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Hen weekends in Scotland and Northern Ireland have never been cheaper - 4 November 2011

Snap up advanced deals and enjoy a great weekend away with the girls

When it comes to planning a great Hen weekend, let’s face it, there’s one thing that’s more important than anything else, having fun, and as much of it as possible. Gone are the days when only the stags celebrated their last night of freedom in style. In the 21st century hens rule the roost, and if you’re looking for the perfect location for see out your last single weekend with the girls, then you need look no further than the UK, with Scotland and Northern Ireland providing unbelievable advanced deals on everything from hotels to pampering and partying.

If you’re looking for the complete Hen party package, the best way to start is by getting online and checking out the massive range of deals available. If you’re thinking of heading to Northern Ireland, then a quick Google search for Groupon deals in Belfast brings up a whole range of discount vouchers perfectly suited to women who want to holiday in style, including spa treatments, fine dining or, if you’re feeling frivolous, betting a few quid at the city’s greyhound circuit while enjoying some vintage Irish Whiskey. If you fancy something slower paced of course, then Sligo’s Clarion Hotel offers the complete hotel and spa package and unbeatable prices.

Remember, when you’re putting your plans together for the hen weekend, it’s always cheaper to make group bookings. Keep in touch with your fellow hens and book together to enjoy even better discounts, including some unbeatable deals in Edinburgh and its surrounding area. St Andrews, famed meeting place of Wills and Kate, offers the perfect place to relax and unwind before kicking back with the girls at the Fairmont hotel – a recommended hostelry. Likewise, party-goers should head to the capital Edinburgh, which combines a vibrant nightlife with luxury accommodation all at prices you won’t beat anywhere else in the UK.

Hen weekends don’t all have to be about pampering and partying of course, the more adventurous among you might fancy getting down and dirty in the outdoors. What better way to unwind before the big day than by getting back into the big outdoors. Fans of adventure can find some awesome discounts north of the border for things like paintballing, off-road driving and even skiing and snowboarding.

With some particularly great Glasgow deals around at the moment, that’s the best place to base yourselves for a more action-based weekend. But as you can see, there’s plenty on offer to suit every eventuality, and make sure fun is at the top of your Hen weekend agenda.

 


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