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Girlfriend Getaways

No boys allowed!

By: Mary Beth Sammons

From surfing to knitting to marathon boot camps to luxuriating at a spa, no-boys-allowed girlfriend getaways are the hottest new travel trend. Whether you're married or single, a few days of serious girl-time - without the company of men (as much as we love them!) - will do you wonders.

Get inspired: The Fine Living Network just launched a series called All-Girl Getaways, and Marybeth Bond, the author of 50 Best Girlfriends Getaways in North America, has just written a sequel - 50 Best Girlfriends Getaways Worldwide.

Before you pack your suitcases and stock up on suntan lotion and beach reading, here are 5 reasons to get excited about leaving him at home: read more...