The sister celebration to Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, is having a moment this year as 62 per cent of Aussie women have had or are planning an all-girls trip whether that’s jet-setting with the gal gang or sun, sand and sisterhood.
Founded by Amy Poehler’s fictional Parks and Recreation character Leslie Knope over a decade ago and celebrated on 13 February, Galentine’s Day is a reminder of the extraordinary connections women share with their female friends and family.
According to recent OnePoll research conducted for Norwegian Cruise Line, the majority of women (74%) have previously taken a holiday with their female friends and family and 62 per cent have or intend to go away on an all-girls trip in 2024.
The survey of 1,000 Australian women found more than 80 per cent see girls’ trips as a worthwhile way to nurture meaningful connections and spend time with friends.
Just over half of respondents (54%) reported feeling closer to their friends and 65 per cent said they feel refreshed after a girls’ getaway.
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The most popular destinations for a girls’ trip away were Australia and New Zealand (61%), Europe (50%) and Hawaii (33%). Other holiday hotspots within the top 10 included the South Pacific and Asia.
NCL APAC Marketing Director Michelle Wiederman said: “Cruising brings all types of travellers and groups together, including women, to reconnect and strengthen their relationships while immersing in new experiences.”
She noted that NCL provides a variety of experiences that cater to women everywhere and their preferred girls’ trip travel options, such as a beach break (42%), a spa weekend (36%) or culinary tours (32%).
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