Stand By Airline Tickets - Luxury Girls' Weekend Breaks

Nights out on the town are one option - but why not splash out on luxury spa hotels and have a whole weekend break to yourselves? A special occasion can always be an excuse to celebrate with the girls, whether it's a hen night or just a friend's birthday.

Weekend Number One: The Country Spa

From floodlit tennis to an enormous equestrian centre, the spa is impressively serene and chic - with an excellent set of treatments and pools - and there's a bewildering range of activities to help you work up a sweat first. This manor house spa revels in the majesty and romance of its location, situated in the heart of the Wiltshire countryside. Luxury spa hotels don't come much more secluded - or opulent - than Lucknam Park, if retreat and relaxation are what you seek.

There's also a lovely sitting area where you can indulge in Afternoon Tea and chef's homemade shortbread, if you club together for a suite. Four poster beds and open fireplaces, each has excellent views over the park. There's also a contemporary brassiere and a Michelin star restaurant here for evening entertainment and the spacious rooms are just as relaxing as the setting.

Weekend Number Two: The City Spa

Book into the fabulous Berkeley in Knightsbridge and you have all those fantastic designer shops (including world famous Harrods) right on your doorstep. Heading to London for a spa can provide the perfect balance, for girls who fancy a little night time entertainment and luxury therapy on their weekend away.

The Pret-a-Portea afternoon teas also can't be missed and the two Michelin star fine dining restaurant has some of the best service in the city - another excellent excuse to indulge! It's no surprise that the hotel is so popular, indoor pool and sun deck, with London's only roof-top spa. But none of the hotel's exclusive history and glamour has been taken away, recent refurbishments have added a welcome contemporary edge.

Weekend Number Three: The Wine Country Spa

Also has its excellent selection to accompany the fresh French cuisine, la Bruyere Blance, the restaurant. It's a great base for sampling the local vintages, boasting the perfect location for wine enthusiasts in the Dordogne's wine region. With plenty of chic European touches, chateau Les Merles has been transformed from a historic French country house into a stylish luxury hotel.

This spa hotel also has a suitably intimate feel which is great for friends looking to spend time together on a long weekend away, as there are only 15 rooms and suites in total. Offering a simple and tranquil vibe, modern style, each of the rooms is decorated in a clean.