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Aunty Andreas RSS http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/ Follow the link to read the entire article Aunty Andreas Stags and Hens Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Aunty Andreas RSS http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/images/fl.jpg http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/ The Costa Brava: destination hen weekend! If you’re a chief bridesmaid looking for hen do inspiration, you need look no further than Spain’s’ gorgeous Costa Brava. Being chief bridesmaid is a huge honour but also a big responsibility, and we know how important it is that you get it right for the bride. It’s difficult to not only please everyone but also make sure that your choices give the leading lady a send off to remember. Which is why a Costa Brava hen weekend is such a great option: with its many beautiful resorts including Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar and of course, Barcelona, to choose from, there’s something for everyone. There are also plenty of activities on offer, so whether the bride is after a stylish city break, a bit of rest and relaxation, or a weekend of party, party, party, this stunning part of Spain really does have it all! First things first, getting there is quick and easy. With flights from many of the London airports, including the newly improved airport at Southend, and other airports throughout the country, operated by charter airlines and low-cost airlines alike, there really is plenty of choice to get your Lloret de Mar hen weekend off to a flying start. And once in sunny Spain, Aunty Andrea will pick you up from the airport and deliver you to your hotel, meaning that your chief bridesmaid duties needn’t include worrying about shepherding your hens across the Spanish countryside! Once safely ensconced in resort, your Costa Brava hen weekend will really come into its own: there are many fab activities available which Aunty Andrea will help you organise. So whether you’re after a sedate hen weekend of beauty treatments, hot air ballooning, horse riding and the like, or something more adventurous like paint balling and power boating, this can be easily arranged. And don’t forget that a Lloret de Mar hen weekend also offers plenty of night time activities, so you can really make it a Costa Brava hen party to remember! Whether you think your bride will be after some low-key but delicious wining and dining, or is more the pub crawl and strippers type, Aunty Andrea can help to organise it all – taking the worry off of you! So if you want a destination that offers it all, but you’d rather hand the stress over to someone else and concentrate on having the time of your life, give Aunty a call – you won’t be disappointed! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=47 2011-10-04 2011-10-04 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Boys, get yourselves organised! I hate to say it boys, but the girls definitely win in the organisation stakes. They come to me with their travel booked, their activities decided upon, and, quite often, their outfits already picked out as well! Now, I’m not saying that they have the upper hand when it comes to all things wedding, but we’ve all seen BBC 3’s ‘Don’t tell the Bride’ where some poor hapless chap has to organise the wedding all by himself with disastrous outcomes - actually, knowing you lot, you probably haven’t seen it – ask your girlfriends or wives-to-be about that! But fear not all you grooms and best men out there: choosing a Costa Brava stag weekend means that Aunty will do all the legwork for you! I am a girl after all, so I know all about organisation! And I also know about Lloret de Mar stag weekends. I can help you arrange your flights (although I’m not doing all of the work for you – you’ll have to make the actual booking yourself!) and book your accommodation, so even before you leave the UK, your Costa Brava stag weekend will be organised to perfection! As soon as you land, I’ll be waiting with the stag-mobile to pick you up from the airport and deposit you at your hotel or hostel. And this is where the real fun begins on your Lloret de Mar Stag Weekend: you pick your activities, and I’ll use my contacts to do all of the work for you! So once you and your Costa Brava stag party arrive, your itinerary will be ready and waiting! So there you have it. All your Costa Brava stag weekend is missing now is you lot! Just one small request from me though: don’t go all smug on your bride, telling her that your Lloret de Mar stag weekend is sorted – what with table plans and bridesmaids’ dresses, cake toppers and favour boxes, the poor girl’s got enough to worry about already!! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=46 2011-09-26 2011-09-26 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) 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? http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=45 2011-09-20 2011-09-20 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Let Spain’s Costa Brava be Your Sporty Stag Do Heaven! For many men, there’s a subject that’s never too far from their minds.....no, I’m not talking about that, you dirty minded lot! Having said that, the word I’m thinking of does also start with an ‘S’.....it is, of course, sport! Many of my stags arriving for their Costa Brava stag weekend are looking for a weekend filled with all things sporty. Whether you want a more traditional hobby or something a bit more out of the ordinary, why not let me organise a Lloret de Mar stag weekend packed full of sun, sea and sport? One of the most traditional and best-loved stag activities is my stag football. You’ll have two hours on the pitch, but don’t forget to set up some forfeits for the losing team before play begins! And with a Costa Brava stag weekend, you’re pretty much guaranteed that the game won’t get rained off! If you and your stags fancy something a bit more out of the ordinary but slightly less energetic on your Costa Brava Stag weekend, how about a spot of deep sea fishing? And I know that my stags are a highly competitive lot, which is why Aunty can organise activities such as stag archery and stag go-karting for your Lloret de Mar stag weekend. Who will rule the track by becoming the stag do Stig? Who amongst you fancies himself as Robin Hood? These activities will sort the men from the boys! Of course, after a day’s sporting triumphs, a night’s celebratory drinking should follow – don’t forget that Aunty can organise pub crawls and club entry for you. So what are you waiting for? Fulfil your sporting fantasies with a Costa Brava stag weekend! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=44 2011-09-12 2011-09-12 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) 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! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=43 2011-09-08 2011-09-08 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) 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! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=42 2011-08-24 2011-08-24 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Giving Stag Dos a GOOD Name For some reason (I can’t think why) the image of the stag do has taken a bit of a battering in recent years. You may have heard stories of stags not exactly being made welcome in certain places across the world and when some of the stuff they get up to comes to light, it is easy to see why the locals don’t like them! If you and your mates are thinking about your stag do and want to steer clear of the unsavoury side of things, come over to Spain and visit Aunty in Lloret de Mar. Why? Because I can offer packages that go way beyond giving you a free pass in a club and sending you on a boring day time activity. My aim is to create the best weekend of your life, not just to get you out of my hair! A Lloret de Mar stag weekend with your Aunty really will be an experience to remember. Take a look at some of the things I arrange for stags on a regular basis: Stag Deep Sea Fishing: Have you ever been deep sea fishing off the coast of Spain where the sea is brimming with the most awesome array of fish? Then book my stag deep sea fishing package and experience the thrill of the hunt, working out your bait and waiting poised and ready until you finally hook into the big one – and then the excitement as you battle to land it – then it’s yours! Sea fishing is a proper men’s game and brilliantly competitive. Stag Cave Swimming: Climb aboard a thrilling powerboat for a whirlwind tour of the ruggedly stunning Costa Brava. If you like swimming, and you adore adventure, then this trip is for you. Our boat drops anchor just inside a secluded cove. Take your waterproof cameras with you because as you dive over the side and swim towards the cave you’ll realise there are some fascinating sights awaiting you on the other side. This is a real life smugglers’ cave, so who knows what hidden treasures you might find? These are just two of my many exhilarating Lloret de Mar stag weekend activities on offer, and I promise you, every one of them beats sitting in a bar drinking all day long. Yes stags, Lloret de Mar has all the usual pubs, clubs, bars and strippers for you to enjoy too. Just make sure you have some fantastic memories to bring back with you too! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=41 2011-08-15 2011-08-15 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) One Last Weekend of Being Boys! Have you found as the years roll by you and your mates seem to do less and less together as a group? If so, why not splash some of your hard earned cash on a lads’ activity weekend in Lloret de Mar on Spain’s superb Costa Brava? A Lloret de Mar boys’ weekend can be as wild or as relaxed as you like. What’s more, the range of activities I provide caters for everyone. Adrenaline junkies, sun worshippers, adventure seekers – you name it, I can create a weekend specifically designed for you and your mates. And the great thing is, Aunty’s only an hour and a half away because Lloret is on the Costa Brava, not far from Barcelona in north east Spain. If you ask me, lads’ weekends in Spain are about one thing and one thing only – having fun. And there is plenty of opportunity to do just that over here on a Lloret de Mar lad’s weekend. How about an exhilarating jet ski race around the pristine waters of the Costa Brava to really bring out that competitive streak? Or a champagne toast to the boys 2000 metres up in a hot air balloon? The panorama of this area is best appreciated from the air, it’s truly stunning and honestly, I’ve seen lads so gob smacked with the scenery they’ve been totally quiet for half an hour! If you fancy a weekend away from it all, don’t just jump on a plane and hope for the best, or park yourself in a bar and drink all day. Get something properly organised with Aunty. There’s really no limit to what you could be doing over here on a lad’s weekend in Lloret de Mar – other than your imagination! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=40 2011-08-15 2011-08-15 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) 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?! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=39 2011-08-11 2011-08-11 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Are Hen Dos that Important? You be the Judge! Are you of the opinion that hen dos are not important? Try telling that to a judge who waived a burgling bride-to-be’s curfew so that she could go on hers. That’s right, even the courts of the land recognise the right for every lady to go out and enjoy themselves for one last time – perhaps in this case it really might be her last night of freedom for a while! If you were such in a position where would you go? I know what I would do; I’d make a weekend of it and go on an Aunty Andrea organised Lloret de Mar hen weekend! I’ll make sure you have a good time – in fact this is what I do day in day out so I know what hens after. From hen kayaking to hen horse riding, the list of day time activities is almost endless and can be tailored to suit your most wanton desires. Once the sun goes down, Lloret de Mar really takes some beating. For your last night of freedom (I’ll assume in the traditional sense, not in the criminal) I’ll equip you all with VIP entrance passes to the biggest clubs which are just heaving with sun-kissed Spanish men and tourists looking for a group of hens to party with. A hen do is every girl’s right. If you are chief bridesmaid or in charge of organising the best hen party possible, give me a call over here in Spain and I’ll get the ball rolling on a Lloret de Mar hen weekend with a difference. http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=37 2011-07-06 2011-07-06 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Enjoy a Lloret de Mar Hen Do with your Real Friends and Family We girls love to bicker and argue amongst ourselves from time to time – it’s what makes us so special, right? But what would you think if your chief bridesmaid organised a hen weekend in Spain, only to tell everyone it has been cancelled and then run off with the £3000 holiday fund? This is what happened to one unfortunate hen and her group last month – can you believe that? Fortunately though this is a one off case and I can safely say that my hen do groups always meet me out here in Spain without any such difficulties – which is just as well as look at what they would have missed out on: • Hen ultimate shopping. Make sure you bring your credit card as there will be some serious retail therapy on this trip. From top designer labels to high street bargains, this is every girl’s dream come true. • Hen monkey swinging. Have you ever spent an afternoon in the trees, tied to a zip line and climbing over obstacles high up in the air? No? Then try this fun, unusual and highly popular activity over here with me. • Lloret de Mar bar crawl. What more could you want than packed bars, free VIP entry passes, hot Spanish men and enough Sangria to last a lifetime? I will provide all this plus a lot more when you book. Would you really want your friends and family to miss out on all this fun? Of course you wouldn’t. So get your group together, pack your suitcases and come and enjoy a Lloret de Mar hen weekend with your dear Aunty! