Hen weekends whatever the weather!

It’s all very well having a hen weekend in the UK, but the weather does restrict what you do somewhat. At the end of my Costa Brava Hen Weekends, I always hear the same thing: “It’s so lovely to go home with a bit of a tan!”, “Is the weather always as nice as this here?!”, “How lovely it is not to have to think about taking a heavy coat with us on a night out!”. I am a very lucky lady, it’s true, to live in such a beautiful part of the world, and I’m always pleased to share that luck with you lovely ladies out there; if you join me on a Lloret de Mar hen weekend, I can not only guarantee fun, fun, fun – I can also pretty much guarantee sun, sun, sun!


With average temperatures from May to October between 21 and 27 degrees Celsius, and even outside of those months not falling much below that, your Costa Brava hen weekend should have really pleasant weather whatever the time of year. We also have very little rain, which means that you can enjoy many outdoor activities during your Lloret de Mar hen weekend; how about a trip on the hen banana-boat ski bus? Or some time aboard my hen catamaran cruise? However outdoorsy you all are, I can’t see you swanning about in your bikinis in Blackpool or Bournemouth!! The gorgeous temperatures here, of course, mean that if you opt for a Costa Brava hen weekend, a bit of sunbathing is always on the agenda. How nice to be able to turn up for your big day back home with a healthy sun-kissed glow!


Similarly, it’s very unlikely that if you choose my hen hot air ballooning or hen horse riding for your Lloret de Mar hen party they’ll be rained off. Plus there’s nothing worse than charging around a paint ball course while the rain streams down around you – shouldn’t be a problem if you pick paint balling on a Costa Brava hen weekend!


And don’t forget that your dear Aunty will also organise your night time Lloret de Mar hen weekend activities too, whether they be a pub crawl in Lloret de Mar or Tossa de Mar, fine wining and dining or even an evening with my fantastic male strippers – and you wouldn’t want to spoil your glamorous evening look with a bulky coat or opaque tights now, would you? So, I ask, what’s stopping you? Why not add the sunshine factor to your hen weekend and book a Costa Brava hen party with me?

Keep costs low with a Costa Brava Hen Weekend

Weddings can be an expensive time, not just for the bride and groom, but also for the guests.  With a new outfit, travel, possibly an overnight stay and a gift, weddings don’t come cheap to your loved ones.  Now, Aunty knows that many brides dream of a hen do abroad, but worry that the pressure of yet more spending will mean that many of your friends and family won’t be able to join you.  Not so with my packages: a Costa Brava Hen Weekend doesn’t need to be costly!

First things first: getting to your Costa Brava Hen Weekend won’t break the bank.  Although your travelling costs are down to you, getting to Lloret de Mar from the UK and Ireland is cheap and easy.  The low-cost airline Ryanair serves the nearest airport, Girona, which will position you about 40 minutes away from the start of your hen party in Lloret de Mar.  Barcelona is also just 1.5 hours away, and can be reached by many airlines, such as Easyjet.  Remember to book early to get the best value flights – bagging a bargain flight will put you and your hens in the right frame of mind for your Costa Brava Hen Weekend, before you’ve even left the country!

Once here, there’s no need to worry about getting to and from the airport, as Aunty will ensure that your Lloret de Mar hen weekend starts with ease by picking you up from either airport.  A classic Costa Brava hen weekend will then cost you about £150 per person.  This will typically give you and your ladies your airport transfers, 2 nights’ bed and breakfast and three activities, such as hen power boating, quad biking and paint balling, but remember that Aunty can mix and match your activities for your Lloret de Mar hen weekend to suit you and your needs; if you’d rather something a bit more low key such as hen horse riding or the ultimate hen shopping trip, just let me know and I can devise a detailed quote to suit you and your hens! 

So what better way to get your celebrations off to a great start?  A bit of a suntan, rest and relaxation and great activities – Costa Brava Hen Weekends offer great value for money!

