Girlfriends, it’s HOT out there and we’re spending more time at the pool than in front of the computer screen. But, we haven’t forgotten our girlfriends! What are you planning for girls night in June, July and August? We’d like to offer you a few great summer girls night ideas: 

Get wet

About.com entertaining guide Donna Pilato offers this pool party plan. Pool parties are a great way to cool off! See also our bachelorette pool party ideas, which you can certainly adapt to non-bachelorette occasions. Won’t it be fun to make a splash with your girlfriends?

Get thinking

Summer is a great time to hit the hammock with a good book, and that’s why our Summer Book Swap party is so popular with our girlfriends. It’s easy for you to host one, too. Just click the link to find menu ideas, invitation wording and a downloadable book swap form. 

This most relaxed of all seasons is also a good time to think out of the box when it comes to girls night. Our Six Summer Shindigs article gives you some unique summertime girls night ideas, from a Miniature Golf Gala to a Drive-in Diva outing. Check it out and you’re sure to come away inspired! 

Get away from it all

What a perfect time of year for a girlfriend getaway! Rent a cottage on a lake, go camping, hit the big city, or seek out the best flea markets and county fairs. Pick a destination, find someone to watch the kids, dog, cat, or fish, and get away with your girlfriends. HOT TIP: Loews Hotels just announced its “Recessionista Respites” Getaway packages designed for girlfriends! Choose from great values in Denver, Lake Las Vegas, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Quebec City, San Diego and Santa Monica. These packages definitely include thoughtful extras such as spa credits and shopping gift cards, so be sure to check them out by visiting LoewsHotels.com. Select your destination, then click on “special offers” and look for the Recessionista package.

Also, visit our contributor Casey Wohl’s website for fabulous travel tips, ideas and deals especially for girlfriends.

So, there are a few quick summer suggestions, girlfriends. As always, we’d love to hear from YOU. What are you planning with your girlfriends this summer? Photo via flickr.