Women have a grander time when men are left behind

For hotels and prices, visit www.gophila.com. For show information, call 215-684-7930 or visit www.philamuseum.org/pmacraft.

Through Feb. 29, the Hotel Lombardy in Washington has a Girls' Night In ''pamper package" that includes a night in an antiques-appointed guestroom with two double beds, a basket full of makeover goodies, and a complimentary Snowtini, the hotel's signature drink for the season. As a parting gift, guests will receive a copy of ''The Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood" by Rebecca Wells. The price is $119 per night for Friday and Saturday night stays only.

Call 202-828-2600 or visit www.hotellombardy.com.

The Lakeshore Inn in Rockland, Maine, features a Ladies' Spa Package at $579 per person. The offer, available through June, includes two nights' lodging, two breakfasts, lunch and snacks, one dinner, and these spa services: body-mind exercise, a facial, manicure, paraffin wax treatment, massage, and pedicure.

(The fine print: Maine state sales tax is not included.)

Senior Women's Travel, for women 50 and over, emphasizes that it does not serve up ''old lady" trips and stresses culture, shopping, and dining. Among the trips: Christmas in New York, Dec. 1-5, $1,950 single occupancy; Christmas Shopping in New York, Dec. 7-11, $1,450; Rome in Winter, Jan. 14-21, $2,800; Grandmother and Granddaughter/Venice Vision, July 17-24, $2,850 for grandma and $2,350 for granddaughter, double occupancy; and Grandmother and Granddaughter/Art Adventure in Florence, July 25-Aug. 1, $2,900 and $2,500.

(The fine print: Air fare and airport transfers are not included. Check each offer for included meals and tours.)

Call 212-838-4740 or visit www.poshnosh.com.

The Women's Travel Club boasts that its trips are designed by women. Among winter offerings: an Amazon cruise Dec. 17-Jan. 2 starting at $1,438; Feb. 5-8, Ixtapan spa trip, $1,071 double or triple or $1,215 single; Feb. 2-April 5, 63-day cruise around South America, beginning at $7,716. There are several other trips at varying prices.