#Popular nightclubs in Valencia

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Experience the Vibrant Nightlife of Valencia

Valencia, known for its stunning architecture, delectable cuisine, and rich cultural heritage, also boasts a dynamic nightlife that attracts locals and tourists alike. From popular nightclubs to electrifying beach parties, this city has something for everyone looking to enjoy the night. Here’s a closer look at Valencia’s nightlife scene, including the hottest clubs, beach parties, and trending attractions.

Popular Nightclubs in Valencia

Valencia's nightlife is renowned for its variety of nightclubs that cater to diverse musical tastes and party styles. Mya, located in the City of Arts and Sciences, is a must-visit for those seeking a mix of electronic and pop music in a stylish setting. Hummer, known for its spectacular light shows and top DJs, is another hotspot where you can dance the night away.

If you prefer a more underground vibe, head to La3, which features eclectic music styles ranging from techno to indie. Each club offers a unique ambiance, ensuring that every night out in Valencia is a fresh experience.

Valencia Beach Parties

When it comes to beach parties, Valencia doesn’t disappoint. Las Arenas Beach and Malvarrosa Beach are popular locations where the nightlife spills onto the sand. During the summer months, beach clubs like La Bomba and Chiringuito host unforgettable parties with live DJs, cocktail bars, and a vibrant atmosphere that stretches into the early hours.

These beach parties often feature themed events, providing an ideal setting to enjoy the warm Mediterranean nights while mingling with locals and tourists alike. Be sure to keep an eye out for beach festivals, which are often filled with music, food, and dancing under the stars.

Valencia Nightlife Trends

Valencia's nightlife is continually evolving, with new trends emerging each season. In recent years, there's been a noticeable shift towards outdoor venues, where open-air bars and rooftop terraces offer stunning views of the city skyline. This trend is particularly popular during the summer months, as patrons seek to enjoy warm evenings with a breeze.

Cocktail culture is also on the rise, with many bars experimenting with craft cocktails made from local ingredients. Unique concepts like speakeasies are gaining traction, offering a blend of vintage charm and modern mixology that attracts a trendy crowd.

Nightclub Tickets in Valencia

To make the most of your nightlife experience in Valencia, securing nightclub tickets in advance is a smart move. Many popular clubs offer online booking options, allowing you to skip the lines and ensure entry, especially during peak seasons. Websites like valencia-nightlife.com provide comprehensive information on upcoming events, guest DJs, and ticket prices, making it easier for you to plan your night out.

Valencia Party District

The heart of Valencia's nightlife can be found in its bustling party district, Ruzafa. Known for its bohemian atmosphere, this area is lined with bars, clubs, and restaurants that come alive at night. Ruzafa is perfect for bar hopping, with each venue offering its own unique vibe, from laid-back tapas bars to vibrant dance clubs.

Carmen, another popular district, is known for its lively plazas and historic architecture, making it a picturesque backdrop for a night out. The blend of culture and nightlife here ensures that visitors have an unforgettable experience.

Nightlife Attractions in Valencia

Beyond clubs and bars, Valencia offers a range of nightlife attractions. The Valencia Opera House hosts evening performances that blend culture with entertainment, while the Bioparc sometimes offers unique nocturnal events. For a more relaxed night, take a stroll through the Turia Gardens, where you can find pop-up events and food trucks during warmer months.

Nightlife Hotspots and Discounts

Many venues in Valencia offer exclusive discounts and deals, especially during weekdays or for groups. Check out valencia-nightlife.com for updated information on the best nightlife discounts, including happy hour specials and entry deals for clubs.

Conclusion

Valencia’s nightlife is a captivating mix of vibrant clubs, beach parties, and cultural attractions. Whether you're dancing under the stars at the beach or sipping cocktails in a trendy bar, the city's nightlife promises unforgettable experiences. So gather your friends, explore the lively party districts, and dive into the rich tapestry of nightlife that Valencia has to offer.

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The Alcàsser Girls

Miriam García Iborra, Antonia "Toñi" Gómez Rodríguez and Desirée Hernández Folch, known as the Alcàsser Girls (Spanish: Las niñas de Alcásser), were three teenage girls from Alcàsser, Valencia, Spain, who were kidnapped, raped, tortured and murdered after hitchhiking to get to a nightclub in the nearby town of Picassent on November 13, 1992.

On November 13, 1992, Miriam García, Toñi Gómez, and Desirée Hernández disappeared while travelling to a secondary school party that was going to be held at Coolor, a popular nightclub located on the outskirts of Picassent, four kilometres from their hometown of Alcàsser. Miriam García asked her father, Fernando García, to pick them up and drive them to the club, but he was suffering from influenza and was unable to do so. The girls decided to hitchhiking, as they had done the previous summer. A young couple from Alcàsser took them to a petrol station near Picassent. There, a resident witnessed the girls climb into a sedan carrying a group of men. It was the last time the girls would be seen alive.

Their bodies were found on January 27, 1993, 75 days after their murders, by two beekeepers in a ditch located near La Romana ravine. Previous heavy rains softened the land, causing the corpses to appear from their improvised grave. It was soon confirmed that they had apparently been tortured and murdered. The only person charged regarding the event is Miguel Ricart. According to his statement, he and his friend Antonio Anglés picked up the girls at the petrol station. When the men drove past the nightclub and the girls began to scream, Anglés pistol-whipped them with a Star Model BM handgun. They headed to a crumbling abandoned house near a place known as La Romana, in a very isolated and mountainous area, where two of the girls were raped. Afterwards, they went to Catadau in search of some food, after which they raped the third girl two hours later. After being tortured for the remainder of the night, the girls were made to walk to a pit the men had previously dug and were assaulted further. 

According to the autopsy, Hernández suffered a traumatic amputation of the right nipple and areola with a sharp object, and was then stabbed twice in the back. The other girls were beaten with sticks and stones, before finally being shot and buried. García's corpse displayed vaginal wounds caused by an object provided with sharp edges, possibly produced post-mortem. The killers picked up spent shell casings and cleaned their car. Anglés was not at home when the Civil Guard appeared in search of Enrique, leading to a national manhunt. The last sighting of Anglés in Spain was near Minglanilla, Cuenca, after which he went to Lisbon, and stowed away on board the container ship City of Plymouth. He is assumed to have died when he reportedly jumped overboard off the coast of Ireland, either instantly or from subsequent cold and/or drowning. Alternative theories state that Anglés evaded capture and, as a native of Brazil, is traveling under his Brazilian passport. 

