Make the most of your girls' getaway

We asked our Girls Want to Have Fun panel for suggestions on planning your next girls' getaway. See what they have to say and start planning now!

What can my girls group do this spring (or summer) that I need to plan now?

• "Securing your dates with us is most important and discussing what your interest are with us so we can give you ideas to help plan." –Linda Williams, owner of Old Bridge Inn B&B 131 W. Chestnut Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
• "Book your venue. Once site is set, everything else will follow suit." -Valla Ann Marcus, owner of Admiral Bicknell Inn &Valla Vineyards, Mansion Row Historic District, 600 East Main Street, New Albany, IN 47150
• "A tour of Yew Dell Botanical Gardens and perhaps a picnic or light lunch." -Jackie Gulbe, communication coordinator of Yew Dell Gardens  6220 Old LaGrange Road, Crestwood, KY 40014 

Yew Dell Gardens

What do you offer that would be great for a girls weekend getaway if you're looking to relax?

• "Peace.  Pool. Indoor/outdoor music.  Robes.  Massage people.  All meals can be arranged. BYOB." -Valla Ann Marcus, owner of Admiral Bicknell Inn &Valla Vineyards  Mansion Row Historic District, 600 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150
• "Rooftop deck, courtyard and front porchfor people watching and a glass of lemonade or wine! Massage therapist comes to the inn for massages on the deck or in your room!" -Carol Stenbro, owner of Market Street Inn B&B 330 West Market Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

What do you offer that would be great for a girls weekend getaway if you're looking for adventure?

• "Beleza Spa & Salon as well as Retail shopping at Belterra Casino Resort; tie in a zip-line adventure in Switzerland County." -Heather Holt, regional director of sales for Belterra Casino Resort 777 Belterra Drive, Florence, IN 47020
• "We have a few options being located right by the walking bridge into downtown Louisville and less than 2 miles to the falls of the Ohio." -Linda Williams, owner of Old Bridge Inn B&B 131 W. Chestnut Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

What do you offer that would be great for a girls weekend getaway if you are looking for the night life, i.e. clubs, dancing?

• "Beleza Spa & Salon as well as Retail shopping at Belterra Casino Resort; dinner and night life at Stadium Sports Bar & Grill and entertainment in the casino." Heather Holt, regional director of sales for Belterra Casino Resort 777 Belterra Drive, Florence, IN 47020
• "We can drop off guests at 4th Street Live (or their choice destination) so they can not worry about driving." -Linda Williams, owner of Old Bridge Inn B&B 131 W. Chestnut Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

Old Bridge Inn Carriage House

When you are planning a short road trip, when would be the best time to book if they are going to your destination spot?

• "The gardens have something to offer year round - but the peak season is April-December. The Garden Art Sculpture Show runs May 17 - Aug. 3 and is always very popular." -Jackie Gulbe, communication coordinator of Yew Dell Gardens  6220 Old LaGrange Road, Crestwood, KY 40014 
• "Thunder Over Louisville packages at Market Street Inn are a once-a-year spectacular! Spring through Fall offers lots of outdoor happenings in our small town." -Carol Stenbro, owner of Market Street Inn B&B 330 West Market Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130

When looking into a girls getaway, if you are on a tight budget, where do you find the good deals? What do you offer in this way?

• "We can offer a 2+2+2 weekend deal which includes a two-night stay, two breakfasts and two dinners for one low price!" -Carol Stenbro, owner of Market Street Inn B&B 330 West Market Street, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
• "There is strength in numbers. The more the merrier and the less cost as economies of scale take place." -Valla Ann Marcus, owner of Admiral Bicknell Inn &Valla Vineyards  Mansion Row Historic District, 600 East Main Street New Albany, IN 47150