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The Best Bachelorette Party Locations For Travel-Loving Brides

Plan a trip to remember

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There have never been more options for a  bride-to-be looking to let loose and relax before the big day as there are in this day and age. While some women choose the traditional route, including a one-night celebration with the wedding party, many modern brides are upping the ante, according to a 2019 survey by Weddingwire.   

Here are the takeaways:

  • More than half of today's bachelorettes last at least two days, and one in three ladies celebrate their final days of singledom for three or more days.
  • 8% of bachelorette parties occur internationally, with the Caribbean as the most popular destination (3%).
  • 40% of bachelorette party guests stay at a hotel or resort, making them the most popular accommodations.
  • An average of 10 people attends a bachelorette party, including friends and family outside the wedding party.

Vacation ownership with Hilton Grand Vacations gives travel-loving brides more than 55 destinations from which to choose. However, here are some of the best bachelorette party destinations to consider for a memory-making trip with the girls. 

For the Beach-Going Bride

Fort Myers Beach, Florida

For an alternative to Miami that can be just as fun, Fort Myers Beach is our pick for a beach-lovers ideal bachelorette destination. This coastal charmer boasts just the right mix of relaxing beach time and lively, island-style nightlife.

While you’re there:

  • Explore the neon signs and red-brick streets of the River District.
  • Set sail aboard a day cruise to Cayo Costa to relax on the beach and spot dolphins.
  • Dine at Firestone and the rooftop Skybar with amazing views.
  • Quench your thirst on the Fort Myers Beach Pub Crawl.
  • Enjoy a sunset stroll on the beach.
  • Paddle your way around Sanibel Island.

Where to stay in Fort Myers Beach: Kick-back and relax before the big day at Seawatch-On-the-Beach Resort.

For the Outdoor Bride

Park City, Utah

Who says bachelorette parties have to involve a wild pool party? Fill your winter-themed bachelorette party in Park City with adventure, spa-time and distilleries.

Try these activities for a fun-filled weekend in the snow:

  • Hit the slopes for skiing and snowboarding. 
  • Satisfy your need for speed with a sledding session.
  • Warm-up at happy hour at High West Distillery and Saloon.
  • Enjoy the great nightlife on the easy-to-navigate Park City downtown strip.
  • Indulge yourself at the Spa for a day of pampering.
  • Unwind under an antler chandelier at No Name Saloon.

Where to stay in Park City: Book a four-bedroom with ample space at Sunrise Lodge, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club.

For the Urban Bride

New York City

Add a flair of sophistication to your celebration with a trip to New York City. From the theaters, museums and shopping in Manhattan to off-the-beaten-path gems in the other boroughs, The Big Apple is a perfect launchpad for a girls' trip to remember. 

Fill your time in The City with these activities:

  • Dig your toes in the sand at Rockaway Beach, followed by tacos.
  • Meet with a mystic for an aura reading at Magic Jewelry in Chinatown.
  • Discover a new playlist during a group spin class at SoulCycle.
  • Toast to the bride over brunch at The Boathouse in Central Park.
  • Hit up happy hour at Hill and Dale speakeasy.
  • Enjoy dinner and a show at Lips.

Where to stay in New York City: Stay in the heart of it all at NYC's newest timeshare property, The Quin by Hilton Club

For the Hang Loose Bride

Waikiki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii

This Pacific island bachelorette destination offers equal parts adventure and relaxation amidst a tropical paradise. 

Explore the island with your crew and add these things to do to your shortlist:

  • Hike up Diamond Head volcanic cone for a social media-worthy group photo at the summit.
  • Get up close and personal with sea life and swim with sea turtles at Baby Makapu’u.
  • Watch the sun sink into the Pacific over dinner, drinks and live music at House Without a Key.
  • Laugh together during a group surf lesson and shrimp truck lunch.
  • Explore Kualoa Ranch on an adventure via ATV or horseback.  
  • Grab a cocktail and appreciate Hilton Hawaiian Village's fireworks from the beach.
  • Melt your stress away during a spa day at Hilton Hawaiian Village.

Where to stay in Oahu: Enjoy the aloha spirit at Lagoon Tower by Hilton Grand Vacations

For the Sunshine Bride

Los Cabos, Mexico

Unlock the magic of Mexico and celebrate with your bride tribe at La Pacifica by Hilton Club. Watch the video for five things to do during your stay to make it one for the books.

Where to stay in Los Cabos: Take in panoramic emerald views of the Sea of Cortez at La Pacifica by Hilton Club

For the Adrenaline-Seeking Bride

Breckenridge, Colorado

Whether winter or summer, Breckenridge is a perfect springboard for mountainous adventures.

Try these ideas on for size:

  • Get dressed up for dinner at Ember and Hearthstone restaurants.
  • Bond over a white water rafting adventure.
  • Hit the town for a pub crawl downtown — novelty veil optional.
  • Bundle up for a snowmobiling or dog sledding excursion.
  • Pamper yourself at Mount Princeton Hot Springs, choosing from yoga, spa treatments, waterslides or lazy river floats.
  • Tackle a challenge together and hike a fourteener, a 14,000 foot (or taller) mountain.
  • Give stand-up paddleboard yoga a try during a summer visit. 
  • Toast to friendship at Breckenridge Distillery.

Where to stay in Breckenridge: Immerse yourself in the Rocky Mountains experience at Valdoro Mountain Lodge

For the High-Roller Bride

Las Vegas, Nevada

For a bachelorette filled with glitz and glamour around every corner, look no further than Las Vegas.

Start planning the party of a lifetime by adding these activities to your shortlist:

  • Reserve a poolside cabana for the day.
  • Experience Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil.
  • Channel your femininity and take pole-dancing lessons
  • Enjoy drinks like a VIP with a private bartender aboard the High Roller at the LINQ.
  • Get your hair done and listen to a live DJ at Dry Bar in the Cosmopolitan.
  • Dine at Beauty & Essex or Jaleo – both in the Cosmopolitan.
  • Grab your phone and tour the Neon Museum for Instagrammable group photos.
  • Connect with mother nature and hike Red Rock Canyon.

Where to stay in Vegas: Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club or Hilton Grand Vacations Club at the Flamingo

Bachelorette Party Location Must-Haves for The Best Time Ever

One of the many benefits of Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare is access to award-winning resorts and properties, including resort-like amenities and spacious accommodations that boast:

  • Multi-room condo-like suites
  • Multiple spa-like bathrooms
  • A fully equipped kitchen
  • Private balconies
  • Incomparable locations  

Read Booking a Honeymoon with Hilton Grand Vacations for more travel ideas to kick-off your happily ever after. 

 

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