6 Bachelor Party Getaways Your Friends Haven't Taken Yet
From Iceland to Aspen, celebrate with your buddies at these spots
When it comes to planning a bachelor party, it's easy to stay inside the Atlantic City-Vegas-Miami box. But now there are tons of hotels and resorts that are creating cool packages to appeal to groups of guys looking beyond just cocktails by the yard. Whether your crew is looking for surf and sun, skis and slopes, or top-tier fitness training, there are plenty of options for a vacation with your buds sure to be legitimately memorable.
The Bahamas
Golfing and tennis one day, swimming with sharks the next, winning big at the casino after that—the Bahamas’s haute hideaway Baha Mar has finally opened, offering the ultimate in luxury and entertainment. Live like you’re on the A-list at SLS’s invite-only pool with cabanas and concierge service, or get your Steve Zissou on with cliff diving and underwater exploration at Blue Hole. A challenging Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole course gives way to the Caribbean’s first ESPA spa, which leads to dinner at Katsuya, rum and cigars at T2, and a celebration at BOND nightclub.
Reykjavik, Iceland
If everyone you know is posting pics from Iceland, there’s a number of very good reasons—it’s one of the most out-of-this-world cool places you can visit, but at very down-to-earth prices. Make Reykjavik your hub and experience a wide range of cuisine, from awesome street food at Baejarins beztu pylsur to gourmet at Dill. Let the adventure begin with up-all-night golf during Iceland’s 24 hours of summer sun at Reykjavik Golf Club, then head to Silfra to snorkel in the crystal clear waters between the plates of two continents. End your trip with a warm soak in the Blue Lagoon and a few cold pints of Kaldi Blonde or Lava stout.
Baja, Mexico
Get an upscale south-of-the-border experience at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel, located on surfing hot spot Monuments Beach. After riding the waves at the left point break or exploring the rugged Sierra Buggies, unwind with a sports massage in the resort’s Currents Spa, which is built into a shoreline rock formation. Your crew can get the full Cabo experience without leaving the hotel—craft beers in the rooftop lounge, gourmet meals at Manta, terrace views of the Sea of Cortez from your panoramic villa (with tequila in the welcome basket), and activities from yoga to wine tasting.
Aspen
A ski trip makes for the perfect winter getaway, but Aspen’s premiere resort, The Little Nell, takes seasonal activities to a whole new level. During snowy months, you and your buds can learn to drive a snowcat (make your own The Shining jokes here), or ride customized cruiser bikes along the city’s Nordic trails. Cyclists will also find a number of cool packages during the summer including rides to a nearby farm for a gourmet locavore meal and the top-tier “Clip in with Christian” camp that offers training alongside pro athletes. Plus, there’s fly fishing excursions and tours in an off-roading vehicle.
New Orleans
Head south to NOLA, which ups the festive atmosphere in 2018 as the city celebrates its 300th anniversary all year long. Check in to the Ace Hotel, then park your party at Alto, the rooftop pool bar. When the sun goes down, venture out to Emeril Lagasse’s new eatery, Meril, slurp oysters at Seaworthy, or hit up perennial favorites such as Sylvain or Doris Metropolitan. Wrap up the night with cocktails and jazz at off-the-beaten-path hot spot, SideBar. To work off your beignets, take a jog along the new Lafitte Greenway, a 2.6-mile industrial railway converted to a pedestrian and bike path, or join the city’s Volunteer Challenge, a pledge to complete 300,000 hours of community service for the next 300.
Key West
While the uninspired spend their bachelor weekend crawling Ocean Drive, you and your crew can use Miami as your launching spot. From the Magic City, drive the Overseas Highway to Key West. Check into Oceans Edge, the newest and largest luxury resort. After that, take advantage of the waterfront location by booking a fishing trip from Southpaw or Gulfstream, or just make like the locals and charter a boat to Snipes and hang out on your own stretch of paradise for the day. Thrill seekers can look into the area’s jet-ski tours, or try their hand at kiteboarding, particularly at sunset around Fort Zachary Taylor State Park or Smathers Beach. End the night with a bar crawl down Duval Street with stops at Durty Harry’s, Green Parrot… the list goes on and on.
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