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Massachusetts, Thrifty Tips, United States

October 7, 2025

Your Non Touristy Guide to a Girls Trip in Boston

Boston has become one of our favorite destinations to spend a girls trip. Since 2020, with one of our good friends moving there, we have visited this historic city at least once a year — each trip discovering a new characteristic of the rich Boston culture! On our most recent trip, we spent the weekend adventuring, eating, and laughing our way through the city, and it was just what we needed. If you’re craving a girls trip that feels sophisticated, easy, and not overdone, Boston might just be your next favorite spot. Here’s our non-touristy g[...]

New York, United States

May 27, 2024

Where to Stay for an NYC Girls Trip

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So you decided to plan a girls trip to NYC? Fun! Figuring out where to stay for an NYC girls trip is an important next step. When we plan a girls trip, there are a few key factors when it comes to determining where to stay, such as: What’s your budget? Do you want to be centrally located or off the beaten path? How much time will you be spending at your destination? How important are amenities? Is there easy access to public transportation and/or ride shares? The Lower East Side (LES) in New York's Manhattan area, is[...]

New York, United States

January 25, 2024

Your Non-Touristy Guide To A Girls Trip In NYC

New York City is one of the best cities in the world for a girls trip. From shopping, dining, best-in-class shows, and endless entertainment, you can experience an unbelievable weekend with friends. We have visited New York so many times, and each time we discover something different, and see a unique side of the city. Too many of our friends visit New York City and end up having a horrible time because they’re overwhelmed and end up spending their days at the wrong spots. Who can relate? Or maybe for you it's getting caught up in the touristy[...]

Georgia

October 9, 2022

A weekend Guide to Savannah, Georgia

Savannah, Georgia is high on our list of favorite US cities! From its haunted history to its southern charm, this city has so much to give! We spent three full days in Savannah and fell in love with the local restaurants and waterfront views. If you follow us on Instagram, you can see all of our unique Savannah adventures saved in our Instagram Story Highlights. It was a trip for the books! In this post, we break down all the best things to do in Savannah for your first visit. We also include a two-day sample itinerary at the end of the post for[...]

Minnesota, United States

June 27, 2021

7 Reasons to Book a Spa Weekend at Madden’s Resort in Brainerd, MN

black girl looking out at the lake at Maddens in Brainerd

I wish I would have discovered Spa trips much sooner in life, but I am definitely making up for lost time! A few weekends ago, I took an incredible staycation to Brainerd, MN with my three sisters and my mom. It was intended to be a Mother's Day gift from all of the children, but it ended up being a gift for everyone! We did not realize just how much we ALL needed a restful weekend away, to relax and recharge. Coming off of a year of lockdowns, racial and political tension, a global illness, etc., I'm going to assume that you could use a spa weekend away[...]

Minnesota, Thrifty Tips, United States

June 7, 2021

The Ultimate Weekend Getaway in Stillwater, Minnesota

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Whether you are looking to take a romantic getaway with your significant other, a fun girls weekend, or simply a relaxing staycation for yourself in Minnesota, Stillwater is a great option! It is 40 minutes outside of the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area and located on the beautiful west bank of the St. Croix River. In this guide, we will share tips on where to stay, where to eat, and what to do while in Stillwater. We partnered with Discover Stillwater to come up with the perfect itinerary for a two-day trip to Stillwater and want to share it[...]