Pink Monkey Stag and Hen

At stag group from the Lake District decided to break a few records on their stag weekend. Charlie Badderley's stag group travelled to central Somerset to attempt 4 records. The groups first aim was to smash the record for the fastest 100m dash on a a space hopper, they failed with a time of  58s the world record still remains at 30.02s. Next they attempted to wrap the stag in newspaper, they think they have broken this record with a time of 1.28s The final 2 record attempts were thwarted by Macdonalds and the demon drink. Unable to try to break the record for eating the most hamburgers because Macdonalds did not have enough burgers! Finally plans to break the record for breaking eggs against your forehead was postponed due to too much alcohol! Why not try to break a world record on your stag do in Lisbon .

Harry Judd from the band McFly had an unusual stag weekend. The drummer who is set to marry his fiancee Izzy Johnson next  month spent the weekend at his old boarding school where the group of 25 had a massive sleepover. Harry said "The best men sorted out the party, they contacted the school and we were able to stay there as it was half term." Throughout the weekend Harry was made to wear his old school uniform, I know a few ladies in the office would have liked to see that!

A new craze has hit the stag party seen, Dwarfs! Made famous by JLS singer Marvin Humes who was pictured handcuffed to a mini rapper called 5 Cent in Las Vegas. Dwarf agents in the UK are getting inundated by calls for dwarfs on stag dos, at a cost of £600 for a 6 hour shift they are not cheap! Fancy a dwarf on your Portugal Stag Do ?

Ask the Bride to Be Remember you are not arranging your hen weekend abroad  but your best friends, so ask her what she would like and how much input she wants in the weekend. Some hens want full control others are happy to leave it as a surprise. Plan Early Save the date of the  hen weekend  as soon as possible and email all of the ladies on the invite list. Give the ladies at least 2 weeks to decide if they are able to make the date, if they have not emailed a response then they have waived there place on the hen weekend. Obviously you need to make sure the main people can make the weekend, for example the hen, the hens mother, you and other close friends so you can be slightly flexible with date with these people, however for the rest of the party the date is the date, if they can make it great if not shame - do not allow people to bully you into changing dates stay strong! Location, Location, Location Source a location that is within everyone's budget and where ...

The mankini was made famous by Sasha Baron Cohen  in the run-up to the 2006 release of Borat has become extremely popular method for embarrassing the stag  on stag weekends in the UK and abroad. Now, however, one UK resort has taken the decision to ban the mankini,   fake penises and other "inappropriate clothing" from its streets. Newquay in Cornwall is a very popular stag weekend destination and they have said that the ban has reduced anti social behaviour. Total embarrassment of the stag on a stag weekend is really the aim of the game so if you are looking for a stag weekend destination where anything goes, then come to Albufeira. On your Stag Weekend in Albufeira  Pink Monkey will be disappointed if we do not see a couple of Mankini per week, although at times we do have to avert our eyes!

Timbersnake ... Well Pink Monkey think Justin Timberlake has definitely won the " gong " for the most elaborate and long stag weekend.  Justin Timberlake  and Jessica Biel are due to marry in Italy next month, however before that Justin is celebrating his last days as a single man in style! The epic stag week started in Las Vegas on Thursday with a large group of friends, they then flew off to  Cabo San Lucas in Mexico on Friday for more festivities. Justin and friends showed off their cheeky sides by mooning the paparazzi. Why not take a leaf out of Justins book and arrange a city and beach break on your stag weekend , you do not need to be a rich pop star to get the best of both worlds on your stag weekend . A Stag Do in Lisbon is a perfect destination to mix a cosmopolitan city break and a relaxing beach break, the beaches in Lisbon are 40 mins from the centre of Lisbon, ideal.

James Corden celebrated his stag do recently in London, fellow celebs including Jack Whitehall, Dominic Cooper, David Walliams, Micheal McIntyre and more drank at the London establishment Mahiki. According to reports the former party boy was on best behaviour and even left early to rush home to his wife to be and his young son Max. Pink Monkey think he should have celebrated with us for a Lisbon Stag Do . PINK MONKEY

Portugal is often seen as Spain's little brother in relation to a hen party destination however Portugal should be seen as a great destination in its own right. Portugal boasts over 3000 hours of sunshine per year, the climate is dry and clear and even during the peak summer months it rarely gets too hots thanks to the cooling Atlantic breeze. Ryanair and Easyjet offer cheap flights to Faro in the Algarve and Easyjet now fly directly into Lisbon too. A saucy option for your Portugal Hen Weekend is a sexy buff butler. A buff butler  can serve your hen party  in as little as just a cheeky bottom revealing apron and bow tie, you will definitely be able to see their white bits! A Buff Butler will add spice to your party and I am sure it will be the Butler blushing not the hen! A trusted an popular hen activity in the Algarve is a spa session. There is no better place than the Algarve to relax and unwind on your Algarve hen weekend . You and the girls can c lear ou...

Stag Activities Portugal A Lisbon Stag Party is not complete without sampling the world famous waves on the Atlantic coast. A Surfing Stag Party will knock the hangover right out of your head and freshen you up for the further drinking that will no doubt lie ahead. Portugal has the perfect waves for beginners and you will be standing on the board in no time. A Karting Stag Party can be a fun filled afternoon avoiding getting wet and finding sand in those hard to reach places. On your Albufeira Stag Party  you can  attempt to beat the track record, alternatively just leave your mates behind in a cloud of dust as your accelerate off, the  loser gets the drinks in. A Paintballing Stag Party is a popular choice for many Stag Parties in Lisbon and the Algarve. Can you get a better way to spend an afternoon than rolling around in the Portuguese countryside playing shoot em up with your friends, just remember what happened to PJ, keep your mask on, Dun...

So you have probably known him since childhood, you know his good points and of course ALL of his bad, you ARE the best man and you have been given the massive responsibility of organising his stag weekend ... feeling the pressure? Don't sweat here are Pink Monkey Stag and Hen guide to organising the best stag weekend humanly possible. Plan, Plan, Plan Sounds obvious but ask the stag what kind of stag weekend he is looking for, a party central location like a stag party in Albufeira or something more civilised and mature like a stag weekend in Lisbon . How many people does he want to invite and what is the estimated cost per head. Guestlist It is better to invite good friends, those on the same level as you and the stag, leave out the work colleagues who he drinks with occasionally and definitely forget the acquaintances. By inviting your "close" mates you will ensure your weekend is everything the stag want it to be. C...

Lisbon is a cool, sophisticated capital which is steeped in history, tradition and modern sit side my side in this laid back city. Lisbon is built on 7 seven hills and legend says it was founded by Ulysses. The name comes from “Olissipo”, which has its origins in the Phoenician words “Allis Ubbo”, meaning “enchanting port”. If you are looking for city that is unspoilt and that has not fallen into the stag weekend tourist trap, then Lisbon is perfect! Lisbon effortlessness mixes culture, history and architecture, but it is also known for its amazing nightlife, considered to be one of the best in Europe. Start your Lisbon Stag Do , as the locals do, with a meal in the historic Bairro Alto. Most Lisbonites do not eat until after 9pm taking a leisurely time to eat fantastic food with great company. The restaurants in Bairro Alto are affordable and of great quality, expect to pay around 20 or 30 euros for a 2/3 course meal. After dinner head out with your Lisbon Stay Party to one of ...