A girls' trip done right is one of the best vacations you can take — no compromises, everyone dressed well, and memories that last longer than most other travel. The key is choosing a destination that actually matches what your group wants, and packing a wardrobe that keeps you looking great across every situation the trip throws at you.
Here are the best girls' trip destinations and exactly what to pack for each.
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville has become one of the most popular girls' trip destinations in the US, and the city genuinely delivers. Broadway is the famous honky-tonk strip with live music at every venue, open-bar crawls, and an energy that is hard to match. But Nashville beyond Broadway is increasingly impressive — the 12 South neighborhood for brunch and boutique shopping, East Nashville for a more local dining scene, the Gulch for rooftop bars and fashion-forward restaurants, and the Country Music Hall of Fame for anyone who wants a cultural anchor to the trip.
Nashville style skews fun and expressive — this is not the place for understated minimalism. Sequins on a Tuesday afternoon are completely appropriate.
What to pack: Nashville calls for your most fun wardrobe. Mini dresses and bodycon styles for nights on Broadway. Coordinated sets for daytime exploring and brunch. Going-out looks with sequins or bold prints — Nashville rewards commitment to dressing up. Ankle boots are the Nashville shoe — they work with dresses, jeans, and everything in between, and hold up on the Broadway cobblestones. A fun tote or crossbody for daytime, a small crossbody clutch for evenings.
Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale is the girls' trip destination for the group that wants luxury, wellness, and sunshine in equal measure. World-class spas (the Four Seasons Troon North and the Phoenician are both exceptional), upscale resort pools, excellent golf for groups that want it, and a genuinely impressive restaurant scene on Old Town Scottsdale make it a full-experience destination. The weather is warm and sunny nearly year-round — spring and fall are ideal, summer is extremely hot but resorts lower their rates significantly.
Old Town Scottsdale has good shopping, art galleries, and a walkable restaurant row. The Western spirit is real but the city is completely modern and polished.
What to pack: Resort wear is the Scottsdale uniform. Swimwear you love — pool time is significant. Lightweight sundresses and resort sets for moving between pool and restaurant. Breezy tops with linen shorts or wide-leg pants for daytime. Comfortable sandals for walking and nicer heeled sandals for evenings. A tote for the pool, a small crossbody for dinners out. Sunscreen every single day — Arizona sun is intense year-round.
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is the girls' trip destination that everyone should do at least once. The food is extraordinary — some of the most distinctive cuisine in the United States, from beignets at Café Du Monde to upscale Creole restaurants in the Garden District. The music is everywhere and genuinely world-class. The cocktail culture is its own thing — the Sazerac was invented here, the Hand Grenade is a rite of passage, and the bars on Frenchmen Street stay open until the last person leaves.
New Orleans also rewards groups that go beyond Bourbon Street. The Garden District for architecture and Commander's Palace for a legendary lunch. Frenchmen Street for live jazz and brass bands. The French Quarter markets for mornings. The city has layers that most visitors never find because they do not look.
What to pack: New Orleans style is festive and expressive. Colorful dresses, fun sets, and going-out looks for evenings. A light jacket for the aggressive air conditioning in restaurants and for cooler evenings. Comfortable shoes you can walk and stand in for hours — French Quarter streets are uneven and you will cover more ground than you expect. A small crossbody that stays close in crowds. Bold jewelry and accessories that match the city's energy.
Tulum, Mexico
Tulum is the boho-chic capital of the girls' trip world — a stretch of Caribbean coastline in the Yucatan Peninsula that combines stunning white sand beaches with cenote swimming, Mayan ruins, excellent vegetarian and vegan food, wellness culture, and a nightlife scene that ranges from candlelit beach clubs to open-air jungle parties. It is unlike anywhere else in Mexico and attracts a design-conscious, fashion-forward crowd that makes the people-watching exceptional.
The beach road (Tulum Beach Zone) runs along the coast with hotels, beach clubs, and restaurants. The town center (El Pueblo) is more affordable and a short bike or taxi ride away. The Tulum Ruins sit dramatically on a cliff overlooking the Caribbean and are worth the early morning visit before the crowds arrive.
What to pack: Tulum has its own aesthetic and it is worth leaning into. Swimwear — one-pieces and bikinis in earthy tones or bold prints both work. Flowy cover-up dresses and maxi dresses in natural fabrics. Coordinated linen sets. Flat sandals — Tulum roads are a mix of sand and dirt, heels are impractical. A woven or natural-material tote for the beach. Lightweight jewelry — gold hoops, layered necklaces, simple bracelets. Reef-safe sunscreen is required at cenotes.
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is the girls' trip destination for the group that wants charm, history, incredible food, and Southern hospitality without the intensity of a larger city. The historic downtown — with its rainbow-painted antebellum homes, cobblestone streets, and church steeples — is genuinely beautiful and completely walkable. The restaurant scene punches well above what you would expect from a city this size: Husk, FIG, and The Ordinary are all nationally recognized. The rooftop bars on King Street are excellent. The nearby beaches at Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms are a short drive away and significantly less crowded than Myrtle Beach.
What to pack: Charleston calls for a polished-but-relaxed Southern aesthetic. Floral midi dresses and sundresses — the cobblestone streets and historic architecture make them feel exactly right. Pretty blouses and light sweaters for the evenings when air conditioning gets aggressive. Comfortable sandals or block-heel mules for walking the historic district — cobblestones again. A structured tote or shoulder bag. Simple jewelry that complements rather than competes with the setting. For beach days, swimwear and a lightweight cover-up.
Girls' Trip Packing Principles
A few things that apply no matter where you are going:
- Coordinate without matching. The best group photos come from outfits that complement each other without being identical. Talk about color palettes and formality levels before you pack.
- Pack for the nights out. Most girls' trip memories happen after dinner. Make sure your evening looks are actually planned, not an afterthought.
- One versatile bag for daytime, one for evenings. A tote or shoulder bag handles beach and shopping days. A small crossbody or clutch keeps your hands free for nights out.
- Comfortable shoes matter more than you think. Nothing ends a great trip day early like feet that are destroyed by the wrong shoes. Bring at least one pair you can walk in for hours.
- Bring one outfit you feel spectacular in. Every girls' trip has at least one moment — a nice dinner, a rooftop sunset, the best night out — where you want to look exactly right. Plan for it.
The best girls' trips are the ones where everyone shows up prepared, dressed with intention, and ready to make the most of every hour. Pick your destination, plan your wardrobe, and go.
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