The Best Girls Trips Destinations for Summer 2025

Feeling the warm ocean around me as I swim off the coast of Barcelona, or having drinks in the Danube river, my girls trips have been more than wild nights out, they have been fundamental to my early adulthood. Whether its seeing my priorities change from late nights out to lazy mornings in, between trips or two, five or solo trips- the ‘hot girl summers’ of my life have been transformative. And this is what I’m grateful for as I sip on my latte, scrolling through Pinterest for this years inspiration, I find it hard to choose just one. Whether its laid back tourist spot or an all out popping nightly rager, I’ve narrowed down this years most promising girls trips spots.

How I choose the best girl’s destinations:

This list has been carefully selected based on tried and true destinations, while some may vary according to aesthetics and activities, this is done to ensure there is a perfect destination on this list for everyone!

Barcelona, Spain

Filled with culture and colour, Barcelona will capture your heart (if you just remember to pack sunscreen) while temperatures might get hot, I see this as a positive and an opportunity to take a dip in its ocean. Between the Parc du Guell and the Gothic Quarter, the city is incredibly walkable with a little help from local buses, which are incredibly easy to use. Barcelona is also very tourist packed and known partly for its Erasmus student exchange so expect to meet everyone from different walks of life! The club scene including the world famous Pacha is just by the beach and includes several other clubs like Shocko (get there early to avoid queues!) For a perfect day out, I recommend a late brunch in Ugot Bruncherie and then some sightseeing in central including the famous Sagrada Familia, then hopping the bus to see Park Guell before changing for a late dinner in the Gothic Quarter and checking out the Irish Pub in the main street and getting a cab to Pacha and dancing the night away!

Ibiza, Spain

If dancing the night away is your main goal then Ibiza is the right place for you! Known for its gorgeous beaches, party hostels and of course lots of singles looking to party Ibiza is definitely a once (or twice!) in a lifetime experience. Spend your days soaking up the sun by the beach and your nights dancing away by the coast, Ibiza is the perfect place for a girl’s trip looking to unwind! Be sure to bring your sunscreen and expect to come back with memories you’ll be laughing about for a lifetime! Definitely a bonding experience, I recommend staying in hostels (they’re all social in Ibiza) right by the beach, look for hostels with lots of activities and bar crawls for an unforgettable trip!

Milan, Italy

Definitely for the girlies who love all things sightseeing and shopping, Milan (while a little more on the expensive side) is definitely and unforgettable trip. Look forward to long sunset dinners with your friends and days out filled with endless shopping, Milan has something for everyone. While it may not be the beach holiday everyone wishes for, Milan has tons of its own charm like the Milan Cathedral and just a short train ride away, the must see Lake Como!

I recommend staying in central Milan (tons of great hostels can be found quite cheap here!) and this makes the city much more walkable with lots to see and enjoy!

Budapest, Hungary

A widely underrated city, Budapest is beautiful and perfect for a girls trip! I recommend a brunch in Budapest city centre before heading over to St Stephen’s Basilica and the Fisherman’s Bastion for an unforgettable day of sightseeing! Then have dinner along the Danube before boarding one its famous party boats (which ends in a club in the early hours of the morning!) Then another must do on your Budapest list is its famous thermal baths, beautiful and relaxing, it’s the perfect afternoon activity before ending the night again with a trip to Budapest’s famous Ruins bar! With lots to see and do, Budapest is the perfect getaway destination for the girls trip that want a jam packed schedule of fun! As always, I recommend a hostel in the centre of town (preferably close to the Ruins bar;)

Lisbon, Portugal

Last but not least on my list is the wonderful city of Lisbon, known for its stunning architecture and gorgeous attractions, its sure to be an unforgettable girls trip!

A perfect day would start with a long brunch in the city centre before hopping off to see the Castelo de São Jorge as well as the Lisbon Cathedral, before indulging in a long dinner by the sea and bar hopping along the coast.

However you choose to spend your summer holiday, an unforgettable break is just around the corner, so get your friends, get your Pinterest (and your Skyscanner) and start planning your summer 2025!

Cherry Red Takes the Win; Colour of the Season

On scarfs, shoes and accessories this winter, one thing is undeniable – the prevalence of cherry red throughout our favourite stores. In the run up to Christmas and the holidays I’ve handpicked some of my favourite effortlessly cool pieces.

Scroll down below to have a look at this holidays’ favourites; If you’re looking to dress up with some flair, look no further than the H&M blazer and skirt combo, or if you’re looking to add a pop of red to your wardrobe the Free People Firecracker Flare jeans are a must!

