The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island | Amelia Island, FL
Amelia Island makes for an exciting boys' getaway with its rolling golf courses, white sand beaches, delicious Southern cuisine, and opportunities to get out on the water for the fishing adventure of a lifetime. Perfect for the thrillseekers, guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island can get out on the water with the hotel’s culinary adventure Hook, Line & Supper – set out early on a private excursion with a local charter boat captain and your Chef to the backwaters, reeling in your fresh catch to be enjoyed at newly reimagined, rated AAA Five-Diamond Salt Restaurant. After a day on the water, exploring the island on an Ecology Field Trip with the resort naturalist, or on the golf course (there are five championship courses on Amelia Island alone!), sip custom bourbon blends at The Lobby Bar, with small batch spirits that will be sure to impress every one of the guys. Other adventure opportunities for the boys in Amelia Island can include kayaking tours into the marsh, surfing on the beaches, or deep-sea fishing.
Black Desert Resort | St. George, Utah
St. George offers a fantastic blend of relaxation, entertainment, and outdoor adventure, including opportunities for boating, jet skiing and fishing, numerous biking and hiking trails, and access to national landmarks like Snow Canyon State Park, Zion National Park, and Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, making it an excellent destination for a guys' trip.
Stay at the Black Desert Resort – Set amidst the vermilion sandstone cliffs and striking black lava beds of Greater Zion, Black Desert Resort is poised to become a premier destination for luxury hospitality, golf, and Southern Utah adventure. Spanning over 600 acres of scenic desert landscape, the luxury resort is anchored by a Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course, which will host annual events on the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour. The initial phase of the Resort Center is set to be completed in September 2025, with the resort’s first phase including nearly 800 rooms and suites, seven dining venues, a 15,000-square-foot spa, a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, and 45,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space. Future phases will include a water park, more rooms and suites, and many more dining, shopping, and entertainment options. Spanning over 600 acres of scenic landscape, Black Desert Resort will offer easy access to 200+ acres of preserved land and six miles of hiking trails.
Clayton Hotel & Members Club | Denver, CO
Located in the coveted Cherry Creek North district of Denver, Clayton Hotel & Members Club offers an upscale, boutique stay that provides the perfect home base for the ultimate guy’s trip. No need to craft an itinerary at Clayton as guests stay like a member with the opportunity to attend all members-exclusive events and enjoy unlimited access to the private members' club spaces, including the member’s restaurant and bustling Parlour Bar, rooftop pool and restaurant, a co-working lounge, tech-forward gym, steam room, and more! Throughout the summer season, guests can also attend the iconic Clayton Beach Club, where a regular pool day becomes a full-blown summer bash with fun beverage activations (complimentary cocktails, anyone?), live DJs, and unique themed parties for a new experience every weekend! Think: refreshing poke bowls and bento boxes, and inventive spritzes and cocktails by the pool. For those looking to explore all Colorado has to offer, Clayton delivers a taste of the city with Cherry Creek North (summer concert series, art festivals, and more) and the mountains (under 2 hr drive to Breck, Vail, etc.) all in one trip!
Adare Manor | County Limerick, Ireland
A destination in its own right as Europe’s leading five-star castle hotel, Adare Manor offers a variety of activities across its 842-acre estate guaranteed to please every member of your guys' trip! The whole crew can tee off at the glorious Tom Fazio designed championship golf course, sample fresh Irish cuisine at the Michelin-starred Oak Room, indulge in delicious Irish chocolate treats at the new Harry Lowe Chocolate shop, and get active at The Padel Club, a state-of-the-art wellness and activity center offering padel, a sports simulation room, and picturesque indoor swimming pools overlooking the grounds. Retire to the Oak Room for a delicious dinner, watch a family film curled up in the beautiful Cinema Room, and take home special souvenirs and trinkets from the hotel’s boutique with Adare Manor exclusives, from its signature scent candles for the grandparents to the plush Dara bear for the littlest family members. The boys can also enjoy quintessential Irish pursuits like falconry, clay pigeon shooting, archery, and more before retiring for a whiskey tasting in the sophisticated The Tack Room, which is known for its rare whiskey collection.
"Other adventure opportunities for the boys in Amelia Island can include kayaking tours into the marsh, surfing on the beaches, or deep-sea fishing."
"The boys can also enjoy quintessential Irish pursuits like falconry, clay pigeon shooting, archery, and more before retiring for a whiskey tasting in the sophisticated The Tack Room, which is known for its rare whiskey collection."