Guys Only...

What can be better than a weekend away from work? How about a weekend just for the guys! This is not something you get to do every month…it might only become a reality for you once or twice a year, but the guys only trip is just as much a fabric of our being as drinking beer and eating wings. We need that time to unwind and socialize with those that know us better than ourselves, our friends.

So what are the destinations close by that you could head off to with the guys? A short hour or so flight or a nice five to seven hour drive, and you could be in an array of different places, including San Diego, L.A. and of course the ultimate, Vegas! But if you’re like me, you enjoy going back to the college you graduated from in the Midwest, in the cold blistering snow, to hang with your friends and watch a few basketball games. Hit the old college bars you used to hang out at, grab a bite at your favorite pizzeria and even catch a game or two while critiquing the student sections latest chants and celebration styles.

Of course, if driving long hours or flying out of state is not an option for you, you can plan an in town guys weekend. Big time golfers, consider staying at a golf resort and hitting the links. Perhaps your timing is right in line with the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Then you could not only golf, but hook yourselves up with VIP treatment and watch how the pros do it.

Whatever your guy’s weekend might be, the point is, you need to have one. It brings sanity to your crazy world, and allows you to let loose with those guys you know you can let loose with. But the key to a very successful, not going to get in trouble guys trip, is to have that friend in the group that knows how to make sure boundaries are not crossed. They will protect you from going overboard and make sure that everyone returns back to reality with their heads held high.

So guys, plan your weekends wisely, enjoy them, have fun, be safe, and return home to your loved one in one piece. Do those things and your sure to have plenty more guy’s trips to come.

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