The demands of work and family are ever-increasing in today’s busy world and more women are turning to girls’ getaways for much-needed rest and relaxation. With friends who share your interests and make you laugh, you can have the trip of a lifetime. Not convinced? We’ve come up with six reasons why you should hit the road with your best buds when you get the chance.
Relive your teenage sleepovers
This is a time to bond, enjoy girl talk late into the night and revert back to simpler times when all you had to worry about was proving you could swim to the other side of the lake. Channel who you were in childhood; it’s never too late to karaoke in front of a crowd instead of singing into a hairbrush. Don’t leave taking risks and meeting new people behind with your younger years. It can be done at any age.
Guilt-free indulging
A trip with your significant other is satisfying, but often he’ll have different opinions on what is worth a splurge. You don’t want to spend your holiday explaining the difference between need and want. Your female friends, on the other hand, understand when money shouldn’t be an obstacle to your happiness. Even if you’re guilty about spending, your friends will convince you that you deserve a splurge. Your holiday will be all the more fun for it.
The personal touch
It’s easy to stay in touch with friends through technology, but face-to-face time can be rare, especially if your closest friends live in other towns, cities or countries. If you do catch up, often it’s brief so you can get back to work and family.
A girls’ getaway gives you the luxury of time to do nothing but reconnect with these friends, so it’s a perfect chance to focus on each other.
Medical benefits
Yes, really. Medical studies show the bond between women is critical to emotional and physical health. Women share a confidential kind of talk when they are uninterrupted and free from daily responsibilities, which is why these getaways can be healing. You may not be able to run away from your problems but you may be able to solve them with a little help from your friends. A girls’ getaway is an ideal forum for sharing confidences.
Valuable friend time
It’s all too easy for your spouse and children to become part of your daily grind. Don’t underestimate the value of time with friends. Old friends remind you of who you are, and new ones can help you discover who you are still becoming. Friends offer perspective on your life that can be difficult to get from the inside.
Plus, as they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder; spending time away from your loved ones will endear them to you even more.
Partners in crime
Sometimes it takes a girlfriend to push you to do something new or come out of your shell. If you’re shy, she’ll encourage you to strike up a conversation with a stranger; if you’re afraid of heights, she’ll help you conquer it. A friend can be a partner, a cheerleader and an instigator, and she’ll keep your holiday secrets safe.
(Feature image: Harsha K R)