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!  

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 12^th 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?!

Avoid Squabbles with Aunty Andrea

Don’t you just hate it when you have to organise everything yourself only for people to moan about this and that at every opportunity?! It’s what makes us girls girls though doesn’t it?! But if you’re in charge of organising the best hen do possible, make sure firstly you choose a hen weekend in Lloret de Mar and secondly you contact me to give you a helping hand.

Why? Because together we can put together a package that nobody could ever possibly argue with. Plus everyone will know what is happening before hand as it’s up to you what you all do! Are you all thrill seekers? Hen quad biking is it then! More of a relaxed bunch? How about a hen health spa visit instead?

The bottom line is if you go on a hen party without already having some activities planned well in advance trouble can arise, particularly in large groups. But with an Aunty Andrea hen weekend in Spain this scenario can be avoided thanks to my meticulous planning and long list of fun filled activities for you to try.

So what can I do for you I hear you say? Well I’ll pick you up from the airport, take you to your hotel, plan your whole day, get you in the best bars and clubs – as VIPs of course – and generally make sure you are always having a first class time!

Costa Brava Hen Weekends to Match all Expectations

We girls are much more complex than boys. You know that most stags will be happy with booze, strippers and food. And whilst we’re also partial to these things, from my experience, each hen party is different.

Which category does your group fall into?

Party Girls: You like a drink or ten and want fun, fun, fun for the whole weekend? Then come to Lloret de Mar! I’ll take you hen paintballing or hen quad biking before arming you with VIP entrances to the hottest clubs packed with even hotter Spanish guys. Anything goes over here!

Relaxing Girls: You work hard all year round and you are looking for a relaxed hen do spent being pampered during the day and sipping cocktails by night. Lloret de Mar it is then. I’ll whisk you off to a 5 star health spa and then let you loose to sample some of the swish bars where you can all let your hair down and celebrate the last few days of freedom.

Classy Girls: Looking for somewhere to max out the plastic and treat yourself? Choose a Lloret de Mar hen weekend for my Ultimate Hen shopping experience.  Top of the range labels from top of the range retail outlets over here girls! Then relax at night with my hen wining and dining experience.

For totally different hen weekends in Spain to suit all tastes and expectations, give me a call – you know it makes sense. 

An Arts and Crafts Hen Weekend? Get Real!

I read something the other day that made me both laugh and cry. Apparently more and more hens are deciding to save money by ditching the adventurous or therapeutic stuff on a hen weekend and doing things like arts and crafts or afternoon tea instead. Can you believe it?

You don’t have to miss out on all the fun things with me because YOU are in control with an Aunty Andrea hen weekend in Spain. Just pick and choose what you want to do according to your budget. A flight to the Costa Brava is basically the same amount as a train fare for goodness 

sake!

All you have to do is contact me over here. I’ll pull myself away from the beach and stop staring at the tasty chicos and get to work on creating a package based on what you want to do and how much you have to spend. Want a budget weekend? Want a three day splash out?  Either way I’m your girl when it comes to Costa Brava hen weekends. Hen ultimate shopping, hen paella cooking, hen horse riding – I’ve got the lot.

Don’t suffer the embarrassment of going back to work with nothing to show but the basket you weaved on your hen weekend! Give me a shout and I’ll put something together that’ll have everyone clustered around your desk checking out your saucy snaps!

Lloret de Mar: the Perfect Place for a Hen Party: it’s Official! By Sarah.

Sizzling sunshine versus grey skies … it’s no wonder more and more hen parties are jetting off around Europe in search of fun, fun, fun before the big day.

According to the Office for National Statistics, Lloret de Mar accounts for over 11% of all non-UK hen party destinations.