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/stag-and-hen-weekend-news-details.asp?ArticleID=36 2011-07-06 2011-07-06 News Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Avoid Teen Revellers on a Stag Weekend in Spain Whilst surfing the net (yes, I can use a computer I’ll have you know!) I came across a story on The Sun website which was focusing on the thousands of young, often under-age, revellers who are heading to Newquay for their annual week of total carnage, celebrating the end of the school year. Unless you want to rub shoulders with kids having their first beer, Newquay is not exactly what I would call a prime stag do destination – certainly not when you compare it to Lloret de Mar! What made me laugh though was the claim in the article that people are shunning stag dos abroad because they’re too expensive! Trust me, a stag do in Spain need only cost as much as you can afford. The short flights are cheap, I’ll transfer you to your hotel, include a few adrenaline fuelled activities and some free entry passes to top Lloret de Mar clubs, all for an affordable set price – and what fun you will have! Over here, you will not be surrounded by under-aged revellers, just people who are having fun in the sun! During the day I’ll let you loose for some stag paintballing or stag quad-biking, or even swimming with strippers, before you hit the strip clubs and buzzing bars which has made Lloret de mar one of Europe’s most stag-friendly places. Honestly, there is nothing better than a stag do in Spain with Aunty, which is why more and more lads are booking up to come and see what a Lloret de Mar stag weekend has to offer. http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=38 2011-07-06 2011-07-06 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Lloret de Mar: Proud of its Stag Do Image! Increasingly I’m coming across stuff in the media about certain places trying to ‘shake off their image as a stag do destination’. Since when did it become a bad thing to have a reputation as a place where stags have the time of their lives? Well let me tell you, Lloret de Mar is proud to be a stag do Mecca and we do not care who knows it! So if you want to fly over and enjoy yourself in a town which is full to the rafters with like minded groups of hens and stags, Lloret de Mar is always open. We have all the day time activities you could ever want – stag segways, stag cave swimming – you name it. There’s even a catamaran party cruise if that’s more up your street. Plus, if you book a stag weekend in Spain with me I’ll also be able to get you into all the top clubs – as VIPs of course – and you’ll be more than impressed with the nightlife out here. Trust me, nowhere else comes anywhere near Lloret de Mar stag weekends. The one thing you will notice out here on the Costa Brava is that the whole place is geared up to being a party town. There is no hiding away from that fact. The locals love it here, the tourists love it here, I love it here and all my stag do parties love it here! Don’t believe me? Hop on a cheap as chips flight and see for yourself. You’ll have the time of your life – guaranteed. http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=35 2011-07-06 2011-07-06 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) From Classy to Party in Just over an Hour The thing about hen dos in the UK is that you feel like you have to behave yourself ever so slightly. If you are a professional working in London for instance, you may think that having a hen do in the same city will be a bit too close to home, and the chances of bumping into an important client or your boss whilst dressed up as a fairy are too great to risk! The solution? Get on a plane and try a Lloret de Mar hen weekend with me! If you find it hard to relax in familiar surroundings, going somewhere new and exciting often allows you to let your hair down. Nobody over here will care what you’ve come as whilst maxing out on sangria – they’ll be doing the exact same thing! What’s more, you can get up to some daytime activities which you would never dream of doing back home. Hen monkey swinging is always popular – there will be one of you at least who loses their nerve! Or for something truly different try hen kayaking. Now that’s truly a Spanish experience. Hen dos are a great opportunity to forget about work life and party hard. A Lloret de Mar bar crawl will certainly make you forget work – all you’ll have on your mind is the hot Spanish male strippers that I rustle up for you! Take a look at what I can offer and you’ll be arguing over the best package in no time. I can’t promise you a squabble free trip, but it’ll certainly be the hen party weekend of a lifetime. http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=34 2011-06-08 2011-06-08 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Shopping and Cocktails? Is this the Best Hen Do Idea Ever? We girls are not complex animals. Put simply, give us shops and a few cocktails and we’ll be happy. So if you are in charge of organising a hen do, combine these two vital ingredients to create the perfect hen weekend away. A Lloret de Mar hen weekend has shops. A Lloret de Mar hen weekend has cocktails. So guess where you should go on your hen do?! But let’s hang on a minute. I bet I know what you’re thinking. Is Lloret de Mar really a shopper’s paradise? Well, put simply, yes, yes it is, as it is just a short hop down the road from Barcelona. Is that good enough for you? Best Designer Outlet in Europe My hen ultimate shopping package will involve you and your girls going on a shopping trip of a lifetime. The first stop is the famous ‘Roca centre village’. This has been voted one of the nine best designer outlets in Europe by Vanity Fair magazine, meaning you’ll find all the designer labels you could ever want at discounted prices. You’ll also be taken to the Mataro Park shopping centre for some Spanish High Street shopping. You’ll find a fair few bargains there too! Once you have maxed out the plastic or spent most of your Euros, a quick stop off at the bank to get more funds can easily be arranged so that you can party the night away with good food and the odd cocktail. A Lloret de mar hen weekend can be as relaxing or raucous as you like, so if you want to drink in a top club or just relax after some serious shopping, you can. For a true girl’s hen weekend in Spain, give me a call to make your dreams come true! