Where to Vacation With Your BFFs in Every State

Mobile was home to the first Mardi Gras in 1703, and it's still the kind of place where you and your girls can let the good times roll. Start by boarding a wildlife delta safari or enjoy taking in the tranquil scenery of a classic Southern estate garden at Bellingrath Gardens & Home — two things your husband probably would grit his teeth over, but your girlfriends will love. While in town, be sure to swing by Wintzell Oyster House for their chargrilled oysters, and wash down that buttery, cheesy goodness with their signature Dragon Drink — a frothy pink/red concoction that screams GNO.

For more information visit mobile.org.

If you think Alaska is all about hunting, fishing, and male bonding, think again. This fisherman's-village-meets-artists'-community was made for a girls' trip (fun fact: The singer Jewel was raised here!). First, you'll want to make an extended pit stop at Pratt Museum, celebrating the best of Alaska's Kachemak Bay's area, where you can enjoy bird watching, kayaking, hiking, and more. Then rest your weary heads at Tutka Bay Lodge, a scenic boat ride away from Homer, where you can also enjoy oceanfront yoga classes, cooking classes, and aaall the nature you can imagine.

For more information visit homeralaska.org.

At the city's Canyon Ranch spa outpost, you and your friends can tackle a challenging high ropes course as a team and enjoy inspired acupuncture as you revitalize under the warm embrace of crisp, refreshing dessert air. And forget blah spa food — with hits like wild mushroom fricassee and crab-stuffed Anaheim peppers, your palates will be as pleased as your rejuvenated minds. If you need to, slink away from the group to the spiritual wellness center, where you can spend some time focusing on reconnecting with yourself.

For more information, visit canyonranchdestinations.com/tuscon.

Sometimes, a girl just needs some spa time — sans husband, kids, and "what are we doing next?" questions. The Arlington Hotel & Spa in Hot Springs (yep, that's the town's real name) fulfills that fantasy and then some. While your husband would get antsy after 15 minutes bathing in the healing waters, you and your friends are likely to turn that "dip" into hours of conversation and fun. And save up your appetite for dining on the veranda of Angels In the Park, which serves up an eggplant parm the whole group will want to dig into (pro tip: order double).

Yoga. Dine. Wine. Repeat. Home to 85 wineries, this area boasts stellar trails for cyclists, designer shopping, awesome paddle boarding paths, and, obviously, vineyard tours. Between gallery hopping with your girls and hopping in and out kayaks, there won't be much time for sleep. But when you're indulging in downtime, the Inn at Locke House is a charming restored farmhouse that puts you smack in the middle of plenty of wine sipping.

For more information, visit visitlodi.com.

The Osprey resort's "Winter Wine Excursions" is the perfect excuse to book a trip to the mountains with your favorite girls. This guided tour will take your group snowshoeing through Beaver Creek for the best Rocky Mountain views, on a scenic ride aboard the Buckaroo Express gondola, and finally to The Osprey Fireside Grill, where you'll negate all the calories you just burned off, thanks to decadent food and wine pairings (yep, you earned that Caramel Chocolate Brownie S'more).

For more information, visit ospreyatbeavercreek.rockresorts.com.

The Mayflower Grace is the kind of place your crew will want to make an annual visit to. Between the incredible food (think: tuna tartare and Maryland blue crab) and lush landscape spotlighting 58 acres of gardens and woodland, you won't want to leave — though on-staff guides who can lead you on unique forest bathing and hiking experiences nearby may just convince you to venture off-property for an afternoon. When you come back, a restorative massage or facial, along with the spa house's stunning all-white décor and pool still await.

For more information, visit GraceHotels.com/Mayflower.

No husbands or kids allowed, but your pups can come with you to the Bewitched and BEDazzled B&B, which features its very own "doggy resort." There, you'll be two blocks from the boardwalk and ocean, and close to plenty of neat restaurants, including Go Fish!, which serves up British fare like fish and chips and sticky toffee pudding. By night, head over to nearby Dewey Beach staple Bottle & Cork for live music and unleash your inner dance divas without worry about your husbands and their two left feet. Refuel the next day at Green Man Juice Bar & Bistro.

For more information, visit visitdelaware.com.

Cliché as it may be, there's something about reconnecting with your girls over shopping and beaching. And this (relatively) low-key locale offers the best of both worlds: First-class shopping on Las Olas Boulevard and insane beaches without fuss or fanfare. At the Marriott's resort outpost, enjoy a slice of South Florida's largest stretch of private beach — you'll definitely have to convince a friend to pull Instagram husband duty to help you get an epic #travelgram in the tropical lagoon pool. Oh, and there's a spa too, if saltwater isn't your thing. When you can pry yourself away from the water, show off your culinary prowess in a group cooking class with the property's executive chef.

For more information, visit www.marriottharborbeach.com.

You and your BFFs will adore the hefty dose of Southern hospitality coupled with a breathtaking coastal escape. Round up the whole gang for a ladies-only "Annie Oakley" shooting class or spend the day at Sea Island's 5,800-acre sporting club and take part in falconry or a quail hunt if the whole "Women vs. Wild" thing appeals to you. For those who prefer to imbibe their adventures, soak up an orangey-pink sunset with libations on the veranda at The Lodge at Sea Island while the resident bagpiper serenades you, or opt to sign up for a private wine tasting in The Cloister Wine Cellar.

For more information, visit www.seaisland.com.

