Setting up a stag do abroad comes with unique challenges that can overwhelm the organiser if they don't prepare adequately. That's why Infinity Weekends has compiled a handy list of things to remember if you're the designated best man. Read on to ensure you haven't missed anything from this checklist so there will be no nasty surprises before you head to the airport.
Not only should you give yourself time to get everything in order, but you should also give everybody invited ample opportunity to see if they can make the proposed dates work for them by organising holiday time or personal matters so they can be there. Also, flights tend to be cheaper the earlier in advance you look, saving everybody some money.
It's up to you as the organiser to decide where the stag weekend will take place, assuming you get the green light from the stag. There are many options for a fun and unforgettable weekend, like the Costa del Sol, the Algarve, Prague, Amsterdam, Krakow, Dublin, and much more across Europe.
It's much easier to set up a group chat with everybody invited so you can get messages across to everybody rather than sending individual texts. To simplify planning, you can even set up a poll to determine who will be coming and who won't.
Everybody knows that a passport is required to travel to another country, but how often do you check the date of your passport and its validity? Your passport must have at least six months of validity to travel internationally, so make this one of the first points your group should understand. Check the UK travel advice for the country you're visiting to see if any extra requirements are needed, e.g., COVID-19 passes, visas, restricted items, and local demonstrations.
We suggest looking for your hotel before booking your flights because many sites tend to offer free cancellations, so you'll pay nothing if your plans change. Depending on the type of place you're visiting, ensure the hotel is centrally located. Hence, you'll be close to local amenities and tourist hotspots—the last thing you want is to be miles out of town, away from anything of interest!
Flights are typically released by airlines six months in advance, but they can also be released three months, depending on the route; this is where you will usually find the most budget-friendly prices. It would be ideal to book the flights as quickly as possible when they are released so you don't spend too much. Also, we don't expect you to book flights for everybody attending, so once you've booked yours and the stag’s flight, let everybody else in the group chat know your flight number and time/date of departure.
Stay in touch with everybody in the days before departure so you can organise potential taxis to the airport, when and where you will meet in the terminal, and, more importantly, who's getting the first round at the airport bar!
For more tips on stag parties away from home, check out the Infinity Weekends stag party ideas page.
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Dean Allchorne has been part of the Infinity Weekends family since 2007, bringing years of hands-on experience in the travel and events industry. Before joining, Dean spent six years as a Holiday Representative with Thomas Cook Holidays, where he built a reputation for being the go-to guy who could make sure every guest had the time of their life.
Now based in Albir, just outside Benidorm, Dean plays a central role as Sales Manager for Infinity Weekends. His day-to-day work covers everything from helping clients plan their perfect stag or hen weekend abroad to overseeing group bookings, liaising with suppliers, and making sure every detail is spot on. You’ll even find him out and about hosting some of our legendary events, including guiding the famous Benidorm Party Boat.
For Dean, the most rewarding part of the job is simple: seeing weeks of planning come together and reading those glowing client reviews. As he puts it: “When a plan comes together, it’s just like the A-Team.”
Behind the scenes, Dean is also the guy who can pull off the impossible. From rescuing groups left stranded when a hotel refuses stag and hen bookings, to relocating them instantly into alternative accommodation, he’s saved more than a few weekends from disaster.
Ask his colleagues to sum him up, and you’ll hear the same three words: “Encyclopaedia of Knowledge.” With over 15 years of experience at Infinity Weekends, Dean knows Benidorm inside and out and has the connections and know-how to ensure groups enjoy stress-free, unforgettable weekends every time.
From saving groups stranded at hotels to hosting Benidorm’s famous Party Boat, Dean knows what makes a weekend unforgettable. Below he shares insider tips, group booking advice, and the best stag and hen do ideas from across Europe.
