Carolyn Spencer Brown—editor in chief of cruisecritic.com—shares everything you need to know before you hit the high seas. { READ MORE }
Deals
Hotels in California, Florida, Illinois, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, and British Columbia offer perks like gift certificates to Saks Fifth Avenue and Barneys, personal-shopper appointments, pedicures, and makeup consultations.
featured stories
Be My Guest
Because no one knows a city like the people who call it home, we turned to three women with impeccable taste—from Boston, Charleston, and Los Angeles—for advice on where they take friends who are visiting from out of town.
Because no one knows a city like the people who call it home, we turned to three women with impeccable taste—from Boston, Charleston, and Los Angeles—for advice on where they take friends who are visiting from out of town.
Princess of Tides
What's surf camp really like? Two girlfriends brave the waves of Costa Rica—and live to tell the tale. (Somebody get these betties a margarita, already!)
What's surf camp really like? Two girlfriends brave the waves of Costa Rica—and live to tell the tale. (Somebody get these betties a margarita, already!)
giveaways & contests
bachelorette handbook
Game On, Girls!
Whether you're staying in or out and about, nothing makes for bachelorette party memories like playing games with the bride-to-be.
How to Plan a Bachelorette Party
One getaway doesn't fit all any more than one wedding dress, so we've identified five types: a wild night out, pampering at the spa, food and wine, an outdoor adventure, and a beachhouse rental. Throw in a few personal touches, and you're set for a fab weekend.
Readers' Party Tips
Here are your stories and suggestions, both practical and offbeat, for how to maximize the bachelorette party fun. (Tip 3: Get your kicks during a pole-dancing lesson!)
spas & pampering
Spas on Demand
Check out from stress without having to check in—throw a spa party in the privacy of your own home.
Check out from stress without having to check in—throw a spa party in the privacy of your own home.


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