StagWeb Stag Weekends Blog

If you are looking to organise a stag do with a difference, why not involve it with one the world’s top marathons. If you’re not aware, this weekend (Sunday 22^nd April) is the Virgin London Marathon which is one of the biggest marathons in the world with a winning prize of £1 million. A marathon requires months of dedicated preparation, but there is no better feeling than when you cross the finish line. But why not share that joy and pride with your mates while you’re away on a stag do. There are many marathons run across the world like New York, Chicago and Honolulu which attract millions of people. But below is a list of marathons a lot closer to home and at destinations suitable for stag weekends.

Berlin – takes place in February

Probably the most suitable marathon course for you to tackle is Berlin as it is recognised for being flat and usually allows people to record personal best times. Marathons have taken place here since 1974 with crowds of over a million coming to support the event every year.

Lisbon – takes place in December

If you’re looking to see a bit of culture and architecture during a visit to Lisbon, then running a marathon is a great way take it in. The marathon course is regarded as being quite hilly, but it’s a lot more flatter than perceived. The course will take you through the city passing along the River Tagus.

London – takes places in April

This year’s marathon is its 32^nd event and is one of the top 5 world major marathon. The marathon attracts many applicants every year including famous celebs, but to avoid disappointment you will have to apply early. Once you’re on the course, you’ll pass famous landmarks like Big Ben. The London Eye before ending near Buckingham Palace.

To make things more interesting, why don’t you and the boys go fancy dress? It will certainly make things a lot more interesting.

Once you have completed the marathon, there is no better way to celebrate your achievement than with a celebratory stag night out with lads to toast your day.

The count down until the start of the 2012 London Olympics is drawing ever closer as we are only 100 days away. Within this time frame there’s still a lot that needs to be done. Testing events still need to take place on the new venues like the Gymnastics arena, Synchronised Swimming at the Aquatics centre, Hockey at the Riverbank Arena and Men’s Football at the City of Manchester Stadium plus much more. According to the BBC, a further 200,000 temporary seats and 10,000 portable toilets still need to be installed. The venue for beach volleyball is to be located at the Horse Guards Parade and this is yet to be transformed.

The Olympic Torch Relay also needs to take place and this starts in May and lasts for 70 days. Around 8,000 people will take part in carrying the torch through towns and cities across the UK. The route has been planned so it will come within ten miles of 95% of everyone who lives in the UK.

If you haven’t managed to get a ticket for any of the games events then do not stress, there is still plenty of football tickets and Paralympic tickets available, as well as the free events like the Marathon and the walk race. So start your planning now if you don’t want to miss out on Britain’s greatest spectacle for many years. This is perfect if you want your day or weekend away with the boys to coincide with the Nation’s great spectacle. If you’re already on a stag do, this would top off a great weekend away.

The weekend has disappeared as quickly as it came and you are now back to a busy day at the office perhaps suffering from the Monday blues. Well another welcomed break is not that far away, in only a few weeks time it’s the May bank holiday where you can yet again enjoy an extra day off work.

If you are looking for ways to make the most of this weekend along with any future weekends, then take a look at our great special offers. StagWeb offers a wide selection that covers day only packages through to full weekend packages.

Here’s this week’s top 3 packages!

London Laps – from £69pp

This day only package includes a day of karting with the boys, followed by an evening of lap dancing, and a VIP nightclub entry. You will be pleased to know that if 15 or more book, the stag goes free! See more about this London package.

Bristol – Bargain Brizzle – from £79pp (was £99)

This 1 night stay in Bristol will include accommodation at a 2 star hotel, a day of paintballing with the lads followed with an evening at the casino, lap dancing before ending the night with a VIP nightclub pass. See more about this Bristol package.

For a 2 night activity package;

Dublin – Sharp Shooter – from £159pp (was £179pp)

If you are looking to celebrate a weekend in style with the boys then head to Dublin. After a short hop over the Irish Sea, you’ll arrive to your central 2 star hotel. Your day’s activity will include a clay pigeon shooting, followed by a trip to the famous Guinness Brewery Tour. The fun doesn’t stop there as you and the boys will then have a night greyhound racing followed by a VIP club night.

If any of these packages take your fancy, then take a trip to our special offers page to find out more. If you are looking for a great deal for a an up and coming stag party or just a trip with the boys then enquire today and get the ball rolling, you’ll be glad you did with StagWeb!

Now that we have entered April, this means summer is not far away. But with Britain being unpredictable as ever with its weather, you may have to take decisive action and go abroad this summer and autumn. StagWeb have created diverse packages that are ideal for a lad’s weekend away, especially for a stag do.

Whether you are looking for a full weekend 2 night package or just activity only, StagWeb offer a great selection of packages but we have managed to narrow down this weeks top European stag weekend packages.

