Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: Planning A Road Trip For The Ladies*

Road trips aren’t just ideal for affordable family holidays. They’re also a perfect way to do some reflecting, healing, and bonding with the women in your life. Medical studies illustrate the importance of the bond between women when it comes to both emotional and physical health. In fact, a UCLA study suggests that women produce chemicals as a response to stress that actively encourage them to seek the presence of other women. Spending quality time away from the opposite sex can help empower women to prioritise their needs for a while, instead of accommodating male counterparts first. If you and your gal pals are dealing with life changes, or you’re simply stressed to the max, pick one of the many popular destinations, or scout out your own and get ready to hit the road.

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Get Your Group & Save The Date
More important than the destination of your trip are the people sharing the journey. Pick your pals that could use a stress-buster getaway too, but also ones that have some common ground with you and each other; no one wants a trip full of disagreements and confrontation. Also aim to have an even number of people, so having an odd count doesn’t end up making someone feel excluded during the trip. Once you know the size of your party, make sure you have a vehicle that has enough space to house everyone, plus some luggage and necessities. When that’s in place, it’s time to choose a departure date and decide the length of the trip. You need to take everyone into consideration here, so be sure to have clear communication and negotiate something that works for all participants.

Budget, Accommodation And Activities
Just as it’s important to discuss a date and time frame that works for everyone, other primary aspects should be planned cooperatively as well. Start a group chat to thoroughly discuss a budget that works for all parties, where you’ll be staying, and a basic itinerary of activities you all want to do. Make any appointments or reservations that you need, like for a spa or a nice restaurant. Just make sure you don’t overbook: things should feel leisurely, and overbooking can detract from that and add stress to an otherwise pleasant trip.

An impromptu road trip is fun in theory, but the best way of going on a girls’ holiday is making sure things are as stress-free as possible. By planning the important components first, like the destination, date, budget, staying arrangements, and must-do activities, it takes off the usual pressures of travel. With the initial planning out of the way, you’re all set for a  relaxing and fruitful experience: exactly what you need and deserve.