A Girly Getaway at The Grand Central Hotel Belfast
Spending International Women’s Day catching up with your sisters and friends in Northern Ireland’s highest cocktail bar. Hastings Hotels’ Cocktail and a Catchup package at Grand Central Hotel Belfast is ideal for a girly getaway. Guests can enjoy luxurious overnight accommodation, a complimentary cocktail in the observatory, a full Irish breakfast, and exclusive ESPA products, all while enjoying a much needed catch up with their best gals.
Practice Self-Care with Quinta do Lago
International Women’s Day at Quinta do Lago, in the heart of the Algarve, is ideal for a much deserved break filled with self-care and appreciation. Women can expect to be handed flowers throughout the day, and take part in world-class fitness workshops at The Campus such as rhythm cycling and yogalates, followed by a relaxing massage and swim in the heated pool at The Magnolia Hotel.
Stay at Greta Garbo’s Sicilian Destination of Choice
Chic and exclusive, Bellasia, available to book through Villatravellers, is said to be the destination of choice for classic Hollywood actresses Greta Garbo, who spent much of her downtime visiting and relaxing at Bellasia. Greta was known for her incredible portrayal of strong-willed heroines, in a time when these roles were few and far between. With a main house, guest house, and open-plan suite, everyone has room to spread out and unwind. Inside the modernised 1830s villa is a reading nook, multiple spacious sitting areas, and original features such as the villa’s wine press. For those more suited to al fresco living, there is direct access to the beach, a private pool with plenty of loungers for basking in the Italian sun, a jacuzzi, and an outdoor kitchen and dining area under the shade of a gazebo.
Visit the Only Nation Named After a Woman at Windjammer Landing in St Lucia
Named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse, St Lucia is the only country in the world to be named after a woman, making it the ultimate destination for International Women’s Day. Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort is situated on a steep 60-acre hillside estate on the northside of St Lucia and made up of individual whitewashed villas, portraying an upscale Mediterranean village. Guests can feel confident spending their holiday here and supporting the economy of St Lucia as the country is one of only three in the world where over 50% of managers are women. A stay at the resort offers a secluded feel as the resort and amenities are on a private, golden sanded, palm tree-lined cove beach, and activities such as snorkelling, windsurfing, and nightly entertainment.
