What does it take to be married ‘happily ever after’, if such a thing exists? The fundamentals of a good marriage begin with a bachelorette party, of course! Before the exhausting wedding revelry begins, get away with your girlfriends to unwind and make sure to tick all the ‘to-dos’ that were left unchecked before saying ‘I Do’. Here’s a list of carefully selected destinations for the ultimate bachelorette getaway.

Paris

So what if you’ve already visited this place with your girl gang? Even Kim Kardashian went back to the City of Lights! No other place fits the bill for a girly getaway the way Paris does. Outrageous penthouse suites, petite buzzing bars, high street shopping and some of the finest spas in the world.

Lounge around at Shangri-La’s ‘La Suite Impériale’, a suite that is practically indistinguishable from the Upper East Side apartment where Blair Waldorf (or ‘Queen B’) and her best friend Serena, lived in the popular series Gossip Girl. If the awe-inspiring interiors of the La Suite Impériale look fit for a prince, that’s because it was actually built for one. French prince Roland Bonaparte used it as his private apartment in the latter part of 19th century. The suite is a mini palace comprising a single bedroom, which can be connected to two more bedrooms for a bigger gang, a large private dressing room, spacious living room, dining area and a pantry.

The interiors are tastefully done using French ceramics and renaissance artwork. Wondering how much this royal treatment would cost? It starts from just about €17,000 for a two-night stay.

Miami

Move over Las Vegas, Miami is the new party capital of America. Take your best friend for a most entertaining weekend before her big day. Fill up the itinerary with a private yacht ride along South Beach, sun and sand. Throw in a JLo concert and you know you just won yourself the prize for Maid of Honour of the year!

Considering renting a yacht with private Jacuzzi? I would recommend the Azimut Yacht for an eight-hour ride that will set you back by a mere $17,000. Unwind by snorkelling, diving and jet skiing and follow it up with martinis and freshly grilled seafood, all arranged by the five-member crew that has catered to the most selective celebrities of Hollywood.

As the sun goes down, there is the option of having your own little party on the deck, under the moonlight. Or, you could turn the yacht around and speed back to the beach to ‘see and be seen’ at the most coveted party scene — the finest clubs of South Beach, Miami. (Hot tip: make sure to clink your vodka shots at LIV club.)

It is a good idea to organise your party well in advance to be able to catch VIP passes to the BleauLive concerts held in the Fontainbleau property. Especially since rock stars like Maroon5, Lady Gaga and JLo perform at Fontainbleau all year round.

Bali

If all you can think of is a weekend of pampering, then forget the western shores and travel instead to Bali.

Como Shambhala Estate, Bali, is surrounded by greenery and the only sounds you will hear are of rustling leaves, softly flowing streams and the chirping of birds. I recommend the hydrotherapy treatments that use water from local springs, rich with minerals. There are also special high-pressure jets to treat sore muscles. One also has the option of simply sitting under a stream of water, falling from the big rocks. The water is clean and non-chlorinated, perfect to detox like a queen.

Accommodation costs are upwards of about $1,600 per night, spa treatments are additional.

Shilpa Dhamijais the Editor of LuxuryVolt.com

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