Do...keep it small. Too many cooks in the kitchen...too many gals in a hotel room. The simplest task of getting ready to go out could end up taking all night.

Don’t...cram into small spaces. We are all older now and enjoy our own beds. Book the right number of hotel rooms or rent a home with enough bedrooms. If going the value route at least make it a king bed if mamas are to share.

Do...bring some treats. Healthy or otherwise. Your girlfriends will be sure to thank you, especially if they're Cookies from Mrs. Fields. Have goodies delivered right to your hotel. Surprise!

Don’t...overindulge. You do not want to spend the whole next day of your much deserved vacation alone in the hotel room with a headache or even a bad sunburn. Take precautions mama.

Do...pack plenty of aspirin and bottled waters. Before diving into that hotel bed take 2 aspirin and drink a bottle of water. You’ll thank yourself in the morning.

Do...take careful consideration of everyone’s financial situation. A luxurious weekend at a 4 star spa or hotel sounds great but you don’t want to contribute to anyone’s credit card debt. Check out hotels.com bargain section for great getaway deals.

Don’t...overpack. One getaway mama stays with 1 color scheme for the weekend so everything can mix and match. (FYI Black is always in)

Do...bring along a financially savvy person. There is always one in the bunch they can help with tips, negotiating for better hotel rooms, splitting costs, bargain shopping, they will talk you out of that impulse buy, etc. If you do not have a girlfriend like this really make a point of finding one.

Don’t...pack new shoes. Whether at a spa or resort hotel you're sure to do a lot of walking. Nothing ruins an evening like sore feet.