Bachelorette destinations

Hi,

I am in the beginning phase of planning a bachelorette party for 8-10 crazy women. We are all in our mid 20s and early 30s and looking to travel for a weekend in late August to early September.

We are trying to keep the destination in New England, avoiding Boston or New York City. The bride want to be near/on the beach and be able to walk to bars, good food, etc.

Please give some experiences/suggestions on fun locations where we can party and have a great time!

Thank you!!!

Maureen

Bachelorette destinations

Hi Maureen,

Newport is a GREAT choice for a bachelorette party - I personally had mine there and threw two others.

As far as hotels go you will want to book as early as possible, as some hotels book up months in advance. To be within walking distance of the nightlife/shopping and most restaurants you will want to stay on America%26#39;s Cup or Thames Street. The Marriot and Newport Harbor Hotel are two great choices. Another beautiful hotel is the Hotel Viking, but it is a little further of a walk to Thames Street. It does have a nice bar, One Bellevue, right in the hotel lobby.

The beaches are a short (maybe 5 minute) drive from Thames Street. Easton%26#39;s beach has a beach bar/restaurant, the Atlantic Beach Club (also known as Johnny%26#39;s). This is a great spot on Sunday afternoons as they will usually have a live band - its a great party atmosphere. There is also a comfort in accross the street from the beach, but to avoid driving after a night out you are much better off to stay at the hotels on Thames/America%26#39;s Cup.

Bar suggestions - Christie%26#39;s 41 North is reopening this summer, and the Landing is always fun on the weekends, it has a DJ upstairs and usually a guitar player or something like that downstairs. Another really busy club/bar is Dockside and Westdeck. They are located towards lower Thames Street. You could also check out the Gaslamp and One Pelham East. You will have fun at any of these spots. FYI, the covers are usually $10-$20 per bar on Friday and Saturday nights.

Some great restaurants are the Red Parrot (they don%26#39;t take reservations, so expect a 1-2 hour wait on the weekends). Also good is the Mooring, 22 Bowens, Fluke Wine Bar, and the Brick Alley Pub. Pero Salado is a tiny little Mexican Restaurant off America%26#39;s Cup that has FABULOUS Sangria and Margaritas.

Hope this helps, and have a great time in Newport!