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=33 2011-06-08 2011-06-08 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Two Stag Dos for the Price of One! Oh the poor best man. Not only is he tasked with organising a party weekend for the stag and the boys - where hilarious antics are openly encouraged and adrenaline fuelled activities are the norm – no. These days he’s also expected to sort out another separate do for the older relatives. But don’t worry, because Aunty’s got it sorted! Instead of organising two events, why not save money and combine the two on a Lloret de Mar stag do? The beauty of the Lloret de Mar stag weekends I organise is that they can be tailored to fit the people who are in the group. If you are worried that certain people won’t be up for stag jet-skiing, then as a compromise go on a stag catamaran cruise or stag powerboat ride instead. If you think the stag’s dad would be more interested in fine food rather than all day breakfasts, stag wining and dining is the perfect way to combine the two. Good eh? The bottom line is, why go on a weekend away with your mates, only to have to organise another do at even more expense, especially when money is tight? Instead, give me a call and I’ll organise a Lloret de Mar stag do which ticks all the boxes for everyone in the group. And don’t forget, in many cases it’s the older generation or quieter cousins who end up being the true party animals – so don’t judge a book by its cover and get the camera at the ready to record Uncle John’s finest hour! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=32 2011-06-08 2011-06-08 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Why Change a Winning Stag Do Formula? Whenever I want to demonstrate how not to do something, I usually look towards politicians. A bit harsh, you say? Well, take Ed Milliband for example. He was recently reported to have taken his future wife and her friends on a joint stag and hen do! Now I didn’t expect him to go wild, but come on, a joint hen and stag do? Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t the point of a stag do that it’s the last time you and your mates will get to have a proper laugh before one of you ties the knot? Why would you let your lady come along for the ride? Isn’t it enough that I’ll be here anyway, organising you and getting you into the best clubs and bars? If you want a traditional boys’ weekend involving booze, sun and antics too saucy to mention, a Lloret de Mar stag do with me is your best bet. I’ve got the bar crawls, the VIP entrances, the stag paintballing – in fact I’ve got the lot! What’s more, you’ll benefit from a woman’s organisational skills as I’ll be the one pulling all the strings – but ssshhh, this can be our little secret; you’ll get all the credit I promise! Forget about all these alternative ‘modern’ stag do ideas. The vast majority of you want a good time with your mates somewhere different, and a Lloret de Mar stag weekend takes some beating. The flights are cheap, there is loads to do and you’ll have the time of your lives. What are you waiting for? Simply give your Aunty a call and it’ll be sorted in no time at all. http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=31 2011-06-08 2011-06-08 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Do Something Different and Book a Lads’ Spain Activity Weekend Do you find yourself searching for something a bit different when it comes to holidays these days? I know once you’ve done the traditional trips to cities and beach resorts, you want to do something different. But what, I hear you ask? Well, book a lads’ Spain activity package holiday. Trust me, you won’t regret it! Just look at the things you could be doing: • Go Karting. I’ll transfer you from your hotel to the track, where you and your mates can race against each other and see who the real king of the road is! It’s great fun and perfect for big groups. • Paintballing. Another hugely popular activity which separates the men from the boys. I’ll provide you with the very best equipment so you can enjoy two full hours running around the woods peppering your mates with little pellets of fluorescent paint. • Deep Sea Fishing. If you and your mates fancy a spot of fishing then I’ll arrange for you to be taken out to sea for an experience you won’t forget. Sun, fresh air, food, beer and a bit of competitive fishing – what more could you ask for on your lads’ holiday? I can organise the lot and trust me, you won’t be disappointed. Fancy jetting off to the sun for some male bonding and a holiday that’s a world away from the norm? Then a Lloret de Mar activity package holiday is the answer. Give me a shout and I’ll sort you out! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=30 2011-05-16 2011-05-16 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) The Foreign Office Guide to Stag Weekends Every now and again the government pops up and sticks its nose into things they clearly have little knowledge of. Case and point: the Foreign Office has warned British travellers to avoid risqué fancy dress and rowdy behaviour on stag and hen weekends, according to the Daily Mail. Party poopers or what? Well, in this case the advice is actually fair enough. The last thing you want to do is upset the locals on a stag do. This is why you need to choose a location which welcomes them with open arms, like Spain’s Lloret de Mar! On a Lloret de Mar stag weekend you can get away with much more than you could in a historical city centre. Why? Because the whole town here is geared up to party! There are dozens of bars, clubs and pubs all packed to the rafters with locals and groups of tourists having a good time. The town enjoys a reputation as the liveliest of the Costa Brava’s hotspots, so you’ll feel right at home here. All you need to do is contact me and I’ll sort your rabble out. I’ll book up a few daytime activities for you based on your wildest fantasies (stag swimming with strippers anyone?) and then once sunset hits, I’ll let you loose on the strip for beers, cocktails and shots in the plethora of clubs and strip joints Lloret der Mar is famous for. Steer clear of quaint European cities. You want somewhere where you can dress up, have fun, meet like minded people and enjoy yourself. A Lloret de Mar stag weekend ticks all these boxes so give me a call to get the ball rolling! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=29 2011-05-16 2011-05-16 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Spain Package Holidays with a Difference It’s not just hen weekends I organise. Increasingly I’m seeing groups of girls contacting me looking for a fun filled holiday that lets them do some fun, exciting stuff whilst still having easy access to the beach and good food. Fun filled activities and good food I hear you say? Lloret de Mar it is then! I can put together a Lloret de Mar holiday activity package that is second to none. Just tell me what you want to get up to and I’ll sort it all out my end, ready for your arrival. You could go scuba diving during the day, and then enjoy the best seats in a top local restaurant by night where you and your group can be wined and dined to the highest of standards. The beauty is that you can pick and choose what you want to do and when to do it. Want a fun packed day and then a laze by the sea the day after? Just let me know and I’ll work it all out – after all, it’s your holiday, so it’s up to you what you do and when you do it. Spain’s Lloret de Mar is the perfect destination for a girls’ holiday away. It’s only an hour and a half away from the UK and packed with wall to wall bars, shops and hotels. So take a look at all the fun things you can do over here and fill in my contact form. I’ll get back to you within 24 hours – that’s a promise! