Similar to the "Girls Getaway", the "Mancation" is being promoted by hotels and resorts with golf, relaxation, food, and sports packages catered towards the group of guy friends taking a break. Mancations can also sometimes they are referred to as "Buddy Trips" and "Guy Getaways" as well.
Men plus Vacation equals Mencation. Luxury hotels that offer packages designed for men to get together and golf, relax, and just "hang out". Sample activities include golfing, boating, hunting, dining, and even spa pacakges.
While we might not be able to pinpoint which luxury hotel or deluxe resort started the trend, the following luxury hotels and resorts are jumping on the bandwagon by offering 'Mancation Packages'.
Reservations booked under the "5 Star Signature Package" rate will also include breakfast daily, ($30 credit per person for up to 2 people for purchased rooms or one-bedroom suites, $30 per person credit for up to 4 people for purchased two-bedroom suites), applicable at The Buffet at ARIA, and ARIA Patisserie; excludes in-room dining, a $100 Spa service or facility pass credit, per room/per stay at The Spa at ARIA. (Not valid for salon or hair services, merchandise, or cross-property charges. Tax and gratuity not included), and a daily $5 WiFi credit applied toward Daily Resort Fee, subject to applicable tax.
Reservations booked under the "5 Star Signature Package" rate will also include full breakfast for two daily, a $100 Food and Beverage Credit per room, per stay, and complimentary basic internet.
Reservations booked under the "5 Star Signature Package" rate will also include continental breakfast for two daily in Columbus Tap, a $50 hotel credit per room/per stay, complimentary internet access, and complimentary access to the fitness center.
All reservations booked under the "5 Star Signature Package" rate will also include full American Breakfast for two daily in OAK Long Bar + Kitchen, a per room $100 food and beverage credit per stay for use in the OAK Long Bar + Kitchen or in-room dining or in-room minibar (no cash value), and complimentary internet access.
All reservations made with Five Star Alliance at this all-inclusive, adults-only resort include a $100 resort credit per room/per stay (valid towards regular-priced spa treatments, Canto Del Mar Restaurant surcharge, private dinner set-up, laundry and dry cleaning service, and in-room telephone calls but no cash value if not redeemed in full), and a welcome amenity.
Reservations booked under the "5 Star Signature Package" rate will also include full American Breakfast for two daily (up to $60 daily), a $100 spa services credit per room/per stay, a welcome gift, and an automatic room category upgrade at booking based on availability,