Saturday, November 17, 2012

Hen party Ireland, hen party weekends, Hen Party Destinations, hen party reviews, hen parties ireland, hen party Cork, Killarney, Kilkenny, Kenmare, Dublin

Hen party Ireland, hen party weekends, Hen Party Destinations, hen party reviews, hen parties ireland, hen party Cork, Killarney, Kilkenny, Kenmare, Dublin
Let us help you plan the perfect hen party, from hen party accommodation, hen party hotels, restaurants, activities and more

A bachelorette party, hen(s) party, hen(s) night or hen(s) do, is a party held for a woman who is about to be married. The terms hen party, hen do or hen night are common in the United Kingdom and Ireland, while the terms hens party or hens night are common in Australia and New Zealand, and the term bachelorette party is common in the United States and Canada. The term stagette is sometimes used in Canada. It may also be referred to as a girls' night out or kitchen tea (South Africa in particular) or other terms in other English-speaking countries.
The bachelorette party is modelled after the bachelor party, which is itself historically a dinner given by the bridegroom to his friends shortly before his wedding. Despite its reputation as "a sodden farewell to bachelor days" or "an evening of debauchery," a bachelorette's party is simply a party, given in honour of the bride-to-be, in the style that is common to that social circle.
History: The bachelorette party is consciously modelled after the centuries-old bachelor's party, which is itself historically a dinner given by the bridegroom to his friends shortly before his wedding.
Although the practice of giving a party to honour the bride-to-be goes back for centuries, in its modern form, the bachelorette party may have begun during the sexual revolution of the 1960s. It was uncommon until at least the mid-1980s, and the first book on planning bachelorette parties wasn't published until 1998. Its cultural significance is largely tied to concepts of gender equality.
Initially, parties in honour of the bride-to-be that were labelled as bachelorette party often involved displays of sexual freedom, such as trading intimate secrets, getting drunk, and enjoying male strippers. Parties that honoured the bride-to-be without these elements avoided that label. Now the term is used for a wide variety of parties.
The phrase "Hen Party" mirrors the male "Stag Party" in referencing social stereotypes of each gender at the party.
Entertainment: Many different kinds of entertainment are selected, depending on what the organizers think will best please their guest of honour. While notions of a bachelorette party as a night of drunken debauchery persist in some social circles, it is becoming widely seen in America as an opportunity for female bonding. According to etiquette expert Peggy Post, "Whatever entertainment is planned, it should not embarrass, humiliate, or endanger the honouree or any of the guests."
When held in a private venue, such as the hostess's home, the party may take any form that pleases the hostesses and honours the bride-to-be. Dinners and cocktail parties, which provide comfortable opportunities for participants to talk or to give intimate advice to the bride-to-be, are common. Other hostesses choose a themed party, such as a "pamper party," with guests indulging in spa treatments, or a cooking class. While proposing a toast to the bride-to-be is common at most bachelorette parties, some centre on drinking games.
Many companies sell products aimed at the organizers of bachelorette parties, including packs of themed games, pre-printed invitations, decorations, novelties, and sex toys. In North America, it is common to hire a male stripper and/or attend a male strip club.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Dublin hotels, luxury hotels, Cheap hotels, Dublin city centre hotels, best rates, special offers, Best Western Plus Academy Plaza Hotel, hen party, stag party, wedding venue

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Just off O'Connell Street, Best Western Plus Academy Plaza Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Connolly Train Station. The hotel boasts stylish, air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant and a beauty salon.
The modern bedrooms at the Best Western Plus Premier Academy Plaza Hotel are decorated in rich colours. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, work desks and marble-finished bathrooms.
Sir Harry's Grill Bar & Bistro serves traditional dishes using fresh local produce. The Coffee Dock has a variety of teas and coffees and a selection of freshly baked goods.
The beauty salon offers a range of treatments including pedicures, manicures and various massages. The Temple Bar district is a 10-minute walk away and the hotel has a 24-hour reception.
Trinity College and Dublin Castle are within a 10-minute walk. There is an air coach stop at the Academy Plaza, which is next to the Best Western hotel.
Facilities of Best Western Plus Academy Plaza Hotel
General Restaurant, Bar, 24-hour front desk, Newspapers, Non-smoking rooms, Rooms/facilities for disabled guests, Lift/elevator, Safety deposit box, Heating, Design hotel, Luggage storage, All public and private spaces non-smoking, Air conditioning.
Activities Fitness centre, Massage
Services Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Barber/beauty shop, VIP room facilities, Breakfast in the room, Currency exchange, Fax/photocopying, Concierge service, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)
Internet Free! Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs EUR 12.50 per day.
Policies of Best Western Plus Academy Plaza Hotel
Check-in From 14:30 hours
Check-out-Until 12:00 hours
Cancellation / Prepayment Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and extra beds Free! All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.
Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children's cots/cribs.
The maximum number of children's cots/cribs in a room is 1.
There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted credit cards American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Diners Club
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

