Fairmont Man'cation Packages

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed)
Jun 7th 2006 at 8:05AM

You've heard of man-dates, where two heterosexual men meet for dinner or an event. Now get ready for the man'cation. It's the Fairmont hotels new way to attract men to their hotels. They have created a variety of man-friendly packages including a stay at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston that includes daily breakfast. dinner at the Oak Room steakhouse and your own "Entourage" DVD. On July 28, the Fairmont Chicago will offer a man'cation night that includes a Woodford Reserve whiskey tasting. a three-course steak dinner and a post-dinner cocktail seminar . The event costs $150 and hotel rooms start at $249. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler has a Play Where the Pros Stay package that includes two rounds of golf. There is also a racing school package at the The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa and for the metro boys, a spa break package at The Fairmont Royal York and the Elizabeth Milan Day Spa. Do men need a special hotel package just to encourage them to hang out together? I've heard of men meeting for golf weekends or hiking trips but spa dates?

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Roddenberry Jun 12th 2006 7:33PM

Kyle, kudos to you! Too bad you had to explain yourself to some.
Most religions discourage male/female commingling as a matter of fact, Collin.
Some of you all seem to be very closeted to me. Yes, the appeal of the man'cation is not for everyone. It would appeal to many especially in this up tight busy and hectic world of our making. A little time off would be a good thing. Some men go hunting, others go fishing and still others would rather go on a man'cation. Why not?
Homosexual? Good grief, is that all you have on your minds? Men like to hang together. Certain types of men would hang together on a man'cation, drinking and having a good dinner and just a relax without complications. Why Not? It has absolutely nothing to do with sexuality, none at all.
Some men do not do hunting or the outdoor thing. Why can't they do a man'cation at a nice hotel?

goddess Jun 12th 2006 8:01PM

if you don't want to go , simple don't go. it won't mean your gay nor make you less straight if you do go. it's silly that an idea of "guys night out", just with another name, has made people think of gays. my man goes out with friends weekly as do i go out with friends, it's a great distraction from the family, work, bills, ect ... grow up !!!

Renee Jun 12th 2006 8:38PM

I agree with most, the concept is good but should promote more masculine things to do (sports, poker, golf, tennis). The absord notion that spending time with the same sex makes one gay is rather amusing. Who knew all the sports bars were simply gay hang outs!! HA-HA. You know what they say, homophobic people often have 'secret' thoughts of homosexual encounters! Makes me wonder what Kyle has been dreaming about in the recesses of his mind. :)

John Jun 12th 2006 9:11PM

Its totally for faggots. Any man that would spend that kind of money to be in the company of other men has got to be totally GAY.

rick Jun 12th 2006 9:21PM

While I think catering to "Man'cations" is a pretty good idea, I personally don't think spa treatments are the way to go. I can see a couple of free rounds of golf working, though I am no golfer, and the racing school package is pretty hip too. I'd do that. I'd suggest maybe a Colorado hotel/resort with whitewater rafting excursions, or maybe a Las Vegas resort with a .... ummmm.... awww hell, its already VEGAS!!
As far as Mel is concerned, all that time spent with men can't be good. Ask our men in combat in Iraq (not to be a flag waver or anything) or all those sailors at sea, though there are women on board too. Hey Mel, if there are 50 women and 700 men on a Navy ship, does that mean 650 men will turn gay, or will the mere presence of women frustrate the gayness?

Jon Paul Jun 12th 2006 9:26PM

i'm thinking that some businessmen who are going for some high-powered negotiation type stuff on an expense account MIGHT utilize some of these "man-cation" packages, if they are already going to be in the area, but i have my doubts that guys that want to spend some quality "guy time" are going to be needing packages like this. Metros will use the spa package and some curiosity will bring in, but i think the concierge would do better to have some options open for the local truck-pulls, b-ball games and more traditional themes that guys are known for. as for the homo stuff, i think it is obvious that mentioning the bible allows Mel to talk and think about two men and what they might do with each other...it is his excuse for fantasizing about all the evil things they can do...over and over and over and over and over again...leave him alone...he has obviously found an outlet for his dark side...poor frustrated b@#$%#d. lets give him some compassion people...obviously he was raised by people who don't think that men should do anything besides make money and snore at home...kinda like deb up there in comment #3...you know...the feMEL who wrote that comment

Jeff Jun 12th 2006 9:44PM

Well, I spent a year only in the company of men when I was in VietNam and we didn't all turn gay. When we weren't shooting, patrolling and that sort of thing we'd just sit around singing songs from broadway shows, giving each other makeovers, taking long showers together and all that stuff, but it was all very manly.

Seriously, it's okay for guys to get away for a weekend if there's camping, hunting and/or fishing involved, but not if there's a clean modern hotel with room service? I'll need to think about that.

Pete Jun 12th 2006 10:09PM

I have to laugh at all these comments about hanging with other men will turn you gay. Let us see...I spent 21 years with a bunch of men in the military, the only thing that excited me about them was that they could shoot straight and hit the intended target...hmmm I golf every Wednesday with about 60 other men...I admit to being happy when someone buys me a beer for a good round or winning the match..does that make me gay? Yeah according to some in here it does...I gotta head to my monthly all man poker match tomorrow....pray for my soul

Donna Jun 12th 2006 10:28PM

All of this "GOD" talk is ridiculous. Yeah, so You believe that You were created in His image, but was GOD a wife beater? did He molest his children? sleep with the secretary? steal, cheat, rob and lie? most traits held up by Men. "HIS" image...some image You are living up to.

DaMack Jun 12th 2006 10:33PM

Mel's the one sneeking sidelong peeks in the men's locker room before going home to the little lady... and he included his email so ask him if he really means that wack-azz shyt.

Way funny Kyle! Caustic wit. ur almost too good, mebbe that's why folks were fooled.

john ainslie Jun 12th 2006 10:50PM

Kyle, you don't think Mel was speaking for God?
That was an original idea......no..I doubt it, God must have put it there.

T Jun 12th 2006 11:28PM

Um... never mind.

Lori Jun 12th 2006 11:46PM

I think someone got up on the wrong side of his bible this morning and needs a MAN'CATION. Might I suggest a day spa with the boys?! If you went went a bunch of girls they might think you were the gay friend...and wouldn't that be tragic. Come back when you are relaxed and understand the meaning of sarcasm.

T Jun 12th 2006 11:48PM

I do love humor so much more when it doesn't have to be explained. When I watch a movie with someone who says, "I don't get it" at the funny part. They still don't get it. But I do love it if it comes to them 10 minutes later during the death scene.

m julia morris Jun 12th 2006 11:58PM

it used ot be called camping or fishing. whats the big deal! guys like to hang out together without wives/girlfriends/spouses, on vacation.

kali Jun 13th 2006 12:17AM

Collin, for an 18yr old, you're super mature. Enjoyed your comments. BTY for all of the religious closed minded bible zealots, the bible has zip to do with Fairmont Man'cation Packages. From the perspective of a liberal 51yr old female...live and let live. Whatever floats your boat. Life is very short my friends and no one, not your mom...your dad..your lover..your husband/wife, friends should dictate how you should live your life. It is yours and precious and it isn't around long. So anyone who thinks Man'cations are cool. GREAT-go for it. Those of you who think it's a lousy idea, keep your nose out of the lives of those who are going for it!