Marathon couple take time out to tie the knot
Apr 30th 09 - News by Stag Company - 0 comments
The London Marathon is renowned for its fascinating line-up of celebrity runners and fancy dress fundraisers, but never before has a couple opted to tie the knot halfway round.
That was until this year’s race, when Garry Keates and fiancee Rachel Pitt took a quick detour during the famous 26.2-mile course to exchange vows, before going [...]
Half-ton bear takes on best man role
Apr 30th 09 - News by Stag Company - 0 comments
Naturalist Casey Anderson may have been tying the knot with a Hollywood actress, but it was his best man Brutus – an eight-foot tall grizzly bear – who undoubtedly stole the show.
It is not known whether the half-ton beast attended the stag do, but he certainly caused a stir among guests on the big day [...]
Taking a short break ‘can help lift spirits’
Apr 29th 09 - News by Stag Company - 0 comments
A full-blown weekend of stag do celebrations might not seem like the most effective way to recharge the batteries, but getting away for a few days could help boost productivity at work, it has been claimed.
Jonathan Cudworth, head of product marketing at online travel company Expedia.co.uk, said holidays are an important factor in contributing to [...]
Turkey ‘offers top value for money’
Apr 29th 09 - Stag Destination News by Stag Company - 0 comments
Tags: Europe, Turkey
Turkey might not be the most obvious of stag do destinations, but its range of attractive hotels and top value for money could be enough to lure British revellers.
Nigel Harris, chief executive at Artemis Travel, said the country has previously been seen as a "last minute choice" with poor-quality accommodation by UK holidaymakers.
However, he noted [...]
Party town of Krakow ‘provides the best’ for British revellers
Apr 29th 09 - Stag Destination News by Stag Company - 0 comments
Tags: Europe, Krakow, Poland
Stag night revellers looking to avoid the effects of the weakened pound might opt for a trip to the traditional party town of Krakow this year.
While sterling has taken a beating against the euro and other foreign currencies over recent months, the Polish zloty has fared even worse, making it ideal for UK travellers looking [...]
Stag weekend ‘helped blow away the cobwebs’
Apr 28th 09 - News by Stag Company - 0 comments
A stag weekend away might provide plenty of good laughs and a party atmosphere, but rarely is it seen as a way to refresh and recharge the batteries.
However, the chairman of one North Shields rugby club has claimed that the recent stag do held by captain Brett Sylph has helped rejuvenate the side in the [...]
Stag do inspires fancy dress marathon run
Apr 28th 09 - Stag Activities News by Stag Company - 0 comments
Tags: Marathon
A stag night out might inspire many things in a man, but few will have felt the urge to tackle the gruelling 26-mile London Marathon course while sinking pints with mates on their final night of freedom.
Nevertheless, Hampshire barman Guy Cockroft, who donned full fancy dress during Saturday’s race, says that is exactly where the [...]
Stag do travellers ‘can still find bargain deals’
Apr 27th 09 - News by Stag Company - 0 comments
People planning a stag weekend away in the coming months might be looking to tighten the purse strings, but there are still plenty of deals available at "decent prices", it has been claimed.
According to a poll by travelsupermarket.com, nine in ten Brits are cutting their holiday budgets this year as a result of the economic [...]
London revels in tourism success
Apr 27th 09 - Stag Destination News by Stag Company - 0 comments
Tags: London, UK
Those planning a stag do in the coming months might see little reason to look beyond England’s capital city in the hunt for a top weekend destination.
London recently enjoyed a string of successes at the Enjoy England Awards for Excellence 2009 as the tourism industry came together to recognise the UK’s best visitor attractions.
The city [...]
Football stag party’s five-star treatment
Apr 27th 09 - Stag Activities News by Stag Company - 0 comments
Tags: Football
Many a stag party will have kicked off with a trip to the football, but few revellers will have had the opportunity to run out alongside their heroes.
Nevertheless, one lucky fan out to celebrate his final night of freedom was given the chance to meet the players he adored ahead of a vital relegation six-pointer [...]
