Travel -- 6 days ago
Words: Vincent Lim
If you want to go somewhere with the ‘boys’, that’s a little more upmarket than ‘mamading’ in Magaluf, where you’ll be able to lounge in luxury during the day and carpe noctum in the evening, then you’ll want somewhere like this.
Las Vegas
Hop on a jet in London and you’ll be in the city of glitz, glam, and gambling in just over 10 hours. It has everything you and your entourage would want: the feverish casinos, the endless supply of drink upon drink, gorgeous women from around the world, tasteful luxury cars parading the streets, and impressive shows that you simply will not find anywhere else.
Stay at the iconic Caesar’s Palace, home to so many Hollywood films, and lose yourselves in a world of shooting, driving and all-round decadence. As we all know, the Americans do love a good British accent, especially if you’re a gent, so there’s no telling what might happen. After all, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
Verbier
You want a holiday where you’re all being active, where you’re facing the elements, and where you’re further entrenching that sense of camaraderie that’s defined your brotherhood so far. What better way to do it than by renting a luxury chalet, carving through the best off-piste slopes by day, and enjoying all the fun and games that come with après, bars and clubs by night.
With the Verbier music festival, ice karting and paragliding in the summer, there’s no shortage of things to do all year round. You’d be in good company too, with Verbier regularly playing host to the royal family, Richard Branson, and the lovely Rosie Huntingdon-Whitely.
Amsterdam
One of the most culturally, architecturally and historically vibrant cities in the world, there’s no doubt about Amsterdam’s place on this list. A place so utterly beautiful, with canals bisecting charming stretches of bicycle-laden street, Amsterdam will leave you with more to do than you could possibly have time for.
The nightlife is wonderful, and almost everyone speaks English too. If you want to soak in the culture but not have to endure a long plane journey, this is the destination for you and the boys.
Sorrento
Heralded as one of the true natural wonders of the world, the Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautifully unspoiled stretches of coastline left on earth. If you want somewhere with that authentic Med feel, this is the place to go. Wine, seafood, and endless days of shimmering sun make Sorrento a top boys’ destination.
Hikes give you an unparalleled view of the city, the bay of Naples and the behemoth that is Mt Vesuvius, whilst the idea of chartering a yacht or speedboat in those perfect waters is just exquisite. This is a place of real beauty.
Barcelona
What’s not to like about the most beautiful city in Spain, and the capital of Catalonia? From the busting streets of Las Ramblas, to the towering work of art that is Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, over to FC Barcelona’s trophy-filled Camp Nou, there’ll be plenty for you and the boys to do in Barca.
A place saturated with exceptional food and culture, and with a laid-back atmosphere that’s simply perfect; Barcelona will offer you day time bliss, excitement in the evening, and enough memories to last a lifetime.
