Everyday Parties

Weekend Getaways

Celebrate the season or a special occasion with a weekend getaway. It's a great way to take a birthday or anniversary to the next level, or just spend some quality time with friends. Mindy has some pitch-perfect ideas for escaping the city for a fall foliage tour or to pick some apples. The Celebrations community has ideas for wine country getaways, winter South Beach jaunts, and more.

Bachelorette Party: Weekend Getaway with the Girls
By Yelena Jenkins
Gone are the days of the one night only bachelorette party. Dinner, drinks and "adult entertainment" have given way to extravagant weekend-long getaways. more
Bourbon Street Jazz Brunch
By Mindy Kobrin
Picture the New Orleans French Quarter with cobblestone streets and ornate wrought iron balconies on 19th Century buildings. Now, hear the trumpet, clarinet and saxophone players more
Country Western Dinner Party
By Mindy Kobrin
Howdy Pardner! Looking to get everyone together for some good ole fashioned down-home fun? Try serving up a Country Western dinner party. more
The Apres-Ski Party
By Mindy Kobrin
Does this time of year bring out your inner snow bunny? Don’t just dream about the life of the Alpine skier more

Weekend Getaways Party Idea Picks

Sonoma Weekend
By jamie

Community Weekend Getaways Photos

Swiss Green
By JRG

The GREEN Golf Course
By ldrnc2000

Riding My Recumbent Is Easier When It is Green!
By carolbetsy

Irish Forever
By JeansandTs

Articles

Chicago Style Bachelorette Party
By Mindy Kobrin
Everyone loves Chicago, the city, the show the sightseeing! This Chicago Style Bachelorette Party celebrates girl-bonding at its best. more
Fall Weekend Getaway Guide: 5 Great Ideas
By Mindy Kobrin
Celebrate brilliant clear days, colorful leaves and the smell of wood smoke and be reminded that fall is here. more
Fall Getaways: An Out Of Borough Experience
By Mindy Kobrin
Fall into Autumn by treating yourself to a weekend getaway before the hectic holiday season of costumes-galore, turkey eating and holiday gift buying are upon us. more
Harvest Time: An Apple A Day Just An Orchard Away
By Mindy Kobrin
Autumn is synonymous with apple harvest time. Crunchy, sweet, fresh and crisp, apples are fall's gems that cannot be missed. Afterall, does anything smell better than a cinnamon kissed freshly baked apple pie? more

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Flying High Party Gifts
By Mindy Kobrin
One of my favorite "on the fly" spots for great hostess, getaway travel gifts and "upon arrival party-ready" items is the brainstorm of John Sencion and Brad John. more

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