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I’ve planned girls trips with a few besties… and I’ve also wrangled 30 family members onto a cruise ship, so trust me when I say I’ve earned the right to write this post 😂
I’ve seen every type of travel personality: the “I just need 20 more minutes to finish packing” cousin, the “didn’t budget but still came” bestie, and the friend who brought a carry-on full of shoes.
If you’re trying to plan a girls trip without drama, passive-aggressive room assignments, or someone crying at the airport, this is for you.
👯♀️ 1. Choose Your Crew (and Set the Vibe)
Not every friend is a girls trip friend — and that’s okay! Some people are brunch girlies. Some are “we need to go back to the room” girlies. Others? They’re “let’s hike at 6AM” girlies. Please don’t mix them without warning. 😅
Ask early:
- Are we travel twinzies or total opposites?
- What’s the real budget?
- Do we like to sleep in or party ‘til 4AM?
The key is to set the vibe upfront — otherwise you’re going to end up playing peacekeeper in a group chat that turns into Judge Judy.
👉 Here’s how I planned a 30-person cruise trip (coming soon!)
🏝️ 2. Pick a Destination Everyone Will Love
Don’t pick Paris when your bestie’s bank account is screaming Panama City. It’s okay to dream big — but it’s better to actually go somewhere together.
Solid group-friendly ideas:
- Beach weekend (easy + relaxing)
- Road trip with playlists + snacks
- All-inclusive cruise (ask me how I know 👀)
- Cabin in the woods with matching pajamas and face masks
👀 Use booking tools like Airbnb or Hotels.com and drop that referral code. If you’re the planner, you deserve your little discount!
📲 3. Create a Shared Google Doc or Chat Thread
You’re the group leader now, bestie. Embrace it. 😎
Keep everything in one place:
- Travel dates
- Outfits (color-coded if you’re like that)
- Who paid for what
- Room assignments
- Flight confirmations
This saves you from “wait, what time’s the flight again?” texts while you’re trying to enjoy your mojito.
🧳 4. Pack Like a Pro
Let’s talk travel gear. If you’re sharing a room, space is sacred and you will be judged for your packing style.
Here are some must-haves I swear by:
- My rolling suitcase that’s cute and durable
- Packing cubes to keep from taking up too much space
- Mini perfume bottles because airport security doesn’t care about your expensive pefumes.
😌 5. Keep It Light (Literally & Emotionally)
You don’t need to schedule every minute. Leave room for rest, randomness, and room service.
Soft life rule #1: “You deserve ease.”
Soft life rule #2: “If the vibe is off, it’s okay to sit something out.”
Trust me — the best trips aren’t the most packed, they’re the most aligned.
💬 Final Word from Ya Travel Captain
As someone who once got 30 family members on a cruise together (IYKYK), let me say this:
Planning a girls trip is part admin, part vision board, and part therapy.
But it’s always worth it when y’all are on the beach with your matching drinks, screaming “WE DID THAT!”
🎉 Want more travel energy in your life?
Join my free Facebook group: Pretty Ladies Travel Club
We’re planning soft life trips, sharing tips, and hyping each other up like it’s our job.
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