If you are tasked with organising the hen weekend then you'll already know that there is no shortage of providers eager to get you to spend your cash. There are, of course, alternatives and these don't always have to be the most expensive options - often all it needs is a bit of imagination and the will to try something other than the norm.
Some of the most popular 'alternative' options include:
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Burlesque parties - dress up as your favourite burlesque performer and strut your stuff around town or at a private venue
Pole Dancing Classes - great for a laugh or as an introduction to a modern and alternative keep fit activity
Adventure Weekends - rally driving packages, parachuting or a host of other adrenaline pumping activities used to be the weekend activity of choice for the boys but now the girls are getting in on the act.
Murder Mystery Weekends - spend the weekend at a country house location and find your inner Miss Marple.
Cookery Courses & Wine Tasting - You only have to turn on the TV to see how popular the subject of food and wine is these days so why not spend a relaxing day or weekend learning the fineries of cordon bleu cookery or tasting and learning about fine wines?
Theatre Breaks - a night at a city centre hotel, a nice dinner and tickets for the theatre - what more could a girl want? Well, you don't have to wait for your intended to treat you - get the girls together and treat yourselves.
Whatever activity you choose it's important to bear in mind a few points:
Make sure it's something everyone will enjoy and can take part in - alternatively you could arrange something more sober for one group of guests and then get together in the evening for a celebration drink or two.
Plan ahead - activity breaks can be very popular at certain times of the year so make sure you book ahead and confirm that everyone can attend.
Be prepared - there's always one member of the party who will chicken out or forget something vital - so try and anticipate any problems so you are ready to deal with any eventually.
Get everyone committed early - it's no good organising a great weekend away if some people don't have the cash at the time. Plan well ahead and try to get as much paid up front as possible.
Play safe where money is concerned - don't pay out large sums to companies you've never heard of - make sure there is some form of financial protection in place and always pay by credit card if at all possible.
Think about insurance - if your trip is abroad then consider taking out travel insurance. Even the most minor mishap can turn out to be a costly affair so insure against this if possible.
Finally - That's it - lecture over. Have fun!
Original Hen Weekend Ideas
Hen weekends have never been so much fun - with an endless choice of locations and activities your hen party or hen weekend needs some careful planning and preparation. Check out our site for a host of hen weekend ideas and a list of the most popular hen party locations.
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