Edinburgh is one of the most diverse and lively destinations in the UK, and provides an abundance of great stag activities to suit all needs and budgets, from white water rafting to highland games.

If you’re looking for something different to the norm on your Edinburgh stag weekend and something the stag and the rest of the boys are going to remember, then it’s got to involve white water. The rivers that run North of Edinburgh provide amazing rapids all year round, so whether you want rafting, canyoning, or even duckies during your Edinburgh stag do, the blood is really going to be pumping.

If you think the guys and water won’t mix, you can certainly get your adrenalin fix on land instead. There are plenty of great options at your finger tips with Edinburgh boasting some of the finest off road driving centres in the UK, offering rage buggies, honda pilot racing, and an extreme quad bike safari.

Both the pre mentioned types of activities do involve at least a 40 minutes transfer time but don’t fear. If travelling is not for you, there are copious city centre activities to wet the whistle such as whisky tours or even a recording studio session if you have a couple of singers in the group.

You couldn’t have chosen a better destination for your stag weekend, Edinburgh has so many great tourist attractions to see anyway, but combined with the array of fun and exciting activities available, you can guarantee the guys are going to have a blast!

The wait is over; the World Cup is finally here!

Here at StagWeb, we know how important this competition is. That’s why we have our dream team of world cup stag packages.

From Prague to Bristol, we’ve got 11 hand picked football related packages ready for you and the guys to enjoy! Our packages include a range of 5 a side and 11 a side football and also stadium tours of Anfield, Old Trafford and the Nou Camp. If your weekend falls on a big World Cup match, there’s no need to worry about missing it. We can arrange for you and the guys to visit a top sports bar to catch the game on a big screen, a perfect start to the night!

Our 11 dream team packages are –

11. Prague – This is SPARTA! - £185
10. Manchester – Shootout superstar - £142
9. Bournemouth – Bournemouth ball breaker - £138
8. Amsterdam – Dutch dribbler - £169
7. Newcastle – Shoot and score - £89
6. Leeds – Defenders delight - £99
5. Birmingham – Midfield mayhem - £105
4. Bristol – World Cup wonder - £119
3. Liverpool – Footie fever - £130
2. Barcelona – Boys on tour - £145
1. London – Football’s coming home! - £119

To gets your hands on one of these top packages, you’ll have to be quick, like the World Cup, they won’t stay around forever!

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!

So boys where do you go to get the best stag weekend sun of the summer? It’s a great question and if the appeal is for warmer climates then as hardy rain battered Brits we normally head to Europe where there’s plenty of range, but disregard the UK’s finest summer resorts at your loss – if the weather’s right they are fantastic.

So in 2 parts we have Europe and the UK & Ireland for stag weekend choices. In this blog we’re going to talk about just 6 specially selected European stag destinations, 6 recommendations for the UK will follow in a forthcoming blog.

So the starting point for European sun has to be Spain while it is an obvious shout it is by no means ordinary, the weather nearly comes with a guarantee and there’s always a little carnival atmosphere. At StagWeb our best-in-market ground services cover Ibiza, Barcelona and La Manga. These 3 give you a fine range of options, Ibiza with its clubbing and chilled vibe, Barcelona with its multitude of bars, activities, beaches and adventure and La Manga for the highest quality golf.

Next to Spain we can cater for sunny stag weekends in the luxuriant Algarve, fly into Faro and then enjoy 3 nights relaxing in the surrounds of some of the Algarve’s finest enclaves. What you might not have thought about is Gdansk on Poland’s Baltic coast, a relatively new destination but with a bustling tri-city area that will keep you keen for the whole trip. Then there’s the beautiful Tallinn, only 10 minutes from the beach where your bird watching will likely deliver the rarest and most beautiful species in Europe.

So there you have it, 6 highly recommended scorchers, just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the leg work, leaving you to enjoy the stag weekend!

With so many people having Facebook accounts these days it’s a great place to organise the stag do!

When you know what you’re doing for the stag weekend, all you need to do is set up the event on Facebook. If you’re the bestman organising the stag, you may not know everyone coming to the stag and you certainly won’t know everyone’s email address – organising an event on Facebook will allow you to invite people if you have them as friends as well as allowing the stag to invite people!

Once you have put in the event information you can invite the lads to the event, this will then give you an idea of numbers, it will also give the lads the opportunity to see the itinerary in more detail, but more importantly it will give you the chance to chase them for the money! The lads will not want to be named and shamed as tight arses!

The event is also a great place to tell stories and put up a couple of photos when you’re home and hangover free!

Check out the StagWeb Facebook profile here

Coasteering

This is an extreme sport you need to be fit for, it’s a combination of a hiking, canyoning and cliff jumping. It’s probably the most naturally thrilling activity you can do in the UK but you’ve got to be game. Top spots – Cardiff, Exeter, Newquay, Torquay, Woolacombe.

Yacht Charter / Sailing

Perhaps the coolest of stag weekend watersports, hire a yacht, load up with beers and snacks (but drink responsibly) and let the skipper take you out on half-day of full day’s sailing. As the ozzies might say … bloody beautiful! Top spots – Barcelona, Bournemouth, Brighton, Isle of Wight, Southampton.

Sea Fishing

A great activity, half day of full day. Half-day will be closer to the shore and therefore the catch will be slightly different, but get out for a full day and we’re talking deep sea fishing. Usually 10-12 to a vessel, you’ll need your sea legs but if the weather holds it’s a day with your best mates you’ll never forget. Top spots – Barcelona, Bournemouth, Brighton, Isle of Wight, Newquay, Southampton, Torquay, Woolacombe.

