Girlfriend Getaways

virgo (Aug. 23–Sept. 22)
Revel in the 70-degree averages in Sonoma, Calif., this time of year—the perfect weather for a guided bike tour of local wineries. (Just pedal with care!) Lavish Libra friends will enjoy discussing the flavors and notes in each glass.
your musts: great outdoors, good food, swank spa

libra (Sept. 23–Oct. 22)
Savannah is rich with historic beauty for you aesthetes. Near Halloween, tour moss-draped mansions and haunted forts with a theatrical Leo, and sleep in a B&B where you might hear whispers of a chilling ghost story.
your musts: hot shopping, cute natives, cool hotel

scorpio (Oct. 23–Nov. 21)
Grab your camera—and a Gemini—and take a ferry to Martha's Vineyard, Mass., between October 1 and 22. The fall foliage will provide brilliant photo ops. (And you might run into a celeb taking advantage of the off-season charm.)
your musts: great outdoors, good food, hot shopping

sagittarius (Nov. 22–Dec. 21)
Delight in Montreal's cosmopolitan side with a cultured Cancer. In late September and October, illuminated works by Shanghai artists provide nonstop visual stimulation at the botanical garden's annual "Magic of Lanterns" show.
your musts: big city, passport stamp, hot shopping

capricorn (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)
An August whale-watching expedition will wow you and nature-loving Virgos. Cruise from Seattle to the nearby San Juan Islands on a ferry and keep your eyes peeled for porpoises, sea otters, and bald eagles while you're en route.
your musts: great outdoors, exotic safari, cool hotel

aquarius (Jan. 20–Feb. 18)
Visualize yourself in lederhosen, a stein of lager in hand, polkaing like a pro: Oktoberfest in Munich (which actually takes place in late September) is the ideal autumn getaway for a quirky Aquarius and an upbeat Aries pal.
your musts: good food, passport stamp, big city

pisces (Feb. 19–Mar. 20)
Near Thanksgiving, indulge your love of authentic homespun crafts. Grab an artsy Aquarius and head to the Appalachian town of Asheville, N.C. You'll return home with a bounty of one-of-a-kind holiday gifts.
your musts: cute natives, good food, great outdoors

aries (Mar. 21–Apr. 19)
Experience an ancient spectacle at Chichén Itzá in Mexico: During the September 22 equinox, afternoon sunlight creates the shadow of a 79-foot snake along a temple stairway. It's intense and mystical—just how you like it.
your musts: ancient ruins, sun & sand, passport stamp

taurus (Apr. 20–May 20)
You relaxation hounds can extend your summer with a fall trip to Islamorada, a Florida Keys isle known for world-class cuisine as well as ecotours that float past dolphin pods. Water baby Pisces makes the perfect sailing companion.
your musts: sun & sand, cool hotel, good food

gemini (May 21–June 20)
Take a dip in Iceland's Blue Lagoon near the October 18 new moon. The natural hot tub will relax your muscles while warming your sense of adventure. Scorpio is equally fond of exotic locales like this.
your musts: passport stamp, great outdoors, swank spa

cancer (June 21–July 22)
In mid-November, enjoy a foodie's paradise with fellow epicure Taurus. The Portland, Ore., farmers market bustles with events like the Thanksgiving Feastival, where chefs demonstrate recipes using the freshest of produce.
your musts: good food, great outdoors, hot shopping

leo (July 23–Aug. 22)
Start practicing your Spanish now so you can chat with salsa partners in Puerto Rico on your trip there near the October 4 full moon. Sun-worshipping Sagittarius will be game for exploring the island's stunning beaches.
your musts: sun & sand, cute natives, cool hotel