Plan a memorable girlfriend getaway no matter the season.
Deciding where to go.
Each location also offers opportunities to try new things, encouraging everyone to test their sense of adventure.
Yachts anchored in a port in Croatia.Credit:Carole Rosenblat/Travel + Leisure
You emerge to panoramic views of skiers swooshing down snow-covered slopes.
It’s a magical scene that, until now, only lived in your imagination and on postcards.
In Zurich, immerse yourself in Swiss chocolate culture with a visit to theLindt Home of Chocolate.
A horse and sleigh in Davos, Switzerland during the wintertime.Carole Rosenblat/Travel + Leisure
Next, hop a train to Davos.
Visit in December for the Christmas markets and the international techno festival,Verve Andermatt.
Be sure to visitPinte Pub&Clubfor a relaxed evening of beers and burgers.
Rolling hills of Tuscany, Italy.Christopher Larson/Travel + Leisure
(Youll need a reservation, but with theSwiss Travel Passtheres no extra charge.)
Plus, it’s just across from the train station.
For a day trip to explore Gstaad, take the luxuriousGoldenPass Panoramic train.
Aerial view of the Ohana yacht while docked in Croatia.Courtesy of Goolets
Continue with your rail pass to Bern and the gorgeous city of Lucerne.
Enjoy a spa service and mineral bath before walking next door to theHotel Rigi Kaltbadfor a fondue lunch.
Note: All the boats, funiculars, and cable cars are included in the Swiss Travel Pass.
Scenic view of the Grand Canyon from an overlook.Carole Rosenblat/Travel + Leisure
Using Florence as your starting and ending point, rent a van fromRoadsurfer.
Youll need anInternational Driving Permit(easy and affordable to secure before leaving your home country).
it’s possible for you to also take a guided walk through town or the vineyards and olive groves.
Another spot worth visiting: thePiaggio Museumin Pontedera, known as the birthplace of the Vespa.
This space takes guests from the iconic vehicle’s beginnings through various iterations of the Piaggio models.
Next, head to Livorno for a cruise through the city’s famed canals.
Try the localponce an unlikely mix of coffee, rum, sugar, and lemon peel.
As for where to camp here, considerMiramare Village, which overlooks the Tyrrhenian Sea.
I also recommend visiting the gorgeous city of Siena for a day or two.
Joining a scheduled cooking class or arranging a private one withThe International Chef Academy of Tuscanyis such fun.
The centrally located hotel retains its historic feel without sacrificing luxury.
Cocktails at the rooftop Panoramic Bar are a must.
Gooletsoffers a huge selection of charter opportunities from smaller, more basic yachts to options that accommodate 38 people.
Most yachts offer fun water sport toys, and Goolets will work with you to design a personalized itinerary.
Arrive a night or two before your charter in case of any flight delays.
Afterward, walk along the tree-lined footpath for a wine tasting atStina.
This stunning Arizona mountain town puts on a show with bright orange, red, and yellow foliage.
The best way to admire the scenery is with a hike or a drive through the mountains.
Just two weeks later is theFlagstaff Star Party, which includes astronomers with telescopes and billions of stars.
Stay at theHigh Country Motor Lodge, which gracefully combines both vintage and modern looks.
Back in town, you might shop, hit theBrewery Trail, and eat at tasty restaurants.
My favorite is theZane Grey Ballroomin the historic Weatherford Hotel.
Officially a cocktail bar, the mixologists here know how to create a specialty drink.
The history of the hotel and bar embraces you while offering views of downtown from the balcony.
For a shared experience with your friends, head toShift Kitchen & Bar.
This 2023 James Beard Award semi-finalist offers a four-course tasting menu with the option of spirit and wine pairings.
