Move over ladies and make way for the mancation! There are different terms to describe these adventures -- mancursion, man tripping, guys getaway -- but they all are centered around the same philosophy: all-male vacations. Classified in the genre of the daycation and staycation, travel marketers continue to create exciting mancations.
Man and Machine - Imagine going 100 miles per hour in deep powder snow on a 2.5 million acre playground nestled in the heart of Wyoming. Togwotee Mountain Lodge offers snowmobiling mancations with some of the best extreme snowmobiling in the United States. Located minutes away from Grand Teton National Park and within close proximity of the South Gate of Yellowstone National Park, this oasis of adventure offers private cabins, guided tours and all the instruction necessary to make this an ultimate guys getaway.
Start Your Engines - Each year the Monterey Peninsula is home to five world-class race weekends at the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Located about 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean and the beautiful town of Monterey, men will enjoy a weekend of burnt rubber, incredible restaurants, golf and vino. Enjoy more than 300 lodging options in Monterey County and look for special packages from their hotel partners on the Mazda Raceway website. The world-renowned track is just over an hour drive from San Jose.
Into the Wild - What screams mancation more than guys breaking free from the confines of modern civilization and hitting the wilderness? Although most people think of Yosemite as a summer destination, it is beautiful -- and less crowded -- in the spring. Only a three hour drive from San Jose, Yosemite National Park offers winter sports, rock climbing, hiking, fishing and much more. Hint: Before you hit the road, pick up a Yosemite guide from James Kaiser, travel writer and photographer extraordinaire.
Bros and Brews - Woodstock Inn, Station & Brewery in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, has a special micro-brewery weekend where men can have their beers and make 'em too. Mancationers learn hands-on how to brew at the inn's very own micro-brewery. Ask about adding the “Brewer’s Weekend” to your stay for extra amenities.
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