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The latest styles in america’s capital of couture are yours to explore on this independent three-day getaway. you and your best fashion-forward friends will get up close and personal with some of new york’s hottest shopping districts. first stop: macy’s in Herald Square. you’ll enjoy star treatment from the grand dame of Big apple retail and receive special gifts and savings. in SoHo and nolita—two trendy downtown neighborhoods—you’ll meet up with a savvy Gotham guide who provides insider info on where to find bargains and hidden gems. you’ll browse inexpensive-to-pricey eclectic offerings on narrow streets lined with such ultra-cool boutiques as 3.1 Phillip lim (casually elegant clothes), me & ro (handmade jewelry) and frock (vintage designs by valentino, Galliano). you’ll receive discounts and have hours to soak up the fashionista atmosphere. check out the cast-iron architecture circa the 1880s. lunch at historic Grotta azzurra in little italy or linger over lattes at cupping room cafe—a longtime SoHo haunt. all shopped out? Head to your midtown hotel, the affinia Dumont, to unwind. for dinner, savor classic french bistro fare at nearby artisanal, or try ethos for Greek seafood. and don’t forget to raise a toast to friendship!

Go aHeaD, Take manHaTTan!

unwinD ToGeTHer
Beaches Turks & caicos knows how to show women a good time. The resort’s Bff Girls Getaway 2013 includes everything from seaside yoga and meditation to skin care classes, a beach bonfire p.j. party and a private catamaran cruise. The resort will also give you and your girlfriends a 10 percent discount at the gift shop and a $200 red lane Spa voucher. Hear the caribbean calling?

imaGeS: GeTTy, (SPa) BeacHeS TurkS & caicoS

chase par along tropical fairways and enjoy a bounty of diversions during this five-night girlfriend getaway to the Dominican republic’s Hard rock Hotel & casino in Punta cana. The resort’s challenging Jack nicklaus-designed links are spectacularly scenic. unlimited golf or up to a $1,500 resort credit (depending on length of stay) sweeten this all-inclusive oasis of white-sand beaches on the country’s eastern coast. Backdropped by lush mountains and exotic blooms, the idyllic setting may distract you, but sooner or later the Golden Bear’s par-72 layout at Hard rock’s cana Bay Golf club will command your attention. The course measures 5,368 yards from the forward tees, providing a womenfriendly experience. The fairways are wide open, and the firm turf gives lots of roll, adding distance to your drives. your putting prowess will be tested on the fast, undulating greens. after tallying your scores, indulge at the rock Spa, or lounge poolside. for dinner, choose one of nine restaurants featuring a spectrum of flavors, from asian fusion to italian. later, sample the action in the casino and groove to the pulsing rhythms in oro nightclub, where you’ll forget about the birdies that got away.
Jolee Edmondson is a former associate editor for Golf Magazine. She has hit the links in the Dominican republic.

Tee off in PunTa cana

June 2012

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