Another theory suggest that they where working for some important men who use to do sex party's with teenagers girls, because of the similarities with a case that happened in a near town, Macastre, 4 years before, when two Girls and once boy where brutally murder, with no suspect at all. This theory has been maintained over time, especially by Miriam's father, although it has been dismissed by the security forces on multiple occasions. 

Antonio Anglés was able to disappear before his arrest, and to this day he is still wanted internationally.

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The Alcàsser Girls Miriam García Iborra, Antonia "Toñi" Gómez Rodríguez and Desirée Hernández Folch, known as the Alcàsser Girls (Spanish: Las niñas de Alcásser), were three teenage girls from Alcàsser, Valencia, Spain, who were kidnapped, raped, tortured and murdered after hitchhiking to get to a nightclub in the nearby town of Picassent on November 13, 1992.On November 13, 1992, Miriam García, Toñi Gómez, and Desirée Hernández disappeared while travelling to a secondary school party that was going to be held at Coolor, a popular nightclub located on the outskirts of Picassent, four kilometres from their hometown of Alcàsser. Miriam García asked her father, Fernando García, to pick them up and drive them to the club, but he was suffering from influenza and was unable to do so. The girls decided to hitchhiking, as they had done the previous summer. A young couple from Alcàsser took them to a petrol station near Picassent. There, a resident witnessed the girls climb into a sedan carrying a group of men. It was the last time the girls would be seen alive.Their bodies were found on January 27, 1993, 75 days after their murders, by two beekeepers in a ditch located near La Romana ravine. Previous heavy rains softened the land, causing the corpses to appear from their improvised grave. It was soon confirmed that they had apparently been tortured and murdered. The only person charged regarding the event is Miguel Ricart. According to his statement, he and his friend Antonio Anglés picked up the girls at the petrol station. When the men drove past the nightclub and the girls began to scream, Anglés pistol-whipped them with a Star Model BM handgun. They headed to a crumbling abandoned house near a place known as La Romana, in a very isolated and mountainous area, where two of the girls were raped. Afterwards, they went to Catadau in search of some food, after which they raped the third girl two hours later. After being tortured for the remainder of the night, the girls were made to walk to a pit the men had previously dug and were assaulted further. According to the autopsy, Hernández suffered a traumatic amputation of the right nipple and areola with a sharp object, and was then stabbed twice in the back. The other girls were beaten with sticks and stones, before finally being shot and buried. García's corpse displayed vaginal wounds caused by an object provided with sharp edges, possibly produced post-mortem. The killers picked up spent shell casings and cleaned their car. Anglés was not at home when the Civil Guard appeared in search of Enrique, leading to a national manhunt. The last sighting of Anglés in Spain was near Minglanilla, Cuenca, after which he went to Lisbon, and stowed away on board the container ship City of Plymouth. He is assumed to have died when he reportedly jumped overboard off the coast of Ireland, either instantly or from subsequent cold and/or drowning. Alternative theories state that Anglés evaded capture and, as a native of Brazil, is traveling under his Brazilian passport. Another theory suggest that they where working for some important men who use to do sex party's with teenagers girls, because of the similarities with a case that happened in a near town, Macastre, 4 years before, when two Girls and once boy where brutally murder, with no suspect at all. This theory has been maintained over time, especially by Miriam's father, although it has been dismissed by the security forces on multiple occasions. Antonio Anglés was able to disappear before his arrest, an d to this day he is still wanted internationally.

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Video: British YouTuber Yung Filly Charged with Multiple Offenses, Including Rape, in Australia.

British online personality and rapper Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has been charged with multiple offenses in Perth, Australia, following allegations of a serious assault. According to The BBC, Yung Filly is accused of four counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault causing bodily harm, and one count of impeding a person's breathing. The 29-year-old entertainer, known for his work with the YouTube comedy group Beta Squad and his appearances on various UK television shows, was arrested in Brisbane and subsequently extradited to Perth to face the charges. After performing at Bar1 nightclub in Perth on September 28, the rapper allegedly brought a woman in her twenties back to his hotel room, where the assault reportedly took place. The video below shows the moment when Yung Filly was arrested. https://twitter.com/Dexerto/status/1844359488926777817 The charges have led some organizations associated with Yung Filly to swiftly cut ties with the rapper. The Telegraph reported that the Football Association (FA) in the UK removed content featuring the rapper from their YouTube channel almost as soon as the incident was made public. The news outlet wrote that Yung Filly had been part of a healthy eating initiative called "Freestyle Cooking," which included appearances by prominent England football players. The FA-backed campaign, supported by M&S Food, was aimed at encouraging young people to experiment with healthy cooking alternatives. Yung Filly has a huge online presence, boasting millions of followers across various social media platforms. His career has seen him host shows on BBC Three and make appearances on popular UK television programs such as Soccer Aid on ITV and The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer on Channel 4. In 2021, he was awarded a MOBO for best media personality. The rapper's legal representative, barrister Seamus Rafferty SC, filed for bail on his behalf, as reported by the Brisbane Times. Magistrate Tanya Watt granted him bail despite objections from police prosecutors, who were concerned that he could be a flight risk or that he would try to intimidate a witness. However, she included some conditions as part of the bail agreement. These conditions include a personal undertaking of $100,000 and an additional $100,000 surety to be signed by someone in Western Australia. In addition, Yung Filly is required to surrender his passport, report regularly to Northbridge Police Station, and is prohibited from approaching the alleged victim or witnesses. He is also barred from attending nightclubs or hotels and is not allowed to discuss the case online. His next court appearance is scheduled for December 19 and he will be waiting in WA till the date arrives. Read the full article

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Pros and Cons of Renting a Car in Alicante

Pros and Cons of Renting a Car in Alicante

Alicante is a beautiful city in the autonomous community of Valencia, southern Spain. Each year tourists from different parts of the world come here to feel the vibe of authentic Spain, enjoy the beauty of nature and beaches, or hang out in one of the local nightclubs. Alicante has loads of different entertainment. Yet, to be able to visit them all, you’ll need transport. The most popular…

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When Should I Take a Private Yacht Charter

Where do you want to go on a private yacht charter vacation? There are limitless possibilities, according to crewed yacht brokers. Popular destinations for a United States sailing vacation include San Diego, Chicago, Yachts Cayman, Honolulu, Hilton Head, Martha's Vineyard, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Long Island and Annapolis, yet why stop there? A whole lot more awaits you, which are all discoverable by power boats and luxury yacht charters!

