Home • News Your Best Girlfriend Getaway Memories From the beaches of Miami to the deserts of Nevada, there's no place you can't enjoy a little "she time" with your besties. Check out awesome pics from ESSENCE readers' unforgettable vacays. By Charli Penn and Charlene Cooper · Updated October 28, 2020 01 @Mstacha Besties soaking up the sun on a beautiful beach. 02 @Gladiator_in_a_suit Celebrating a birthday with the girls, St. Lucia style. 03 @msmdawson These lovely ladies indulge in some wholesome sisterhood bonding. 04 @Whatalexsees Girlfriends smiling big on the beach. 05 @Mstacha The ladies taking Cabo San Lucas by storm. 06 @lalynns Ready for a girls cruise to the Bahamas. 07 @ahresihm She time at Lake Berryessa, California for Spring Equinox 2013. 08 @cocoa_cutie Girlfriends having fun on vacation before a night out on the town. 09 @key2a_newera A 25th birthday celebration with the girls in Florida. 10 @MsJasina Good times with the girls at the 2011 ESSENCE Music Festival. 11 @meikab_mua The ladies make memories from the Dominican Republic to Mexico. 12 @talltalesnfancy Jumping for joy in the warm Bahama sun. 13 @Tinksa Europe wasn’t ready for this group of lively ladies. 14 @jspotbeauty Making a pit stop at the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show in New York City. 15 @talltalesnfancy Jamaica jamming by the pool. 16 @real_hollyjay The ultimate fun in the sun vacation. 17 @lexa_liu A ladies-only holiday in beautiful Miami. 18 @mskgxo From NYC to LA, the girls are ready for a memorable night out. 19 @yoadrienne87 The Bahamas treat the girls well on their relaxing vacay to the tropical paradise. 20 @kayla_4_short A stunning backdrop to complement these beautiful vacationing ladies. 21 @queenbusisiwe A little winter R&R on South Africa’s breathtaking Cederberg mountains. 22 @drevil_ Taking a break from catching waves. 23 @kprice416 A 40th birthday celebration at the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans. 24 @geekchic80 These ladies make fast and furious look good. 25 @aneroc Sun kissed friends at Atlantis Paradise Island. 26 @natalieblackmua Posing pretty for a quick vacation photo shoot. 27 @Pauline_agira The ladies shine bright in the sizzling Miami sun. 28 @mslboog These girls are all smiles when surrounded by best friends. 29 @missymccall214 Taking in a cool breeze by the water. 30 @ladadriel_loveliest Celebrating the Inauguration in DC. 31 @goodgirlgodiva Keeping it cool at a girls ski weekend in Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. 32 @tiffany_1822 Girl’s night out with longtime friends. 33 @start2finishmua U.S Air Force ladies showing Vegas how it’s done. 34 @clothesconscience Spring breaking with the bestie in Miami. 35 @iamchinarenee Mid-day hangout with the girls in Atlanta. 36 @afabtail Mom whisked her daughter away for a short vacay with her favorite traveling buddy. 37 @k_kapri The girls are all smiles during their last night in Atlantic City. 38 @jaiseymone These Miami regulars have taken on the sunny city for four years straight. 39 @deepimpact403 All shaded and ready to go. New Orleans bound. 40 @tiffanyn_bailey22 Catching waves and snorkling with the girls. 41 @tan_riche_francis These ladies took to Miami for a relaxing Memorial Day jaunt. 42 @tiffany_1822 A necessary NOLA vacay with the bffs. 43 @audacious_d These getaway girls are up and ready to go. 44 @harmony1913 The girls take in the best of Italy during a gondola ride in Venice. 45 @tiffany_1822 A vacation birthday bash with the besties. 46 @vintage_fiasco Ready to ride the waves on a Carnival Cruise to Key West and Cozumel.