In case you hadn't noticed, today is International Men's Day. Obviously.
To mark this momentous occasion, we've selected a number of macho getaways suited for men who want to be men and do manly things as a man.
1. For the hunter-gatherer
A trip to 7th Rise in Truro, Cornwall, offers the ultimate caveman leisure experience. Between guided sessions in bushcraft, wild butchery, foraging and shooting, a stay in the traditional Cornish cottage among 20 acres of woodland, on the banks of the River Fal, is jam-packed with activities and environs that will put hairs on your chest. Offered by Canopy and Star (canopyandstars.co.uk), at £275 per person for two nights, including all activities and food, the cottage sleeps 15 with a minimum of 10 people.
2. For the whisky connoisseur
The most southerly island of the Inner Hebrides, Islay is home to eight single malt distilleries, including perhaps its most famous, Laphroaig, renowned for its intense, peaty flavour. Visiting the island is much about whisky tours, of which the Laphroaig tour is a must, there are also plenty of opportunities for birdwatching (resident species include guillemot, razorbill, hen harrier, corncrake, golden eagle and oystercatcher), brown trout fishing and a golf course. Splendid.
3. For the well-read
A new hotel in Tokyo has opened, coined as an "accommodation bookshop". Book and Bed (bookandbedtokyo.com) offers bunk beds hidden behind library shelves filled with 1,700 books in Japanese and English. The team behind the cosy-yet-minimal hostel has deliberately sacrificed plush pillows and comfy duvets in favour of a quality selection of literature, plus you're sure to see plenty of rich mahogany furnishings and leather-bound books.
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4. For the rock star
Far away enough from civilisation that nobody will have to hear the din you're creating, Devon's Woodland Retreat boasts its own recording studio, from which the owners run their own record label. Pay for the privilege of a stay and they might not tell you precisely why you will never realise your childhood dream of becoming a musical maestro (because you're awful - that's why). A stay in a nearby converted wood-panelled bus that sleeps four costs from £80 per night.
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5. For the warrior
Few armies in history have been as ruthless as Genghis Khan's. This trip is a chance to emulate the life of his soldiers, without all the brutal killing and invasions. It is a nine-day training camp out on the Mongolian steppe that shows first-hand what it is like to be a Mongol warrior in the 12th century. Dress in full costume, learn the arts of swordsmanship and archery, orientation, battle tactics and field cooking. From £2,350 per person, not including flights, from pioneerexpeditions.com.
6. For the lone wolf
Seek solitude in the wildest reaches of Britain, beyond valleys and across mountains, then, after a long, soul-searching hike, settle down for the night in a simple shelter, otherwise known as a bothy. There are more than 100 across the UK, most in Scotland, dotted across the Highlands. They're essentially stone "tents", with no promise of running water or electricity, or beds, but they can offer shelter, and are free to use and maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association. See some of the best of them here.
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7. For the adrenalin junkie
Push yourself to the limit with an adventure tour of Tasmania. A sample tour from this year came with abseiling, rock climbing, canyoning, surfing and bushwalking over 10 days. The action begins with a three-day guided trek around Bruny Island, off the south-east coast, taking in surfing beaches, rainforest and a boat trip under 1,000ft cliffs. Head to the World Heritage-listed Cradle Mountain for a day of abseiling, rock climbing and canyoning. Finish with two days of spotting Tasmanian devils in the remote north-west. From Tasmanian Odyssey (tasmanianodyssey.com), the trip costs from £1,550 per person, including accommodation, most meals, hire car and trekking guides, but not international flights.
8. For life in the fast lane
Not really an option for the everyman, but if you're flashing the cash like it's going out of fashion then why not take a trip on a superyacht that comes with its own supercar? The lightweight Marine Edition Mono pops right out the side of your yacht, then you can be on your way, racing the streets of Monaco (probably), at up to a speed of 170mph. The car costs from about £500,000, not including the boat.
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