Girls' trip countdown checklist

3 to 4 months out

• Poll the group on dates, a budget range and two or three destinations
• Book the stay as soon as the vote closes
• Send the invite with dates, place and cost per person

2 months out

• Collect deposits; set up one way to split costs
• Share flight times so people can travel together

1 month out

• Book one or two anchor plans: a dinner, a class, a spa morning
• Leave the rest open

1 week out

• Send the itinerary, addresses, weather and a packing list
• Plan the first night: groceries, drinks, a game
• Make a shared playlist

On the trip

• Take one group photo every day
• Keep a running list of shared costs

After

• Settle up and share the album