A girl’s weekend is a great chance to catch up with close friends, explore new places, sample new experiences and generally blow off a little bit of steam. Getting the most from your girl’s weekend requires a little bit of planning and preparation, however. Let’s take a look at a few of the crucial pillars of a great weekend away with the girls. Get each of them into position, and the chances are good that you’ll have a fantastic time; neglect any of them, and the whole thing might fall apart!

Transport

If you can’t get to your destination, then your girl’s weekend will be over before it gets off the ground. Ideally, your transport should be convenient and comfortable, hopefully fairly affordable too. If you’re thinking about driving, then you’ll have to worry about where you’ve parked the car – which, if you’re going to be staying in the same urban area for days at a time, might be more trouble than it’s worth.

If you’re heading into London or another major city, then a train tends to be the best option.

Accommodation

Think about how much time you’re going to be spending in your hotel or bed-and-breakfast, and spend accordingly. Research your options, and try not to spend money on features you’re not going to be using. If you plan on eating out, for example, there’s no point in catered accommodation.

A serviced apartment makes a great and flexible alternative to a hotel room, especially if there’s a group of you. You can typically find them in every major city. London has an especially impressive range of serviced apartments – be sure to check them out.

What to Do

Ideally, you’ll want to cram as many quality items of entertainment onto the agenda as possible – while still allowing yourself a bit of flexibility when it comes to setting the pace. If you’re heading into London, then a combination of sightseeing, time in the bar and food experiences will tend to yield great results. If you need to book in advance for anything, then make sure that you do it.

There are a few tips that can often make the difference between a great experience and a mediocre one. The first is to book everything as early as possible, especially if you’re travelling during a busy period, like Christmas or Easter. Make sure that the trains aren’t on strike before you book your tickets.

Where to Go

The capital in particular offers attractions for a range of tastes. You might tour famous historical buildings, like the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament or Buckingham Palace. Or, you might check out museums, go shopping on Oxford Street or do a bar crawl. Set your schedule according to the tastes of the girls you’re entertaining.