{"id":31071,"date":"2015-10-21T03:03:00","date_gmt":"2015-10-21T03:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expedia.blog.uk.sandwave.dev\/stories\/alternative-stag-and-hen-ideas-2\/"},"modified":"2021-09-01T21:47:28","modified_gmt":"2021-09-01T21:47:28","slug":"alternative-stag-and-hen-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/stories\/alternative-stag-and-hen-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternative Stag and Hen Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/76000\/76210.jpg\" alt=\"Group of men and women walking on the beach\" \/>  <br \/>Not every stag or hen party is on the lookout for a weekend of boozing and mischief: some groups want to celebrate in style with an activity that is out of the ordinary, and we&#8217;re on hand to help!<\/p>\n<p>From sports to relaxation, there are plenty of stag and hen activities on offer, so we&#8217;ve pulled together a list of fun-filled options designed to satisfy those parties looking for events that are &#8216;outside the box&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Extreme sports<br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/76000\/76211.jpg\" alt=\"Two people jumping from plane \" \/>  <br \/>Does your stag or hen party consist of adventurous adrenalin junkies? If so, extreme sport is a must! <a href=\"http:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/vc\/package-holidays\/spain\">Spain<\/a> is a haven for those looking to sky dive on the coast, whilst mountain abseiling is a popular sport that will certainly encourage group bonding. Maybe you fancy mountain biking or white water rafting to mix up a traditional party? Whatever your dream extreme adventure, it doesn&#8217;t have to revolve around a bar!<\/p>\n<p>Snow sports<br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/76000\/76212.jpg\" alt=\"Group having a snow ball fight \" \/>  <br \/>Hitting the snow is a fun alternative to a sunny stag or hen do. Combining an array of snow sports like skiing, snowboarding and bob sleighing &#8211; along with the fun of apr\u00e8s ski and games in a log cabin &#8211; is guaranteed to be an exciting break for even the pickiest of groups.<\/p>\n<p>Chocolate tasting<br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/76000\/76213.jpg\" alt=\"Box of Belgian chocolates in a window \" \/>  <br \/>Can you think of anything better than a weekend filled with chocolate tasting? Belgium is well-known for its chocolate-making prowess, so pack up your belongings and visit the chocolate houses of Brussels, whilst taking in the local sights and sounds.<\/p>\n<p>Treasure hunt<br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/76000\/76214.jpg\" alt=\"Old fashioned map with compass \" \/>  <br \/>Home or away, a treasure hunt provides an exciting way to explore a new location; ticking off some sightseeing spots and discovering hidden gems at your destination. Either appoint a treasure-hunter-in-chief to create a route or use<a href=\"http:\/\/www.huntzz.com\/\">this handy app<\/a> to have it all done for you!<\/p>\n<p>Traditional spa experience<br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/76000\/76215.jpg\" alt=\"Turkish sink with blue tiles and towels \" \/>  <br \/>A traditional spa experience is an ideal way to spend a weekend away with friends. As a hen or a stag party,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/vc\/package-holidays\/turkey\">why not jet off to Turkey<\/a> to try traditional treatments at Turkish baths? An opportunity to visit a sunny climate, whilst spending some quality time relaxing.<\/p>\n<p>Wine tasting<br \/>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/findyours-php\/viewfinder\/images\/res40\/76000\/76216.jpg\" alt=\"Two people drinking large glasses of wine \" \/>  <br \/>For budding wine connoisseurs, who want to indulge whilst enjoying stunning rural landscapes, a European location is the perfect setting. Whether it&#8217;s the fields of Bouches-du-Rhone in France or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.expedia.co.uk\/vc\/package-holidays\/sicily\">feasting on the delights of Italian food and wine in Sicily<\/a>, this is a great substitute for stag and hen groups that want to enjoy a little sophistication.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for some alternative stag and hen do ideas? 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