Girlfriend Getaways

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Summon the Spa Squad

Transform your home into a spa, then share calming body treatments and words of wisdom. In your invitation, ask each friend to bring two things: her fluffiest bathrobe and information about her favorite relaxing getaway. Turn your living space into a spa by covering furniture with white sheets, lighting cucumber- or spice-scented candles, and setting out bowls of fresh fruit and pitchers filled with ice water infused with fresh herbs, sliced oranges, lime, or cucumbers—an elegant, refreshing spa staple.

Hire a licensed massage therapist to give each guest a 10-minute chair massage. Depending on your budget, a simple or elaborate drive-up spa party can be delivered to your home by organizations such as MobileSpa.com. You can save money on massage therapist fees by hiring the top therapist-in-training from your local massage school. Call to ask for a recommendation. Or for even less money—and guaranteed giggles—have your friends serve as the therapists and take turns pampering each other.

When the spa sessions are over, guests can sit back and relax with good-for-you snacks while trading tips on how to save for their next stress-soothing getaway—this time, a full-fledged vacation.