Compiled by Violet Scott
Are you ready to let your hair down ladies? Relax and Leave behind the stress. What a better getaway than to go with your girlfriend. Vacations are needed and escaping your toxic environment can give you a sense of relief. It’s refreshing to go on a “Don’t Hold Back” retreat with your girlfriend. Girlfriend Getaways you can enjoy nightlife, cuisine, attractions, shopping, and relaxation. This summer there are 3 Girlfriend Getaways you don’t want to miss.
Soul Beach Music Festival 2016 Aruba
Soul Beach Music Festival takes place on the Island of Aruba, May 25-30. There will be performances by Miguel, 
Fantasia, & Isley Brothers along with a variety of renowned international artists in music and comedy. This is there 16th annual Soul Beach Festival and they were voted one of the “Top Five Caribbean Celebrations by USA TODAY” and #1 “Caribbean Summer Festival” by Jetsetter Magazine. For more information on you can visit www.soulbeach.net
American Black Film Festival 2016
American Black Film Festival 2016, June 15-19th. The festival takes place in Miami, FL. You can experience the 
nation’s largest gathering of Black Film and TV enthusiast. As well as numerous events including a Hollywood movie premiere, independent film screenings, master classes, panels, celebrity talks, and entertainment. Also, you can enjoy the attractions of Miami, FL. For more information you can visit ht www.abff.com .
Santa Ynez Valley, California
The Santa Ynez Valley is renowned to numerous boutiques, national label wineries and wine tasting rooms. The 
Summer Wine Tasting Event Pass-May 1-Aug 30th is a treat to those who visit Santa Ynez Valley. You get one tasting at 13 boutique wineries. The historic attractions such as Nojoqui Falls and The Painted caves are magnificent. Santa Ynez Valley, California is a Fabulous Girlfriend Getaway to kick off the summer with your girlfriend. For more information you can visit site www.visitsyv.com.
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Sisters & Friends Getaway, Martha Vineyard
Bring your warm spirit and sense of adventure. This no agenda event coordinated each year has grown from 15 women in 2008 to 78 in 2014. When the dates were set and the message sent out, interest blossomed as the invitation spread to sisters and friends around the country.
Martha’s Vineyard is the perfect place for this gathering. People are intrigued by the Island and never dreamed they could one day visit. Women relax by the beach, shop, walk the neighborhoods and just ‘chill’ on the porch. Being there makes one slow down and un-wind. The nights in the house laughing, playing games, joining in inspiring discussions and enjoying a good meal are relaxing and fun.
Sisters & Friends Getaway is a trip where guests make their own respite agenda. That is why the vacation begins the Sunday after Labor Day when the pace is slow and the tourist crowd is reduced, and the island is quiet and serene.
We stay in vintage Vineyard homes within walking distance of each other in the historic Oak Bluffs. Each person shares a twin or triple bed room with a sisters or friends or alone in a single bed room.
With times so tough and many wanting to save and forgo vacation this is the perfect opportunity to get away, experience a wonderful place and join other women while not spending a lot of money. At week’s end most ask about the next year’s getaway.
Entrepreneur and Publisher Connie Portis is Host
Get details: info@sistersandfriends.com
See the photo gallery: http://www.sistersandfriends.com/gallery/