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=28 2011-05-16 2011-05-16 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Face the Stags Head On! Do you secretly get a bit jealous of all the wild things boys say they’ve done or get up to on a stag weekend but know that given the opportunity, you can be just as wild? Are you and your girlfriends looking for an opportunity to show the boys how real partying is done? Well girls, there is no better opportunity to do just that than over here on a Lloret de Mar hen weekend organised by yours truly. Forget the classy stuff, if you’re after fun, fun, fun, just let me know and I’ll organise a package for you that will have the boys feeling more than inferior! Firstly, get nice and muddy and the adrenaline flowing with my hen quad biking. It’s not just a purpose built circuit – this is real life mountain quad biking along the dusty ledges of the stunning Cadiretes mountains. Now that’s really hardcore! Don’t fancy quad biking? OK, no problem, I’ll just take you up 2000 metres in the air in my hen hot air balloon instead! Adrenaline rush or what? This really is an experience you’ll never forget, I promise. As if this isn’t enough, there’s still after dark to come. Hundreds of bars; hot male strippers; banging clubs. Lloret de Mar hen weekends are very popular because the town is geared up for one thing – partying! Just tell me if you want a crazy hen weekend and I’ll sort you out. The boys will feel embarrassed that they didn’t do half the stuff you got up to. One nil to the girls. http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=27 2011-05-16 2011-05-16 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) 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. http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=25 2011-04-20 2011-04-20 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Why the Costa Brava is Stag Do Heaven! Deciding where to go for a stag do can be difficult. But if you’re the best man in charge of organising the whole thing I know you’re looking for three things – all of which are here in sunny Lloret de Mar on Spain’s Costa Brava: Adventure: The last thing you want to be remembered for is organising a boring stag do. But with me backing you up, boring will be the last word muttered! Stag swimming with strippers, stag hot air ballooning, stag jet ski – the list is endless and at the end of it all you’ll be a hero amongst men. Booze: Let’s cut to the chase. Most stag dos involve heavy drinking and frequenting local bars and clubs. A LLoret de Mar stag weekend provides the perfect location for such behaviour. Loads of bars, loads of booze, loads of birds. Stag do heaven or what? Help: Admit it lads, you are nowhere near as organised as us girls. Luckily for you though, I am a girl and brilliant at organising! Just contact me, I’ll sort everything my end and you can fly over and have everything ready and waiting for you when you arrive. This really is the easiest way to organise a stag do – plus you’ll get all the credit. Lloret de Mar has it all. It’ll be hot and full of people who are here to have a good time just like you. So get organising and set the ball rolling - pronto. http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=24 2011-04-20 2011-04-20 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Stag Do Fun without the Sky-High Costs Last week I saw in the Daily Mirror that the average man coughs up £195 on their pal’s last night of freedom, with most blokes ending up spending 25% more than they budgeted for. This isn’t surprising to me, as once you see everything that you can do on a stag weekend it’s inevitable that you’ll be sucked in and splash the cash even if you don’t have it! But a stag weekend in Lloret de Mar with me needn’t result in your credit card taking a battering. All you need to do is tell me what you want to happen and how much money you want to spend and I’ll arrange it, meaning all the activities are paid for in advance. All you’ll need is some beer money and hey presto you’ll be having the time of your life on a Lloret de Mar stag weekend that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg! You’ll find that once you have been stag scuba diving or stag go-karting the urge to find other much more expensive things to do will go away and instead you’ll simply concentrate on getting the stag into as much trouble as you possibly can. There are hundreds of bars for you to explore and get up to mischief in over here, so forget about money worries and have an affordable and wild Costa Brava stag weekend with me! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=23 2011-04-20 2011-04-20 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) 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! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=26 2011-04-20 2011-04-20 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) A Royal Costa Brava Stag Weekend I don’t know about you but I think that Prince Harry would make a great best man. He seems fun and as normal as you can be considering he’s royalty! But what would I have in store for Harry, Wills and his stag party if for some reason they decided to forget about South Africa and come to Spain’s Lloret de Mar for a weekend of Aunty fun? Here’s my top picks: • Stag Paintballing. Both Harry and Wills are army men, so guaranteed they’ll love a bit of paintballing. Plus what’s better than putting two brothers with competitive edges into a forest and letting them shoot each other? Total carnage! • Stag Hot Air Ballooning. Chances are there will be paparazzi everywhere, so I’d stuff them in one of my hot air balloons (don’t worry, I’m not the pilot!) and let them enjoy themselves thousands of feet up in the air, well out of camera shot. • Lloret de Mar Pub Crawl. Shots, beers, karaoke, live music. Just let Aunty lead the way! I won’t hold my breath on seeing an email turn up from the princes asking me to organise their stag do. I mean, I’m lots of things, but never unrealistic ;) But what about you? If you fancy a right royal time on a Lloret de Mar stag weekend, just call Aunty! