Girls Weekend Trip from LAX: 6 Nonstop Destinations Your Group Will Actually Agree On

Group trips are hard to plan because everyone wants something different. One person wants a beach. Another wants restaurants. Someone else wants to keep costs down. The trick is finding destinations that cover multiple bases, and all of these have direct Friday evening flights from LAX.

Scottsdale: the pool party

90-minute flight. The pool scene at Scottsdale resorts is designed for exactly this kind of trip. W Scottsdale and Hotel Valley Ho both have pools with DJs on weekends. Old Town has cocktail bars, restaurants, and shopping within walking distance. Easy to please everyone and easy on the wallet. Per person: $250-400.

Cabo: the beach trip

2-hour flight. Beach by day, marina restaurants at night, everyone gets a tan. Cabo works for groups because the activity level is flexible. The person who wants to snorkel can snorkel. The person who wants to lay on the beach can do that. Everyone meets up for sunset drinks. Per person: $400-600.

Nashville: the party weekend

4-hour flight. Broadway is basically built for girls' weekends. Honky-tonks, rooftop bars, live music on every corner. The food is incredible (hot chicken, barbecue, brunch). The city is walkable and safe. Pedal taverns and party buses are everywhere if your group is into that. Per person: $350-500.

Portland: the chill option

2.5-hour flight. For the group that wants good food, cute shops, wine bars, and no pressure to party. Portland's pace is relaxed. Saturday farmers market, food carts for lunch, a winery in the Willamette Valley or a brewery crawl in the afternoon. Low stress, high quality. Per person: $250-400.

New Orleans: the experience

4-hour flight. Unmatched energy. The French Quarter, jazz clubs, beignets at Cafe Du Monde, cocktails at bars that have been open since before California was a state. New Orleans is the trip your group will talk about for years. Per person: $400-550.

Las Vegas: the classic

1-hour flight. Pool parties, shows, clubs, restaurants, spa days. Vegas has the most options for a group because there's literally something for every taste within a 10-minute walk. Also the cheapest and easiest trip on this list. Per person: $200-400.

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