Zorbing

Imagine this, a group of stags all line up to do something you’ve never done before and are unlikely to do again. You get into a massive nylon ball which has a cavity especially for you (and maybe a mate if you’re lucky), you’re strapped in and then rolled down a slow for a few minutes of madness. Awesome! Top spots – Bournemouth.

Cricket

Where would the summer be without Cricket, nowhere that’s where. Cricket is the archetypal summer team game so it’s ideal for a stag weekend, whether it’s spectating (20/20, county, day-night, test) or playing a proper match, six a side or indoor. We have access to several international fixtures where you can play against expats and the locals, we even know of a pitch where we might even be able to get a celebrity player or two! Top Spots – Bath, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Cork, Durham, France, Leeds, London, Manchester, Nottingham, Southampton, Taunton, Tallinn.

In truth there are plenty more (we haven’t even mentioned beach volleyball, hydrospeeding, highland games or zip wires), check out StagWeb’s activities section for a full buffet of stag weekend ideas. The most important thing of all is to get something that will suit the group that you’ll all enjoy, we’re here to help you get great value and a superb stag weekend experience.

Gents it’s true it’s not too late to get an unforgettable stag weekend booked and still make the most of this summer’s opportunities. The weather has been unusually good lately, back to what it was like when we were kids and that’s seen a huge rise in British holidays and UK stag weekend popularity.

The beach bound early bookers and efficient organisers among you have already reserved the coastal stag weekend, some bestmen booked last year and many forward thinkers booked the stag party in the first three months of this year. But fear not, despite unusually high demand with our trusty service there are still chances to get your event sorted – sun, sea, sand and stag!

The top UK locations for coastal stag weekends are on the south coast and stretch from Cornwall to Sussex, our suggestions for the best experiences available would be Torquay, Newquay, Woolacombe, Bournemouth, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Brighton. Aside from working closely with numerous specially selected hotels and guesthouses we have activities galore and plenty of evening programmes to ensure you receive not only a fantastic stag night but also a high value, hassle free experience.

With coastal destinations you need to be thinking about staying at least 2 nights, one night stays are a no-no in high season. If you tell us exactly what you’re after we’ll do our very best to get you exactly what you require – in the rare instances we can’t it’s because of availability but we will let you have first refusal access on all the best possible alternatives. Have a look at our packages to give you some idea of what is popular, you can either choose a package or we can tailor make the weekend for you!

StagWeb place thousands of clients every year and after more than 7 years leading the way with the UK’s best stag weekends we’re very well connected. In a nutshell we have the best deals, the greatest quality partners and the highest value options for you, there’s no better service, so if you want to host on the coast look no further – we’ll help you all the way, from start to suntan!   Plus when you book with us you’re financially protected, we’re ABTA bonded – never book without it – especially if you’re booking on behalf of other people aswell!

So … don’t give up on a belting  summer stag weekend yet … it’s not over until the fat lady gets her hands on your speedos!

Send your stag party enquiry here or call us today on 0845 130 5225

stag weekend checklist

Europe is currently extremely popular for a stag weekend especially eastern Europe … Prague, Riga, Budapest, Krakow etc. So now you’ve got it all booked up and are wondering what you should take, even though the stag weekend is generally 2 or 3 days, you’re not going to need much but there are some essentials you must take!

1. flights – You’re not going anywhere in Europe unless you’ve booked your flights. We don’t book your flights for you, that’s because by going direct you can get much better deals, we will however direct you to which airport would be best to fly from and which airline to go with for your European stag weekend. Here is a website dedicated to providing you with the best stag weekend flights

2. passport & visa – Another essential you don’t want to leave home without. Also make sure it’s upto date! Most European destinations you won’t need a Visa, Las Vegas is the only destination you’ll need one and you can apply online for it here

3. travel insurance – Very important as you’ll most likly be doing something action packed like white water rafting, paintballing, 4×4 off road driving etc. Find travel insurance

Those above are the most important essentials, and below are recommended …

4. activity transfers – Being in a big group you don’t want to be waiting around for taxis, so as standard we’ll arrange a private driver to pick you up and take you to your accommodation. It’s also a good idea to get activity transfers as some taxis abroad can try to rip you off.

5. fancy dress custume – Make sure you pack your 70′s costume you’re going to need this for the stag night!

6. stag t-shirts – We’ve all seen those annoying lads at the airport all wearing the same old t-shirts with their nickname on the back, well why should you be any different? You can find stag party tshirts here and also customise your own.

7. mankini – Since Borat came out the Mankini is possible the most popular thing to take on your stag weekend, buy mankini

Make sure you have most of these sorted, and you’re half way to enjoying the best stag weekend abroad ever!

two swedish twins for the stag night

Looking for something to brighten up the day, or looking for inspiration for your stag weekend? Then check out our new stag party videos section, where we’ll be adding videos regulary so check back to see the funniest stag videos. Here’s one to get you started …

See the rest our our Funny Stag Party Videos here

Here at StagWeb we’ve literally got hundreds of ideas for stag weekends so it’s not surprising people get excited about stag weekends. It’s your chance to have an only lads weekend where you could go abroad or stay in the UK combining some action packed activities and stag night entertainment.  When deciding what activities to do it’s probably best to ask everyone going to choose from 3-4 activity options to see what most people would like to do. To get ideas of stag weekends see our activities page with motor sports, extreme, unusual, winter and water sports activities. Having a look at the activities on offer can sometimes decide the location you want to go. E.g. White water rafting in Edinburgh is not to be missed!

Click here to see our stag weekend destination ideas