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=22 2011-03-21 2011-03-21 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) The Costa Brava Wants You Even if the UK Doesn’t Despite having lived in Spain for more years than I can remember, I still make sure I keep up with the news from England. Which how I know that Blackpool is trying to rid itself of its stag do image. Well, all I can say is that if they don’t want you, the Costa Brava does, and without wanting to offend Blackpool, a stag do in Spain will be the better choice anyway. Think about it: rainy Blackpool or sunny Spain with beach and countryside activities as far as the eye can see and wall to wall rocking, late night bars? I’m well in with all the bar and club owners here in Lloret de Mar so you can be sure to get great deals, VIP entry: the works. A stag party in Lloret de Mar is easy to organise at your end – do you know why? Because I’ll do everything for you! Just tell me what you want and I’ll sort it. Stag football, stag fantasy women (oh yes!) plus so much more. Much more than Blackpool can offer believe me! So come on best boys, sort your motley crew out and let me do the rest. I’ll get back to you within 24 hours of your enquiry so take a look now and get yourself set for a Lloret de Mar stag weekend. http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=21 2011-03-21 2011-03-21 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) 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! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=20 2011-03-21 2011-03-21 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) 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! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=19 2011-03-21 2011-03-21 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) 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 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! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/stag-and-hen-weekend-news-details.asp?ArticleID=18 2011-02-25 2011-02-25 News Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) 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! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/stag-and-hen-weekend-news-details.asp?ArticleID=17 2011-02-25 2011-02-25 News Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Have a Formula 1 Style Stag Party in Spain Well I’ve had Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton burning rubber in my back yard for the last few weeks. Oi! Not like that, you filthy so and so! They’ve been testing their new F1 cars in Spain. It made me think though, wouldn’t it be ace if you could enjoy the life of a Formula 1 star whilst on your Lloret de Mar stag weekend? Well I’ve put together a list of everything you would need for your F1 style Spain stag do: • Fast cars – I can do you stag go-karting for a speed filled thrill to race with your mates • A party on a boat – how about a booze filled party on a stag Catamaran Cruise? • VIP status – sorted with fast track entry into the best stag party clubs and bars! • Women, women and more women – a Lloret de Mar stag weekend comes with a chick fest guarantee…..topless talent on the beaches, horny hens in the bars, sexy model strippers at your service So instead of driving yourself round the bend trying to plan the perfect stag weekend for you and the lads, give Aunty Andrea a call and put me in the driver’s seat! I’ll sort out whatever you need for the ultimate Spanish stag party… although I draw the line at polishing your helmet! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/stag-and-hen-weekend-news-details.asp?ArticleID=16 2011-02-24 2011-02-24 News Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Create your own riot with a Stag Weekend in Spain! Egypt or Tunisia may not be a great idea for a stag weekend at the moment, but a stag party in Spain can still be a riot. Okay, so you don’t want to be caught up in an actual, proper, full blown riot. You want to be in a group of lads, living it large to mark the end of an era. You might not be fighting a dictator (that comes after the wedding, right?), but you want to know that you, your mates and, most importantly, the Stag, will be having a riot - even better if you can do it in the sun on a Lloret de Mar stag party. This is where my stag weekends in Spain can come to your rescue. I will help you plan the perfect stag weekend in Lloret de Mar with all the mayhem you could possibly ask for. You want pubs, bars and clubs – check. How about exciting stag activities like paintballing, go-karting or speed boating? I can do that for you too. For something extra special for your Spain stag do, how about a dedicated stag and hen Catamaran Party cruise? Oh and how could I forget, why go to a strip club when I can arrange for you to actually have a swim with a group of hot, naked and eager to please strippers?! Whatever your size of group, age range, time of year or needs, give Aunty Andrea a call and let me help you put together a stag party in Spain that will blow your socks off. Now, what is it the Kaiser Chiefs say? Oh yes, I predict a riot! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/stag-and-hen-weekend-news-details.asp?ArticleID=15 2011-02-24 2011-02-24 News Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) A Stag Do Abroad Without Breaking the Bank With Prince William’s marriage only a few months away, there are all sorts of reports starting to appear about where he’s going for his stag do. One rumour is that he is heading off to South Africa. Nice; but for the average guy, flying out to South Africa is just too expensive. Who has got £600 or so to spend on just a flight alone, and that’s without accommodation and fun money! This is why you should have a stag weekend in Spain with me! It’s far away enough from the UK to feel like you’re away from home but because there are so many flight deals, it won’t cost an arm and a leg. Plus there’s no messing around with visas, long flights or jabs and tabs. So get yourself on a plane and head to Spain. A Costa Brava stag weekend could be as crazy or relaxed as you want. You could try stag paintballing or stag scuba diving during the day, and then go on one of my infamous bar crawls at night. This part of Spain has so much to offer lads, and of course there’s the bonus of being taken care of by yours truly: Aunty; your stag weekend hostess with the most-est. Prince William’s mates will be sorry they didn’t call me! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=13 2011-01-25 2011-01-25 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) 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! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=12 2011-01-25 2011-01-25 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Something for Everyone on a Costa Brava Stag Do Whether you’re a tight knit group of five or six lads who have known each other for years or a loose group of thirty made up of youngsters, older funsters and everything in between, it can be hard to organise a stag do where everyone enjoys themselves. The last thing you’d want to do is take the groom’s old man and father in law to a banging London nightclub. You’ll feel awkward, they’ll feel awkward, and the night won’t feel right if you have to worry about whether everyone is enjoying themselves. So, the answer? Simples. Get yourself over to Spain’s Costa Brava. A stag weekend in Spain is different to the usual stuff you have to choose from back home. For a start you can design your own stag weekend over here. What can I offer I hear you say? Well let me show you. Let’s say you have a group of ten flying over, aged between 20-50. You all enjoy a good beer, that’s never the problem. But you’ll want to get involved in some activities that everyone will enjoy. So, how about stag go-karting? Fun, fast and perfect for all ages. Or what about my stag catamaran cruise? You can all have a beer or ten whilst enjoying the sun, sea and a sizzling BBQ that I’ll lay on for you. I know that as best man you have a hard job. So let Aunty help! Let’s have a chat and I’ll put a few ideas together that everyone will love, whatever their age! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/stag-and-hen-weekend-news-details.asp?ArticleID=14 2011-01-25 2011-01-25 News Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) 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. http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/bulletin-details.asp?ArticleID=11 2011-01-25 2011-01-25 Bulletin Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) I’ll See your Blackpool and Raise You My Costa Brava In 2008, 10 million people visited Blackpool, making it the UK’s most popular seaside destination. Amongst the families and old couples who enjoy the promenade and donkey rides are hoards of boozed up Brits on stag weekends throughout most of the year. From casinos to strip clubs, Blackpool has a bit of a reputation as a party town. But if it is a true stag weekend with a difference that you are after, Blackpool simply cannot compete with a Costa Brava stag weekend organised by me, Aunty Andrea. Blackpool has its famous tower, famous beach and famous pier. Fair enough. But does this really mean anything to the average stag party, especially if the weekend is cold and miserable? Of course it doesn’t, what really matters is knowing that there is a range of fun activities and buzzing bar crawls to choose from, all under a blazing hot sun. Blackpool beach is nice, but can you do stag scuba diving off of it? No. Can you do stag cave swimming? Nope. Guess where you can do these activities? That’s right, over here in the warm Mediterranean waters off the Costa Brava! I’m not in the business of talking down our traditional seaside towns. There are great places for a weekend away. But for a stag weekend away, you cannot beat the Costa Brava. Simply tell me what you want to do whilst you are here and I’ll make sure the weekend goes with a bang! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=10 2010-09-24 2010-09-24 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Make Sure you are Welcomed on your Stag Do There is nothing worse than feeling like you are not welcome somewhere. What’s more, feeling unwelcome when you are on a stag do is even worse and can lead to problems for the party and local residents. The reason why I say this is because I have just read that in Edinburgh the police are clamping down on flats that are specifically being used by groups of stags and hens after complaints from local residents. Respecting the wishes of locals if you are an outsider visiting the area is vitally important. One way to make sure this is the case is to enjoy a stag weekend in Spain, organised by me, Aunty Andrea. I’ll promise that you will be welcomed with open arms and anyway, I’ll be whisking you off to some specifically designed places where stags parties are actively encouraged to go. From stag jet skiing in the day time to a Lloret bar crawl in the evening, you will never hear any complaints. If you do, I’ll soon sort them out for you! I have been running stag weekends in Spain for many years, established good relationships with bar owners and day time activity specialists. Whatever you want, I’ll cater for. So do not burden the quiet back streets of Edinburgh on one of the happiest weekends of your life. Come to Spain’s Costa Brava for a warm welcome, warm sun, warm seas and cold drinks – all provided by me! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=9 2010-09-24 2010-09-24 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Fishing Tackles Beats Wedding Tackle A group of ten mates and the stag. Check. A fishing boat. Check. Beers. Check. An RAF helicopter. Erm….. A group of lads from Bristol got a bit more than they bargained for when they decided to strip off for a laugh on a fishing trip for their stag do. The local coastguard saw some commotion and sent an RAF rescue helicopter to fly over to investigate, catching them all on camera, totally starkers. Just one question I’d like to ask them, apart from the obvious of course. Why were they having their stag do on a boat just off the Welsh coast? In the cold? A stag weekend in Spain would be a lot warmer and I would have taken them Stag deep sea fishing in the stunning Mediterranean. Sizzling sun, cold beers, vast array of stunning fish, my stag deep sea fishing trips are legendary for their chilled out vibe and are the perfect relaxed daytime activity before you all hit the bars or clubs that I offer at night. It is a truly perfect combination. Fishing is one of my most popular activities. After all, where else is it possible to catch a 200lb Merlin or a whopping great tuna? Certainly not in Swansea or Bristol, that’s for sure. I do of course have a range of other activities for stag parties in Spain if fishing does not catch your eye. Stag football, Stag archery – you name it, I’ll sort it. So for a truly memorable stag do that does not involve the freezing waters of the Bristol Channel and an RAF helicopter, board a cheap flight and join me on my Mediterranean fishing boat! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/stag-and-hen-weekend-news-details.asp?ArticleID=8 2010-08-26 2010-08-26 News Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) An Aunty Andrea or Cheryl Cole Organised Stag Do? Cheryl Cole has recently revealed that she wants to organise her pal Simon Cowells’ stag do. Many men would automatically answer yes if asked if they would like Cheryl Cole to sort and tag along on their stag do. But think with your heads first lads. Would you really want an inexperienced woman organising a stag do? Think of the faffing around and let’s be honest, the novelty would wear off after a while. What you need to do is let a woman who actually knows what stag do’s are meant to involve take command, someone who knows all the tricks of the trade in making a stag weekend in Spain unforgettable. Someone like me, for instance. What I create on a stag do is something that resembles organised chaos. I’ll let you think you are in charge but we all know who’ll be pulling the strings. The way I do this is to create uniquely designed packages so that your whole day and night is planned – but I allow anything to happen in between! Stag football followed by stag go-karting then a Tossa bar crawl? Or how about stag monkey swinging followed by stag jet-skiing before my famous stag wining and dining? The choice is really up to you. Just contact me with your wish list and I’ll make it happen. My stag weekends in Spain are way more impressive than anything Cheryl Cole could come up with. Just take a look at some of my <a href="testimonials.asp">testimonials</a> to see for yourself. http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/stag-and-hen-weekend-news-details.asp?ArticleID=7 2010-08-26 2010-08-26 News Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) 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! