Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Top 5 Las Vegas Sports Books

From @aoltravel : Top 5 Las Vegas Sports Books: The Best Places to Catch March Madness http://dlvr.it/KNbrQ 

I prefer Aria out of these 5.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Travelocity.ca "Mancations" page

Finally, one of the major travel sites gets that there is a huge market for men's vacations. From Vegas, Spring Training baseball, to March Madness, there are massive amounts of cash being spent on "men's" trips.  I think this page is awesome! http://leisure.travelocity.ca/Promotions/0,,TCYCA%7C6571%7Cvacations_main,00.html

PS yes I do have a business interest here but would not have own page on topic if not a passion.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Guide to the SEC Tournament in Atlanta

Welcome to Atlanta! Home of the SEC tournament.

Some basics for the visitor to the city.
World of Coke is kinda cool

Both are close to the Georgia Dome and worth a visit especially if with family.

If with the wife or you like antiques then the Red Baron spring auction is a must this weekend.

OK now on to the party scene.

There are a few good spots downtown and one of the better sports bars in town is right down by the Dome called Stats at 300 Marietta Street. But unfortunately Downtown is pretty slow so plan on hopping into a cab to go out for drinks.

In nearly every part of the town are Taco Macs. These sports bars have some of best wings in town and huge choice of beers on draft and bottle.

Buckhead's famous block of college bars has been built over. It still has a good mix of clubs but not the over the top slam dunk party of old. Tounge and Groove is a good choice for the club scene in Buckhead.  The Buckhead Bar and Grill is a little more upscale and has good steaks. Fado's Irish Pub is in a new location and little nicer but still a great pub stop.

Midtown has also grown a night life around the many condo high rises in that section of town. Cosmopolitian and Lavo  is one joint option in this part of town. My choice would be Front Page News at 1104 Crescent Ave. Opera night club is right across the street if clubs are an option and The South City Kitchen is right next door for great southern style food. You can park right here and have several options for the night. 

For another great option with multiple bars and clubs to choose from, I would recommend one night in the Virginia Highlands section of town (if over 25 years old). You can start at Neighbors at 752 N Highland Ave and walk up and down Highland Avenue till you find a place that fits your style. If the weather is nice, Neighbor's patio is also awesome.

As for the Gentleman's clubs, The Cheetah is still considered tops in town. It is in Midtown so close to the Dome. Also a ticket from any same day sporting event is good for your admission. Pink Pony NORTH is considered the city's other "best" club.