A Mediterranean private yacht charter has much to offer. In Spain, you can discover the passionate flamingo dancers and proud matadors, sip sangria, eat delicious olives and enjoy modern marinas from Barcelona to Valencia. Euro club goers and party animals can't miss the amazing entertainment venues on Ibiza, where vibrant beaches are as world renowned as the nightlife.

Some of the other Balearic Islands offer a quieter respite, from the secluded beaches of Formentera, to the cobble street village of Cindadella, to the culture-rich fishing village of Mallorca to the National Park on Dragonera. Other Mediterranean destinations include Greece, Croatia, Turkey, France and Italy.

For those chilly winter months, why not take a private yacht charter to the warm Caribbean waters? Travelers come to the Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, the Florida Keys and the Bahamas for the white sandy beaches, the pleasant trade winds, turquoise waters, West Indian cuisine and fun activities year-round.

There are more than 100 Virgin Islands, offering a plethora of coves for snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, surfing, marine-life watching and lounging. On the shores, you will enjoy dancing, frozen blender drinks, crafts from local artisans and the dramatic mountain peak topography.

In the Bahamas, you can feast on spicy cuisine, fish on beautiful beaches, snorkel underwater grottos, gaze upon a habitat of 60,000 flamingos, star gaze the midnight skies, dance in nightclubs and splash around at the world-renowned Atlantis water-park and culture center. A sailing charter in the Cayman Islands will whisk you away to the famous Seven Mile Beach (one of the best in the world!), the historic Pedro St. James castle, scuba diving shipwrecks in Cayman Brac, bird watching the rare red-footed Booby on Little Cayman and partaking in the museums and shops of George Town. Nothing beats the winter blues like a Caribbean yacht excursion!

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Epistrophy Arts presents

Meridian Brothers (Bogotá, Col)

With Superfónicos (ATX)

Tuesday August 16. 8pm

Antone's Nightclub (305 E 5th St., Austin, TX 78701)

Tickets $25 advance, $35 door

“Genius prophets of colombian weirdness" - MTV Iggy 

“For those who haven’t heard previously heard them, Colombia’s Meridian Brothers are easily among the most interesting groups in South America” - AFROPOP

“Tuneful, clever and enormous fun” - THE GUARDIAN 

“The Meridian brothers push all boundaries of what you think you know about music. Promise, you'll love it” - NPR 

“So why listen? Because it takes a strong will and clear musical vision for a band to cut through all the music for which Colombia is known” - NPR 

“A dream world between electronic experimentation and regional folk” - LE MONDE 

“Tropical madness from the most consistent of all the “world for club culture” labels. Twisted cumbia at around 150BPM... terrorises the dancefloor!”- GILLES PETERSON 

Colombian guitarist and composer Eblis Alvarez started Meridian Brothers back in 1998 as a vehicle for his own experimental music.  Over the years, the group has evolved into a five-piece band focused on re-interpreting all manners of Latin Tropical styles with a strong psychedelic and experimental sensibility. The Meridian Brothers’ music uses popular Latin American rhythms, augmented by sampling techniques, elaborate effect processing, and Eblis’ quirky and theatrical vocals, which channel imaginary characters with both pathos and humor.

The group has released records on Soundway records, Names You can Trust and Bongo Joe and have proved very popular in South America and Europe where the band has toured extensively and has started to reach out to an audience more familiar with indie rock and experimental than Latin music.

Meridian's new album is a tribute to New York's 70's era Salsa Dura. For the project, they have created an avatar, a fictitious group named El Grupo Renacimiento, and written a new repertoire trying to emulate the writing style of those late 60's and early 70's groups while retaining the Meridian Brothers idiosyncratic style of arranging and recording. The sound of instruments has been modified to fit the Meridian electronic templates, and the result is a fantastic album true to the spirit of Salsa Dura and in line with Eblis Alvarez two decade-long experiment with Latin tropical sounds.

The album will be released on the Ansonia label - a historical Latin label that was specialized in Puerto Rican, Dominican and Cuban music from the 1960's and has only recently been revived and has made its catalog finally available on digital platforms.

Meridian Brothers new album will be their first release in over 30 years - a nod from Ansonia Records to the legacy of Latin music history as it steps into the modern era.

Eblis Alvarez has been an intricate part of the new generation of Colombian musicians for the past ten years. He is also a former member of Frente Cumbiero and a current member of trio Los Pirañas.

Meridian Brothers include Maria Valencia (saxophone, clarinet, percussion and synthesizers), , Cesar Quevedo (bass) and Alejandro Forero (electronics and synthesizers) Mauricio Ramirez (drums)

Superfónicos is Colombian Funk. Better yet, it is Caríbe Soul…fed by the Indigenous and African roots of the band’s Colombian heritage, telegraphing a politics of peace and unity from the stage to your ears. They only ask that you dance toward a place in your mind beyond struggle and strife.

Superfónicos was formed when bassist Nico Sanchez and guitarist Erick Bohorquez began discussions about creating a group with a foundation in Afro-Colombian rhythms. They soon teamed up with guitarist Andres Villegas and percussionist Daniel Sanchez, and started rehearsing together during time away from their other bands. That core group developed the band’s unique sound, laying the foundation of what was to come. In 2016, gaitero and vocalist Jaime Ospina—who has recorded with the likes of Pacha Massive—relocated from Colombia to Austin, where he met and instantly connected with the group. It was also during this time that the band met with famed local producer and Grammy winner Adrian Quesada at Level One Sound. Their recording session resulted in a sound that not only encapsulates a moment in time but helped to define Superfónicos as a collective. It is a musical mestizo that is ever-changing but deeply rooted in Caribbean flavors.

Epistrophy Arts is a grass-roots cultural organization dedicated to presenting the finest adventurous and improvised music in Austin Texas. Since January of 1998 we have presented over 50 concerts with some of the major figures in international contemporary adventurous music

This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

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Life lost in the club Pulse

Today and every day we remember 49 innocent victims lost 3 years ago in Orlando, June 12, 2016. part 1

Edward Sotomayor Jr, 34

Edward was a caring, energetic man known for wearing a silly top hat on cruises, Edward worked for a company that held gay cruises and often travelled to promote the company’s events.

