Valentines schmalentines for all you single minglers out there – it’s time to celebrate those we love with a GAL-entine’s Day! OK, so we reckon most guys are not really going to be into this and we gals will be singing… “All the single ladies, All the single ladies… wohoo hoo wohoo hoo” (sorry guys!)
GAL-entines’ Day is a celebration of love and friendship for all the single ladies and their besties. In fact, we think that it’s much, MUCH better than the somewhat couples-focussed, chocolate, flowers and hearts of Valentine’s Day. With a little creativity and some travel imagination, we know you can turn any Valentine frown upside down with an all-girl escape (minus the cheesy romance). Or what about an unforgettable city-stay romp away, a week-long holiday enough to mend any broken hearts, or maybe a cruise to the sun if you and your gal pals are looking to be footloose and fancy free!
So, if you are tired of the usual run of the mill chocolate-and-roses schtick this February (or have missed out on this year’s Valentine lottery), let’s go GIRL-POWER times ten, with a few scathingly brilliant ideas! Here’s how we would spend GAL-entine’s Day with your lady squad. (Oh, and if you DO have a significant other hanging around, dangle these little beauties under their noses …hint, hint!)
Wicked Weekend Away
Conveniently, this year, GAL-entine’s falls over a weekend – SCORE! It’s the perfect time for a Wicked Weekend Away to kick your shoes off and relax by the pool or get your glad rags on and eat at your favorite restaurant, then it’s PARTY-time! Where you go and what you do it up to you – the choice is yours. We say, savour the flavour of fun and time spent with your girls… it’s gonna be one big slumber party, grown-up style.
Shop ‘til you Drop
Admit it: it’s been a while since you’ve all gone shopping! Let’s hit the stores for shoes, handbags, a new dress or fancy underwear with your favorite bunch of ladies. Hang out at the coffee shop to do a little pre-planning, then it’s all go to try on all the newest fashion trends (even if you know you’re NEVER gonna wear lime green, we say try it on anyway!), hunt down a bargain, or go all out and grab that designer bag you’ve been dreaming of. After all you’re worth it!
The only thing you’re gonna say is: “We should do this more often!”
SNEAKY HINT: Combine option 1 and 2 for a double–down weekend!
Broken Hearts need a Holiday
No beau this year? Had your heart broken recently and can do without all the lovey dovey-ness of Valentine’s Day? No dramas! We have some heart holidays ready and waiting for you to just get away! Set your sights on a solo week or grab your gal pals for a GAL-entine’s weekend at the beach with cocktails and an ocean sunset! You can also visit a winery or two – hey you even share a bottle or two with someone new!
Wherever you go, a few days of R&R will do wonders to heal the heart – and we can certainly steer you in the right direction with loads of holiday ideas ready at our fingertips.
Valentine or GAL-entine Cruising
Whether its friends and family, or that special someone, a Valentine’s cruise is a great “surprise” gift or GAL-entine’s celebration. Cruise under a bright blue sky and be swept away by swaying coconut palms, pristine beaches and translucent fish-filled lagoons. Caribbean, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Fiji are all idyllic destinations and easily accessible by cruise ship sailing from a port near you. With fine dining, comfy accommodation, entertainment galore and more readily available, we say choose a cruise every time! Hey, and if you do happen to be single, you have a whole ship-load of people to meet!
SPA Day
For the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation, a day at the spa is like no other. Be pampered, massaged, steamed and baked as you experience everything from a simple mani-pedi and hair treatment through to Vichy showers, mud wraps and “bubbles” as you bubble in a warm aromatherapy spa bath. Grab your girls and head on over to your favorite salon, and just so you know, every cruise ship has a Signature Spa waiting to spoil you – hey it’s as good a reason as any to get onboard!
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