Earlier this month we shared TripAdvisor.com’s Top 10 Girlfriend Getaways destinations and it’s only fair we share the online travel community’s top picks for top 10 testosterone-fueled trips for the guys. These range from cutting loose on the town to getting back to nature.

1. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. It’s no surprise Las Vegas topped the mancation list with its vibrant nightlife, world class gambling and endless buffets.

2. It’s up to you, New York, for keeping the guys entertained. Recognized for first-rate steakhouses, nonstop nightlife and amazing pizza joints, New York City secures the second mancation spot.

3.  Spicy and natural in Miami. The country’s most stylish hot spots are found in Miami, specifically South Beach. During the day, guys can spot alligators or hire a fishing charter in Everglades National Park.

4. Who dat? New Orleans makes the mancation list for cheap beer and food surrounded by a hot music scene. During the day, guys can take an airboat ride, indulge in Cajun cuisine or explore the city on a walking tour. Plus, it’s home of the Super Bowl Champions, New Orleans Saints.

5. Get that Rocky Mountain high in Denver with access to skiing the Rockies and being a true dude on a ranch. Specifically mentioned is September’s Great American Beer Fest.

6. Hang 10 on Kailua, Hawaii. In addition to surfing, try shark diving. Kailua in an incredible exotic escape for the guys.

7. Giddy up in Louisville, Kentucky. Music festivals, Churchill Down’s year-round horse races, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail (where travelers can sample at six bourbon distilleries) make Louisville a fab vacation for the fellows.

8. For the dudes into hugging trees and embracing Mother Nature, Portland, Maine, is the place to be with kayaking, camping and fresh Maine lobsters.

9.  A gaggle of golf, grog and ghosts make Savannah an appealing guy getaway. Hang out at Tybee Island beach during the day then join a historical haunted pub crawl at night.

10. There’s something brewing in Milwaukee which is why it’s an ideal men’s getaway. Famous bratwurst, breweries and big league baseball along with the Harley Davidson Museum will keep everyone busy.

“These beloved U.S. destinations offer a host of exciting activities and opportunities for a guys’ getaway, from top notch nightlife to just getting back to nature with the boys,” said Christine Petersen, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor.

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A spectacular floral exhibition is blooming at Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens in Las Vegas so when vacationing in Sin City between now and May 9, 2010, check it out. The exhibit features vibrant blooms and seven over-sized one-of-a-kind bronze sculpture ants crafted by American artist Susan P. Cochran.

The lush landscape sprawls over four gardens designed by Bellagio’s horticultural staff. Resting below two towering yellow jonquils, climb atop the 8,500-pound queen ant for a photo opportunity. She’s the perfect vantage point for viewing brightly colored tulips, daisies, mums, daffodils, and poppies along with an exhibit of botanical snails and bumblebees.

A frog’s leap away are three, 10-foot-long ants preparing for the winter at the mouth of a 15-foot-tall flower pot which is accented with a gorgeous butterfly. Overhead and made from preserved sunflowers are bumblebees. Nearby in the Bellagio Conservatory are five giant mushrooms (ranging in size from 5 to 15-feet- tall) looking over a pair of 6-feet-tall ants. A French garden rounds out the botanical wonderland with a large anthill flanked by two water spheres with a 3-foot-long ant crawling from its tunnel.

The exhibit includes 10 potted olive trees, each more than 100 years old. These trees have been sculpted into over-sized bonsai presentations over the years. Access to the spring exhibit within Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is complimentary to the public and will be on display through May 9, 2010.

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When vacationing in Las Vegas and looking for a new place to eat, check out Chef Todd English’s latest culinary venture. Chef English is a three-time James Beard Award-winning celebrity chef who recently debuted Todd English P.U.B. inside Crystals, CityCenter entertainment and retail district. P.U.B. (which is an acronym for Public Urban Bar) is a modern interpretation of an authentic English pub.

“I am pleased to announce the opening of my newest concept and to bring a Public Urban Bar to the heart of Las Vegas,” said Chef Todd English. “CityCenter is a state-of-the-art, innovative destination and it was an obvious location choice for Todd English P.U.B. I look forward to helping locals and tourists alike to enjoy a unique pub experience, one pint at a time.”

The P.U.B has an open-air appeal with high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows allowing guests to enjoy the beauty and stunning architecture of CityCenter. It features more than 50 international bottle, keg and cask beers including Van Diest Fruli Strawberry, Rogue Chocolate Stout and Strongbow Cider.

So what’s to eat? The Carvery is a prominent feature on the Todd English P.U.B menu, a selection of rotisserie-cooked meats such as prime beef, roasted chicken or duck, brisket, Greek leg of lamb and more served by the half- or full-pound. There’s also a raw bar with oysters, little necks, shrimp, lobster and stone crab claws. Of course, visitors can order English fare bangers & mash and fish & chips. But, the dirty chips which are kettle chips with bacon bits, scallions, blue cheese dressing and chicken liver may probably become a fave.

Wanna free beer? Down a draught in seven seconds and the pint is on Todd English P.U.B.

Todd English P.U.B. is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. The menu is served Sunday through Thursday until 11 p.m. and Friday and Saturday until midnight. Find additional information on www.toddenglishpub.com and call (702) 489-8080 for reservations.