Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Pamper and party on the Costa Brava



In the run up to your big day there should be plenty of excuses to pamper yourself.  But why not spoil your best ladies with the same treatment with a Costa Brava Hen Weekend?  Traditionally spa and pamper hen dos are seen as quite a low key option, but with a Lloret de Mar hen party you can enjoy the best pampering options on offer during the day with a little (or more!) partying of an evening!

Why not start your Lloret de Mar hen party with a spot of hot air ballooning?  You’ll while away an hour floating over the beautiful countryside of the breathtaking Costa Brava.  This is the perfect relaxing start to your Costa Brava hen weekend, enjoying the peace and quiet with your friends and family.  And the treats don’t stop there; once landed, Aunty Andrea will have a full breakfast ready and waiting, and what’s more special than starting the day with a champagne toast?

Of course, every bride wants to look her best for the big event.  Why not let us book your Costa Brava hen party into a traditional Spanish beauty parlour for a bit of indulgence?  This doesn’t have to break the bank as we find all the little hidden beauty gems in the Costa Brava, but equally there’s no compromise on quality.  Anyone for a deep cleansing chocolate facial treatment?

If shopping is your idea of hen heaven, hen weekends in the Costa Brava offer just that.  There’s no better girly day than spending some time in designer shopping paradise Barcelona. Aunty will pick you up and drop you off, and with stops at the famous Roca Centre outlet village and the Mataro Park shopping centre, everyone would have bagged themselves a bargain (or at least an outfit for that night’s partying!) by the end of the day.

And let’s not forget that we can also book you and your Costa Brava hen party in for some top-notch wining and dining.  Lloret de Mar’s enchanting neighbouring town Tossa de Mar is full of restaurants to choose from, offering everything from delicious freshly caught fish and seafood dishes through to pizza, Chinese, and even steak and chips!  What better way to set yourself up for the night ahead of you?  You’ll need it, as Aunty also has some of the best partying in the Costa Brava in store for you!  Go on, treat you and your ladies to some pampering and partying with a Lloret de Mar hen weekend!  

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Culture, class and cocktails: let the destination of your hen weekend inspire you!


If the destination of your hen weekend is just as important as the activities, why not join your dear Aunty on a hen weekend to be treasured forever in beautiful Lloret de Mar?  We all know that traditionally a Spain hen weekend has been about dancing, drinking and dressing the poor hen up in some embarrassing home-made net-curtain veil covered in L-plates and male appendages, but I know that many of you ladies nowadays are looking for something a bit classier, something where you can actually appreciate your surroundings as well as all of the fabulous activities your bridesmaids have planned for you.

OK, so most of you are probably leaning more towards Zara Phillips' tutu-and-pink-wig-wearing weekend than Kate Middleton's low-key night in with friends (you do normally only have one hen weekend after all – you want to make it one to remember!), but why not experience the culture of your chosen destination while you're at it?  Here in Lloret de Mar, hen weekend expert Aunty can help to organise activities which will allow you to experience the culture of the Costa Brava.  For example, why not try our Paella and Sangria Masterclass?  You'll be taken to a typical Spanish restaurant to partake in an authentic Paella cooking demonstration.  Then, while your lunch is cooking, your traditional Sangria making class will begin.  Yum, what could be more culturally satisfying that immersing yourself in the local Catalan cuisine?

Similarly, if you choose to challenge your minds and your team-work skills, our Pirate Treasure Hunt is set against the picture perfect backdrop of the 12th century walled village in Tossa de mar, an excellent way to take in the sights of the town and engage in an activity at the same time.  Or, if you'd rather get back to nature, our hen Horse Riding activity takes place in the woodlands of the Costa Brava, and our hen Scuba Diving activity means you'll be able to dive amongst stunning islets, islands, caves and reefs.

And once you're all cultured-out, we know that you're not adverse to the traditional pub-crawl normally associated with Costa Brava hen weekends, and maybe even a little fantasy man entertainment too!  Let Aunty organise it all for you; who said that culture was boring?!