All-girl Galentine’s Day holiday bookings on the rise
NewsValentine’s Day may have come and gone but it looks like more women are celebrating Galentine’s Day – booking all-girls getaways according to a latest survey commissioned by Norwegian Cruise Line.
More than 80 per cent see all girls’ trips as a worthwhile way to foster meaningful connections among the fairer sex.
Popular holiday spots
And the most popular holiday destinations are Australia and New Zealand with 61 per cent heading there, followed closely by Europe at 50 per cent and Hawaii 33 per cent according to a survey of 1000 Australian women conducted by OnePoll on behalf of NCL.
“It’s all about celebrating the unsung heroines of our lives – girl pals. Founded by legendary but fictional Leslie Knope from the popular American sitcom Parks and Recreation more than a decade ago, Galentine’s Day – February 13 – shows how important the extraordinary connections women share with their female friends and family members.
More than 50 per cent of Australian women feel they are caught in the whirlwind of daily life and struggle to find enough time to nurture their relationships with other women in their lives. Many have less than an hour of “quality time” per week to spend with other female friends and family.
The survey also found that more than 80 per cent said that all girls’ trips are a worthwhile way to foster meaningful connections with 54 per cent feeling closer to their friends and 65 per cent feeling refreshed after taking a girls’ holiday.
The most popular destination for a girls’ getaway is to travel within Australia and New Zealand. During the cruise season Down Under, NCL offers a range of home sailings onboard the Norwegian Sun or Norwegian Spirit. There are a series of 12 to 15 day sailings between Sydney and Auckland visiting picturesque coastal ports and iconic cities between December and March.
Europe and Hawaii
Fifty per cent of the women surveyed find Europe an appealing destination which includes the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, UK and the British Isles. NCL will have 10 ships in Europe this year including the newest ships, Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva offering itineraries to bucket-list destinations such as Portugal, Italy, Greece and Iceland.
About 30 per cent of the women surveyed chose Hawaii as the next popular destination with NCL’s Pride of America offering roundtrip inter-island Hawaiian cruises from Honolulu with overnight stays in Maui and Kauai.
Other hot destinations include South Pacific’s Tahiti and Fiji and Asian choice cities such as Tokyo, Singapore, Bangkok, Manila, Taipei and Seoul.
Why go on all girls’ holidays for Galentine’s Day
“Cruising brings all types of travellers and groups together including women, to reconnect and strengthen their relationships while immersing in new experiences.
When sailing with NCL, you can wake up in a new destination, discover new adventures on and off the ship, spend time relaxing in our world-class spa facilities and indulge in endless dining and beverage options. We offer something for everyone,” said Michelle Wiederman, Marketing Director APAC for NCL.