Perk no. 1 of doing Hawaii with just your girlfriends: You won't have to hear your husband complain about stopping to take pictures every twenty minutes. Perk no. 2: All-day spa days are encouraged. After you hike Diamond Head and enjoy a tiki drink (or two) on the beach, you'll want to retreat with your pals to the The Na Ho'ola Spa, where pampering may include 50 minutes of bliss in the form of a champagne body scrub or a brightening facial that soothes with a unique blend of organic botanicals. Once (um, if) you can peel yourself away from the spa, enjoy the four Ss — swimming, surfing, snorkeling, and sailing — to your heart's content.

For more information, visit waikiki.hyatt.com.

Planning a trip with your husband tends to involve half-hearted nods every time suggest a new activity; when you plan a trip with your friends, half the fun is the exciting email threads and texts where you fill up the itinerary as a team. You'll have no shortage of options to choose from in this under-the-radar Idaho gem, where you can enjoy waterskiing on the lake, a cruise, and more. At the Coeur d'Alene Resort, immerse yourself in a rejuvenating spa treatment, join your crew for a round of golf, or just sit by the lake for some quality catch-up time. Don't skip out on a vino-fueled adventure at Coeur d'Alene Cellars, a small winery that offers murder mystery shows.

For more information, visit coeurdalene.org.

If catching a concert or indulging in movie-night with your friends (and, uh, telling the hubs he's gotta find other plans tonight) is one of your favorite at-home activities, you guys will love this charming are on the Illinois side of the Mississippi River. The town's Liberty Bank Amphitheater hosts film screenings under-the-stars, the Sam Vadalabene bike trail boasts fantastic rides for active types, and wildlife enthusiasts will adore the Audubon Center at Riverlands. There are many ways to spend your days, but perhaps the best way to spend your nights is at the rustic and chic Heavenly View Cabin.

For more information, visit visitalton.com.

If a busy itinerary is something your husband dreads but your girlfriends love, consider this game plan: First, take the Village Art Walk in the heart of Nashville (no, not the one of country music fame). Then grab a down-home meal at The Nashville House. Book your stay at the Abe Martin Lodge, which will put you in the middle of Indiana's largest state park (this means you've got 16,000 acres to explore). Wind down by sitting on the outdoor patio at the inn's restaurant, enjoying Hoosier delicacies and plotting the next day's adventures.

For more information visit browncounty.com.

If your guy couldn't be paid enough to step foot in a yoga studio, you and your friends will love this unexpected mecca for wellness and relaxation. Check out Grinnell's Locally Grown Yoga for a slow flow or free meditation class, then swing by Bikes to You to grab a bike and tackle some local trails. Lunch at renowned Prairie Canary will likely be a highlight (you've earned those truffle fries!), and you'll probably decide to go back for brunch. Rest your sore limbs at Marsh House Bed and Breakfast, which has plenty of room to spread out, swap stories, and bust out that set of dirty Jenga.

For more information, visit grinnellchamber.org.

You'll likely head home from this trip with a bank account-draining shopping haul (your husband will be glad you left him behind, don't worry). In "Little Sweden USA," you can spend your day wandering art galleries and family-owned shops brimming with Swedish imports and unique crafts (don't miss the Red Barn Studio). Stay at the historic Swedish Country Inn — they'll "Välkommen" you with a traditional buffet breakfast — before rallying your crew to pick up quadricycle at the Hemslojd so you bike your way around town and work up an appetite for dinner and a nightcap at Ol Stuga, a downtown mainstay.

For more information, visit lindsborgcity.org.

Here, in the "Horse Capital of the World," you and your inner circle can catch an event at the famed Keeneland race course or visit one of the 400 local horse farms. Beyond equine delights, there's plenty to do: Grab dinner in a former bank vault at Lockbox at 21c Museum Hotel, make like Daniel Boone and wander the Brewgrass Trail, or catch a show at the magnificent Lexington Opera House. And of course there's no shortage of bourbon tours, flights, and sips to be had in the birthplace of the American spirit.

For more information, visit visitlex.com.

If you're looking for a ladies' weekend that swaps debauchery in the Big Easy for luxurious pampering and pure sophistication, look no further than the Ritz for jazz serenades, dirty martinis, and a magnificent spa, where you can try out indigenous treatments like the "Voodoo Ritual," a mystical full-body massage that comes with intoxicating incense and a herbal poultice. Should you choose to venture out, you've got the French Quarter at your fingertips. (Hint: Try taking the off-the-beaten path $2 ferry to Algiers Point, where you'll be greeted with street art, honky tonk-esque dives, and an eclectic assortment of local characters imbibing Bloody Mary and beer duos at 10 a.m.)

For more information, visit ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/new-orleans.

Hug your husband or boyfriend good-bye and escape to endless spa treatments, fresh oysters, and an oceanfront view of the rocky Atlantic coastline with your friends. Life doesn't get much better than that, especially when you add in Cliff House's outdoor adventures, 9,000-square-foot spa, and the incredible fall foliage. You'll enjoy lobster galore, thoughtful amenities like an indoor saltwater swimming pool and group yoga classes, and, yes, you can climb the rocks.

For more information, visit destinationhotels.com/cliff-house.

Picture this: You and your girls indulge in a relaxing spa morning at the beautifully landscaped Turf Valley Resort before taking your first balance board or wall yoga class at Haven on the Lake, a renowned wellness center. Next, sling back some brews at idyllic farm-side brewery Manor Hill, where corn hole and hop-forward beers await. When you're hungry, farmhouse-turned-restaurant Iron Bridge Wine Co. offers 30 wines on tap and a patio made for #SunsetPorn. Sold? Well, just in case you need an extra nudge of convincing, think of all the insanely gorgeous trails (Waterfalls! Majestic trees! Bridges!) to trek through at Patapsco Valley State Park.

For more information, visit visithowardcounty.com.