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2007 Travel Trends
Work, sleep, and recuperation become themes in tourism -- Along with male bonding
By Michael Martinez

Women have their spa vacations, their retreats, their girls nights out. But what about guys?

Nowadays they can head out on "man-cations" -- trips designed for men only, where buddies can bond over a six-pack and enjoy a few days away from home.

Travel experts say it's going to become one of 2007's most popular new travel trends, along with medical tourism, volunteer vacations, and spa programs for sleep-deprived guests.

"I think a lot of people that have 'been there done that' are looking for something else to do" with their time off, says Sandra Hughes, vice president for travel at AAA. "They're looking for different types of vacation, like taking trips with their buddies or volunteer vacations.

"There's no way that this type of trendy travel is as big as traditional travel, but it's growing at a much faster rate."

Personality Hotels in San Francisco offers a mancation package that includes a list of nightclubs and tattoo parlors, a six pack of beer, and late checkout, starting at $139.

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