There’s something powerful about time spent with women who know you best. In a season that celebrates connection, friendship, and the many roles women hold, creating space to slow down and reconnect feels less like a luxury and more like a necessity. Fashion publicist Sydney Mintle of Gossip & Glamour shares her go-to destinations for meaningful moments with friends, from spontaneous staycations to restorative spa days and perfectly planned weekends away.
For your next girls’ getaway...
Four Seasons Staycation
Centrally located in Downtown Seattle, Four Seasons Hotel offers luxury rooms with Puget Sound views, an outdoor infinity pool, a full-service spa, and easy access to the Seattle Art Museum and Pike Place Market.
Capitol Hill Fashion Field Trip
For those staying local, a Capitol Hill fashion field trip is the perfect girls’ day. Start at Oddfellows Café, stop by Glossier, then explore Chophouse Row and Celine Waldmann for slow fashion finds.
DeLille En Ville
For a stylish, social stop, DeLille En Ville at University Village pairs French-inspired cuisine with Washington wines in an elevated, café-style setting, perfect for brunch, rosé, or lingering conversations with friends.
Suncadia
For a Pacific Northwest escape, Suncadia, just 90 minutes east, offers the perfect girls’ getaway with cozy stays, scenic campfire moments, and a must-try CBD massage at Glade Spring Spa.
Yuan Spa
When a full getaway isn’t possible, Yuan Spa in Bellevue or Kirkland offers the perfect reset, with a 60-minute hydrotherapy session featuring soaking pools, a steam room, and sauna.
Woodmark Hotel
For a near-city escape, The Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland offers spa treatments, dining at Le Grand Bistro, and lakeside fire pits, perfect for recharging with friends.
Founder of Gossip & Glamour
Sydney Mintle
Girl time is good for the soul and fashion publicist Sydney Mintle of Gossip & Glamour is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to knowing all the great places around town to getaway with girlfriends. Since 2004, she’s been producing epic events for female-forward audiences and her favorite way to recharge is by spending quality time with friends. Whether the plan is to reconnect with a staycation, recharge at the spa, or simply go on a fun fashion field trip to discover hidden gems in the city, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!