As the saying goes: Girls just wanna have fun. And when the squad gets together for these girls' weekend getaways, we promise it'll be a trip to remember.
Family vacations are great, but time away with you best friends is an emotional necessity, too. To make sure you pick a place worth your cash, we've scoured the country for the top spots to relax, bond and try new things.
You'll want to get away after reading this!
If you are looking to plan a girl's weekend filled with rich culture, amazing food, and lively nightlife, then look no further than New Orleans, Louisiana! On my recent trip to The Big Easy, I was completely charmed by the city's fun atmosphere and incredible history. There is plenty to eat, see, and do in
What’s so endearing about St. Francisville that keeps us coming back when we need a quick escape from the daily grind in Baton Rouge? Is it the cute antique shops or the historic homes and cottages? The rolling hills or moss-draped live oaks? Maybe it’s all that, plus a few ghost stories thrown into the...
You'll want to get away after reading this!
Truth: New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the United States. Living in Austin, NOLA has always just been a short jaunt away and perfect for weekend getaways. Or, on long road trips to the East Coast as a kid, we’d pass through for a night and stop to get beignets at Cafe Du Monde. So you can see that I have a soft spot for the Big Easy. While you’re in NOLA, there are so many great Instagrammable spots that it’s hard to just choose a few. From the balconies of the French Quarter to the best beignets, here are a few of my picks for the best photo spots in New Orleans.
Plus, where to stay while you're there.
The Ultimate Natchitoches Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat & Play in Natchitoches, Louisiana with reviews & photos of the top attractions & accommodations.
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Louisiana is well known for many things, with perhaps the most important being it's cuisine. Here are the 15+ dishes you must try when you visit!
How to enjoy a trip to New Orleans on a budget. From wining to dining and everything in between, this article focuses on the South's cultural mecca, and all it has to offer.
Take a stroll through some of the most beautiful areas of the Bayou State.
There’s nothing New Orleans lacks for when it comes to a weekend away with your best girlfriends. The Big Easy’s got it all: award-winning restaurants, sexy cocktail bars, stellar shopping, endless history, and hot hotels with charm to spare. Consider this your ultimate guide to a girls-only weekend in the Crescent City.
From its history and culture to that mouthwatering food and intoxicating music, it’s easy to fall under the spell of New Orleans. The city is a mix of flavors and sounds—the aroma of just-baked beignets, jazzy tunes spilling out on the streets from neighborhood bars—and buzzy hotels from which to take it all in. Here, our 12 favorite new and old sleeps across the city.
Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. I was not provided free items or discounts in exchange for this post. I just want to share our Savannah itinerary so you can enjoy your own girls weekend in Savannah! Today, I'm so excited to share this long overdue post on our girls' weekend in Savannah! A few years ago, in Southern Living Magazine, when I saw a Savannah itinerary for a Savannah weekend getaway, I knew it was just what my two long-time besties and I needed! I bookmarked the page in the magazine and saved it for over a year
Charleston and Nashville are fun, but it's time to head somewhere new.
Natchitoches, Louisiana is famous for its meat pies. These aren't terribly different from Latin empanadas, they just have some Cajun flair.
A weekend staycation in Saint Francisville, Louisiana proved to be one of my most memorable vacations ever! The town has so much southern charm to offer!
With culture, charm, history, a casino, shops, and great restaurants, you have the recipe for the perfect girls trip to New Orleans.
Whether it’s a bachelorette party, a divorce celebration, or a just-because getaway, these are the American cities guaranteed to show your group of girlfriends a grand old time.
Here are 13 awesome Louisiana day trips for you to embark upon the next time you feel the call of adventure.
New Orleans, where American, French, African, and Spanish culture come together to make a city like nowhere else. The architecture, the food, and the atmosphere of New Orleans is inherently unique. After four visits to New Orleans in two years I have finally gathered together w
In this guide to Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisana, we'll share the best places to eat, drink, stay, and explore. There's more to the North than meets the eye!
Where to go and what to do to have a great time on your Bachelorette party in New Orleans, Louisiana.
There's more to Louisiana than New Orleans. Visit one of these intriguing small Louisiana towns for arts, Cajun culture, scenery, and friendly people.
We've rounded up 11 mother-daughter getaways in the South that'll usher the two of you into that next, beautiful phase of your bond: friendship. Keep reading for all our top picks.
You'll love this road trip!
St. Francisville, Louisiana is a small town with big appeal. It's home to the Myrtles Plantation and the John Audubon Historic Site.
Planning a weekend trip to New Orleans? Check out this travel guide for your next trip to New Orleans; tips for what to do, where to stay and most importantly where to eat in New Orleans.
Plenty of fun, history, and cool things to do in NOLA, so get ready to experience this top destination with a New Orleans bucket list!
There’s nothing New Orleans lacks for when it comes to a weekend away with your best girlfriends. The Big Easy’s got it all: award-winning restaurants, sexy cocktail bars, stellar shopping, endless history, and hot hotels with charm to spare. Consider this your ultimate guide to a girls-only weekend in the Crescent City.
Earlier this month, I gathered with six of my girlfriends from boarding school for a girls' weekend in New Orleans. All seven of us hadn't been together in about 9 years, which is a really long time. And it was awesome. I totally fell in love with New Orleans and had so much fun catching up with
With Cajun roots and Southern charm Baton Rouge has all the ingredients for a great weekend. Planning a trip to Baton Rouge? Discover all the best things to see, do and eat in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Recap of a late summer NOLA girls trip filled with food, culture, and #blackgirlmagic
This guide to what to do in New Orleans in the winter includes all the best tours and activities to see the city and learn about its history
Plan a weekend trip to Baton Rouge, home to historic attractions, great museums and outstanding restaurants.
A foodie's guide to New Orleans travel. Here's where to eat in New Orleans, from dishes to drinks to the best restaurants in the French Quarter and beyond.
Earlier this month, I gathered with six of my girlfriends from boarding school for a girls' weekend in New Orleans. All seven of us hadn't been together in about 9 years, which is a really long time. And it was awesome. I totally fell in love with New Orleans and had so much fun catching up with
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There are more fun and unique things to do in Lafayette, Louisiana — from interesting local history and cultural reenactments to a drive-thru daiquiris and a TABASCO hot sauce tour — to keep you busy for days!
I had the time of my life exploring New Orleans with my friends the past week! Check out all the must-try food and the best things to do in New Orleans!
Things To Do In Louisiana 1. Jungle Gardens 2. 1850 House 3. Cafe Beignet 4. Musical Legends Park 5. The National World War II
Heading to New Orleans? Check out our shortcut guide to the French Quarter: Your one-stop guide to the best hotels, things to do, and places to eat and drink in the French Quarter of New Orleans.
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