Stanley Almodovar III, 23

Stanley worked as a technician in a pharmacy, he was described as “good, but impudent” and a person who is not indifferent to his own sexual identity. "He was so proud of who he was."

Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20

Luis described himself as a dancer on his Facebook account. Following the terrorist attack at the Bataclan theatre in Paris last year, he showed solidarity with the victims by adding a tricolour filter to his profile photo. A former teacher described him as a ‘ray of sunshine’. 

Juan Ramon Guerrero, 22

Guerrero worked as a telemarketer, and was in school at the University of Central Florida. He was attending Pulse with his boyfriend, Christopher Andrew “Drew” Leinonen, who also died in the attack. “Juan and Drew were soul mates, and they were great together,”

Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36

After moving to Florida from Puerto Rico for the chance of a better life, Eric , a merchandise manager, was said to have ‘sacrificed himself a lot for his family’, the Orlando Sentinel reported. ‘Eric was always willing to help everybody. He loved his brother, and he was always being generous.’

Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22

Peter worked for logistics company UPS in Orlando after graduating from Colonia High School. Originally from South Africa.

Luis S. Vielma, 22 

Luis worked on the Harry Potter ride at Universal Studios, according to author JK Rowling, who said she could not ‘stop crying’ after hearing the news. Friends told the Orlando Sentinel that Mr Vielma was a ‘true friend’, and he had hoped to become an emergency medical technician. One, Olga Glomba, described him as ‘a funny, sweet, nerdy guy without a mean side. He just wanted to make people smile.’

Kimberly Morris, 37

Morris, a bouncer at the nightclub, was a former basketball player at Post University in Connecticut. “She was tough and played hard on the basketball court but off the court she was all smiles.” “She always had a smile on her face,”

Franky Velazquez, 50

DeJesus was a professional dancer who had danced in Puerto Rico and had traveled the world. “Jimmy was lovable, outgoing,” his sister, Sarah Lopez, tells. “He was one of those guys that you wanted to be friends with, you know? One of those people who brightened a room when he walked in.

Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35

Rosado was the father of a 5-year-old child and also a professional dancer, specializing in salsa. Close friend tells that he used to dance for Disney and Universal Studios. “He was a great, great father,” she says. “He was just the most fun, happiest guy you could ever know.”

Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40

Jorge-Reyes had a passion for life, according to friend. Ortiz met Jorge-Reyes, who was originally from Puerto Rico, through her practice, and says, “He was so funny and so alive and savvy.” “He had an extreme talent for the arts and was very creative with makeup,” she shares.

Shane Evan Tomlinson, 33

Tomlinson was a lead singer in Frequency Band, a local cover band that performed top 40 songs, according to longtime friend Jai Saint. “He has a great voice, he is so popular around here. Honestly it’s hard not to enjoy his voice,” Saint tells of his best friend of 10 years. “He’s extremely positive, he’s all about life and living it to the fullest. He had amazing energy, which is hard to come by these days.” Tomlinson graduated from East Carolina University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication with a minor in Business Administration.

Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, 30

Justice worked as an accountant and lived in downtown Orlando. He loved accessorizing with flashy jewelry and loved making others laugh. Justice’s mother Mina received texts from her son throughout the shooting as he hid in the bathroom. At one point he wrote, “He’s coming. I’m gonna die.”

Darryl Roman Burt II, 29

Burt was a member of the Jacksonville Jaycees, a young professional’s group in Florida. “He was personable, social and easy going,”. “Both socially and professionally he was always interested in making positive impact on people’s lives and in the community.” A hard worker, Burt had recently been recommended for a position on the Jaycee’s Board of Directors.

Deonka Deidra Drayton, 32

Drayton, had been through rough times, a friend tells, but was pulling herself together and was happy living in Orlando.

Anthony Luis Laureano Disla, 25

Disla was a talented dancer, who excelled in a variety of styles including salsa, mambo, tango or ballroom was in Orlando to pursue a career as both a dancer and choreographer. His mother, Olga M. Disla, tells: “He was lovely, kind and respectful of others all the time. He liked to help anyone who needed help.”

Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, 35

Perez, born in Puerto Rico, was obsessed with fitness and loved testing out new fragrances, Agudelo said. He met his longtime partner Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon at the store. Wilson-Leon was also a victim of the shooting. Friend Marisa tells, “Nicest guy you’d ever meet. Both of them, actually. They were magnetic. They’d walk into the room and everyone would turn to look, because they were just so handsome.”

Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37

Wilson-Leon was the manager of a shoe store and longtime love of fellow victim Perez. “They faced the odds, Luis came from Puerto Rico and being gay isn’t totally accepted, obviously here, but it’s not totally accepted there as well,” his cousin Luis Wilson tells. “He is an inspiration. He grew up conflicted but found peace with himself and those around him and he finally had found acceptance and love. Finally found it. And now look.”

Amanda Alvear, 25

Alvear was attending school to be a nurse, and has recently been promoted to the lead pharmacy technician at the pharmacy where she worked, Shannon Marie Baxley, her sister-in-law, tells. “She loved the gay community, the LGBT community. She was straight herself but those were her people, those were her family. She was a magnetic person,” Baxley shares. “She was the loveliest girl, just the sweetest girl.”

Martin Benitez Torres, 33

Longtime friend of Torres, tells that he just had moved to Florida at the end of the last year to continue working for Hertz. He was also studying marketing at Sistema Universitario Ana G Mndez. “He was one of a kind,” she shares. “He was always a person that you could talk to. He was our confidant. He was always surrounded by all of us. We were all women where we used to work, so we used to laugh with him, we used to cry with him. He was a good friend.”

Jerald Arthur Wright, 31

Wright worked in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Another person who worked with him added that he was “hard-working” and “loved his job.” “He was one of the first to say hi and make us smile and laugh,”

Cory James Connell, 21

Connell enjoyed playing football and basketball and had dreams of becoming a firefighter. While still in pursuit of that dream, Connell studied at Valencia Community College in Orlando and worked stocking shelves at the Publix in Orlando’s Edgewater neighborhood.

Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, 49

McCool, was battling leukemia when her life was cut short, her niece, Neila Rodriguez, tells. At Pulse with her son Isaiah, McCool was shot in the back and told him to “just run, go.” “She was a cool mom. She was really down-to-earth and open-minded.”

