Guide to Planning a Bachelorette Party Getaway
It is so exciting when your sister or best friend announces she is getting married and asks you to be her maid of honor. With this honor comes the responsibility of planning and setting up the bachelorette party. Today more than ever, bachelorette parties have become bachelorette party getaways and in many cases to another country. Setting up a bachelorette party getaway can become very stressful. Planning the perfect weekend at a unfamiliar destination can always be stressful but throw in a six bridesmaids, flights, hotels, transportation and a blushing bride-to-be who may go full bridezilla at any moment and your task just got even more daunting. Fortunately most of this stress can be eliminated by following a few simple steps and some advanced planning. The following guide will help you to plan a bachelorette party getaway that will create lasting memories and strengthen friendships. Ahead: a guide for planning a memorable bachelorette party getaway to Mexico or the Caribbean without going crazy.Step 1 Consult with the Bachelorette
As soon as possible, meet with the bachelorette to discuss expectations. Before you start planning your bachelorette party getaway, have a heart-to-heart conversation with the bachelorette about her expectations, desires and interests for the trip. Is she looking for a throw down party weekend, a trip including relaxing time in the spa and a lot of pool time or a combination of both. Having these answers far in advance can choose the proper destination and resort and avoid disappointment. Discuss the evil budget word. Remember, not all members of the traveling party have the same amount of discretionary funds to spend on a weekend away with their girlfriends. Putting together an extravagant trip to a remote destination may reduce the size of your traveling party.Step 2 – Select Your Potential Dates
When heading out of the country for your bachelorette party getaway, you will need plenty of time to plan in advance. Pick your dates early enough so everyone has time to arrange vacation days, plan for child care, and, if necessary, get a passport. Planning around holiday weekends can be more convenient for your traveling party if done well in advance. However rates tend to be higher during these peek travel periods and may price some of your guest out of the weekend.Step 3 – Select Your Potential Destinations and Resorts
When choosing a destination, take into consideration travel time and preferences. While a weekend trip to St. Lucia sounds amazing, if your guests live on the West Coast, they will spend a majority of their weekend connecting through airports when that time could be spent poolside or on the beach at a more convenient destination. Choosing a destination with non-stop flights of four hours or less will keep logistics to a minimum.Step 4 – Explore Flights to Your Destinations
Make your list of potential invitees and their departure airports. Airfare can be the single most expensive portion of your bachelorette party getaway. Once you have this list, narrow down your destinations based on flight availability and price. If you are traveling with 10 or more people from the same airport, you can get a group block of airline seats for a minimal deposit and lock in your lower airfares. This also allows for last minute name changes. This is especially important if you are choosing peak travel periods such as Memorial Day or Presidents Day weekends.Step 5 – Select Several Potential Resorts in Each Destination
This is where all-inclusive resorts will make your life very easy. Typically, guests pick up the expenses of the bride-to-be once at the resort. With an all-inclusive resort, there are no checks to divide and the focus can be on relaxation and fun. Some resorts offer free rooms starting with the sixth room. Furthermore, groups typically receive additional perks such as private dinners, spa discounts and special activities. Using an experienced travel agent with this step can save you tons of time and money.Step 6 – Plan Your Itinerary
Based on your discussion with the bachelorette, plan out your activities. We recommend keeping the first day casual so those arriving late do not miss the main event. Keep in mind that relaxing by the pool or spending the day at the beach is free, and you may not need to plan other (more expensive) activities. With your itinerary, you can get the costs for additional activities, including private dinners, club nights, sunset cruises, etc.Step 7 – Send Out Your Invitations
You are now ready to send out formal invitations. If you are working with a professional travel agent, this is where your job gets easier. Direct your invitees to contact your agent to book their trip a lock in their space. It is important to set time deadlines. The shorter the better. AllInclusiveResorts.com will provide you with a customized web page that you can circulate with all the group details. This also allows for you to monitor who has or has not locked in to the trip.Step 8 – One Month Out – Make Your Final Itinerary
Sometimes it is the little details that make a trip special. Plan out any final details, make dinner reservations at your resort for the group where possible, plan any special night events, find out what special events may be happening within your resorts. Working with your travel agent to create an itinerary that includes arrivals, departures, transportation to the hotel. Other details to include anything that requires a special outfit (theme parties!), spa trips, club nights out, and special meals. A detailed itinerary helps travelers know what to pack and know what additional expenses they can expect. Remember to leave down time in the schedule. Several hours each afternoon will allow for extra pool time or a much-needed nap. Traveling with a group always takes longer than expected. Plan for that, because no one wants to feel rushed or stressed out while at a bachelorette party. If you want to decorate the bride-to-be’s room, cover the bachelorette in sashes and tiaras, get group t-shirts or bring fun party favors, remember to order these so you will receive them in time before departure.Step 9 – One Week in Advance – Focus on the Details.
Make sure everyone has received their travel documents and resort confirmations. Make a list of flight information and contact details for all attendees. Check with your cell provider to see what coverage your will have at your destination. Set up a group chat on WhatsApp. This works great in international destinations where over WIFI and allows everyone to keep in touch with each other.Step 10 – On the Trip
Have Fun! Relax, take tons of photos, and find a souvenir so the bride will always remember the trip.
Chic Mansion At Chic By Royalton
A 11,500 Sq ft. private home with 6 lustrious guestrooms. The two floor home offers a full kitchen, living room, dining room, 7 bathrooms, private pool and jacuzzi, pool table, comfortable lounge with a fully stocked premium bar and security system. Enjoy 24-hour butler service, a private pool cabana with VIP attendant, an exclusive dining experience with a personal chef. Does it get any better for your all-inclusive bachelorette party getaway?
Riu Santa Fe – Los Cabos Mexico
The Hotel Riu Sante Fe is an excellent choice for your Bachelorette Party getaway. The resort offers over 1,000 overlooking Medano Beach. The new adults only party pool features daily DJ’s, theme parties and live shows. Three beachfront pools with two swim up bars provide a more relaxing way to soak in the sun. If you are looking for more, the popular beachfront bars, Mango Deck and the Office, are just a short walk down the beach.
Melody Maker – Cancun Mexico
Located on Cancun’s magnificent white sand beach, the Melody Maker is focused on being the number one party hotel in Cancun. Featuring frequent appearances by the Worlds Top Artists, the beachfront pool becomes one large party every weekend. Located oceanfront and walking distance to major Shopping Centers, the best restaurants in the Hotel Zone, tourist attractions and nightlife, Melody Maker Cancun offers stunning views of the Caribbean Sea and the Nichupte Lagoon and the best Day Club in Cancun ‘Delirio’.