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As well as getting together with your friend on your hen weekend and having fun, you should also make room for some "me" time, and there's no better way to do that than by having a whole day in a spa. This is one of the most popular activities to do on a hen weekend and there's no wonder why. After working hard day in day out, you need to make sure you have time to spoil yourself and if you can't do that with your best mates on your hen weekend then when can you do it? Don't think that it's all about relaxation however, you also need to find time to party on your hen night, so we recommend that if you're looking for a great pamper and party location you look no further than the beautiful spa town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire. Not only is it famous for its rejuvenating spa waters, it also has plenty of places to entertain you on the evening!

Why choose a spa day on your hen weekend?

Let's think about it, you've got a wedding to plan, you've been rushing round venues making all the arrangements (unless you have a husband to be who is just marvellous!), and as well as making sure your table favours are arriving on time and the seating cushions are the correct design, you might be squeezing in a full time job as well. It's enough to make anyone exhausted, so if you're looking for a hen weekend that is more rest and relaxation than rock and roll, a pamper day with your closest girlies is the perfect antidote to the stresses and strains of everyday life.

What you can do

Each spa will have slightly different facilities, so it's worth checking out what is available before you book anything. You might want somewhere with a pool and a Jacuzzi to soak your stresses away, or relax and unwind in the soothing atmosphere of a hot sauna and steam room. You and your friends may be able to eat at the spa and have a lunch provided, or pool side snacks and drinks to help you chill out as  you catch up on each other's news.

The Treatments

Let's not forget ladies, that you're there to be indulged to spoil yourself with a treatment or two! From facials, to pedicures to all over body massages, most spas have delightful pampering treatments that will soothe, beautify or invigorate you!

Why Harrogate?

As a relaxing location, Harrogate is perfect, it is famous for its spa waters which contain iron, sulphur and common salt. In the 17th and 18th century, these were very popular as a health treatment. We've moved on since then, but Harrogate remains a popular location for spas to there are plenty of places to choose from. Not only that, but there are some delightful places to go to on an evening once you have spent the day relaxing.

Where to go in Harrogate on a night out?

If you want to continue your day of luxury, then think about visiting the Lure Luxe Bar, a wonderfully elegant bar, just off Parliament Street on The Ginnel. If you head to the area surrounded by Parliament Street, Montpelier gardens and Montpelier Hill you will find a cluster of evening night spots perfect for hungry and thirsty hens! On Montpelier Parade you'll find recognised chain bars like The Slug and Lettuce, and Hedley's Wine Bar. Further towards Montpelier gardens you'll find your lively nightspots like the Revolution Vodka Bar, and Montey's rock café. Closer to the station along John Street you'll find a scattering of pubs away from the main centre which still offer a good time like The Pitcher and Piano and the Banyan Bar. 

You're into music. It's your thing. You have an extensive library of songs from many genres and many eras. But can you turn your passion for music into a business? How about a business that can replace your full time job? Many mobile DJ's start out pondering this very same question. In this article, I'll show you how easy it is to get started as a DJ - even if you don't have all the right equipment.

Having a big iTunes playlist is more than just fun. It can be the first step toward becoming a DJ. If you have a love of music and the song library to show it, you would make a great DJ. The music is the most important part of DJing any event. Start out by looking over your playlist. Do you have music from all the popular genres? Maybe rap and country aren't your favorite genres, but as a DJ you will be expected to have these kinds of songs ready to play. Begin filling in the gaps in your music collection. You should be able to play any popular song from the last 40 years.

Lots of music lovers are lacking the other critical part of a mobile entertainment business: sound equipment. You can't just use your home stereo. Most DJ's have professional speakers with subwoofers, mixers, power amps, lights, and more. For your first couple gigs, you might want to borrow or rent equipment. Many music stores will rent out PA systems, which will work fine for most gigs. Renting or borrowing allows you to test out your business and see if it is profitable. After your first couple jobs, you can decide to purchase your own equipment. Using your iTunes playlist, or whatever program you choose, is fine for DJing an event. In fact, many DJ's are switching away from CDs and using iPods and laptops instead. It allows you to reduce the amount of equipment you carry, and you have instant access to every song in your library. That's much better than sifting through albums looking for a track.

Music lovers really can make a living in this business. It's exciting, profitable, and it doesn't require you to work 40 hours a week. Start growing your song library, and work on booking that first gig. You'll be the newest DJ in your town in no time.