Girlfriend Getaways

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El Capitan Canyon in Santa Barbara, Calif. (Courtesy El Capitan Canyon)

Perks & Packages

• Art Appreciation
• City Getaways
• Fresh-air Fun
• Gourmet Getaways
• Hotel Brands That Get It
• Slumber Parties
• Spa Escapes
• Sun and Sand
• Wine-filled Weekends

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

Baja California, Mexico
Air from L.A. to La Paz; five nights' accommodations (two in a hotel in La Paz, three camping); three days' sea kayaking with all meals, equipment, naturalist-led excursions, and guides; a Mexican-cooking class; and a beachside Halloween party. When Oct. 29-Nov. 3 ($2,495 per person, double). Contact AdventureWomen, 800/804-8686, adventurewomen.com.

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.

Dallas, Tex.
One night at the InterContinental Dallas hotel, a 30-minute flight over the city in a biplane, breakfast, and late checkout. When Until Dec. 30 ($459 per room, double). Contact InterContinental Dallas, 972/386-6000, intercontinental.com.

Ecuador
Air from Miami to Quito; all local transportation; two nights at the Hotel Dann Carlton Quito with breakfasts; a city tour; four nights at the all-inclusive San Jorge Eco-Lodge & Botanical Reserve; a visit to the Otavalo market; a choice of a horseback ride, a mountain-bike tour, or a bird-watching trip; and more. When Until Dec. 6 ($1,369 per person, double). Other gateways D.C. (add $100), New York (add $120), L.A. (add $200). SS Not available. Contact Escapes Unlimited, 800/243-7227, escapesltd.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.

Hawley, Pa.
Two nights in the Pocono Mountains at the Woodloch Pines Resort, all meals, and a two-hour survival course with lessons on how to make a fire, find food and water, and build a shelter. When Sept. 2-Oct. 31 (from $390 per person). Contact Woodloch Pines Resort, 800/966-3562, woodloch.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.

Logan, Ohio
One night in the Hocking Hills at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, breakfast, a three-hour zip-line canopy tour, a five-course dinner, a spa treatment, and a yoga class. When Until Oct. 31 (from $249 per person, double). Contact The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, 800/653-2557, innatcedarfalls.com.

Orlando, Fla.
The first four women to book this package and mention GG will receive a Think Pink Putter! One night in a three-bedroom villa at Ginn Reunion Resort, two rounds of golf, a pedicure, a cocktail, a tote with a visor and golf balls, and access to the water park and tennis courts. When Until Oct. 31 ($224 per person, based on a group of four). Contact Ginn Reunion Resort, 888/418-9611, reunionresort.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.

Santa Barbara, Calif.
Two nights in a cabin with two double beds at El Capitan Canyon; a BBQ kit including salmon, salad, rice and grilled veggies, s'mores, and a bottle of Happy Camper wine; four wineglasses; and four 55-minute massages. When Sunday-Thursday Sept. 1-Dec. 31 ($1,095 per package, quad). Contact El Capitan Canyon, 866/352-2729, elcapitancanyon.com.

Santa Barbara, Calif.
Two nights at the Canary Hotel, a morning yoga class, a hot springs hike-and-soak tour, a foot massage, martinis, a bottle of wine, and a slice of mud pie for dessert. When Sept. 2-Oct. 31 ($984 per room, double). Contact Canary Hotel, 805/884-0300, canarysantabarbara.com.

Sonoma, Calif.
Two nights in a cottage at Landmark Vineyards, a picnic lunch with wine, and a private tour of the estate with a viticulturist. When Until Dec. 31 ($800 per room, double). Contact Landmark Vineyards, 707/833-0053, landmarkwine.com.

Stowe, Vt.
Two nights at the Trapp Family Lodge, breakfast and a three-course dinner daily, an Anichini robe, a fitness class or guided trek, and a one-hour massage. When Until Oct. 31 ($660 per person, double). Contact Trapp Family Lodge, 802/253-8511, trappfamily.com.

Tucson, Ariz.
Six nights at the Tanque Verde Ranch, with all meals and activities (horseback riding, team penning, roping classes, and guided hikes), and a massage. When Oct. 27-Nov. 2, Dec. 1-7 ($2,000 per person). Contact Tanque Verde Ranch, 800/234-3833, tanqueverderanch.com.