Krakow – Kraking Krakow from £149pp

• stay 2 nights in a central hotel with airport and activity transfers
• get your hands on an AK47 with our target shooting range
• entrance to one of Krakow’s top lap dancing venues
• pub crawl by one of our Krakow guides
• VIP nightclubbing to the cities best clubs

Barcelona – Booze, Nous and Grooves from £215pp

• stay 2 nights in your very own city centre apartment including full English breakfast
• you will be welcomed with your own private airport transfers
• guided pub crawl and nightclub entry
• tickets to watch the mighty Barcelona at the Nou Camp
• another top nightclub to end and celebrate weekend!

If you have already managed to sort you and the boys out with accommodation, then we have special packages to fit in with your itinerary. Below is details of 2 packages you may want to consider.

Budapest – Hungary for more from £54pp

• starts with a stag dinner – which includes 3 courses, 3 beers and a stripper
• this is followed with a guided bar crawl, then on to a lap dancing club
• if you book this package we will throw in a free nightclub entry!

Prague – Crawling for cover from £82pp

• this one day package includes target shooting
• followed by an evening bar crawl
• activity transfers are also included

For more information of these packages and a host of others, visit our top 10 European stag do packages section.

Liverpool is one of Britain’s most distinctive cities, a place marked by its unique accent, lively nightlife, humour and vibrant cultural and sporting scenes. A historic port which looks across the Irish Sea and Atlantic for much of its inspiration, Liverpool is a city full of character, as well as plenty of characters.

The home to two of the world’s most famous football clubs, as well as perhaps the most famous rock band of all time, the city is a great venue for any stag night. Whether you are interested in a night on the ale in an Irish bar or something a little more refined, it can be found on the banks of the River Mersey.

Liverpool FC are one of the most famous clubs in world football and their Anfield stadium, with its famous Shankly Gates, remains one of football’s most iconic stadia. A tour of the famous ground is available at various times of year – see more about stadium tours here.

Visitors should not forget about Everton FC, though. The Toffees, as they are nicknamed, play at the famous Goodison Park ground, just across Stanley Park from the home of their red-clad rivals. Although less successful than Liverpool, the blue side of this footballing city still has a heritage and devotion that is the envy of other clubs across the world. Some fixtures will be trickier than others to get tickets for, though and it is worthwhile planning ahead and not taking attendance for granted.

Of course, no visit to Liverpool would really be complete without taking in something related to the Beatles. Heading to Albert Dock to the Beatles Story is perhaps the easiest and quickest way to get a fix of the Fab Four before heading on to other things.

With some great memorabilia on show, as well as interesting and interactive displays which trace the stories of all four members of Liverpool’s most famous group, a visit should really get the juices flowing to see what the rest of the city can offer.

The bars and pubs are also great places to enjoy a few pints. Liverpool has a long-running connection with Ireland which is clearly visible in the nightlife of the city. There are plenty of music bars where good traditional and not-so traditional Irish music can be heard, such as O’Neill’s on Hanover Street or Flanagan’s Apple on Mathew Street, where.

For someone who is looking for something perhaps a little less folksy, the city’s nightclubs offer some treats. Liverpool is, the home of Cream, one of the UK’s most famous dance venues. Located in Wolstenholme Square, the club is easily accessible from city centre Liverpool hotels.

For a traditional stag do activity, Liverpool also has some good lap dancing clubs. Providing glamorous girls and luxurious hospitality and it is worthwhile enquiring to see what packages are available for groups.

Paintballing has become increasingly popular as a stag activity in recent years with some of the best sites available in Liverpool. Both outdoor and indoor games on offer, as well as urban environments to battle in.

With Aintree racecourse also just a short distance away, a day at the races is another good option for any stag do. A number of different events run throughout the year at the racecourse, enquire to find out prices.

One thing that a stag do should always be is a laugh and there are some great comedy clubs in the city to see some top acts. Scousers have a reputation for having a lively sense of humour and it is often entertaining simply to listen to conversations in pubs.

However, those who are looking for a more professional brand of comedy should look our various comedy clubs, with some hospitality packages including food and drink also available, just enquire for more information.

Liverpool is one of Britain’s great cities for a weekend break away. As a venue for a man to bid farewell to single life with his buddies, there are few better places to go than this town of celebrations and warm hospitality.

StagWeb are pleased to announce the arrival of their new destination, Marbella! If you’re looking for a  top stag do destination in the sun then look no further than Marbella. Regarded as Spain’s answer to St Tropez, Marbella is a city with great tradition and an atmosphere to match. The city is recognised for attracting the rich and famous, so if you and the boys think you can mix in with the lifestyle, then this is the stag weekend destination for you.

If you’re looking for action, then a Marbella stag weekend is the right destination for you. If you want to try your hand at watersports, then you’ll be spoilt for choice. Learn to glide the waves with water skiing, take the plunge in canyoning or tackle the ocean with some fishing.

