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7 Must-Haves for the Ultimate 2019 Girls Trip

Be inspired with tips from the Support Your Girlfriends Getaway at Moon Palace Jamaica
7 Must-Haves for the Ultimate 2019 Girls Trip
By Charreah K. Jackson · Updated October 23, 2020
Yes, you deserve a fun and rejuvenating trip with your favorite ladies. And it’s time to plan it now. This past summer I went on the ultimate girls’ trip, the 2nd annual Support Your Girlfriends Getaway Weekend at Moon Palace Jamaica resort in Ochos Rios. Here are the seven things that made our trip and girls getaway magical. 1. Make the Commitment. Life is not slowing down anytime soon. So before 2019 speeds up, take a moment to pick a date and confirm a plan with your girls. Your career, relationships and every area of life will be better when you take a needed reset. Love to Nikkia McClain of Tene Nicole for organizing our trip. And it makes it easier to save up when you know packing a lunch means more lounge time on the beach.
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When I started my company My Girlfriend’s Closet Boutique I had this image in my mind of all my fabulous girlfriends dressings up in beautiful clothing and presenting themselves to the world as Queens! Classy, bold, and beautiful. Being around these unapologetically beautiful boss women this weekend all dressed like respectable ladies just made my heart smile You don’t have to be naked to be sexy! #TheWayGrownWomenDress #FullyDressedandKillingIt #WhatWeWore

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2. Plan Ahead and Consider an All Inclusive. Once you’ve got a date and destination, it’s time to decide the details. Remember the earlier you plan, the better the deals. International trips are best booked at least two months in advance. Consider an all-inclusive resort for four to five days. One of the best perks of Moon Palace Jamaica was the great food options (Prosecco at any hour) and unlimited drinks. The reservation also includes transportation to and from the airport, with the option for VIP service the second you get off the plane, including expedited service through customs and a lounge at the airport. And because everything was all-included, a few of us treated ourselves to massages at Awe Spa, which happens to be Jamaica’s largest spa with 23 treatments rooms. We spent an afternoon going through different saunas, waterfalls and pools beneath chandeliers.
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I won’t lie...I was hesitant to go on a recent #wellnessretreat but I'm so glad I did! Hosted by @nikkiamclain, she invited me to not only speak, but connect with #sistas that are open to #love unconditionally, truly support one another and so I can let my hair down/be free/be myself. I connected with women who truly believe in investing in each other plus our community at large...Thanks to @charreah for that Talk!!! I’ve gained more #sisters and another #squad in the name of #womenempowerment, #selflove, #selfcare, #mentalhealth, #womenentrepreneurship and #wellness. ✨ ✨ There were SO many testimonies, hugs and kisses given, and prayers thrown to the universe.The prayers had us shouting to GOD with tears rolling down our faces while asking our Creator to help us with all that we are going through...meanwhile not feeling ashamed to be vulnerable in front of each other. ✨ ✨ I can still hear my #cuban Auntie’s voice...back in Cuba she would always make a pot of coffee and croquetas with eggs for breakfast while I was getting dressed to go to school and then say to me in #spanish, “Mires pa’rriba, sobrina. Mires a nuestro sol...El Señor te nunca daré una visíon sin los recursos. In English, “Look up, my Niece. Look up at our Sun. God will never give you a vision with the resources.” For me, it’s #nowornever. Asé ✨ ✨ #levelup #jamaica #SupportYourGirlfriends 2nd at @palaceresorts #palacelife

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3. Play Your Position. We all have our strengths and a great girls trip asks you to bring yours. If you are the epic planner, hold us down with the details. If you are a bomb photographer, play paparazzi for the weekend. If you keep the party going, sprinkle your Black girl magic when needed. And if you never plan, surprise the planner in the group with a gift or spa treatment to show you appreciate her efforts. Our resident graphic designer Arion Jamerson of Artfully Made Designs created a logo for the event and supplied the weekend’s beautiful printed agendas along with menus and place cards.
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Last night I had dinner with a special group of ladies at the opening evening of the 2nd annual #supportyourgirlfriends event. I am so grateful to my homegirl @nikkiamcclain for arranging a weekend getaway all the way in Jamaica for us to unwind. After the week...actually the months...I’ve had, I really need to be around love and positivity. #thepalacelife

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4. Coooooooooordinate. Social media has taken us all back to middle school with synced wardrobes for pictures. With your trip mapped out, decide on a few color schemes and synced bathing suits to make your photos pop.
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SWIPE🔛 Have friends who dream bigger than you! Pool Side Chat with New York Times best seller @charreah author of Boss Bride Get your copy at www.bossbride.com Ladies you need this book in your life 💯🎯💋@palaceresorts #moonpalacejamaicagrande #bossbride #supportyourgirlfriends #makeupforever with goodies from @makeupforeverofficial @nikkiamcclain @yaindiegroundhousemgmt @yandysmith @thatcaligirlari @bossbride @makeupforeverofficial

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5. Create Epic Memories – and Dance Routines. Coordinated looks isn’t the only thing to bring from childhood. Let your middle school self out to play with a fun and coordinated dance routine. After snorkeling during a boat trip out to the middle of ocean, we slayed a dance to Ciara’s Level Up that even got Cardi B’s approval on IG. In addition to pictures on your phone, consider ensuring one of you bring a digital camera for great night photos. Sandra Garcia became our resident night photographer thanks to her Sony a6000.
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Sometimes you just gotta grab your sister and say it’s time to LEVEL UP!!!! Right or wrong? @nikkiamcclain ・・・ Ask me what support looks like and I’ll show you 20 amazing women!!!! #SupportYourGirlfriends 2nd at @palaceresorts #ThePalaceLife @alliemcgev @charreah @thatcaligirlari @styledbysaffiyah @lucindacross @yandysmith @jenniferwilliams @tamikadmallory @drarabiamollette @sandy_garlow @lynzchristiantv @yaindiegroundhousemgmt @culturebykaren @mrsangelic @fashion360mag @above_itall82 #levelupchallenge

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6. Make New Friends. As the lives of your friends evolve, stay open to new connections. Consider allowing each girl to invite a trusted plus one. The Glossy Posse doubled from the first year, which expanded and strengthened our connections. 7. Take in the love and #supportyourgirlfriends. Life is coming at all of us fast, making times with your sister circle sacred and necessary. Along with eating jerk chicken and partying at the resort’s club, we also poured into each other. During one of the dinners Lucinda Cross shared from her new book The Big Ask, and asked all the ladies to share their heart’s biggest request. At a poolside chat for my book Boss Bride: The Powerful Woman’s Playbook for Love and Success, I was able to share a mantra that transformed my life: support is all around me and everyone is on my team.
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Say it with us: support is all around me and everyone is on my team! What if you saw everyone you encounter as here to help you? This belief changed my life and I had to share with my @supportyourgirlfriends crew this summer in Jamaica. We’ve got 5 weeks left in 2018. Give them all you’ve got and witness the support around you. And for more support join my Love & Success Squad on FB. #supportyourgirlfriends #loveandsuccess

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