftop Villa stretching 2,500 square feet?
Choose to laze with your crew at the tranquil, lagoon-inspired pool or transportive beachfront – it feels more Mediterranean than Mexico – and don’t miss the cenote inspired spa. It’s divine, including a fabulous hydrotherapy ritual and even a Turkish Hammam. Itching to get off-property? Grab the girls and hail a complimentary golf cart to take you from the EDITION to the St. Regis next door. You have full signing privileges with all dining and amenities at the glamorous neighbor.
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Best Girls Trip Getaways: Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better girls trip destination than Tulum, and adults only Secrets Tulum is making group getaways to the boho-posh locale that much easier. Set amidst luxuriant jungle just 45 minutes north of Tulum International Airport, this all-inclusive escape boasts a convenient location in between the beach and downtown. Guests are immersed in the destination’s famed jungle mysticism while residing a mere 15 minute shuttle ride away from Tulum’s sun-bleached shoreline (and gorgeous, guest-only beach club).
Book your tribe in any of 300 all-suite rooms mindfully outfitted with locally sourced materials (think: tropical hardwood, polished chukum and native stone), or go all out in the singular, 5 bed Beachfront Villa. It takes oceanfront luxury to an entirely new level. Whether pool hopping, bar hopping, exploring Tulum’s lush surrounds or luxuriating in the blissful spa, you and your crew will never be bored – unless you want to be.
Best Girls Trip Getaways: Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts
The best of both worlds: located in between scenic San José del Cabo and lively Cabo San Lucas, Mar del Cabo by Velas Resorts is bringing effortless luxury to the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. The 46 room boutique hotel evokes the charm of golden-era Cabo, seen through beautifully restored arches, tiled roofs and whitewashed walls contrasting with the azure Sea of Cortez. Not to mention a fabulous, ocean-facing pool, private beachfront and several terraces and patios (some with fire pits) to take in the coast’s famed sunsets.
Girls groups have plenty of room to spread out. Choose between one and two bedroom suites each offering king or double queen beds, or upgrade to one (or both) penthouses. All accommodations offer separate living areas with plush sofas, kitchenettes and beautiful terraces. Don’t miss the Tacos and Mezcalitas experience at oceanfront Encanto Restaurant, where you’ll learn about the smoky cocktail – and how to shake up your own – from the property’s resident mixologist and mezcal expert.
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Best Girls Trip Getaways: Hotel Christopher St. Barth
Is there any Caribbean hotspot hotter than St. Barth? Synonymous with the jet set, this chic French West Indies island is home to flawless white sand beaches, designer shops (and yachts) and Hotel Christopher: a luxurious 42 room boutique stay boasting panoramic ocean views, Michelin level dining and the only Green Globe Certification on the island.
Girl gangs will want to post up at one of the property’s three, 4 bedroom villas, each equipped with private swimming pools and luxe interiors by French designer Olivia Putnam. Aside from lazing about the hotel’s sleek pool deck – where you can soak in both the sun and dramatic coastal views – activities include the property’s famed Sunset Parties, movie nights under the stars and indulging in haute Mediterranean fare at RIVYERA from two Michelin-starred chef Arnaud Faye. Plus! Resetting at the award-winning Sisley Spa. A new Christopher Ritual by Night experience is available from 8-10pm and includes a 30 minute body scrub, 1 hour massage of your choice and 30 minute private tropical bath with sea view.
Best Girls Trip Getaways: Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino
A short direct flight from several major U.S. cities, Punta Cana is popular with the girlies – and for good reason. Here, situated along stunning Bávaro beach, Lopesan Costa Bávaro Resort, Spa & Casino is a veritable girls trip oasis. The all-inclusive getaway is the kind of place that strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and action. Allowing everyone in your group to do as much, or little, as they like.
Think: a whopping 1,042 rooms featuring everything from swim-up suites to multi-room suites for the whole crew (some with private hot tubs), seven swimming pools (including a 30,000 square foot bi-level infinity pool) two beach clubs, an on-site casino, nightclub, 900 seat cinema and full-service Om Spa. Say less.
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Best Girls Trip Getaways: La Coralina Island House
Girl gangs looking to escape the crowds at a gorgeous, under-the-radar hideaway? Look no further than La Coralina Island House in Bocas Del Toro, a string of islands and islets located off the Caribbean coast of Panama – that happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to Panama’s first National Marine Park, a tropical rainforest and indigenous cultures like the Ngäbe and NasoTjerdi, the eco-tourism paradise is also known as the Galapagos of the Caribbean due to its astounding biological diversity.
At La Coralina, you and your crew can check into stylish accommodations ranging from Garden Double Queen Rooms to Deluxe Ocean View Rooms to the two-floor Grand Villa – all exude a peaceful, tropical-Asian aesthetic underscored by indoor/outdoor living. Sip a poolside cocktail (or mocktail), indulge in beachside Caribbean fare or hit the water. Snorkeling, paddleboarding and exploring nearby islets by boat are all right at your doorstep. Don’t miss the on-site spa, where zen vibes abound and global healing rituals range from Reiki and Acupunture to Thai Massage and Jin Shin Jyutsu.