And hen party organiser and well-known Costa Brava personality Aunty Andrea reckons she knows why:

“Lloret de Mar hen weekends cater for everyone, whatever budget they’re on. There are endless rows of pubs, clubs and restaurants offering everything from the cheap to the sublime and a vast range of accommodation options – and shops as far as the eye can see! With easy access from Barcelona and Girona airports, Lloret de Mar makes the ideal destination for hen party travellers who want a quick flight and maximum party time!”

Aunty Andrea organises Lloret de Mar hen weekends filled with anything and everything from shopping to horse riding; from spa pampering to paintballing. Go on, become a statistic and find out for yourself just why Lloret de Mar earned its reputation as the party capital of the Costa Brava!

Hen Weekends to make the boys Jealous

Ladies often say to me they think stag weekends always sound more fun than hen weekends with the action and adventure they get stuck in to.

Well girls, anything they can do, we can do better! I can do you a hen weekend in Spain that has more balls than anything the guys can muster up.

An action packed  Lloret de Mar hen weekend could see you taking aim with some hen paint balling, showing that girls really do rule the road in hen go-karting and going off-road with hen quad biking.

Alternatively you could take the hen weekend experience to new heights by hanging on tight with treetop hen monkey swinging or maybe you could try climbing up cliff faces then completely letting go with hen cave diving and swimming.

Since we are ladies after all, you can make sure you find time for some hen party sun bathing as well, either on the beaches of the  Lloret de Mar or on the sun decks during an exclusive Catamaran Party cruise.

Oh, and we mustn’t forget that Aunty has the personal phone numbers of the sexiest male strippers in Spain to get you hotter than you will have been all weekend: now that’s what I call a party!

A Hen weekend to get you Red Carpet ready

It’s award season in the entertainment world and that means the world’s most manicured women are glamming up with new designer dresses and photo ready facials.

There should be no reason why you have to miss out on the fun and you can have your own taste of the glitz and glamour with a Barcelona and  Lloret de Mar hen weekend.

Barcelona’s chic boutiques are becoming almost as famous as the WAGs that shop there and you can try them out with a hen ultimate shopping experience. You can shop till you drop in the mall voted by style bible Vanity Fair as one of the top ten designer outlets in Europe. You and the girls on your Spanish hen party will be able to treat yourselves to luxury gear with 60% off high street prices.

Once you have your hand bags and glad rags, it’s back to Lloret de Mar to continue your red carpet weekend with a little pre-party hen pampering. Keeping things exclusive, I have found a fantastic hidden treasure beauty parlour where you can have a five-star chocolate and caviar facial and even a touch of botox or filler injections if you need a bit of a topping up.

That just leaves the party to get sorted and whilst I can’t offer you Elton’s house, I can sort out VIP passes to jump the queues at some of the best hen bars and clubs in Lloret de Mar for you and your hens to dance the night away, looking fabulous in your new outfits and looking nothing short of film stars!

A Hen Party fit for a Princess

I doubt anyone was surprised when Kate Middleton announced where she was planning to hold her hen party. Yep, totally predictable, she announced an “exclusive London hotspot”, the ones us everyday girls will never get a glimpse of.

But is that what you want for your hen party? Wouldn’t you rather be in stunning surroundings enjoying some sun and fresh air?

Of course you would, so let’s talk about Spain’s Costa Brava. Yes we can offer wall to wall bars and clubs, boutiques and salons; but we also have glorious coastal views and miles of beautiful beaches with exciting hidden coves.

Costa Brava hen weekends can be anything you want them to be, princess class. From our Beautiful Hens package which includes a trip to a luxurious Spanish beauty parlour for a selection of five star treatments to our Hens on Horseback adventure where you get to explore the beauty of Spain’s hidden gem whilst partaking in one of the most relaxing pastimes ever.

A hen weekend in Spain can be anything you want it to be. So for a classy hen party that would make Kate Middleton and her friends jealous, fly over and see me on Spain’s Costa Brava and I’ll take care of your every need. 