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/stag-and-hen-weekend-news-details.asp?ArticleID=6 2010-06-28 2010-06-28 News Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Boys, boys, boys for your girls’ weekend! It’s your last weekend of freedom so all you have to do is let Aunty know how outrageous you want it to be, and honestly, there is no limit: seriously. If boys, boys and more boys are all you want to see, get yourselves over to sunny Spain for a hen weekend you will never, ever forget. We have a catalogue of men to suit all tastes, honestly this is like choosing shoes. Take your pick from our boy brochure! You name it, we have it. Tall, dark and handsome; fair and flirtatious; blue-eyed and baby-faced. What does the bride’s fantasy man look like? Describe him to Aunty and she’ll arrange for him to spring out of the background at whatever venue takes your fancy during your Spain hen weekend. A trendy club; a cosy bar; a fun eatery. Wine, dine and enjoy the view: Aunty Andrea’s Hen Fantasy Men is all the rage at the moment amongst ladies looking for that last stab at letting their hair down before picking socks up off the bathroom floor takes over. Aunty is a particularly fussy lady so you can rest assured her catalogue only contains the very best, mouth watering male specimens! And that’s just for the night time; there is plenty of fun to be had during the day on your Spain hen weekend too! From designer shopping sprees to hot hair ballooning; horse riding to paintballing, there really is no limit to the fun that can be had on an Aunty Andrea hen weekend in Spain. Now, where’s that catalogue, I fancy something dark and mysterious tonight… http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/stag-and-hen-weekend-news-details.asp?ArticleID=5 2010-06-28 2010-06-28 News Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Russell Brand’s Almost Perfect Stag Do! I’ve always loved Russell Brand. Well, actually that might be a bit of a lie, but my respect for him leaped massively this week when he announced plans for his stag do. The man really does have a good idea of what a stag do should involve. Admittedly, he is not going for a stag weekend in Spain (he is having it in Nottingham) so he is not quite there yet in my eyes. But, I like his plan. Brand said “I'll do adventurous things and activities. My friend who is my best man says we're going to go white-water rafting and shoot arrows.” Good plan if you ask me. Why do the boring when you can do the exciting? Russell could come to me on Spain’s Costa Brava and I would whisk him and his mates off to an archery range (transported by power boat, of course) where they could fill their boots, followed by a water based activity, as this seems to be his wish, such as power boating, jet skiing, kayaking – the list is endless! Stag weekends in Spain really are the way forward for thrill seeking stags like Mr Brand. A stag party in Spain allows for sun and excitement, with loads of day time activities and night time partying on offer. So follow his lead and my advice, and come and see me for a stag weekend Costa Brava style! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/stag-and-hen-weekend-news-details.asp?ArticleID=4 2010-06-26 2010-06-26 News Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Stag Weekend in the UK? I don’t think so! I know what some people may think when the stag or best man puts forward the idea of having a stag weekend in Spain. “It will be too hard to organise”; “The flights will be a nightmare”; “Can’t we just stay in the UK?” These are legitimate concerns but trust me when I say you are wrong! All you have to do is pick a date. That’s it. I’ll sort out the rest! A flight to the Costa Brava for a Spain stag weekend is only just over an hour or so from the UK; it’s quicker to fly to Spain than it is to get to most places in the UK by road or train! And don’t worry, there is no need to fly with British Airways! No threat of strikes, just a quick flight to sun, sea and frolics. I have years of experience in creating life long memories for stag parties in Spain. If you stay in the UK, I say the chances are pretty high that the stag do will involve all day drinking in a pub, then onto a club. Boring. Yawn. Seriously expensive. Miss the last train home. Etc., etc. What can I offer that is different? Well how about one of our most popular Spain stag weekend packages? During the day you can go paintballing, quad biking and power boating. Then at night, tell me what you want to do and I’ll organise it: honestly, there is nothing I haven’t sorted! I’ll even take the strain off of the best man, but that will be our little secret! You will be a legend for doing virtually nothing! So contact Aunty and I’ll promise you I will make your Spain stag weelend easy, fun and most importantly unforgettable! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/case-study-details.asp?ArticleID=3 2010-06-26 2010-06-26 Case Study Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Stag and Hen Weekends without the Handcuffs I’ve just been reading about stag weekends from hell; they are all over the internet. I can’t believe some of the things that go on. And this from me, Aunty Andrea the Spain stag and hen weekend queen. I know my stag weekends can be outrageous, but at least they’re not downright stupid. Where is the imagination? Dressing up as Batman? Handcuffed to a Smurf? What on earth is going on? Get yourselves over to Spain boys, and sort the testosterone out by getting involved in some proper stag weekend activities. Look, Aunty’s home on the Costa Brava is only just over an hour or so away and it’s a cheap flight. And there is so much to do. There is no handcuffing to lampposts; no eyebrow shaving and no blindfolds. Well unless you specifically request them, of course. What we’re saying is, Aunty’s Costa Brava stag weekends really aren’t your run of the mill stag weekends. They involve all sorts, from cave swimming and spa safaris to kayaking and treasure hunts.  But if you want naughty, then so be it. Swimming with strippers, outrageous bar crawls…you  name it, it’s yours. Archery; paint balling; kayaking; hot air ballooning; catamaran cruising; jet skiing: whatever it is you fancy, get your order in. Forget the handcuffs; forget the blindfolds and as for the lampposts, we’ll leave those for our four legged friends. Let’s get your stag weekend rocking! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/stag-and-hen-weekend-news-details.asp?ArticleID=1 2010-05-03 2010-05-03 News Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com) Four reasons why you should let your bird go on an Costa Brava Hen Do 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! http://www.auntyandreasstags.com/stag-and-hen-weekend-news-details.asp?ArticleID=2 2010-05-03 2010-05-03 News Burgess Hodgson Aunty Andreas Stags (mailto:info@auntyandreasstags.com)