I’ve done family vacations (which sometimes feel like more work than fun for mom) and I’ve run away with my husband (fun, but remind me how I ended up needing to pack for him too?), but what I really want to do this year is get away with my girlfriends. A perfect getaway includes just a few of my closest friends, time for relaxing and enjoying each other’s company and even some time to learn something new. I’d like there to be no stress and most importantly – no need to cut up anyone’s food but my own.
Many travel destinations offer something for the girls, but how about a trip that allows us to be creative while upping our skill level in our common interest hobbies? We recently learned of two destinations that do just that.
Are you one of those moms with thousands of photos of your children and are known to make a photo shoot out of a play date at the park? Then gather up five of your best girlfriends and head to Naples, FL, for a Women’s Photography Weekend with Peggy Farren. Farren, an award winning, accomplished professional photographer, speaker, and instructor will lead your group through short classes and lots of hands-on practice. Beautiful Naples will set the scene with sunsets by the pier, and you’ll even get to take a private boat trip to photograph the Dome Homes on Cape Romano. Your stay includes two nights at the Lemon Tree Inn, meals and instruction. You and your friends are sure to end the weekend with a camera full of memories.
Knit one, purl two. Mean anything to you? If so, hop aboard the Maine Windjammer this summer for a Knitting Cruise. Yes, we said Knitting Cruise! You and your tight-knit crew (see what we did there?) will enjoy a fun getaway that includes meals, pattern instructions, prizes, a visit to Camden Windjammer Weekend and more. In between it all, relax on the deck with a good book or try your knitting hand at hoisting a sail or steering the vessel.
Enjoy putting pen to paper? Maine Windjammer is also offering a Writer’s Workshop this year. Guests will get the opportunity to watch for sea birds, whales, porpoises and lighthouses. Enjoy delicious meals with your girlfriends and receive world-class writing instruction. This getaway promises to deliver authentic adventure and camaraderie. Sounds like a perfect girls’ getaway to us!
