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| Bachelors Weekend | Before you dive headlong into the cowboy lifestyle, enjoy a night with upscale hotel accommodations, fine dining, and outstanding nightlife characteristic of the adjacent downtown area.
Charter Fishing
In groups of four to six people, the guys board separate charter boats and compete in a private fishing tournament.
Someone has not only the satisfaction of wrestling a trophy fish into the boat, but also the sweet taste of victory in catching the winning fish to beat the rest of the bunch in the tournament.
While everyone breathes in the fresh air and takes in picturesque views, the expert captains and crew guide the team to the hot spots and teach the boys how to reel in the big one.
After a whole day of fishing, camaraderie, and competition, a chef "cooks the catch" at a restaurant overlooking the water. As most fishing trips are located in beach side towns, nights will be spent at Buffet-like bars sipping Margaritas, watching the fade over the horizon.
Skydiving
What's better than jumping out of a plane, free-falling for over a minute at 120 mph, and seeing for miles in every direction? Do this all with some of your closest friends. After some fundamental training, everyone flies to 13,000+ feet and prepares for the jump.
- Hearts pound, men begin to fade to the back of the line, and adrenaline pumps as everybody peels out of the plane into the open sky. Once everybody has returned safely to Earth, the party begins.
- The boys enjoy beers in the hanger, a bonfire on the grounds, a delicious catered dinner, and a viewing of the days skydive video. To enhance the exceptional skydiving experience, upscale accommodations, fine dining, and locally distinct nightlife in a lively downtown setting complete the package.
Notwithstanding the adventure theme you choose, it will be important to make the outing an "experience" rather than just a trip. Try to answer these questions when planning your weekend to remember:
1. What adventure activity is the group interested in?
2. What areas of the country offer this type of activity during the group's seasonal timeframe?
3. Is there a major city near the event where people can fly to at a reasonable price?
4. What hotels offer high-class accommodations and fit the group's price range?
5. Is there a restaurant with a private banquet facility near the hotel, where champagne toasts and words of encouragement can be uttered without upsetting the other patrons?
6. What are the best bars?
7. How will the group get from the hotel to the adventure outfitter?
8. If the adventure is outside of the city, where will the group stay the second night?
These questions that will come up as the event planning takes shape. The most significant part of the trip is making sure the groom has a great time. Consequently if you are the best man, make sure to have his best interests in mind at all times. If everything goes as planned, you will have successfully orchestrated a weekend filled with memories to last a lifetime and maybe even overcome some fears along the way.
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