Taking a girl’s trip is one of the best gifts you can give yourself as a busy mom! Traveling with friends is something you will. never regret and here’s why:
Girl’s trips can give you the chance to escape your day to day life and explore new places, cultures, and foods. You don't have to worry if your spouse or kids think it sounds fun to them. It’s all about what YOU and your friends choose. Gutsy Traveler notes that, according to travel agents, the majority (91%) of female clients who book trips with other females are traveling with their friends, while only 8% are traveling with family.
These are our top 7 reasons to get away:
You’ll feel empowered
there’s nothing like navigating a new town or city to make you feel like you’re truly adulting. Throw in a flight or train ride, some Uber trips and a scooter rental or two and you’ll realize just how capable you are of being outside your comfort zone.
You’ll laugh a ton
putting away your wife + mommy hats will leave room for you to find yourself again, the one who can laugh until she pees with her girlfriends, giggling over memories that only your tribe would know about! You know - the one about that horrible prom date or the time you snuck out to 7-Eleven in middle school or the night you stayed up watching John Hughes movies and drooled over Jake Ryan in Sixteen Candles! Where is he nowadays, anyway?!
You’ll relax
this is the biggest and best side effect of traveling with your girlfriends. All you have to do is give yourself the chance to step away from your responsibilities for a day or two and put yourself first. SURE - it will take a few minutes (or hours) to let go of the mom guilt but once you do, your body + soul will thank. you.
You’ll learn new things
not only will you learn new things about the city you’re in and even about your travel companions, you’ll also learn new things about yourself. This is a good time to reflect + reset. Bouncing ideas off of your friends or attending a personal growth conference during your getaway is just one more way to elevate your girl’s trip experience!
You’ll realize you’re perfect just as you are
the beauty of a girl’s trip is that your friends already love you. They don’t care if you haven’t washed your hair in a few days, don't want to put on makeup or if you drink a cocktail at every meal. They know (most of) your secrets and your struggles. You’re allowed to just be yourself - no shame in your game.
Food, glorious food!
Guess what? When you go on a girl’s trip - you don’t have to cook! And - you can try new restaurants with your friends that maybe your 2 year-old or partner would not enjoy. Sushi? Sure! Vegan lettuce wraps? Yep! No dishes, no drama - just you and an evening dining out with some fabulous friends to make you feel like a grown-up who has a reason to get dressed up if she wants (or NOT - sweats and Uber Eats in your hotel is also super fun!)
You’ll be making memories that last a lifetime
not only will traveling together become something that will bond you and your friends even further, you’ll have an even more meaningful connection because of the unexpected moments you’ll share.. You might learn something new about someone, or realize one of your friends isn’t doing quite as well as she portrays on Instagram and could use some real friend therapy, or you might spill your own secret about a struggle that you didn't expect to share….…all of these moments will add up to one unforgettable, deeper friendship that will continue to bloom for the rest of your lives.