Gin has escaped our coverage of fine spirits, but thanks to Martin Miller, that is about to change. The fine folks who make and promote Martin Miller's Gin were kind enough to send me a sample and it is delicious. Granted I am not yet a "gin efficianado" and still more of a whiskey and beer drinker, but at my heart I am an explorer.

It is always wonderful to try new things and make new friends while doing so. To help us better understand the man behind the spirit, I was able to chat with Mr. Miller about his spirit of choice and some of the places he loves to travel.

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The guys at Combos have prepared a cool video to help get people excited about their Win a Mancation Contest. For those of you who might not have heard of the contest previously, it features an opportunity to win a 6-day, 5-night trip to Dayton Beach, for the Daytona 500 and tons of other great prize goodies. Does this sound like fun or what!

With gas more than $4 per gallon here in Chicago, I unfortunately had to cut back on my some of my travel plans. Unfortunately my trip to Detroit this weekend to see the Red Bull Air Race is going to have to wait until next year (I hope they return, or better yet, come to Chicago instead!). However, it made me start to think about some great guys weekend / mancation ideas that might not even involve traveling.

The term staycation has become a buzzword recently, mostly in reference to families cutting back on their family vacations … instead of packing everyone up and going to Florida the family will stay at home or near home and have a staycation instead.

But what about us guys?

What is the mancation equivalent of a staycation?

Camping Trip with the Guys:

So you may need a little bit of gas to drive to the campground, but for the most part, no matter where in the country you live there is probably a camp ground within an hour drive. Once at the camp ground, your gas guzzeling is over as you celebrate being a guy by hiking, fishing, boating, and generally enjoying the great outdoors.

Bird Watching:

Think of this as hunting with cameras and binoculars! Unlike hunting, there is no open or closed season, and there are great places to find beautiful and unique birds all around the country - even in urban areas.

Help Build a Home:

Since you are now starting to feel the pinch of high gas prices, imagine what it feels like to not be able to afford a home! There are projects all around the country, from Habitat for Humanity and other organizations.

Buy Something Fun and Throw a Guys-only House Party:

Instead of traveling at all, how about buying something cool for the home and throwing a party around it. This could be a new grill, home arcade machine, a margarita machine, kegerator, even an outdoor pool table. The money you could have lost on gas you can now enjoy for years to come. Just remember to buy something made in the USA where possible!

This article was written by a friend of ManTripping - Steele Luxury Travel: THE GYM—it is our savior.

The gym or any other form of exercise creates a separation between work and play. It makes us feel masculine and allows us to look optimum. It also increases our various mental and physical appetites. Some of us lift weights, some of us run with a buddy, or even ride bikes through town with a group of dudes. Some boys seriously get into yoga or Pilates.

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San Diego is a popular vacation destination come wintertime, but did you know that it is also a great place to head for a Father-Son getaway too? San Diego is famous for its beautiful beaches, temperate weather, as well as many attractions like the World Famous Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Sea World and Legoland.

However, there are plenty of activities that any father and son can enjoy in America’s Finest City. Here five San Diego holiday activities to consider for a Father-Son getaway to San Diego. Read more...