StagWeb Stag Weekends Blog

Newcastle is famed for being an extremely lively city, especially the nightlife, with some of the best bars and clubs in the UK! It’s definitely one of the best UK destinations to head to anytime of the year, you and the stags will love it!

Head to the Quayside or Jesmond area and experience a vibrant and diverse range of bars entertaining music styles from 70′s disco to 2010 RnB. There’s definitely a bar for you here, and after you’ve done all that there’s plenty of large nightclubs to party the night away. Let’s not forget about the casinos, comedy clubs and lap dancing establishments!

For a stag night some say it’s the ultimate destination, here’s a recent testimonial from one of our groups …

“IT WAS AWESOME!”

“Went to Newcastle for a weekend and it was awesome! Words can’t describe how great Newcastle is for a night out just try for yourself and you’ll see what I mean.”

Richard Young, Newcastle, 28/05/2010

And if the nightlife alone is not a good enough reason to visit Newcastle for a stag do, then some of the daytime activities will have you drooling! Some of the most popular activities range from gokarting at one of the largest Championship tracks in the UK to paintballing in 5 different themed zones. See more Newcastle stag activities.

See more about Newcastle stag weekends, or view our ready made packages!

This year is starting to hot up and with summer just around the corner it’s time to get the stag do sorted! What better way to spend a weekend with your mate’s on a stag weekend than in the Catalonian capital of Barcelona!

And with this years World Cup set for June and July it’s going to be a summer to remember! Barcelona is a fantastic city to visit anytime of the year but when the sun comes out it’s that extra special.

There’s plenty of activities available to keep you busy in the day from water sports such as banana boat and cave snorkelling to dry land activities like go karting and a tour of the famous Nou Camp (Home of FC Barcelona).

In the evening Barcelona really comes to life, Choose from a bar crawl to lap dancing to the vibrant and diverse range of nightclubs, which you’ll arrive with VIP entry. Barcelona really has some of the best nightlife in Europe and is guaranteed to give the stag a weekend to remember! See more about a Barcelona stag do.

In celebration of the World Cup we’ve made some football themed packages …

Boys on Tour!

• 2 nights city centre apartments
• private airport transfers
• bottle of Cava awaiting you in your apartments
• full breakfast on both mornings
• guided pub crawl with nightclub entry afterwards
• Nou Camp stadium tour

£145pp – See more information

Some of the StagWeb team have just arrived back from a fantastic weekend away in the Hungarian capital of Budapest.  From the photos taken it looks like the weekend was one to remember! We regularly visit the activities and destinations we use to make sure we can give our clients the best possible advice when on their stag do.

Some of the Budapest stag activities and entertainment the guy’s got up to included:  go karting, target shooting, spa session, casino, bar crawl, lap dancing, nightclubbing, guided tour, and a boat cruise. A lot of things to get into one weekend, but was very manageable and enjoyable!

Going to Budapest really gave us a good buzz, it’s a huge city where you can only really scratch the surface in one weekend. We can really see why our stags love to go to Budapest!

See here for more information about Budapest stag weekends.

If you’re already in the planning stages of a summer stag do, then you are right to do so! The summer is one of the busiest times for stag weekends hence everyone getting them booked early so they get a pick of the best activities and accommodation. We’ve listed our top 3 stag do destinations recommended for a top sunny summer stag!

Bournemouth stag do

Bournemouth is one of the most popular UK  stag do destinations pretty much anytime of the year, because of its fantastic range of activities and Bournemouth’s buzzing nightlife. It also has one of the best beaches in the UK. Make sure you book up early with this destination though, as it can get extremely busy in the summer months! See more about Bournemouth stag weekends.

Barcelona stag do

The Catalonian capital is a great destination to visit for a weekend break let alone a stag weekend! You’ll experience the culture, history, sun and stag fun at FC Barcelona’s Nou Camp or a day relaxing catching the rays on a luxury yacht. And StagWeb‘s accommodation options are the best in Barcelona with it’s luxury apartments situated in the centre of Barcelona close to all the restaurants, bars and nightlife! See more about Barcelona stag weekends.

Lisbon stag do

Lisbon has one of the best records of sun in Europe, it’s a fantastic destination if you’re looking for a chilled out stag weekend in the sun! Perfect for a golfing weekend with the lads and a chance to get out into the sea for some extreme shark fishing! See more about Lisbon stag weekends.

With the increase recently of the Euro (€1.15 – £1) there’s no better time for a stag abroad! Stag weekends abroad seem to have a different kind of excitement on a stag do, whereas in the UK you’ll probably experience a road trip, in Europe you’ll probably expect a couple of cheeky pints at the airport, no matter what time it is! At StagWeb we offer 27 destinations in Europe, Las Vegas in the USA and can even organise a trip to New York. And we’re always adding new destinations to our portfolio! Some of our most popular stag weekends abroad include: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Bratislava, Budapest, Dublin, and Prague just to name a few!

This month’s recommended stag weekend abroad is … Barcelona!

We’ve negotiated some fantastic rates for 2010 in Barcelona giving our clients some amazing packages in the sun! You can experience action packed white water rafting to a tour of the Nou Camp to a luxury yacht charter. See our Barcelona stag do packages!

With stag weekends looking popular as ever it’s even more important that you book with an ABTA bonded travel company. This guarantees your money is protected and is the single most powerful, internationally respected and consumer focused authority for respected travel agents in the UK.  StagWeb now have over 60 stag do destinations and 100s more fun stag experiences that we specialise in. If you’re looking for a fantastic range of stag do ideas, activities, nightlife, accommodation options then you’re in the right place, and here’s some more reasons why booking with StagWeb is the right choice!

