When the bride-to-be is hoping for a bachelorette party that takes place anywhere but Sin City, there are plenty of fun, Vegas-free options to choose from. Travel isn't always an option, but wedding planners Paige Appel and Kelly Harris of Bash Please [1] told us why they love destination parties. "A weekend with your friends is so much better than just a night out with your friends, because that kind of feels just like girls' night — same old bars. But if you go away for the weekend, it's really more of a labor of love together."
With their advice in mind, we've rounded up a variety of getaway options, plus great ideas for staying close to home. Whether she's a fitness buff, a pop culture nut, or in search of something more low-key, take a look at these fun bachelorette party options for every type of bride.
Have a Wine Country Weekend
Hoping to keep things small and simple? Wine tasting makes for a fun day trip or a relaxing, low-key weekend with your closest friends.
Plan a Yoga Retreat
For the bride who's looking to stay centered, a calming yoga retreat can be the perfect mind-clearing option.
Go With a '90s Theme
Plan a silly, nostalgic '90s party [2] to let loose with the girls.
Rent a Lake House
Head to a nearby lake for the weekend for boating, swimming, and margaritas on the dock.
Hit Up a Festival
Plan ahead and get the girls together for a group trip to Coachella, Stagecoach, Bonnaroo, or another local music festival.
Take a Road Trip
Whether the destinations are planned or you head out on the fly, a group road trip makes for a fun, spontaneous weekend.
Visit an Amusement Park
If the bride loves to channel her inner child, then plan a day at the local amusement park — cheesy matching t-shirts required.
Have a Spa Getaway
Go all-out relaxing by spending a long weekend at a resort. Massages, saunas, manicures — let the bride-to-be get pampered.
Plan a Big-City Vacation
Make it a night out in a new town. Ask the bride about her bucket list and plan a trip to a major city she hasn't visited yet.
Have a Cozy, Nostalgic Sleepover
Is the bride looking for a more casual night? Pull out old-school mixtapes, buy your favorite snacks from back in the day, and get the girls together for a silly, nostalgic sleepover.
Hit the Slopes
For the girl who feels most at home in the mountains, plan a weekend of skiing, hot tubs, and lounging in the lodge.