There are holidays you plan with family, trips you take with a partner, and then there are girls’ trips—arguably the most iconic genre of travel. Equal parts chaos and catharsis, a girls’ trip is where the group chat finally makes it out of the digital realm, the itinerary is half-hearted at best, and the memories involve as much laughter over inside jokes as they do sequins, swimsuits, and cocktails.
And when that girls’ trip doubles up as a bachelorette? There’s no rulebook here, except maybe packing extra fashion tape, stashing a bottle of champagne in your carry-on, and letting the night (or several) play out in stories that will be retold long after the wedding.
To kickstart our new ‘OOO with the girls’ series, we turned to filmmaker Ida Ali who’s already clocked Europe, Phuket, New York, and Hawaii on her girl-gang passport. Known for her unapologetically girly, sometimes risqué style and her no-nonsense travel hacks, Ida knows exactly what it takes to make a girls’ trip memorable (and survivable).
From her favourite OOTDs to her fail-safe bachelorette advice, she’s spilling it all; so consider this your cheeky, unfiltered, and fabulous guide to bachelorettes and beyond.
Passport stamps: Four. Around Europe, Phuket, New York, and Hawaii.
Vibe check: Girly, super dressed up and sometimes risqué since it’s all just girls around.