Advantages of booking with StagWeb:

• We visit the places we send you, giving us the local knowledge to make sure your stag do is the best!
• Over 95,000 happy clients!
• Experience and expertise
• Incredible value
• Unrivalled service
• Action packed adventures
• ABTA bonded

See our video for our range of stag do destinations!

This year travel agents are predicting that more people will be heading overseas for their holidays and there’s no reason why that shouldn’t also include their stag weekends especially seeing as there’s some amazing options out there! We’ve just added Belgrade in Serbia to our available destinations which Lonely Planet guide has named Belgrade as number 1 in their Top 10 Party Cities in the World list – you won’t find a higher recommendation than that! Belgrade is looking to be a big stag destination this year and you don’t want to miss out.

Some of our other recent stag abroad additions include Zagreb, The Algarve and La Manga, which have been great additions to our already formidable line up of destinations for stag weekends abroad. If you’re golfing stags then you really want to consider heading to The Algarve or La Manga which both feature some of the best golf courses in Europe. Zagreb is a traditional central European city that is reminiscent of Budapest and Prague, but with a strong Italian influences (you can get some of the best pizzas outside of Italy here as well!)

Of course, all the tried and tested stag abroad destinations are worth considering as well – they’re favourites for a reason and have hosted far too many legendary stag weekends to count. Click for more ideas for stag weekends abroad.

With the start of the year always the busiest for people organising stag weekends we wanted to let you know of our new and exciting destinations for 2010!

And the beauty of these destinations are they won’t be crammed with other stag groups, so they’re very new, and in the future are sure to be a hit with all the crowds. So get it booked up before the rush!

Belgrade stag weekends

Hot of the press is this mighty Serbian stag weekend destination, Belgrade will be found in most top 10 lists for best nightlife in the world! With super clubs which compete with the likes of Ibiza, Barcelona, Amsterdam and Prague you’re sure to have the ultimate stag night! By UK standards Belgrade offers tourist’s incredible value and being outside the ‘Eurozone’ there’s even more to take advantage of.  See more about Belgrade stag weekends

La Manga stag weekends

Set in a worldclass golfing surrounding the La Manga Club Resort stages golfing tournaments to football club pre-season breaks. This fantastic sunny Spanish destination is perfect for that laid back relaxing golf break.  In the resort you’ll have all the luxuries with a golf course right outside your hotel and a relaxing spa and pool included. And with around 20 bars and restaurants there’s enough to keep you going for the ultimate stag night! La Manga is great for a stag weekend all year round because of the weather and you may get lucky and bump into a few football stars! See more about La Manga stag weekends

Lisbon stag weekends

Another sunny destination, Lisbon the capital of Portugal is fast gaining the reputation as one of Europe’s liveliest and trendiest cities. It’s an established favourite with the international DJ set with crowds of people heading to the area of Bairro Alto where you’ll experience the vibrant nightlife. Lisbon is another fantastic destination for a round of golf, but also for some deep sea shark fishing in the Atlantic ocean. See more about Lisbon stag weekends

Looking for a golfing stag weekend? Then we may just have the perfect destination – La Manga! StagWeb have recently launched this blistering stag destination so if you and the guys are keen golfers and looking for a destination that offers all year round sunshine, sandy beaches, luxurious accommodation and championship golf courses all in one spot, then La Manga could be for you.

La Manga is a small resort approximetly 66 km from the picturesque Spanish town of Murcia. You may be familiar with the La Manga Club from its popularity with famous faces and sporting teams; the likes of Manchester United and golfers such as Colin Montgomery have been known to grace the La Manga Club for their pre season training.

La Manga has two types of accommodation available; so if you and the guys are looking for luxury hotel accommodation or prefer stylish self catering apartments for the weekend, we can help. All La Manga accommodation is conveniently located within the resort, providing an ideal base to make the most out of the resorts first class facilities, including 3 championship golf courses, 26 tennis courts, and the La Manga Spa.

Here at StagWeb we understand the importance of your stag weekend and can organise as much or as little of the weekend as necessary. So if you’re looking for a top notch weekend, excellent customer service and great value for money call StagWeb now on 0845 130 5225.

The Slovakian capital is rapidly becoming a stag favourite. Over the last few years Bratislava has established itself as a city with a unique party atmosphere, that sets itself above and beyond its Eastern European neighbours. A Bratislava stag do offers a departure from the standard nightlife gents experience in any English city. The range of diverse evening options is clearly one of the most significant reasons for the rise in Bratislava as an ideal stag do destination. Naked mud wrestling, strip dinners and legendary guided pub crawls are just a few of the many options available that make for an unforgettable stag night.

We also offer a whole host of diverse stag activities including machine gun shooting, white water rafting, even ice hockey! With all of our activities we include transfers, a female guide and a cold beer, making any event with us a truly memorable experience. When putting together the perfect itinerary, there are plenty of accommodation options to consider all catering for every budget. All located within a stones throw of the old town and the best the city’s nightlife, you and the boys can pick from our 2, 3, 4 or 5 star hotels or our newly renovated luxury apartments.

Bratislava is an incredible city that has something for any stag group. For more information please visit (Bratislava stag do page) or contact our specialist account manager on 0845 130 5225.