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Best Places To Visit In Spain

Top 3 Best places to visit Spain: One of the favorite destinations for adventure seekers, mountaineers, solo travellers, and large groups. It has the charm of medieval culture and heritage. You can also discover the beauty of Spain by visiting some of the best places in Spain.

Surreal landscapes, outdoor cafes, artistic churches, blue islands, and high mountains are typical characteristics of Spain. The country is gifted with many beaches, islands, and other natural spots. Let us look at some of the best places in Spain in this blog.

The Canary Islands

Situated in the southwest part of Morocco, the Canary Islands is a must-visit place in Spain. This archipelago is a favorite spot for scuba divers, sunbathers, and surfers. The wild waves of the sea and the soft sands of the sea enhance your surfing time.

First-timer’s guide to the Canary Islands

These islands are beautiful and offer a serene setting for water sports. If you are a new tourist, here isa short travel guide for the Canary Islands.

· You can travel to the Canary Islands by plane, car, or bus from any island.

· These islands look more alluring when you explore them on foot.

· You will need an international driving permit in Spain to travel to the Canary Islands if you want to use a car.

· These islands have very hot weather, so you must apply sunscreen lotion on your skin.

· Carry a water bottle to keep your body hydrated for long hours.

Best spots to visit in the Canary Islands

Ø Las Palmas - Most beautiful urban shoreline in the Canary Islands, with a promenade

Ø Roque Nublo- Popular tourist spot in Spain with large rock formations

Ø Timafaya National Park- A good spot for photo walks, camel tours, and coach tours.

Ø Playa de Maspalomas- Popular beach with an old lighthouse

If you intend to travel across the canary islands by car, keep in mind that you will need an international driver's permit Spain. This will allow you to rent a car and drive to your selected destinations.

2. San Sebastian

Situated in northern Spain, San Sebastian is another fantastic place to visit. It is famous for its pristine beaches, colorful culture, and rich tradition. San Sebastian is a good place if you want to enjoy water sports to the fullest. It is filled with amusement parks, hiking spots, alluring statues, and bars.

You can take a cool bath in the crystal clear water of La Concha. Many locals visit this place to take an evening walk with friends and partners. Monte Igueldo is another amazing place to visit by train. You can enjoy a long day at an amusement park situated at the top of Monte Igueldo.

You can stay in any good hotel or guesthouse in San Sebastian. It is popular for colorful, eclectic, and amazing country houses with designs related to the 19th century. You can go shopping at any local fashion store or taste special beers of various flavors.

In addition, the place has many museums, such as the Museum of Basque Society and Citizenship and the San Telmo Museum. You can find a lot of information related to Spanish culture and history in these museums.

It is easy to reach San Sebastian by car from France or by train from the UK. The main languages in this place are Spanish and Basque.

3. The Balearic Islands

If you want to enjoy the best summer season, choose the Balearic Islands. These islands are archipelagos located in the coastal region of Spain. These islands include Mallorca, Ibiza, Formentera, and Menorca. You can experience exciting nightlife with beautiful beaches in the Balearic Islands. This place also has nightclubs where you can attend great night parties with rocking music.

The beaches of the Balearics are pure and free of pollution and dust. You can enjoy snorkeling, sailing, and other water sports in the blue waters of the ocean. You must spend a day or two in Palma de Mallorca as it has exotic beauty and mind-blowing nature.

It is convenient to reach the Balearic Islands by ferry from Denia, Valencia, or Barcelona. Another way to reach these islands is by flight from any major city in Europe. Different flights are available from France, the UK and other important places in Europe.

You can get 3-star and 4-star hotels in the Balearic Islands. Besides, you can also stay in some of the most wonderful resorts on the Islands.

You must have an international driver's permit if you wish to travel across the country by car. You'll be able to rent a car and drive around to your favourite destinations by getting an international driving license online.

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One of the largest and most important cities in Spain, Valencia is located in the eastern part of the country in the region of Valencia. After several years of major construction and renovation, Valencia today is famous for its Fallas Festival and the City of Arts and Sciences architectural masterpiece.

Valencia is stuffed with restored historic buildings that include stunning churches, old monasteries such as San Miguel de los Reyes and the site of an ancient silk trade center known today as the Silk Exchange Market.

After redirecting the Turia River, the city constructed its most impressive attraction, a massive cultural and entertainment complex known as the City of Arts and Science. Contained within this complex are several buildings such as a science museum, planetarium, aquarium, arts museum and an IMAX theater that are each artistic marvels in and of themselves. Also included in the old Turia riverbed are beautiful gardens, athletic parks and artificial lakes.

One of Valencia’s most popular neighborhoods is the Barri del Carme with its colorful mix of architecture, diverse ethnic groups, trendy shops and outdoor cafes.

Every March, Valencia hosts the Fallas Festival where each neighborhood displays papier-mâché figures of all sizes and colors for a whole week. At the end of the week, the “fallas” are ceremoniously burned, and the communities party into the night. However, March isn’t the only time to party in Valencia. Every night, the city vibrates with lively bars and nightclubs in every neighborhood.

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5 Spots not-to-be-missed Sailing from Alicante to the Balearic Islands

Undecided between a fun, relaxation, or cultural holiday? Choose them all and sail with us from Alicante to the Balearic Islands!

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It often seems difficult to divide a holiday by allocating the right time partly to fun, partly to disconnect from everything, and partly to our cultural interests. With this premise, we at Your Boat Holiday have thought of an itinerary to offer you that combines all three of these needs.

Let’s find out why a sailing holiday in the Balearic Islands departing from Alicante is for you!

The right mix of culture, relaxation, and fun. This is the purpose of our next itinerary which in 7 days will allow you to discover historic cities, visit dream beaches and also make a stop in one of the most popular nightlife spots in the world.

Alicante, the perfect starting point to reach the Balearics

Alicante is not only an ideal city from which to sail to the Balearic Islands but it is also a city rich in history and different cultures that have mixed over the centuries.

It is located in the middle of the Spanish Costa Blanca, famous for being a very tourist area full of breathtaking beaches and is easily accessible both by land (the city is well connected to the main Iberian centers such as Valencia, Madrid, and Seville) and especially by air. The convenient Alicante-Elche airport is located only about ten kilometers from the city center.

What must-see tourist attractions in Alicante?

Alicante is famous for its long beaches of fine sand and transparent waters, such as Playa del Postiguet, an urban beach of rare beauty with numerous services, playgrounds, and sports facilities.

