Guys Getaways vs. Mancations

• Friends Groups,
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• Sports

Mancations. (Men, are you cool with this term? Sounds a little goofy to me...) The term emerged in the 2000s and since then hotels and resorts have been adding male centric vacation packages that include a range of activities, from poker and off-roading to spa treatments and culinary instruction.

Here are some of the most popular mancation activities:

• Golfing: Renowned golf destinations include Pebble Beach in California, St. Andrews in Scotland, and Bandon Dunes in Oregon, offering world-class courses and beautiful landscapes.

• Fishing: Top fishing destinations include Alaska for salmon, the Florida Keys for tarpon and bonefish, and Costa Rica for deep-sea fishing adventures.

• Adventure Sports: For adrenaline-pumping activities like mountain biking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting, consider Moab in Utah, Colorado's rivers, and Yosemite National Park.

• Skiing/Snowboarding: Whistler in Canada, Chamonix in France, and Aspen in Colorado are top choices for their excellent slopes and après-ski experiences.

• Gambling: Las Vegas in Nevada is iconic for its casinos, but other great destinations include Macau, China, and Monte Carlo, Monaco, for those looking to combine luxury travel with gambling.

• Brewery and Distillery Tours: Destinations like Portland, Oregon, and Asheville, North Carolina in the USA are known for their craft beer scenes. For whiskey enthusiasts, Kentucky's Bourbon Trail and Scotland's Speyside region are must-visit locations.

• Camping and Hiking: For nature lovers, the Grand Canyon, the Appalachian Trail, Yellowstone National Park, and Banff National Park offer stunning landscapes and numerous hiking trails.

The Urban Dictionary defines a mancation as: "The most ultimate man-only vacation. Usually this trip involves heavy drinking, getting kicked out of something, and nearly dying. At camp sites, everybody who is not a mancationer hates the mancationers, likely because they can not understand the sheer awesomeness that is mancation."

That said, mancations are not just about indulging in stereotypical male activities. Rather they are about the opportunity to bond with the guys. And spending quality time with friends can mean different things to different people.

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