Friends Getaway: 12 Best Places to Explore | Travel Rethink Ways

• Walkable riverside Old Town
• Ljubljana Castle + hilltop views

• Day trips to Lake Bled & Bohinj
• Affordable food, wine, and nightlife

Tbilisi, Georgia is a city with soul colourful houses, sulphur baths, buzzing markets, and an artistic energy that feels both ancient and contemporary. It’s ideal for  a vibrant Friends Getaway filled with culture and late-night energy.

The bar scene is vibrant, wine is inexpensive (Georgia is the birthplace of wine!), and the city offers endless cafés, craft breweries, and bohemian districts to explore.

• Abanotubani Sulphur Baths
• Old Town architecture & street art

• Wine country day trips
• Creative, youthful nightlife

Bohol, Philippines is one of the Philippines’ most rewarding destinations for family getaway beautiful beaches, adventure activities, wildlife, and immaculate nature, all without the overcrowded feel of places like Boracay.

It offers the perfect trio: beaches for relaxation, nature for exploring, and activities like snorkelling, ATV rides, or river cruises for fun bonding.

• Chocolate Hills
• Tarsier conservation centre

• Alona Beach + diving spots
• Loboc River cruise & paddleboarding

• River clubs (“splavovi”)
• Kalemegdan Fortress

• Amazing street food & craft beer
• Energetic weekend markets

Known as the “City of Lakes,” Udaipur, India offers beauty, peaceful vibes, and stunning cultural landscapes. With its rooftop cafés, palaces, and boutique stays, it’s perfect for a more chilled-out friends getaway.

You can stay in heritage hotels, enjoy slow mornings overlooking the water, take boat rides, and explore colorful markets together.

• Lake Pichola boat cruise
• City Palace & Jag Mandir

• Rooftop dining with views
• Handmade crafts & shopping

Bacalar, Mexico is the slow-living, peaceful alternative to Tulum. With eco-stays, hammocks, and the famous “Lagoon of Seven Colors,” it’s a perfect Friends Getaway for groups craving sunshine without tourist-heavy beaches.

The lagoon is a natural playground ideal for kayaking, swimming, sailing, and lazy afternoons by the water.

• Lagoon of Seven Colors
• Kayaking, paddleboarding, eco-cruises

• Boho cafés and lakefront bars
• Cenote Azul swimming spot

• Geothermal parks & geysers
• Luging, ziplining, rafting

• Redwood forest biking trails
• Hot spring spas

Porto is rich, colourful, and friendly – a scenic city known for its riverfront, tiled buildings, and world-famous wine.  It’s perfect for a relaxed Friends Getaway for groups who enjoy slow travel, food, culture, and ocean views.

Affordable wine tastings, delicious food, and a lively artistic vibe make it a great base for exploring northern Portugal.

• Douro River wine cellars
• Riverside dining at Ribeira

• Stunning viewpoints
• Day trips to Douro Valley vineyards

Amman, Jordan mixes modern living with ancient history, making it a great Friends Getaway destination for groups interested in Middle Eastern culture. 

You can enjoy city cafés and nightlife, float in the Dead Sea, or take unforgettable road trips to Petra or Wadi Rum.

• Rainbow Street cafés
• Dead Sea day trip

• Petra & Wadi Rum adventures
• Street food like falafel & knafeh

• Spice farm tours
• Dhow sunset cruises

• Powdery beaches & coral reefs
• Stone Town heritage walks

Kotor, Montenegro is a fairytale town surrounded by mountains and a fjord-like bay, a beautiful Friends Getaway alternative to crowded European beaches. 

You can explore cobblestone alleys, hike to fortress viewpoints, relax by the bay, and enjoy affordable waterfront dining.

• Coastal cafés and wine bars
• Kotor Old Town

• Bay cruises
• San Giovanni Fortress hike

Asheville, North Carolina surprises travellers with its mix of creativity, nature, breweries, and cozy mountain vibes making it an ideal Friends Getaway for groups who want a fun-yet-relaxed escape.

You can spend days brewery hopping, hiking scenic trails, relaxing in cabins, or exploring local art districts.

• Beautiful mountain cabins
• Blue Ridge Parkway vistas

• Craft beer scene
• River Arts District