The real symbol of Alicante, however, is Santa Barbara’s Castle, a fortress that dominates the city from the top of a promontory overlooking the sea. If you visit the city, you cannot fail to go up here to enjoy its breathtaking view.

Instead, just stroll through the pretty city center to be surrounded by churches and historic buildings or along with one of the symbols of the city, Explanada de España, Alicante’s “Rambla” covered with mosaic tiles. This place, as well as offering shade from the sun with palm fronds, is also a popular haunt for an evening drink.

What stops will we discover within our tour?

Set sail from Alicante we will head to Formentera Island where we will discover some of the most popular and fascinating beaches of the island such as Cala Saona, Es Arenals, and Platja de Ses Illetes. After circumnavigating Formentera we will head to Ibiza where we will go in search of pure fun, stopping at the famous Platja d’en Bossa to spend a night in the most glamorous and exciting clubs. Finally, we will head west to return to Alicante, but not before visiting one last wonderful beach, Cala D’Hort.

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So here is a brief description of the 5 places  we will visit on this tour:

Cala Saona is known as the Formentera west coast pearl.

Unlike the open beaches of the rest of the island, it is a small inlet surrounded by cliffs.

It is located in a bay protected on its sides by reddish rock formations while a luxuriant pine forest grows behind it. Its beach is considered to be among the most beautiful on the island, also thanks to its shallow and calm waters that make it perfect for families and children.

Es Arenals is the most popular stretch of the Platja de Mitjorn and is located in its easternmost part. The white sand and turquoise sea make it a truly spectacular place.

Here is also one of the most famous chiringuitos in Formentera, the “Piratabus”, created in the 70s by a German hippy, who transformed an old colored bus into a kiosk. Today the bus is gone, replaced by a small wooden kiosk, around which people gather in the evening to admire the sunset.

Related: Formentera and Ibiza Sailing Itinerary

Playa ses Illetes is the classic Formentera postcard beach: a white-sand expanse bathed by a transparent sea reminiscent of the Caribbean.

It is hard to find it deserted as it is one of the main tourist attractions of the island, visited by residents and tourists on a day trip from Ibiza. By mooring your yacht offshore, you can enjoy the best without being overwhelmed by the crowds.

Playa d’en Bossa is definitely the main place for all Ibiza beach parties and where the DJ sets music literally never stops. Its location near the center of Ibiza city and the hottest clubs (such as Ushuaia, Bora Bora, Space, and Ibiza Rocks) makes it very popular. You won’t even have to worry about which event to choose because, during the day, dozens of discos and bar area promoters dress up and parade dancing to the sound of music and announcing the nightclubs parties’ agenda planned for the night.

Cala D’Hort is picturesque and fascinating, especially at sunset. It is a very fine light sand beach with 150 meters long and 20 wide. During summer it is often crowded especially because the sunsets that can be admired from here are among the most beautiful and evocative of the entire Balearic Islands.

For any information or request do not hesitate to contact Your Boat Holiday.

We will be very happy to help you organize this or any other possible itineraries to experience aboard a rental boat!

Contact  now YBH Charter Brokers:

You can contact us by sending an email at ask@yourboatholiday.com or by phone, calling +39 33436 00997, available also on WhatsApp for both calls and texting.

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1963

The biggest news from 1963 was the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy on November 22, which thrust Lyndon B. Johnson into the role of president. The assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald, was murdered two days later by nightclub owner Jack Ruby. This was a difficult time to become president, with the mounting troubles in Vietnam where the Viet Cong Guerrillas had now killed 80 American advisers. The continued campaign for civil rights by the black community caused violent reactions from whites in places such as Mississippi, Virginia, and Alabama, where the black civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested. Films included The Birds and The Great Escape, and popular TV programs The Virginian and Lassie. Women’s fashion and hairstyles included fur boots and towering hairdos for evening wear. In music, it was the beginning of Beatlemania, after the release of Meet the Beatles.

Major events

• U.S. President John F. Kennedy is assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald on Friday, November 22, 1963, in Dallas, Texas.

• The Beatles release the single “I Want To Hold Your Hand/I Saw Her Standing There” and the album Meet the Beatles, which marks the beginning of Beatlemania.

• The Soviet Union launches the Vostok 6 spacecraft, carrying Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space.

• The Profumo Crisis happens in the UK, caused by war minister John Profumo having an affair with Christina Wheeler, who was also involved with a Soviet Navy officer.

• ZIP codes are implemented in the U.S.

• NASA’s Mercury Mission, carrying astronaut Gordon Cooper, launches from Cape Canaveral.

• Studebaker, the U.S. carmaker, goes out of business and ends production.

• The U.S. senate approves the PTBT (Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty).

• Korea returns to civilian rule.

• American Express introduces credit cards in the UK.

• An earthquake in Libya destroys the village of Barce, leaving 500 dead.

• An earthquake in Ssrikes Skopje, Yugoslavia, destroys 80% of the city.

• Bloodless military coup deposes President George Papadopoulos.

• Typhoon Olive, with 110mph winds, destroys most of the homes on the island of Saipan.

• The Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, known as “The Rock”, closes.

• Hurricane Flora, a massive storm, kills 6,000 in Haiti, Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago, and Grenada.

• First Beeching report suggests closing 25% of British rail.

• The polio vaccine, which is taken with a lump of sugar, is given nationwide in the U.S. and UK.

• Kenya gains independence from Britain.

• In the Supreme Court case of Gideon v. Wainwright, it is ruled that a fair trial “cannot be realized if the poor man charged with [the] crime has to face his accusers without a lawyer to assist him.”

• Members of the Ku Klux Klan dynamite the Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing 4 young girls and causing wide public outrage and condemnation across the U.S.

• A hurricane and resulting tsunami cause a flooding in East Pakistan, Bangladesh, killing 22,000.

• The Indiana State Fair Coliseum explosion kills 74.

• World religious status is determined to be 890 million Christians, 365 million Hindus, 200 million Buddhists, and 13 million Jews.

• Nuclear-powered attack submarine USS Thresher sinks in the Atlantic Ocean.

• Student riots break out all over Coro and Valencia, in Venezuela.

• Pope John XXIII dies on June 3. Pope Paul VI is elected by College of Cardinals.

• The U.S. and the Soviet Union agree to establish a “hot line” on June 20, a direct communication system between the two nations to prevent a possible nuclear war.

