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Home » Interests » Girlfriend Getaways

Girls’ Getaway to Charlottesville!

April 5, 2020 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

Girls’ weekend getaways are a great way for friends to unplug from everyday life and recharge. Girlfriend getaways have certainly grown in popularity in recent years with lots of great girls trip ideas across the world! On a girls’ weekend getaway to Charlottesville, I got together with three other bloggers. Our girlfriend getaway was part […]

Filed Under: Girlfriend Getaways, Uncategorized

Ultimate Girls’ Getaway: Why weekend cruises are perfect for BFFs

October 8, 2019 by Karen Dawkins 27 Comments

The beach at CocoCay in the Bahamas, where RCCL cruise ships stop

When life at home gets crazy, a girls’ getaway is the cure! And what’s better than a cruise, where all the planning, cooking and cleaning is done for you? My husband knows this and sent me on a fabulous girls’ getaway cruise with a dear friend. You know the kind of friend who you can […]

Filed Under: cruising, Girlfriend Getaways

Relax and Reconnect on St. Simons Island, Georgia

June 21, 2018 by Karen Dawkins 11 Comments

Palm tree in foreground with blue sky, clouds and the Atlantic coast beyond

A trip to St. Simons Island, Georgia is a vacation dream come true. With stunning views of the ocean, great restaurants, activities for every interest and a variety of lodging options, St. Simons Island, GA has something for everyone. I took a vacation to St. Simons Island, GA as a hosted guest of the King […]

Filed Under: Georgia, Girlfriend Getaways, Romantic

How to plan the perfect girls’ getaway

March 17, 2016 by Karen Dawkins 1 Comment

One thing I appreciate about my kids getting older is having the freedom to travel without them sometimes, especially for a girls’ getaway. There’s something special about taking a break with women who get each other — all that uninterrupted talk. Bliss! Planning the perfect getaway can be tricky, though. Hopefully, these tips will help […]

Filed Under: Girlfriend Getaways, planning

Hocking Hills Cabins

July 30, 2014 by Karen Dawkins 12 Comments

One of the first stops on my Great Ohio Road Trip was a stay at Hocking Hills Cabins in the cozy town of Logan. At Hocking Hills Cabins, best suited for a romantic escape, guests enjoy secluded lodging in charming cabins nestled in among the hills. Take a walk along the property’s many trails to […]

Filed Under: Adventure, Destinations, Girlfriend Getaways, hotels, Interests, Ohio, Ohio, Reviews, Romantic, USA

Girls Getaway in Charlottesville, VA? Yes, Please!

January 20, 2014 by Karen Dawkins 4 Comments

A mom’s work is never done! The minute we think we’re caught up, one of the kids throws up on their clean clothes. We cook a scrumptious dinner then tackle the stacks of dishes in the kitchen. Throw in car-pooling, doctors’ visits and homework and it’s a wonder we survive a week — much less […]

Filed Under: Destinations, Girlfriend Getaways, Interests, Travel guides, USA, Virginia, Virginia

Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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