"Mancation" Advice from Mantripping.com

Time to relax is hard to come by, and coordinating that with your buddies can be difficult. Sometimes you need a bit of help when planning the perfect "guys only" vacation. While your annual golf trip might be a tradition, there's no reason why you can't switch it up and try something new on your next mancation.

Mancation Vacation Ideas for Guys

Top Mancation Ideas

You can plan a mancation around virtually any destination or activity. While I encourage you to customize your own trip, here are cool ideas if you are in need of some inspiration.

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Golf

The annual golf trip is one of the most popular mancation ideas in America. It is a great blend of sunshine, beer, competition, and relaxation.

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    From the oceans & rivers to state-of-the-art athletic facilities, Charleston, SC provides boundless sports-related opportunities.

  • Hilton Head Island Golf Packages & Courses

    Hilton Head Island features more than 33 championship Hilton Head golf courses, making it one of the world's premier golf destinations.

  • Myrtle Beach Golf Courses

    Choose from 100 premier designer golf courses in the Myrtle Beach area, designed by architects such as Arnold Palmer, Greg Norman, and Jack Nicklaus. With warm temperatures nearly year-round, you'll enjoy beautiful flora at these coastal courses.

  • San Diego Golf Courses

    There's something about San Diego that makes it hard to stop smiling, no matter what your scorecard says.

  • Las Vegas Golf Courses

    Las Vegas is a great place to golf, from top courses on the strip at Wynn as well as night golf at the Taylormade Experience. Plus there are dozens of courses throughout the valley.

  • Golf Courses In Phoenix and Scottsdale

    Phoenix and Scottsdale offer exciting and challenging golf courses set off by scenic desert beauty and opulent resorts.

  • Tucson Golf Courses

    Tucson is Arizona's "other golf mecca" with a more relaxed atmosphere than Phoenix. This is a great place to enjoy the game with your friends.

Fishing

Men have been getting away for a day on the shores since well before they figured out how to put a net on a pole. Nowadays, fishing trips are a great way to get away from technology and create an exciting adventure with the guys.

Sports History

Sports, both played and watched, have made grown men cry, hug, and scream. Most importantly, they have brought us together. There's nothing quite like visiting the places that preserve the memories and keep the legends alive. Here are a few ideas to get the ball rolling.

  • Baseball Hall of Fame

    Guys who love baseball will not want to miss exhibits and stories chronicling the history of America's favorite sport.

  • Cactus League Spring Training

    Each spring, half the teams in baseball gather in Phoenix for spring training and that provides a great opportunity for golf, baseball, and camaraderie.

  • Hockey Hall of Fame Homepage

    The Hockey Hall of Fame is home to hockey's greatest players. They have an unrivaled collection of photos, statistics, profiles, and more.

  • Kentucky Derby Museum

    This museum is a perfect opportunity for people to explore the history and culture of horse racing in America as well as the most famous race in the world, the Kentucky Derby.

  • Pro Football Hall of Fame

    The best players of all time made it to Canton, will you?

  • Visit the Packers Hall of Fame

    The Green Bay Packers are a legendary team with fans across the world. This museum makes for a great destination to explore historic games in the players' own words. You can scroll through touch screens to click on audio segments and video clips that tell the team's story.

  • World Golf - World Golf Hall of Fame

    Located in St. Augustine, Florida, visit the World Golf Hall of Fame to honor golf's greatest players and contributors.

  • Wrigley Field Ballpark Tours

    Looking for things to do in Chicago? Wrigley Field is the place to see! Tour the home of the Chicago Cubs while you're in town, and see why the Friendly Confines is considered a fascinating Chicago landmark.

Food, Wine, and Beer

Celebrating your favorite foods and drinks is a great way to bond with the boys!

Music Festivals

Great opportunities to meet up with friends and enjoy your favorite bands.

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About the Author

James Hills runs ManTripping.com, a leading online destination catering to guys looking for mancation and guys' weekend ideas.