If a gal wants a fun girlfriend retreat or if mom wants to score some points with her daughter (tween or teen), take your gal buddy or daughter to Renee’s of Sharyland in Mission, Texas.

Atlanta offers a lot of great attractions, entertainment, restaurants and accommodations for any size or style of girlfriend getaway. But sometimes it’s great to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for something a little more relaxed. Head out from Atlanta in just about any direction, and you’ll find some prime destinations for your next road trip with the girls.

Spring brings with it warmer temps, fragrant flowers and a renewal of the spirit. Road Trips for Girlfriends has sought out the top 10 spring festivals we think provide a wonderful getaway where you and your closest gal pals can get together and rejuvenate your souls.

While most kids have played in the mud, Calistoga, Calif., in the Napa Valley offers girlfriends a wonderful way to renew, recharge and pamper while playing in the mud. And gal pals who play together, stay together.

By Carmel L. Mooney
Every year, for less than three months, a wonder of frozen water brings visitors from around the world into a mesmerizing world of sleeted chandeliers, an indoor polar slide, ornate frozen furniture …