ELLA BUCHAN says miss the World Cup 2010, girls should focus on having a good time

NOTTS
Relax 'n chill out down at the spa
SHUN those sweaty men in shorts completely and sink into a world of scented oils and hot bubbles.

Go: Thoresby Hall has a two-for-one offer during the World Cup 2010 from £199 per person. It's two nights' accommodation, use of spa facilities, a Rhassoul mud bathing treatment, a Jessica manicure or pedicure and a three-course dinner. See lastminute.com to book.

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Do: Wander the grounds of the magnificent 18th Century, Grade I listed building and explore the beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside.

Shop: Head to the lace market in the area around Low Pavement and Bridlesmith Gate for designer goodies and shoes galore. Or go to Hockley, east of Old Market Square, for high fashion and boho style.

See visitnottingham.com for more information on restaurants, bars and shopping.

VIENNA
Vienna the class act
A CLASSY cocktail of culture, cafés and, erm, cocktails, Vienna is perfect for a few days away with the girls.

Go: If you fly from Heathrow on June 22, ebookers.com is offering flights and three nights' accommodation at the four-star Das President for £229 per person, based on two sharing.

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Do: Take a half-day trip to Krems an der Donau, a 1,000-year-old town along the river Krems, surrounded by vineyards. Or head to the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts), which has a grand staircase.

Shop: Wander round the inner city's narrow streets. Little gems of shops often hide unusual and vintage items.

Eat: Palmenhaus, on the formal terraces of the Burggarten, is great for a pastry and a drink

CHICAGO
Route 66 adventure
MAKE like Thelma and Louise and book a girlie road trip. Route 66 is the ultimate adventure for true girlfriends.
Go: A fly-drive package, including return flights on Virgin from Heathrow to Chicago and seven days' economy car hire with insurance for one driver, costs from £720 per person based on two sharing for holidays from mid-June.
See americaasyoulikeit.com or call 0208 742 8299.

Do: In Chicago, explore Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park and the lakefront, and even book a Segway tour of the city.

Then hop in the car and just drive. The Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum in Pontiac is worth a look - and who can resist checking out the real Springfield?

Eat: A must is Lou Mitchell's Diner, situated near the start of Route 66. And stop at the Launching Pad Drive-In in Wilmington, ordering food next to the Gemini Green Giant (a 28ft fibreglass spaceman from the 1960s).

Sleep: The Allerton Crowne Plaza Hotel (theallertonhotel.com) is on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, with all its shopping and dining options. On the road, try Motel 6 (motel6.com) in Springfield or Super 8 Motel in Pontiac, Dwight and Chenoa (super8.com).

See gochicago.com for more information.

PONTIN'S
It's paradise park
EËJPONTIN'S is transforming one of its holiday parks into a girlie paradise for the last weekend in June.
Go: The "girls just wanna have fun" weekend is at Pontin's Prestatyn Sands Holiday Park, North Wales, between June 25 and 27.

Prices for the two-night break start from £32 per person self-catering, based on four sharing a budget apartment.
Do: Watch chick flicks, indulge in pampering treatments and, if you feel like it, take a fitness class. It's strictly girls only.

Eat: Restaurants include Downtown Diner for pizzas and popcorn, The Pier for seafood, SFC for burgers and Captain Cod's for fish and chips.

Play: Party until dawn with live entertainment from Brother Beyond's lead singer Nathan Moore, plus a girl speciality act from the Fantasy Boys.

Visit pontins.com/girls-just-wannahave-fun or call 0844 576 5960 and quote GWPR.

ST LUCIA
Beauty and the beach package
IF you thought Carrie and Co couldn't spread their influence any wider, think again.
A resort in St Lucia has launched a "Cosmopolitan" to suit Sex And The City girls looking to wiggle their Manolo-weary toes in the sand.

Go: The package, at Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, is priced at £183 per person, not including accommodation which starts at £650 per person for a seven-night stay, all inclusive. See windjammer-landing.
com or call 0808 178 1819.

Do: Indulge in beauty treatments (included in the package) at the Serenity Spa. You can choose from treats such as an Island Cleanse Facial of Black Mud Wrap.

Relax on the hotel's private crescent-shaped beach, or book a day trip to the Grenadines where you can park yourself under a palm tree, Cosmo in hand.

Shop: The package includes a shopping trip to the island's boutiques.

At the resort, if you're feeling a bit bling, you can shop at Diamonds International, Harry Edwards Jewellers and Duty Free designer shops.

Eat: Windjammer has five restaurants to choose from, including Asian Dragonfly and Embers, for fresh grilled and barbecued food on the beach.

Play: Try the cocktail of the day at Jammer's Bar while watching the sun dip into the sea.