If water activities are not your kind of thing, Marbella offers a wide choice of on-land activities. As well as the likes of quad biking and go karting, why don’t you and the guys explore the great Spanish countryside with a day of mountain biking or try paintballing in a different setting.

For an unforgettable stag night out with the boys, head to the nearby town of Puerto Banus. The town centre around the amazing marina which is full of millionaire’s yachts with amazing bars and restaurants to match. You may be lucky enough to bump into a couple of celebs while you and the boys are sampling the delights of the bars and clubs.

Does this sound tempting, well it should do as StagWeb only choose the best stag weekend destinations that will make your special celebration one that you will never forget.

See more about our Marbella stag weekends, our ready made packages start from only £149pp.

Tomorrow sees the start of the 2012 Masters Tournament held at Augusta National in Georgia. No Britain has won the tournament since Nick Faldo did in 1996, but this year sees a great chance of one Britain’s winning this year.

The number 1 player in the world is Luke Donald, is known for his consistent straight and accurate driving, even though he lacks distance compared to many other golfers, that shouldn’t be a problem as the course is not the longest.

Also in contention is Lee Westwood, the Englishman is current ranking number 3 in the world after previously ranking as number 1. But like Luke Donald his only drawback is the fact that he hasn’t won a major tournament in his career. Current number 2 in the world is Rory McIlroy, the current golden boy of golf. He is currently neck and neck with Englishman Luke Donald over the number 1 spot and maybe serves as Britain’s best chance of taking the green jacket.

Rory will definitely be looking to make up for last years tournament when he led by 4 shots but unfortunately had a disastrous last round to lose out. But Rory will have to be on his game, as this year is seen the one of the most open Masters Tournaments in years with the like of Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, other Brit Justin Rose all coming in to form of late.

Golfing stag weekends?

If you will be getting into the Masters spirit this weekend, there is no better way to do than by booking your very own Masters type tournament with your mates. If you have a stag do planned then why not consider a golfing break with your mates. StagWeb offer a mammoth choice of great golf courses across the UK, Europe and USA where you can recreate your own golfing stag weekend. Take a look at our choice of golfing destinations from La Manga to the Algarve.

For more stag weekends, ideas and packages see www.StagWeb.co.uk.

Funny golfing stag do

To get you further in the golfing mood, take a look at this brilliant video called golf wars!

If you haven’t already heard, the South-East now has another airport that offers routes across Europe by no-frills Airline EasyJet. This is ideal if you have stag weekends booked across the far corners of the UK or Europe. Destinations include Barcelona, Amsterdam, Belfast, Faro for the Algarve and Malaga for Costa del Sol and Marbella. The delightful Emerald Isle city of Dublin is also another destination that can be accessed by Southend Airport.

This is great news for the residents of the South-East as it now makes it more convenient for them to travel and it will also help with tourism coming into the area.

For more information on stag parties in these destinations stated above, go to StagWeb.co.uk!

Have you ever dreamed of driving a brand new supercar, well you don’t have to be a millionaire, leading car rental company Hertz are offering people the chance to hire one for the day. This is a great idea if you’re planning an unforgettable stag do or special occasion. Choose from the likes of an Aston Martin DB9 (from £450.30 per day), Ferrari 458 Italia (from £826.50 per day), a Ferrari F430 Spyder (from £826.50 per day) or the brand new McLaren MP4-12C which costs £212,000 to buy or £1,134.30 for a days hire. This supercar can do 0 to 60mph in 2.8 seconds or 0-124mph in 8.9 seconds and recorded the second fastest time on BBC’s Top Gear.

If you and your mates fancy yourselves as petrol heads, there’s no better way to spend your stag weekend than a track day experience. You’ll get the chance to race mini’s, BMW’s, E-Type Jags and Ferrari’s depending which race track you choose around the UK.

Maybe a mini race stag weekend is more up your street. You and the boys can create your own Italian Job theme and race each other against the clock, to see who is the Charlie Crocker of the group is and who is the Mr Bean!

For more information see our motorsport stag weekends with StagWeb, give us a call us on 0845 130 5225 or send us an enquiry today!

The Queen and Prince Phillip made a lovely gesture by popping in to see two newly weds minutes after they made there nuptials on Friday. The Queen had dropped into Manchester Town Hallas she was visiting a number of sites in preparation for her Diamond Jubilee Tour this year.

John Canning, who was marrying the new Frances Manning, had said he had heard the Queen was visiting the town hall that day so jokingly wrote to Buckingham Palace inviting the Queen to the service. John Canning told the Sun newspaper that Buckingham Palace had sent him a polite reply declining the invitation, but the palace officials secretly arranged the meeting.

The Queen and Prince Phillip posed for photos with the happy couple and had a conversation with them stating that the bride looked lovely to wish the best for the future. This experience certainly put the icing on the cake, to top off an already magical day.

If you want to see more occasions where celebrities have gate crashed our stag weekends, See our celeb stag and hen series here.