Skip the typical Father’s Day gifts this year and give dad a trip he’ll never forget. A bespoke trip where dad can be the center of attention, an experience that he will never forget. These over-the-top Father’s Day travel experiences are offering up some unrivaled packages for a truly memorable Father’s Day getaway.
Celebrate an extended Father’s Day weekend at Canyon Madness Ranch with their most extreme and luxurious adventure package. The four-night, three-day package starts at $11,000 for two people sharing one room and includes helicopter transportation, accommodations in a suite, food and beverage, equipment and expert guides at the Ranch. Instead of taking the two-and-a-half-hour drive from Santa Fe, guests will be transported (roundtrip included) via helicopter by Flexair to the 14,000-acre Ranch which offers unparalleled luxury and adventure for up to only 16 guests at a time. Dad will be able to go on a thrilling horseback ride through the unparalleled Encierro Canyon, test his shooting accuracy with pistol and rifle shooting (including a 50 cal. Barrett), skeet shooting and long-range shooting of over two miles using two long awaited custom rifles firing .375 CheyTac rounds.
Luxury resort Montage Palmetto Bluff is hosting Barbecue University™, a three-day (June 17 – 20, 2021) intensive course led by grill master Steven Raichlen. Just in time for summer grilling season, give dad the gift to help him master his skills and partake in a hands-on experience. Under Steven’s guidance and supervision, dads will learn how to master the art of live fire cooking over three days. The event tickets are $3,235/person and include: a welcome reception, daily classes (three hours each) plus lunch, daily breakfast. Dads can also enjoy Palmetto Bluff’s recreational opportunities from boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, sharpshooting, spa and golf course during their free time.
Located between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo along the famed Costalegre Coast, Las Alamandas is nestled on 2,000 acres of unspoiled nature reserve in Mexico. It is the perfect place for a relaxing Father's Day getaway, surrounded by nature and truly fresh and seasonal cuisine. The resort is offering an exclusive package for Father's Day (price available upon request) which includes: accommodations in a large two-bedroom suite, private tequila tasting, horseback riding on the beach, scuba diving outing, fishing and/or boating excursion with private luxury picnic and a massage in a peaceful palapa nestled beside the ocean.
Give dad the gift of a ‘Steakation’ (valued at $2,330) courtesy of Omaha Steaks in Omaha's historic Old Market area. One lucky steak fan and their guest can enter a sweepstakes for a steak-centric weekend getaway for two nights beginning on Friday, June 18. The fifth-generation owner of Omaha Steaks, Todd Simon, has transformed a historic loft in Omaha, NE for guests to fully immerse themselves in over a century of steak lore. Along with a private elevator that will take guests to their ‘steakation’, guests stay in this Instagram-worthy two-bedroom, two-bathroom loft which includes a private outdoor oasis with grill. Along with a dinner for four prepared by Omaha Steaks’ culinary team, special offerings in this package include one-year of Omaha Steaks Quarterly Steak Box, stocked Omaha Steaks products to sample and take home and a choice of a virtual grilling class, tickets to a local Omaha event or attraction or dining experience.
Re-crafted piece-by-piece into its rich Spanish Revival heritage and original architecture from 1919 in a modern way, Condado Vanderbilt in San Juan, Puerto Rico invites dads for a special Father’s Day Package. This prized gem which sits along Condado Beach just steps from the glistening Atlantic Ocean mixes a storied heritage of elegance with distinctly modern amenities. The package, which starts at $4,000, includes weekend suite accommodations in either a one-bedroom, two-bedroom or presidential suite, each with their own private terrace. Enjoy a weekend brunch for two on Saturday, a special Father Day Lunch for two at 1919 on Sunday as well as a 50 min Royalty Massage (includes Gentlemen’s massage & Reflexology) and a one-of-a-kind experience at AVO Cigar Lounge with a cigar and whiskey pairing.
In a remote setting off the coast of Maine, Chebeague Island Inn is set high on a hilltop located in the heart of Casco Bay. The Inn invites dads and guests to eat, drink and be merry while enjoying a variety of new “island to table” menu items by award-winning Executive Chef Matt Ginn and Chef Hannah Ryder. After closing in 2020, the Inn just opened for its 2021 season on May 15 and is inviting guests to book their luxurious Father’s Day Package (prices start at $269/night) includes overnight accommodations and two tickets to the exclusive Father’s Day Cookout on the sprawling lawn. The expansive two-and-a-half acres grounds which full of trees and open spaces are perfect for lawn games including cornhole, bocce ball, croquet, badminton, volleyball and ladder toss, will be transformed for a luxury cookout. After a long day exploring the Bay and surrounding area, Ginn and Ryder will present dads with Father’s Day cookout favorites which will draw inspiration from the hotel’s current menu featuring fresh local ingredients like local produce from island farmers, seafood from The Bay, and fresh herbs from the Chef’s Garden on property.