Get that Holiday Feeling with a Hen party in Spain

Do you get certain feelings or sensations when you do something different or visit somewhere you have never been before? I know I do. For some reason, if you’re in a town or city that you’ve never been to before, you tend to act a bit differently or relax more. You’re in the mindset that you should use this opportunity to enjoy yourself, and therefore you tend to end up doing just that.

And this feeling of excitement and relaxation can be multiplied tenfold when you go abroad, especially if there is a big group of you, so why not jet off and celebrate your hen weekend in Spain?

A hen weekend in Spain could double up as a holiday, meaning you have something truly spectacular to count down towards whilst slogging away the days at work. And it’s got to be far more memorable and exciting than a drunken night in town!

So fly over and see me in sunny Spain for a hen party holiday you’ll never forget. I’ve got a whole host of activities for you to try, from hot air ballooning to catamaran cruising; scuba diving to banana boating; power boating to treasure hunting. Take a look at the website and tell me what you fancy and I’ll get it sorted for you!

GUEST BLOG: Sarah Mac on Food and Wine in Spain

I don’t know about you but my idea of socialising isn’t sitting in a loud bar not having a conversation. I like to talk; and I like food. And wine; I really like wine. Set me up with a 2004 Rioja Reserva or better a 2001 Gran Reserva; or a 1998 Priorat or even a 2007 Emporda from the Costa Brava and I’ll be a happy girl.

Spain Food and Wine

I love Spain for food and wine. I adore the ‘sobre mesa’; sitting around the dinner table enjoying several courses of honestly prepared food and a variety of complementary beverages. And conversation. I run a business, and I love to talk about life; politics; economics; the stuff that makes the world go round. And as luck would have it, Spanish people love this type of conversation: they engage in it with a passion you’ll never experience over here.

For Starters…

Favourite foods? Well for starters I’m really into a table full of variety. There’s nothing like the aroma, appetising aesthetics and mouth watering taste of freshly and expertly carved Jamon ibérico: cured ham off the bone; but not just any Jamon ibérico; the more you eat this stuff the more you demand; like wine really. Quick lesson then:

The best (and most expensive) jamón ibérico is called jamón ibérico de bellota. What this means is the pigs are free range and before they become food, they happily walk about in oak tree forests feeding on acorns. The nutty taste that results is unbelievable; I can’t get across the way my taste buds are tingling thinking of how the flavours infiltrate those sensitive sections on your tongue, especially when conjugated with the right wine, which to harmonise with this flavoursome nibble has to be a short and sweet number like a Malaga wine or a Moscatel. It just works; trust me.

Schmaturated Fat

So, jamón ibérico de bellota is what you need as part of your perfect starter and whatever you do, don’t mess about taking the fat off: it’s a superb, melt in the mouth delicacy so get it down your neck and enjoy something a bit non Weight Watchers for a change. Saturated fat: schmaturated fat.

Love Cheese

Next: cheese. There’s no messing about here. Spain isn’t really a cheese board country like France or southern England. You don’t get a selection and they don’t dress it up with grapes or crackers: Queso Manchego is what you’ll be given in most places, and the dryer the better. Why? Because it goes better with your wine.

Clamming Up

What else to start? Razor clams. I can’t even say that out loud without yearning. You need a good drop of exceptionally dry and frighteningly cold palomino fino though to really get the best out of them. A good starter wine: Tio Pepe, served uncompromisingly cold as they say, is the perfect partner.

Main Course

I haven’t even dusted the surface here for starters but I’m not allowed that much room on this hen weekends in Spain blog so I’d better get on with the main course.

Andrea said I can only mention limited choices otherwise it will end up sounding like a foodie website rather than a Barcelona hen weekend website, so I’m just covering a couple of meat dishes. I like fish, but I’ll do that in another blog as there is much to mention on that front, what with all the stews and stuff. And sorry, but I don’t do vegetarian.