• The Great Train Robbery takes place in Buckinghamshire, England.

• The first U.S. state lottery opens in New Hampshire.

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech.

• James Meredith becomes the first African-American to graduate from the University of Mississippi.

• The Beatles release their first album, Please Please Me.

• The first episode of the BBC television series Doctor Who is broadcast.

• Bob Dylan walks off The Ed Sullivan Show.

Top 10 highest-grossing films in the U.S.

1. Cleopatra (dir. Joseph L. Mankiewicz)

2. How the West Was Won (dir. John Ford, Henry Hathaway and George Marshall)

3. It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World (dir. Stanley Kramer)

4. Tom Jones (dir. Tony Richardson)

5. Irma la Douce (dir. Billy Wilder)

6. The Sword in the Stone (dir. Wolfgang Reitherman)

7. Son of Flubber (dir. Robert Stevenson)

8. The Birds (dir. Alfred Hitchcock)

9. Dr. No (dir. Terence Young)

10. The V.I.P.s (dir. Anthony Asquith)

Billboard’s number-one music albums (in chronological order)

1. “The First Family” by Vaughn Meader

2. “My Son, the Celebrity” by Allan Sherman

3. “Jazz Samba” by Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd

4. “Songs I Sing on the Jackie Gleason Show” by Frank Fontaine

5. “Days of Wine and Roses” by Andy Williams

6. “Recorded Live: The 12 Year Old Genius” by Stevie Wonder

7. “My Son, the Nut” by Allan Sherman

8. “Peter, Paul and Mary” by Peter, Paul and Mary

9. “In the Wind” by Peter, Paul and Mary

10. “The Singing Nun” by Soeur Sourire, the Singing Nun

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Florida Holidays and tour Recommendations: Enjoyment in Florida

Themeparks are one of many kinds of entertainment readily available to tourists in Central Florida. This place has been home to a wide and varied assortment of theatre, dance, and new music venues, along with popular nightspots and pubs. The classics have been well reflected in Orlando by the Philharmonic Orchestra, the Orlando Opera, and also the many classical new music festivals held each year. A flourishing home-based company suits theatre sponsors, introducing worldclass stage productions.

The yearly Florida Film Festival delivers independent movie making closer to the home, also supplies a launch pad to university student film makers from regional universities who get the opportunity to display their films with professionals. Local theaters like Enzian routinely display an array of artwork movies. Save for the ethnic tasks, Orlando offers nighttime amusement with nightclubs and dinner shows in Down Town Disney, Universal CityWalk, and Down Town Orlando.

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Both hottest and trustworthy sources for both new and current enjoyment listings are the calendar sections of the Orlando Sentinel, which is included in Friday's edition of the everyday newspaper, and the completely free Orlando Weekly, that is available on Thursdays. Both are easily obtained online also. You could also check web sites of MSN's metropolis Guide as well as Digital City Orlando for any additional info. You can obtain more info about top travel destinations by browsing our website.

THEATER

Orlando includes a surprisingly rich theatre neighborhood, and a wide assortment of offerings. The not-to-miss celebration could be your Orlando International Fringe Festival, which takes place in May each year. The festival attracts over 60 businesses from all over the globe together for an exciting ten days of almost continuous theatrical activities. A vast assortment of productions and plays with every conceivable sort are showcased the following.

The Bob Carr Performing Arts Center hosts a Broadway Set of touring displays with productions such as The Producers and Les Miserables. With celebrities constantly interested in Orlando for work on the parks, the more local theatre includes a huge pool of gift that organizes shows at the Mad Cow Theatre and the awardwinning Theatre Down Town. Even the Starlight Theater serves a dinner using a option of four entrées together with performances of Broadway musicals.

The University of Central Florida, Rollins College, and Valencia Community College have their particular individual and one of a kind theater apps. The colleges have complete seasons of productions that are open to the public. At the time only a seasonal theater, the most renowned Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival today produces the classics throughout the year.

The theater has a brilliant center using three indoor platforms, nevertheless the late spring performances are generally held in the 900-seat outdoor Lake Eola Amphitheater, situated at Downtown Orlando.

Kids' ENTERTAINMENT

Apart from Mickey Mouse as well as the theme parks, there's sufficient to amuse kids. Even the DisneyQuest in-door interactive video arcade lets guests ride and design their particular thrill travel.

Children learn how to draw Disney characters also can capture CDs in the Radio Disney Song Maker.

The favorite Gatorland, features 1-10 acres (44 ha) of live alligators, crocodiles, and scenes out of Old Florida. An highlight of the park would be that the Gator Jumparoo where the reptiles jump into the atmosphere to become fed directly with the coaches. WonderWorks, put in a"upside" construction on International generate, has interactive science shows including as for instance virtual roller coasters and a simulated earthquake.

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When Should I Take a Private Yacht Charter?

Where do you want to go on a private Yachts Cayman vacation? There are limitless possibilities, according to crewed yacht brokers. Popular destinations for a United States sailing vacation include San Diego, Chicago, Miami, Honolulu, Hilton Head, Martha's Vineyard, Fort Lauderdale, Galveston, Long Island and Annapolis, yet why stop there? A whole lot more awaits you, which are all discoverable by power boats and luxury yacht charters!

A Mediterranean Cayman Yacht Charters has much to offer. In Spain, you can discover the passionate flamingo dancers and proud matadors, sip sangria, eat delicious olives and enjoy modern marinas from Barcelona to Valencia. Euro club goers and party animals can't miss the amazing entertainment venues on Ibiza, where vibrant beaches are as world renowned as the nightlife.

Some of the other Boat Rental Cayman Islands offer a quieter respite, from the secluded beaches of Formentera, to the cobble street village of Cindadella, to the culture-rich fishing village of Mallorca to the National Park on Dragonera. Other Mediterranean destinations include Greece, Croatia, Turkey, France and Italy.

For those chilly winter months, why not take a private yacht charter to the warm Caribbean waters? Travelers come to the Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Jamaica, the Florida Keys and the Bahamas for the white sandy beaches, the pleasant trade winds, turquoise waters, West Indian cuisine and fun activities year-round.

There are more than 100 Virgin Islands, offering a plethora of coves for snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, surfing, marine-life watching and lounging. On the shores, you will enjoy dancing, frozen blender drinks, crafts from local artisans and the dramatic mountain peak topography.