Bow-detail satin blazer - Dark red - Ladies | H&M GB

Bow-detail satin mini skirt - Dark red - Ladies | H&M GB

BRA WITH CONTRAST TULLE TOP - Red | ZARA United Kingdom

Custom Fit Garment-Dyed Oxford Shirt for Men | Ralph Lauren® UK

We The Free Firecracker Flare Jeans | Free People UK

Retro velvet trainers - Shoes - BSK Teen | Bershka

Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum | TOM FORD BEAUTY

However you incorporate cherry red to your holidays, the Tom Ford Lost Cherry perfume is the perfect finishing touch to any look this winter!

The One That Got Away - Why We Root for Emily in Paris' Gabriel

On the snowy slopes of Megève, our heroine falls, defeated. Abandoned by her boyfriend and unable to ski, she lies in her chic, Audrey Hepburn-esque outfit, flush against the snow. Just as all hope is lost, a hand reaches out, and as the sun flickers, we catch a glimpse of a handsome stranger coming to the rescue. Just one problem—this isn’t our leading man. The hero of this story is Chef Gabriel, who followed his pregnant ex-girlfriend Camille down the mountain.

Since its introduction in 2020, Emily in Paris was first mocked, then beloved! But one thing has always remained steady: the audience’s approval of the hot chef. We first meet Gabriel in season 1 with his long-term girlfriend Camille in tow. Despite this, and the later introduction of Emily’s boyfriend Alfie, we watch the love and attraction between Emily and Gabriel grow in the midst of affairs, exes, and new loves. The finale of Emily in Paris season 3 finally gave our couple a chance. As Camille stands in her family’s church holding Gabriel’s hands, she is unable to take her vows because “it’s always been you and Emily,” and she tearfully leaves the church. And as the dust settles (and Emily’s boyfriend breaks up with her), we’re left with a shot of Emily and Gabriel overlooking a balcony, hoping they get together.

But after four seasons of “will they, won’t they,” aren’t we tired of this by now? The unattainable love interest is a long-beloved trope in rom-coms, often used to propel our heroine into a journey of self-love. Other media similarly glamorizes the unattainable love interest; Sex and the City glamorizes Carrie’s leading man, ‘Big,’ to such an extent that his name is only revealed in the Sex and the City finale (six seasons later!). Where Carrie had her chance to be with sweet, adoring Aidan, she chased after Big despite all the signs that he just wasn’t that into her.

Bridget Jones’s Diary had its Daniel, Bridget’s boss who dumps her after initially pursuing her, prompting her vow to “find a nice, sensible boyfriend and stop forming romantic attachments to any of the following: alcoholics, workaholics, sexaholics, commitment-phobics, peeping toms, megalomaniacs, emotional fuckwits, or perverts.” The Holiday had its Iris, who found herself heartbroken after her unrequited love, Jasper, got engaged, prompting her to go to LA and meet Jack Black’s sweet and admiring Miles. Legally Blonde produced one of the most important messages of the 21st century as we see Elle get dumped by her boyfriend, pursue law school, and realize her true potential. If all of these tropes see our heroines develop despite the heartbreak, then why does Emily in Paris refuse to let Emily move on?

No wonder it’s refreshing to see Emily end her relationship with Gabriel in Megève as she states, “You’re always gonna choose her [Camille]!” A sigh of relief runs through us—what if Carrie had made the same decision in season 1? And at what point does a hopeless romance become just hopeless? Gossip Girl similarly had its heroine in Blair Waldorf, a hopeless romantic who thought the show’s ‘bad boy’ Chuck Bass was her soulmate until she realized she deserved better (spoiler: they still end up together).

Time and time again, we see our heroines chasing their male leads, waiting for them to realize that they’re the one because “it’s just meant to be.” He’s Just Not That Into You was the first movie to try to dispel that myth. Following the lives of several couples, we see their different dynamics as Justin Long’s Alex explains that “If he's not calling you, it’s because he doesn’t want to call you. If he’s not asking you out, it’s because he doesn’t want to ask you out. If he’s treating you like he doesn’t give a shit, it’s because he doesn’t give a shit. When a guy is interested in you, he will act like it. And if he doesn’t, he’s just not that into you.”

So, if Emily and Gabriel are meant to be, why does it take so long for them to get together? And why do they then break up so easily as Gabriel leaves her behind? The underlying understanding of rooting for your favourite couples is that, despite the ups and downs they might face, there’s comfort in knowing they will end up together. But what if they don’t? What if Carrie and Big never got married and Carrie spent years chasing after him? What if Chuck never realized Blair was the one for him? When we are so obsessed with waiting for the “ones that got away,” we miss the Marcellos of the world—the ones ready to be in our present. And as Marcello takes Emily’s hand, we hope for a new era in Emily’s life; we hope for Emily in Rome.