Tournedor Rossini: heaven meets meat. Just-done; the best bit of the cow makes this fillet steak which oozes pink-ness and intricate flavours. It’s topped with duck’s liver pate; served on meat-juice soaked toast and doused in a dash of delicious pan juices.

Solomillo Iberico: a great, succulent pork steak, full of salty flavours and oh so juicy. I know, I know – I’m English – but honestly this is just so good with chips! Home made, deep fried chips though, not frozen oven chips.

Filete de Buey: Ox, basically. Ox for some reason tastes better than normal beef. It’s got a richer flavour. Try it, and see if you can get it barbequed because the smoke makes it taste more authentic.

Posh Nosh a la Aunty

I’m running out of room here and I haven’t even started on wine. I’ll do a separate blog on wine. Andrea says I have to shut up now but to say all this food and more is available on her Spain hen weekends and that she will arrange any restaurant you like, and she personally knows Michelin chefs and everything. She knows everyone. So if you want posh nosh on your Costa Brava hen weekend, ask Andrea and she’ll sort it.

I’m off to get something to eat. And drink.

Who says girls have to be girls?

Boys will be boys and girls will be girls as the saying goes. There is nothing wrong with that if you ask me. But, what if you and your hen party are after something a little bit different, and dare I say it, more adrenaline fuelled than the usual shopping trips or spa treatments most hen companies have on offer?

Is there anyone out there who can cater for the more thrill seeking hens?

Of course there is – me. For  hen weekends in Spain that will push you close to the edge, contact Aunty Andrea. My white knuckle activities are not just designed for stags you know!

Hen quad biking is great fun that will make any hen weekend in Spain totally enjoyable and memorable in ways that many (including your boys) will not be expecting. Alternatively, if you want to do something as equally exhilarating but a bit more exotic and unusual, try my hen power boating experience. Wickedly wet and wild, you will end up with the worst case of wind hair in your life but also some great experiences. Just capture it on camera for eternal laughs!

So if you want to show your boys that it is not only men who can do something adventurous, get in touch so you can see my full range of hen activities on the Costa Brava and how I can custom build an action packed Spain hen weekend for you all.

Botox Bride?

I always thought renewing your vows was something you did after you’d been married long enough to be at the stage where you don’t talk to each other any more. Not Katie and Alex though, no. They’ve been married five minutes and there they are again like heat seeking missiles courting even more publicity by renewing vows on which the ink hasn’t even dried yet.

Still, it’s an excuse for a shindig, and I like a good one, so why should I worry? Just found it amusing that the hen party was held at a Botox clinic. OK well maybe it was a luxury spa but by the look of the aftermath, Botox was well and truly on the menu.

Seriously though, if a Botox party is what you want for your hen party, I can help. Here in Spain we’ve got our own fair share of luxury spas, as well as wall to wall retail therapy in shoppers’ heaven Playa D’Aro. The great thing about a hen weekend in Playa D’Aro is that being a lesser advertised resort, it is riff-raff free. I mean, Marbella is OK but EVERYONE goes there for their Spain hen weekend, so why not do something exclusive?

So how about it ladies? Pampering spa treatments, a bit of filler if it takes your fancy, and some exercising of the credit card? Talk to Aunty and she’ll get it sorted for you!

Sign off the WAG list and sign in to Playa D’Aro

This week Cheryl Cole announced she would divorce her roving eyed husband. And who could blame her? So, what should she do to celebrate? And what should all you girls be doing to forget the football and focus on what really matters: shopping?

Aunty Andrea may specialise in hen weekends in Spain, but she also organises a mean retail therapy jaunt for those ladies in need of putting all their men related woes behind them. So if you are signing off the WAG list like Cheryl Cole; eliminating a useless other half at long last or just fancy a weekend away from the yawn-some world cup commentary, let Aunty sort it.

Check this out: Playa D’aro on the Costa Brava is renowned for its shopping offer. Seriously ladies: bags. Shoes. Labels. My heart is racing.

