Marybeth Bond at Books Inc. in the Marina April 18, 2007

Marybeth Bond will discuss her book, "50 Best Girlfriends Getaways in North America", from big city blow-outs and small-town artsy weekends to adventure escapes and pampering retreats, here are great ideas for women-only trips to celebrate milestones, renew old friendships, and bond with daughters and sisters.

This engaging, information-packed guide presents ten categories of Best Places for women to go. The wide-ranging chapters have something for everyone. " Best City Getaways for Girls Who Just Wanna Have Fun" focuses on San Francisco, Miami, Quebec, New York City, and New Orleans. " Where to Celebrate Big Birthdays" suggests Las Vegas, Northern California wine country, and Savannah. " Best Places for Adventure Escapes" includes rafting the Colorado, heli-hiking the Canadian Rockies, and kayaking or canoeing in Maine. " Best Bonding Vacations" recommends Ashland, Oregon, Rocky Mountain National Park, Chicago, and Lake Chatauqua, New York, while " Best Places to Heal When You've Been Dumped" sends you to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and to Hershey, Pennsylvania, for its sumptuous chocolate baths. Other chapters offer suggestions for golf getaways, pampering retreats, artsy getaways, and great retail therapy.

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