We've all heard the disaster stories about hen parties abroad that have resulted in hens being kicked out of restaurants and hotels, and even ended up in a foreign jail. There's no reason for any hen party to end up like this and no, not ending up in prison doesn't make you boring, it makes you respectable.
Hen parties abroad can go one of two ways, they can either be amazing and an experience you'll never forget, or they can be horrendous and an experience you'll never forget - regardless of how much you might want to.
Most soon-to-be brides will always select the former option here, which means there are a few rules to bear in mind when you're living it up overseas - don't worry, they certainly won't take anything away from the fun, they'll just ensure the fun doesn't turn sour.
It's hard enough to handle if a member of the party gets lost in the UK, but if you're abroad it becomes a whole different ball game. Unfamiliar surroundings, a foreign language and alcohol really don't mix well - trust us on this one. Appoint a chief headcounter (probably best being the most sensible of the group - the one that'll be making sure the rest of you make it back to your hotel room safely at the end of the night). In a packed club, keeping tabs on people that like to wander is not an easy task and can become frustrating if the responsibility of looking after people is left to just one person, so make sure everyone wears something that stands out (a neon t-shirt, stupid hat - anything), so they're easy to identify.
You're a big group of rowdy females and alcohol is your best friend, aka you're a walking nightmare for locals, restaurant staff and anyone else in your vicinity. No one's saying don't have a laugh; in fact, if you go about it in the right way you'll probably find there are a lot of people that want to join in the shenanigans.
You're abroad, you're with your friends and you're about to dedicate the rest of your life to another human being - albeit, the one you're in love with - so you want to have fun, we know that. Us telling you to limit your sun and alcohol intake has nothing to do with us trying to stop the party - have you seen the party animals at Hen Weekends?! - We just want you to have the best time possible and, although heat stroke is definitely unforgettable, it's memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Alcohol will leave you dehydrated, so if after partying all night you're planning on sitting in the sun all day with a sangria in hand, then don't forget the safety soda, for every alcoholic drink have 2 waters, this will keep you hydrated. There's nothing wrong with making the most of the sunshine - let's be honest, who wouldn't, it's not like we get much over here - but make sure you're flooding your body with liquid that's not mixed with some kind of alcohol. This is the only way you'll be able to party hard every night. It's all about the safety soda!!
Date Posted: Wednesday 14th January 2015
Author: Yazmina Wallace
