Every summer for the last 25 years, Pete, the kids and I have gone to the Wisconsin Dells to meet up with some of his former Gopher football teammates and their families for a mini-reunion. I know. You’re probably thinking, if you are familiar with Wisconsin, “This blog is about girls weekend--why would I want to go to the Dells? That’s for families and their kids!” You’re partly right. But, take it from me, the Dells knows how to cater to adults, too.
For seven years, Pete, the kids and I lived in Connecticut. You could say Lex and Kole werepartiallyraised there. It’s funny, when you live somewhere, it’s easy to take all that it has to offer for granted. I’d like to think that we did a good job of exploring lots of restaurants and nearby towns, but there are so many hidden gems, especially in a state as beautiful as Connecticut.
Ojai (pronounced oh-HI, hence the title of this blog), is known as a spiritual oasis in southern California. If you’re looking for an experience that will beautifully connect you to the simpler things, this is your destination. Ojai is filled with things like small farms, vineyards, walking and hiking trails, farm-to-table restaurants, natural hot springs, and bohemian-style shops. And, as I learned duringmy own girls weekend in 2018, there’s plenty more for you and your girls to explore.
Although the next line in the song says you will be “wasting time,” that’s not true when you visitMinnesota. Contrary to popular belief, there are no igloos and it doesn’t always snow. Another falsehood is that Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 lakes. I am here to tell you that that is an understatement! Truth is, Minnesota has 21,871 lakes that are 2.5 acres or more. When we moved here in 2014, I had no idea that there weresomany lakes with clean, beautiful water. I didn’t think that anywhere could compete with my California memories!
Now, this location is not as well known asKey West,Marco Island, orPalm Beach, but Anna Maria Island has some incredible places to stay and things to do. South ofClearwaterandSt. Pete Beach, it’s the ideal place to watch a beautiful sunset every night from your hotel room, the beach, or even on an evening cruise alongside dolphins and manatees.
Are you and your girls planning a getaway to the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Nashville, or Sedona? If so, you HAVE to check out one of the best ways to traverse the scenic land: a super fun, well equipped, safe Jeep. And I don’t know about you girls, but if I’m going on a jeep tour with my girlfriends, I want the jeep to be PINK. How fun!
When you and your girlfriends are looking to get out of town for a little fun at any time of year (okay, except hurricane season), NOLA is your perfect destination. Home to some of the best cuisine in the United States, this foodie paradise will deliver on some of the best eats you’ve ever experienced. No need to worry about the extra calories, walking around the vibrant streets of the French quarter will have you and your crew in constant motion.