On Aveninda De S’Agaro the major shopping area of Playa D’Aro, it’s a case of whatever you want, it’s here. Clothes, jewellery, whatever takes your fancy. This is a Costa Brava hen weekend without the woe of a wedding when you get back.

And then on to the main street, a vast array of shops and boutiques will greet you, including literally dozens of handbag stores. Need a new bag? Hang on, what am I saying? When do you need a new bag? WANT a new bag? Desire a new bag? This is designer handbag heaven girls so make sure you haven’t completely severed all ties with the ex because you’ll need full reign of his credit card for this girls’ weekend in Playa D’Aro.

We’re talking literally hundreds of shops here in Playa D’Aro ladies; all set along wide avenues and dotted amongst swanky terraced cafes. Shop; rest; sip a refreshing aperitif; shop again; rest your high heeled feet; indulge in a luscious lunch; and then saunter off to a mellow sun down. Forget the guys and enjoy your girly weekend courtesy of Aunty!

Alternatives to Watching the World Cup

What will you be doing ladies whilst the boys are watching the footie? Shopping? Lunching? Lazing in the garden? How about you all get together and do something a little more outlandish?

Aunty Andrea may specialise in hen weekends in Spain, but she’s been booking some girly weekends with a difference lately for those mates that want to leave their world cup obsessed lads to it and spend some quality time browsing racks of designer labels and parading up and down shoe shop walkways glancing at divine heels instead.

Some of my ladies are even going to further extremes and booking full on activity weekends. And why not? Anything beats being glued to a penalty shoot-out, right?

How about learning to make a true, authentic paella? And then finding out the secret ingredients to the most potent Sangria ever?

Or what about an intriguing treasure hunt? Scour through cryptic clues laid out before you within the walls of an ancient village overlooking the sea and discover the booty that will have you shouting ‘goal’ so loud the boys will hear it back in Blighty.

And then there’s a barbeque at sea; set sail on a glorious catamaran and take in the stunning Costa Brava scenery as you sip champagne with the salty sea breeze rippling your hair. Set down in a secluded cove and listen to that grill sizzle as a sumptuous lunch is served.

Football? What football? Get yourselves booked on a Costa Brava hen weekend and get away from it all. Don’t worry if you’re not getting married, in fact, all the better: why worry about a wedding when you can spend the money on shoes and champagne instead?

Joint Stag and Hen Do? Well if you must, Aunty can do!

According to the media, Charlotte Church has decided a joint hen and stag do with fiancé Gavin Henson is the way to go to avoid trouble.

A report in the Daily Star says the singer worries that a stag do without her will land Henson in trouble. "Charlotte knows what Gav's schoolmates are like and reckons things will get out of hand”, said a newspaper source.

Hence attempting to talk her fiancé into a joint stag and hen do. Keeping an eye on her betrothed seems to be a priority, for some reason.

Apparently, "She's worried they'll shave his eyebrows off or get him arrested for something silly like being naked in the street," says the paper. Heavens above. What sort of stag weekend does she think people go after these days?

No messing about; men want a bit of action don’t they on their stag weekend? None of this silliness; let’s have some paintballing, quad biking, speed boating, scuba diving, archery, go-karting and whatever else it is you want to do.

Worried about your man away with the lads? Don’t. Aunty won’t let any harm come to them. They wouldn’t dare under Aunty’s regime! They’ll have a great time, and so will you if you organise your hen weekend in Spain with Aunty. But the great time won’t leave you heading for the divorce courts before you’ve even tied the knot. It’s fun with Aunty, but it’s not out of control. Well unless you want it to be, girls.

Stag or hen weekend in Spain? Trust Aunty to take care of it. And if you want a joint stag and hen weekend, then OK, it’s yours!

Four reasons why you should let your bird go on a Costa Brava Hen Weekend

Look lads, she’s agreed to marry you, so be grateful. Now she wants to go away with the girls to make the most of her last days of freedom. OK some destinations could be a bit dodgy; Las Vegas for example, I mean she might come back having married someone else.

