In the movies, friends' weekend getaways always seem to center on one of two options: self-care or the bacchanal. While both provide fun and laughs, there’s more to life than mud masks and wine tastings. Here are four out-of-the-box alternatives for your next getaway, whether you’re planning a bachelorette party, a big birthday celebration or a just-because trip with friends.

Take an astrology retreat in Phoenicia, New York

DISTANCE FROM MELVILLE: About 2 hours

Take a look at the stars — literally and figuratively — by putting together your own tree house astrology retreat in this tiny Catskills hamlet. About two hours from Long Island, Phoenicia is just the place to get a star chart done and then fall asleep looking at the real things. Book the Instagram-famous Airbnb two-bedroom tr

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