On every list I’ve ever read about what makes us happy, having friends is always one of the top ones on the list. Spending time with friends is needed in order to A- Increase our sense of belonging and purpose. B- improve our self-confidence and self-worth, and C- help us cope with traumas and serious illness. Source. Friends are also a lot of fun and spending fun time with them requires planning. Planning a weekend away for you and your girls can be stressful. How do you make sure that everyone is happy? Even though you’re all best friends, it doesn’t mean that you all have the same taste in getaways. Trying to keep all of your friends happy starts with choosing the right place to go and the right things to do – once you’ve settled on a budget. There are lots of things you can do. You just need to take into account what sort of things your group enjoys and what your goals are for the getaway. Are you planning to reconnect, relax or just have as much fun as possible? Keep reading for four ideas to plan a fun girlfriends weekend getaway.