So send her to me. A Costa Brava hen weekend is just what she needs. Laid back; nice views; bit of spa stuff; shopping; posh nosh. OK she’ll come back with a few more pairs of shoes and maybe a slight dent in your credit card, but hey ho, it’s nothing compared to some hen weekends you’ve read about in the Daily Star, is it?

So why send your bird on a Costa Brava hen weekend? Here’s Aunty’s four top reasons:

1. Because if she goes to Playa D’Aro she’ll have a ball in classy clubs that don’t attract any riff-raff. So you know she’ll just be having a posh time with the girls.

2. Because if she stays in Lloret de Mar she’ll be able to indulge in all sorts, from designer shopping to culture vulture tourist experiences. So she won’t have time for any funny business.

3. Because if Tossa de Mar is her destination of choice, she’ll be amongst some of the very best restaurants on the Costa Brava and won’t know which cosy live-music bar to snuggle into first. With the girls, that is.

4. Because if Barcelona is where she’s off to, she’ll come back laden with gifts. One of them may be for you, if you’re lucky. But if not, she’ll be a happy girl none the less.

Pay for her hen weekend; you might as well. She’ll love you for it!

Upmarket Weekends for High-class Hens

Planning your hen weekend in Spain? How does a short flight to a lush destination sound? You’ll still have the sun, but the fun will fall into the classy category and the scenery will be lush rather than desert-like, with pine carpeted mountains tumbling into rich, cobalt waters that sparkle in the sunshine. Just imagine: your Spain hen weekend with a difference on the Costa Brava.

If you’re the kind of girl who likes to spend quality time with your friends then you’re probably also the kind of girl who demands quality in everything else: especially on your hen weekend! If so, read on for Aunty Andrea’s top picks for the best refined and relaxing hen activities.

Hens on Horseback

Imagine cantering through peaceful, unspoilt forest; relax as your steed sweeps into the cooling shade amidst stately trees, where twilling birdsong is the only thing you’ll hear over the contented braying of your mount. Whether you’re an experienced rider or totally new to this wonderful experience, you and the girls will be in your element on this upmarket Costa Brava hen activity.

Cave Swimming Quest

Glass-like clear waters beckon as you dive off Aunty’s boat and follow a captivating torch lit passage into the enchantment of a real life smuggler’s cave which just decades ago was a hive of contraband activity. Exciting, enthralling and something totally different to anything you’ve done or will ever do anywhere else, Aunty’s cave swimming adventure will have you talking for months afterwards about the fascinating atmosphere and amazing sights you witnessed as you swam through this Costa Brava cave.

Scuba Diving Dream

There is a whole living empire of dramatically coloured fish and captivating sea life below the sublime waters of the Costa Brava, a place well recognised amongst seasoned scuba divers. If getting beneath the surface and taking in the breathtaking beauty that surrounds you is something that gives you goose bumps, ask Aunty about her special all inclusive hen scuba diving activity which has been especially designed for those of you who have always wanted to give this a go, but never took the leap.

Hot Air Ballooning

It’s up, up and away on this spectacular Costa Brava hen weekend activity to witness the truly stunning scenery of northeast Spain. If you’ve never been in a hot air balloon before you will literally be blown away by the experience; when do you ever get to witness a bird’s eye view like this with nothing but warm air between you and the view? As warming thermal currents caress your face, you’ll sweep gently over luscious tree tops and rugged mountains; watching the waves lap at hidden beaches you’d never have known were there and witnessing wild animals dart from forest thickets. And all of this followed by one of Aunty’s divine champagne breakfasts: what could possibly be better for your Spain hen weekend?

How about these upmarket Spain hen activities ladies: high class enough for you? Combine them with posh nosh and a heavenly hotel, all organised by Aunty of course, and you’ll be in hen weekend paradise: just where you deserve to be!