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ShermansTravel.com Picks the Top Ten Girl Getaways

From Mother's Day Gifts to Weekend Escapes, Leading Travel Site Announces 10 Best Destinations and Deals for the Perfect Women-Only Getaway

New York, NY (May 2, 2007) - Whether you're planning the perfect Mother's Day gift or a "women-only" weekend escape, ShermansTravel.com, the web's leading source for travel deals and destination advice, today announced its list of the Top Ten Girl Getaways.

From cooking classes in Provence to a shopping spree in New York City, the list provides travelers with everything they need to plan the perfect trip, including destination advice, to-do ideas, and the best travel deals for making it happen.

"Women have very distinct ideas about what makes a great vacation, and the travel industry is coming up with more and more options geared toward their tastes," said Arabella Bowen, editorial director of ShermansTravel.com. "This list guides women to the best of these, whether their trip is a Mother's Day gift or just an extended version of girls' night out."

ShermansTravel.com's Top Ten Girl Getaways are:

1. Art-Viewing in Florence - Once visitors have taken in Michelangelo's David, ShermansTravel.com knows where to go for world-class gelato. Gate 1 Travel has six-day Florence vacation packages from $1,139 per person through October

2. Club-Hopping in South Beach - Florida's capital of cool is the perfect spot for girls looking to have fun in the sun. Spoil yourselves with The Circa39 Hotel's Girlfriend Getaways package offering everything from poolside massages to in-room pedicures

3. Cooking in Provence - There's no better locale for a cooking class than France's foremost food region. The International Kitchen offers a six-night Cooking in Provence trip starting at $2950 per person

4. Going Wild in Las Vegas - Spas, shops, and world-class nightlife make Vegas the ultimate girl getaway. De-stress from the debauchery with the Four Season's Weekday Bliss Spa Package ($450/night)

5. Shopping in New York City - Women can get the lowdown on the shopping mecca's hidden gems with New York City Trip's Shopping Adventure package from $279 per person

6. Spirituality in Sedona - After a day of all-girl off-roading in a "Pink Jeep" tour, women can unwind with the Amara Resort and Spa's Girls Get Grounded Getaway which includes facials, psychic readings, and yoga classes from $748

7. Surfing in Bali - Surf Goddess Retreats' women-only surf classes allow women to learn a tricky sport in a macho-free zone. Not to mention, Bali is one of the world's most beautiful destinations

8. Theater in London - With some of the world's best theater and dining options, London has the makings for a classy girls' night out. Theatre.com offers unbeatable packages that include tickets to hot shows like Wicked and upscale accommodations

9. Wine-Sipping in Sonoma - The Lodge at Sonoma's special women's package adds massages and shopping to the obligatory wine-tasting itinerary. Packages start at $579 per night, including a bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival

10. Yoga in Costa Rica - Yoga camps and other wellness-based attractions make this jungle spot a favorite with women travelers. The Pura Vida Wellness Retreat & Spa offers a Mind/Body/Spirit Adventure program that includes seven-night accommodations and 10 yoga sessions

To learn more about ShermansTravel.com's Top Ten Girl Getaways, visit http://www.shermanstravel.com/destinations/top_ten/girl_getaways.

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