Grab your girlfriends and venture out to one of these spots for the ultimate girls-only vacation from Montreal. Each item on this list will cost you less than $600 each, including travel and accommodations. Visit MTLBlog for more headlines. February doesn't have to be all about spending time with your partner. This is that time of year when you just need to escape somewhere on a mini (or maxi, in one case) vacation from Montreal that doesn't include icy sidewalks or construction. What better way to do that, then gathering up your best friend(s) and heading out on a getaway that will help revive the soul and make it a little easier to keep it together until spring? There are usually two groups of people in February, those who are really starting to feel the heaviness of winter and those who are taking every opportunity to get the last of their snow activities in. Whatever camp you may fall into, we have you covered; from a little pampering in the city and quiet retreats in the country to skiing at an acclaimed mountain and eating your weight in seafood in the U.S. And for the sun worshippers, there's even something for you. If you're happy enough to share accommodations and sometimes the price of a rental car, the cost for most of the trips will decrease. So pack as many of your friends in as you can to save the most money. Take a look below at seven of the ultimate girlfriend vacations that won't cost you more than $600. Three-day Yoga Retreat in Sainte-Sophie View this post on Instagram Meditation is a means of transforming the mind. Meditation practices are techniques that encourage and develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm seeing of the true nature of things. By engaging with a particular meditation practice you learn the patterns and habits of your mind, and the practice offers a means to cultivate new, more positive ways of being. With regular work and patience these nourishing, focused states of mind can deepen into profoundly peaceful and energized states of mind. Such experiences can have a transformative effect and can lead to a new understanding of life. May these quotes inspire you to meditate your way to stillness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #yogamontreal #yogaretreat #yogacostarica #costarica🇨🇷 #veganretreat #veganfood #meditationspace #meditationroom #yogalife #luxuryretreat #luxuryretreats #luxuryretreathawaii #costaricavacation#atenascostarica #meditationretreats #funretreat #affordableretreat #affordableretreats #bienetreaunaturel #healthretreat #healthretreats #naturelovers #mountainretreat #mountainretreatstyle #healthandwellness #wellbeingblogger #greenmountainstate #yogasana #pranayamayoga #pranayamabreathing A post shared by Nancy (@monkeyspaceretreat) on Oct 15, 2019 at 7:18pm PDT Where: 151 rue Goodbody, Sainte-Sophie, Quebec; Monkey Space Retreat Getting There: Approx $100; three-day car rental and gas Accommodations: Approx $900 ($450 per person). Includes two nights in a private double room, three yoga classes, meditation workshops, nature hikes, all meals. If you need to get back to nature, let your body detox, and up your yoga practice, this yoga retreat is perfect to attend with a friend. A little over an hour outside Montreal, this all-inclusive getaway has views of the forest and the river. The next retreat is May. Reserve your spot today as places go fast! Enjoy The Nightlife In Halifax View this post on Instagram You know where to find us 🍻🍹💞 A post shared by kitten 🌼 (@courttcowal) on Dec 9, 2017 at 3:00am PST Getting There: Approx $270; flight from Montreal Accommodations: $52. Check out this two-bedroom harborfront view on Airbnb you can share with four of your friends! There's a huge number of reasons to visit Halifax like the museums, parks, and beaches. But if you are looking for more of a late-night party experience with your girlfriends, Halifax has one of the highest numbers of bars per capita in Canada. Eat Your Way Through Portland, Maine View this post on Instagram Crackin’ lobstah with the master! #lobster #scalesrestaurant #portlandmaine #heaven #someofmyfavoritethings #dhearttravels #adventuresofdaniandd #twodanis #twolobsters #wanderlust #foodporn #scallopcarpaccio #twodanistwolobsters A post shared by Danielle Raub (@daniraub) on May 27, 2018 at 9:52pm PDT Getting There: Approx $120; 3-day unlimited mileage car rental Accommodations: $183. Check out this gorgeous historic downtown home on Airbnb. Pack up the car with four of your friends and head across the border to one of the most unique cities in the U.S. Culture, nature, art, and music are just stroll away. This is a walkable city. Which is probably a good thing considering its reputation as one of the best dining areas. Ski Trip In Killington, Vermont View this post on Instagram Still in recovery mode after an awesome weekend with great friends 🎿 ❄️ A post shared by Meagan Marie 💞 (@megonspencer) on Jan 28, 2020 at 12:01pm PST Getting There: $52 by Greyhound return Accommodations: $138; You can ski right to this two-bedroom apartment on Airbnb. If you don't mind a few extra travel hours packed on, you can skip the stress of renting a car and take the bus. Spend days skiing with friends, enjoying the local restaurants, and then relaxing in your own spa. READ ALSO: Air Canada Suspends Flights Between Montreal And China & Many Passengers Are Confused Spa Weekend In Toronto View this post on Instagram Rest, detoxify + replenish with us. 7 visits for the price of 6, now $340. Purchase our waters card on #sale in-spa or online before the 31st. Link in bio! A post shared by Body Blitz Spa (@bodyblitzspa) on Oct 30, 2016 at 10:28am PDT Getting There: $55 by Megabus return Accommodations: $79; this downtown Airbnb is a only few minutes walking distance from the spa Save your money on getting there and your hotel. While Toronto has everything you could need in a city, spend your money relaxing at the award-winning, women-only Spa Body Blitz. Access to the waters (which includes a Dead Sea salt pool and an Epsom salt pool) is $68. Learn more about the Body Blitz packages! Enjoy The Heat In Havana, Cuba View this post on Instagram Havana, ooh na-na Half of my heart is in Havana, ooh-na-na... * * * * * * #havana #cuba #oldhavana #havanavieja #travel #vacation #tbt A post shared by Oihane Infante (@oihane01) on Jan 30, 2020 at 6:39am PST Getting There: Flight included Accommodations: Starting at $525; shared room, breakfast, and hotel transportation, It may not be a five-star resort, but when you're sitting on the sand sipping a drink, do you really care? Go with your friends and enjoy checking out Cuba's electric capital, swimming, and lounging by the pool. Check out the article on Sunwing's packages! Who's down for a girls' weekend?
