Hello Travelers!

Maybe this post is a little off the beaten path, but I am hoping the information will come in handy for those of you that may stumble across a VIP Ticket for a Playboy Mansion soiree.  Sure, these tickets go for around $1000 but being in the right place at the right time you could find yourself at the Mansion rubbing elbows with movie stars and realizing that the ladies seen on the pages of Playboy are not as airbrushed as you might think; Holly Madison was absolutely stunning in person!  As with any party there are things to know, which is no different at Hef’s Pad.  Here are a few tips to help you to perhaps blend in and get the most out of that $1000 ticket.

• Don’t think that it is going to be cheesy and on par with your neighborhood Hooters.  I went in with low expectations of a 70s throwback party, which was definitely not the case.  In fact, every one of my expectations were greatly exceeded.
• Dress code:  Basically, anything goes.
• Open bar:  You paid a grand to get in and yes all the alcohol is free and premium, plus there is plenty of food.
• Don’t try to get at Hef:  I was there during a boxing match so this may not always be the rule; however, during the fights Hef, Holly, Bridget and Kendra (i.e. The Girls Next Door) were pretty well protected by security which was undercover but would promptly and without humor inform would be picture takers that their mission was not an option.  Most notably, I saw a reality T.V. personality try to approach Mr. Hefner, with no luck, and then a stern howbeit polite lecture.
• There will be shenanigans in the Grotto, so if you pop your head in there expect to maybe see something.
• If you’ve got ‘em, smoke ‘em.  Everyone seems to have a cigar, because they are selling them there.  $50 for a Cuban really tops off the experience.
• Don’t try to break in:  Legends abound, but apparently if you try to jump the fence into the Mansion you will get prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
• Make sure that your camera is full of film and has batteries, because you would not want to go to The Playboy Mansion and only get four pictures.
• Have a great time!

By the way, I would like to thank all the staff and everyone at the Mansion (including Hef and all the surprisingly friendly Playmates) for putting on such a classy party!  I really had a blast.

Happy Travels!

Chris