Friday, July 1, 2011

Dublin Citi Hotel Dublin, Hen party Ireland, hen party weekends, Hen Party Destinations, hen party reviews, hen parties ireland, hen party Cork, Killarney, Kilkenny, Kenmare, Dublin

Hen party Ireland, hen party weekends, Hen Party Destinations, hen party reviews, hen parties ireland, hen party Cork, Killarney, Kilkenny, Kenmare, Dublin
Let us help you plan the perfect hen party, from hen party accommodation, hen party hotels, restaurants, activities and more

A bachelorette party, hen(s) party, hen(s) night or hen(s) do, is a party held for a woman who is about to be married. The terms hen party, hen do or hen night are common in the United Kingdom and Ireland, while the terms hens party or hens night are common in Australia and New Zealand, and the term bachelorette party is common in the United States and Canada. The term stagette is sometimes used in Canada. It may also be referred to as a girls' night out or kitchen tea (South Africa in particular) or other terms in other English-speaking countries.
The bachelorette party is modelled after the bachelor party, which is itself historically a dinner given by the bridegroom to his friends shortly before his wedding. Despite its reputation as "a sodden farewell to bachelor days" or "an evening of debauchery," a bachelorette's party is simply a party, given in honour of the bride-to-be, in the style that is common to that social circle.
History: The bachelorette party is consciously modelled after the centuries-old bachelor's party, which is itself historically a dinner given by the bridegroom to his friends shortly before his wedding.
Although the practice of giving a party to honour the bride-to-be goes back for centuries, in its modern form, the bachelorette party may have begun during the sexual revolution of the 1960s. It was uncommon until at least the mid-1980s, and the first book on planning bachelorette parties wasn't published until 1998. Its cultural significance is largely tied to concepts of gender equality.
Initially, parties in honour of the bride-to-be that were labelled as bachelorette party often involved displays of sexual freedom, such as trading intimate secrets, getting drunk, and enjoying male strippers. Parties that honoured the bride-to-be without these elements avoided that label. Now the term is used for a wide variety of parties.
The phrase "Hen Party" mirrors the male "Stag Party" in referencing social stereotypes of each gender at the party.
Entertainment: Many different kinds of entertainment are selected, depending on what the organizers think will best please their guest of honour. While notions of a bachelorette party as a night of drunken debauchery persist in some social circles, it is becoming widely seen in America as an opportunity for female bonding. According to etiquette expert Peggy Post, "Whatever entertainment is planned, it should not embarrass, humiliate, or endanger the honouree or any of the guests."
When held in a private venue, such as the hostess's home, the party may take any form that pleases the hostesses and honours the bride-to-be. Dinners and cocktail parties, which provide comfortable opportunities for participants to talk or to give intimate advice to the bride-to-be, are common. Other hostesses choose a themed party, such as a "pamper party," with guests indulging in spa treatments, or a cooking class. While proposing a toast to the bride-to-be is common at most bachelorette parties, some centre on drinking games.
Many companies sell products aimed at the organizers of bachelorette parties, including packs of themed games, pre-printed invitations, decorations, novelties, and sex toys. In North America, it is common to hire a male stripper and/or attend a male strip club.

Our Dublin Hotel on Dame Street is poised to offer you the best in Irish hospitality with an ideal location near key shopping districts, lively Temple Bar and great tourist attractions. The 27 bedrooms in the Dublin Citi Hotel have been designed with comfort, warmth and convenience for the valued guest. Our well appointed guest rooms are comfortable and cosy with everything you need for a pleasant stay.