Mini-break time! 5 party cities for your girly weekend away
Heading off for a long weekend with your best friends is one of the greatest things to do, especially if you haven't seen them all for a while.
However, deciding on the location for your trip can have the WhatsApp group chat hopping for weeks on end, and deciding on a destination is never easy.
Luckily, we at the SHEmazing! offices have had a little think about some of the most entertaining trips we've been on with our girlfriends, and have compiled a list of the top five places we definitely recommend.
5. Krakow
While having the craic in Krakow may become a running joke, the diverse Polish city has much more to offer than cheap vodka and infinite pretzel vendors.
The historically rich city has plenty of daytime activities to embark on, from walking tours of the entire town to visiting the Rynek Underground Museum to see the skeletons of vampires which were dug up in the town's famous square.
The night life is also on point, with a mix of hidden Polish taverns, all-you-can-drink bars and glamorous night clubs.
4. Berlin
Berlin has become a popular tourist spot for Irish adventurers, thanks to the eclectic food, Bauhaus architecture and poignant history of the city.
Sights like the Berlin Wall and the Jewish History Museum are must-sees by day, and by night the city reveals an unbeatable clubbing scene.
Spots like Tresor, The Matrix, Suicide Circus and Kitty Chengs are high on the list.
3. Newcastle
If you're not looking to stray too far from home and a partying is all that's on the agenda, Newcastle is the spot.
The shopping is pretty good if you can drag yourself from your hangover bed, and the night life is, as documented on Geordie Shore, completely insane.
Tup Tup Palace, Florita's and Madame Koo's are all up there in terms of atmosphere and general craziness.
2. Paris
Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, but it doesn't often get the credit it deserves for its night life.
The city has breathtaking sites to see by day, including the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées and of course, the Eiffel Tower.
By night, the city plays host to a menagerie of outdoor bars, rooftop parties, skyline view restaurants and wild nightclubs.
1. Greece
Greece is a renowned set of party islands, and the sun-soaked destination has been attracting party-seekers for decades.
Laganas on the island of Zante is one of the biggest resorts in the country, along with Mykonos and Malia.
Prepare for vast vats of cocktails and lots of luminous paint.
