Bachelor and bachelorette parties may signal the departure of your days as a single guy- or gal-about-town, but they're also to celebrate the fact that the search for the partner of your dreams is over. Sure, there's nothing wrong with an overabundance of champagne—at least in our eyes—and a few tiara and boa adornments, but stumbling around in a limo with your bridesmaids is so last year. Instead, consider gathering your hubby-to-be, bridesmaids and groomsmen together for a weekend of jet-setting adventure. Think of it as a pre-honeymoon, only with your nearest and dearest friends.

Rock Out

If you're looking to stay local, find out which great bands are in town and treat yourselves to front row seats, or even splurge on a luxury box. Rent a stretch limo—or better yet, a party bus—for the night, stock it with your drinks of choice, get reservations at the hottest spot in town and live it up before the show starts. By the end of the night your wedding party will be singing in harmony—or not.

Get Centered or Tee-Off

Everyone knows how stressful it is to put on a successful wedding, so take your party for a Miami spa weekend. The Mandarin Oriental has many options for your favorite ladies and gents to enjoy, including yoga classes and Crandon Park golf course, overlooking beautiful Biscayne Bay. At night, South Beach can bring the two parties together with chic clubs like O-1 by Nikki Beach, located right on the sand, where singles in the group can mingle a bit more intimately.

Big Easy Weekend

Leave Vegas to the 21st-birthday crowd and explore New Orleans for your co-soiree. Rent out a suite at Le Pavillon Hotel, located blocks from the French Quarter, leaving you with a taste of old-world elegance. Take in the spirit at The Pelican Club, one of the city's finest restaurants, and, of course, no celebration would be complete without ending the night at The Cat's Meow on Bourbon Street. Grab a table on one of the infamous balconies and partake in a true Nola tradition.

Bon Voyage to Single Life

Don't throw away your last hours as a single girl or guy in some generic bar; laze them away in a rented English countryside cottage. Web sites like English-Country-Cottages.co.uk have an immense selection of houses available to rent based on which countryside strikes your fancy and how many people you need to accommodate. Each house has its own quaint character with breathtaking views of rolling landscapes. Drink exotic wines, absorb the culture and get to know one another a bit better before the ceremony. A little fresh air may even help you take a healthy step outside of the wedding bubble.