Girlfriend Getaways

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Perks & Packages

• For Sophisticated Ladies
• Hotel Brands That Get It
• Wine-filled Weekends
• Gourmet Getaways
• Relaxing at a Spa
• Fresh-air Fun
• Sun and Sand
• Art Appreciation

the fine print
Prices are either per person or per room and may be based on single, double, or quadruple occupancy (look for details under "When"). Packages are subject to availability and may be blacked out on holidays. Ask when booking whether gratuities and taxes are covered in the listed price. Where airfare is included, rates are generally based on midweek travel.

fresh-air fun
Cape Cod, Mass.
One night in a mansion room at Ocean Edge Resort & Club, in Brewster, Mass., overlooking Cape Cod Bay; 18 holes on the Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course; an hour-long golf lesson for two; two club rentals; free use of the driving range; two welcome cocktails; lunch for two at Linx Tavern; and breakfast for two at the Ocean Grille. When Until Oct. 31 ($825 per room, double). Contact Ocean Edge Resort & Club, 800/343-6074, oceanedge.com.

Englewood, Colo.
Two nights at the Inverness Hotel, two tickets for indoor skydiving (includes classroom and prep time, gear, a four-minute flight experience, and a souvenir DVD), two 50-minute massages, a bottle of pinot noir, chocolate-covered strawberries, and a DVD rental. When Until Dec. 30 (from $620 per room, double). Contact The Inverness Hotel, 800/832-9053, invernesshotel.com.

Highlands, N.C.
Two nights at Old Edwards Inn and Spa, 70 miles southwest of Asheville; an eight-hour guided fly-fishing trip to the French Broad, Davidson, or Tuckasegee rivers with equipment, transportation, and lunch; souvenir flies; and a tackle box. When Until Dec. 31 (from $559 per person, double). Contact Old Edwards Inn and Spa, 866/526-8008, oldedwardsinn.com.

Orlando, Fla.
Three nights at the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld; two glasses of champagne; admission to Discovery Cove for two, including a 30-minute swim with dolphins; and a seven-day pass for two to SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa. When Until Dec. 31 (from $1,014 per room, double). Contact Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld, 888/220-3323, renaissanceseaworld.com.

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Three nights at the all-inclusive adult-only Casa Velas Hotel Boutique, in Marina Vallarta; a six-hour canopy tour through the rain forest (including zip lines, hanging bridges, and wilderness instruction in the Sierra Madre mountains); and a 50-minute sports massage. When Until Dec. 20 (from $945 per person, double). Contact Casa Velas Hotel Boutique, 866/529-8813, hotelcasavelas.com.

St. Vincent & the Grenadines Sailing
A six-night sailing around the Caribbean islands of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on a 40-foot yacht that sleeps up to five, and sailing certification courses with an ASA-certified instructor. The price covers fuel, mooring and dockage charges, and linens and towels. Buy your own groceries, or you can add $210 for a meal plan that includes all breakfasts and lunches, snacks, nonalcoholic drinks, and four dinners. When Until Dec. 31 (from $1,299 per person, double). Contact Barefoot Yacht Charters, 784/456-9526, barefootyachts.com.