I love Paris in the springtime. In fact, I’m quite partial to it in the summer, autumn and winter as well – I just can’t get enough of the place!
It’s fortunate that most of my friends have reached the age where they’re getting hitched, which means all the better for repeated trips to Paris and the party capitals of Europe on hen weekends! But perhaps you consider Paris to be more of a honeymoon destination, which is a very valid assumption. So where are the best destinations for European hen and stag weekends? Where can you and your friends let down your hair in a style befitting of brides and grooms-to-be?
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, has long been a city associated with hedonistic escape which makes it the perfect location for hen and stag parties. A fine cosmopolitan blend of laid-back cool and pulsating energy, you’re bound to discover a good time in Amsterdam.
However, the trend for many on an international stag or hen night has been to go toward the east in recent years. You’d need a good reason not to, as hen nights Prague, Tallinn, Riga and Krakow are hot property right now! With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, more history and culture than you can poke a stick at, and a very encouraging attitude to imbibing the odd pot of brew, you’ll be impressed with everything that’s on offer in Central and Eastern Europe!
Finally, as a personal favourite, stunningly beautiful Dubrovnik in Croatia deserves a mention. Known as the ‘pearl of the Adriatic’ and surrounded by turquoise waters, this majestic medieval walled city will make your hen party memories as precious as a gemstone. Dubrovnik, like Paris, is a place that you just can’t tire of visiting… You’ll want it as both a hen night and honeymoon location!
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