Considering how much pressure surrounds planning a wedding, you’d think organizing the bachelor or bachelorette trip would be the fun part. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case—sometimes choosing the right destination for you and your crew can be tricky. While there’s always the option to stay local or venture to a popular city like Nashville or Las Vegas, there’s a resounding sense of adventure when you hop on a plane or train to explore a new place with your favorite people. Picking a destination that isn’t the obvious choice to celebrate your upcoming nuptials means you’ll have a less-crowded and more intimate experience with your travel buddies. From a volcano park to a surfers’ paradise, we rounded up our top picks of unexpected destinations to visit for your upcoming bachelor or bachelorette trip. And to make the trip planning a little easier, we included fun activities to do and great places to stay.
We’ve selected these listings based on Superhost status, editor stays, ratings, amenities, location, decor, and previous guest reviews. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
