Girlfriends Rel-ACK-x

Grab your best girlfriends and escape all the troubles of ordinary life! We’ve got the skinny on the island’s best spots to get treated like royalty as you enjoy some quality girl time. Indulge...you deserve it!
 
If you and your girls wish for a pampered vacation, the retro-chic Veranda House or the stylish Union Street Inn are two great choices. These boutique hotels in charming downtown Nantucket are designed for modern elegance but maintain a laid-back air. Wake up to gourmet breakfasts and staff that is dedicated to making your stay the best ever.

Time to get to the beach before the sun is too high. You can walk from Town to Steps Beach and enjoy the powdery white sand and gentle surf perfect for swimming. Or head for Jetties Beach where you can rent beach chairs and umbrellas on one side or rent kayaks or windsurfing equipment on the other.  Or choose the beach of your choice.
 
Midday and it’s time for lunch at the casual Centre Street Bistro, where you can enjoy anything from a Bistro Salad to a Crab Quesadilla or a Tofu Pad Thai.  If you’re looking to splurge on an elegant waterfront luncheon, then it’s Galley Beach you want or TOPPER’S restaurant in Wauwinet or the Summer House Beachside Bistro in Siasconset.
 
Of course, every great girl trip requires putting in some serious shopping time. You’ll absolutely love Milly & Grace, a shop so chic we featured it in our Eye on Style column this year! If you lean towards preppy fashion, Skirtin’ Around carries fun, flirty clothes with a twist! For the most classic look, head to the long-established women’s clothing store Zero Main on Centre. And finally, don’t forget about your girls who couldn’t make it out to the island with you. Sneak them each a cute, personalized gift from Jeanne van Etten or Blue Beetle.
 
For a harborside art experience, check out the featured work at G.S. Hill . This gallery offers a feast for the eyes that spans from corkscrew art to luxuriant Nantucket paintings. Be warned that you might just fall in love with their incredibly affordable (but equally as beautiful) Pearlhill bracelets!
 
After all that shopping, you might want a mid-afternoon refreshment!  LoLa 41 attracts a chic clientele and a broad range of ages.  At Galley Beach you can sit in their comfy beach couches, dig your toes into the warm sand, and sip cocktails as the sunshine sparkles on the water.  Or taste what Cape Cod Life Magazine calls “Nantucket’s best ethnic restaurant” - Sushi by Yoshi - for expertly rolled, sparkling fresh sushi.
 
No matter where you are, you can always call a cab . But let’s get real here. Any girl will tell you that a true girlfriends getaway is all about spoiling yourselves! That said, why not cruise Nantucket in style?  Rent a Jeep or a convertible and cruise Nantucket with the top down!
 
Have your limo driver drop you off for an ultra-classy dinner at Town, a global cuisine location that offers a well-chosen and eclectic wine list. Just two blocks, Dune boasts a fabulous array of handcrafted cocktails served by debonair staff and prepared by talented mixologist Anna. For some great girly cocktails to finish up your night, head over to the bar at LoLa 41 and discover their many island-inspired innovations!
 
A visit to the island’s spa completes the perfect Girlfriends’ Getaway. Make an appointment for the balanced, total wellness approach offered by the experts at Nantucket Holistic Health, or perhaps Glen Weimer Holistic Bodywork, where polarity therapy and osteopathic techniques are emphasized. Today, and throughout this entire trip, you have but two duties: to unwind and to enjoy!