In the Bahamas, you can feast on spicy cuisine, fish on beautiful beaches, snorkel underwater grottos, gaze upon a habitat of 60,000 flamingos, star gaze the midnight skies, dance in nightclubs and splash around at the world-renowned Atlantis water-park and culture center. A sailing charter in the Cayman Islands will whisk you away to the famous Seven Mile Beach (one of the best in the world!), the historic Pedro St. James castle, scuba diving shipwrecks in Cayman Brac, bird watching the rare red-footed Booby on Little Cayman and partaking in the museums and shops of George Town. Nothing beats the winter blues like a Caribbean yacht excursion!

The Indian Ocean has a lot to offer a private yacht charter. Luxury yacht charters in the Maldives are a rare, exotic winter adventure. Clear-water lagoons, coastal coves brimming with ecological diversity and colorful coral gardens bring many that love to snorkel here. The Seychelles are referred to as "the jewels of the Indian Ocean" and offer more than a hundred islands to explore.

The Coco Islands hide black parrots and giant tortoises in misty forests, while simultaneously offering warm tropical lagoons and white sand beaches. The pleasant trade winds are best during the winter and summer months. History buffs will be amazed at the pirate graves, leper hospital ruins and colonial plantation houses. Creole food and French influences also make the Indian Ocean private yacht charters intriguing.

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They say that ‘what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas’. But what if you got to Bath or Blackpool? Do the same rules apply? In fact, where are hens going? What are stags up to? Or shouldn’t we ask?

Here’s a breakdown of the top hen and stag party statistics 2017.

Results drawn from StagWeb.co.uk & GoHen.com

Penny-Wise

Do groups have more disposable income despite the worries of Brexit and the falling pound? While groups are getting smaller it would appear that individually we’re spending more on our accommodation, nightlife and activities while away.

Average Spend Per Group

• On average stag groups spent 50% more in 2017 than 2013. • Hen parties are spending 28% more per group in 2017 compared to 2013.

There’s also a growing gap between the amount stags and hens spend individually.

On average stag groups spent 50% more in 2017 than in 2013.

Average Spend Per Person

(figures do not include food and drink)

Hey Big Spender!

The biggest rollers StagWeb and GoHen saw this year were a group of 16 stags who spent £1,200+ per person on a trip to Las Vegas. This doesn’t include food, drinks and extras during the weekend. The most penny-wise group were a team of hens who spent just £15 per person enjoying a treasure hunt in fun loving Brum.

Most Expensive Las Vegas = £1,200+ per person

Smallest Budget Birmingham = £15 per person

Size Does Matter

It’s not the size of your hen party, it’s what you do with it. Although recent trends suggest pre-wedding parties are getting smaller, with less guests attending in 2017.

Average Group Size

• Stags – 13 • Hens – 13

The South West is the favourite region for stag and hen groups.

Where to guv’nor?

Stags and hens are heading to similar destinations. The South West is popular for both parties while Liverpool is the combined most popular party city.

Top 10 UK Destinations

Stags

Hens

1. Bristol 1. Bath 2. Bournemouth 2. Liverpool 3. Liverpool 3. London 4. Newcastle 4. Brighton 5. Cardiff 5. Cheltenham 6. Manchester 6. Cardiff 7. Bath 7. Manchester 8. Brighton 8. Bristol 9. London 9. Bournemouth 10. Birmingham 10. Cambridge

Brexit hasn’t bitten. The number of stag and hen parties heading overseas haven’t been affected by the weakening of the pound. When heading abroad the important factor seems to be, hens like it hot. The bride and her gang are more likely to head to a sunny/beach destination. International stag parties tend to be swayed by the activities on offer.

Top 10 International Destinations

Stags

Hens

1. Barcelona 1. Barcelona 2. Berlin 2. Marbella 3. Hamburg 3. Dublin 4. Dublin 4. Benidorm 5. Budapest 5. Valencia 6. Prague 6. Amsterdam 7. Amsterdam 7. Budapest 8. Lisbon 8. Madrid 9. Krakow 9. Algarve 10. Benidorm 10. Paris

Hens like it hot. Hen are more than twice as likely as stags to ask for entertainment involving nudity.

A Matter of Taste

The biggest difference between stags and hens is their choice of activities. Stags are far more competitive and all the top five activities were competitive sports. 2017 hen parties focused far more on food and fitness, drinking cocktails, eating cakes, Dance Classes and Bubble Mayhen, essentially hens were either burning off or taking on calories. Hens are also more likely to ask for clothes to come off, with 141% more requests for adult entertainment from hen parties than stag groups.

Top 5 Activities

Stags

Hens

1. Bubble Football 1. Dance Class 2. Paintball 2. Cocktail Mixing 3. Go Karting 3. Life Drawing 4. Quad Biking 4. Afternoon Tea 5. Clay Pigeon Shooting 5. Bubble Mayhen

Top 3 Nights

Stags

Hens

1. Guest List Nightclub Entry 1. Guest List Nightclub Entry 2. Gentleman’s Club 2. Male Strip Show 3. Guided Bar Crawl 3. Butlers in the Buff

Getting Away With It

The most popular month to get away for both stags and hens is May.

New York is the No 1, dream location for brides.

Hen Thoughts

Women who aren’t currently in the throws of arranging a wedding and the biggest day of their life have said their dream hen destination would be;

• New York – 26.6% • Las Vegas – 19.4% • Rome – 9% • Dublin – 8% • Dubai – 8% • Paris – 8% • Ibiza – 8% • Venice – 4% • Other – 9%

And hens consider the best thing about a hen weekend to be;

• Meeting up with friends – 71% • Having a few drinks – 11% • Going somewhere new – 10% • Doing a new activity – 5% • Playing funny games – 3%

Weird Requests

Stag and hen parties come in all shapes and sizes, they also cover a fair spectrum of… (*ahem*), weird and wonderful. Here are a few of the stranger requests we received from groups in 2017.

• A naked dwarf for a Life Drawing class. (stags) • One very polite group of stags asked if it was ok if they force the groom to wear a gimp mask during an afternoon of paintball. • A Boy George tribute act on canal boat in Amsterdam. (hens) • A stag party asked if they could send the groom down a zipline. Naked. • A stripper with a “tiny tiddler because the groom has a massive schlong so it would be funny if it was the opposite” (their words, not ours). • And the stag group organiser who booked a paintball session for all the guys. Then had to ask what paintball is.