As much as I’d like to talk you into it, some of us just can’t remain bachelors for the rest of our lives. Because, while it’s great being a lifetime bachelor, there is one significant drawback: You will never be on the receiving end of a bachelor party. And that, my friends, is a crying shame.
This rite of passage is something that every man should experience, and enjoy profusely, at least once in his life… even at the risk of the odd one that can go awry.
But, with the right planning, you can give your buddy one hell of a send-off. Don’t go cheap or low key—remember at some point he’ll be doing the same for you, and you know you want yours to be epic.
While excessive drinking, cigars, and women of certain repute are the norm, where you hold the bacchanal is just as important. This is his last hurrah. Don’t have it at the usual bar where you’ve been drinking for years. Get out of town. The change of scenery will add to the experience… and if (or when) you end up doing something completely embarrassing, at least it won’t be in front of your neighbors.
Here are 4 bachelor party destinations to consider… and some ideas on how to make it count:
Head to the UK for Some Darts
Come on, you know you and your buddies enjoy a drunken night of darts at the local pub, why not take it to the next level and head to where the sport is exploding.
Yup, darts is undergoing a renaissance right now, especially in the UK. Crowds are at a record high, as are television audiences, while the skills of the current crop of players is impressive.
Plus, the art of drinking is synonymous with both a bachelor party and darts. By combining the two together, and heading to where the fans are rabid, you get one of the best drunken nights you could ask for.
If you’ve never been, here’s what you can expect: People attending in full costumes, and chanting. The chanting is contagious too… you’ll find yourself joining in. And don’t worry about who to cheer for. Fans get behind both players, meaning you can root them on without fear of causing a hooligan-style riot.
Beyond the party atmosphere, many guys struggle to understand how exciting darts can be. But after a quick watch of Michael van Gerwen hitting 17 perfect darts, you’ll quickly get it. And most of the games end up down to the wire, too close to call—even darts betting favorite Van Gerwen isn’t immune to upset defeats. So the tension is always there.
Want to stay stateside? If you’re planning your bachelor party in the summer or the fall, check out the Professional Darts Corporation North American Tour, which starts in Newfoundland in June and runs through to Sacramento at the beginning of November.
Vegas, Baby, Vegas
Yeah, I know, this one is not only obvious, it’s been beaten half to death. And The Hangover didn’t do the traditional Las Vegas bachelor party any favors.
The movie notwithstanding, Vegas is still a prime bachelor party location. Hell, the city was practically built on bachelor parties. So don’t hate on the city… hate on the guys with no imagination who think just landing at McCarran Airport and booking a room on the Strip is enough to make a bachelor party memorable. Vegas is much more than that.
Start your day with off with some Eggs Benedict, a stiff drink, and a quick spin of the roulette wheel. Then head out of the damn casino for some real male bonding.
Venture off the Strip and you can find some of America's best golf courses, maybe grab an ATV and spend the day ripping through Red Rocks, or jump on a waverunner and jet across Lake Mead to the Hoover Dam. Or you can zip line over the canyons, and do a little rock climbing. Earn your night of drinking dammit.
Then after, take in a show at Caesar’s Palace. Go old school and catch Rod Stewart. You can ask him for some marital advice.
A Day at the Races
Picture this: You and your buddies dressed in your Sunday best, sipping champagne and getting royally drunk in the splendid summer sun. It’s the perfect bachelor party to keep the bride-to-be from freaking out… it looks classy on paper, but you can still party your ass off and get tore up from the floor up.
Plus, besides the drinking, you can throw some money down on a horse and get in on the action. Imagine having money on a longshot when you’re the wrong side of drunk, urging it on to win, climbing over the barrier, losing your mind if it wins. Not caring if it loses… hell, it was a longshot anyway. Plus it’s a way more exciting way to throw money around than simply burning it at a strip club. (But nothing says you can’t do both.)
Wing On Down to Cabo
If you want to cross a border for your party, hopping on a plane and flying down to Mexico shouldn’t be too painful on the wallet. And the seaside town in the south of Mexico has established itself as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, attracting thousands of Americans every year—meaning more people to join in the fun.
Cabo San Lucas is perfect for guys who want to let loose. It doesn’t matter how much you had to drink the night before, chances are most of the people around you had just as much. Take a boat out for some sea fishing can help nurse that lingering hangover. The crisp sea breeze and spray relieves you of any grogginess, while a battle with a big marlin, can snap you right out of a haze. Plus, if you do get sick, it’s bonus chum.
Besides being a superb spot for fishing, Cabo is loaded with beaches, scuba diving and other water sports you couldn’t dream of doing back home.
Plus, Cabo is legendary for its electric nightlife. You have tons of fellow tourists lining the street, sipping Coronas and genuinely getting caught up in the whole Mexican vibe. And a night of partying here usually ends well…
[Images under Creative Commons license: Darts by gfairchild, Vegas by josephdepalma, Horseracing by Ronnie Macdonald, Cabo by Kirt Edblom]
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