Unique Father’s Day Travel Ideas: Jamaica Golfing, Kentucky Racecar Driving, Brewhunting, and More
Your Dad deserves a great Father’s Day and there’s no better way to honor Dad than with a Father’s Day trip.
Here are a hot half dozen trip ideas sure to bring a smile to your Dad’s face.
Dad Can Drive and Dine with a Pro Racecar Driver at this Kentucky Museum
Bowling Green, KY is home to the National Corvette Museum, which is home to the perfect gift for any auto enthusiast. The “Andy Pilgrim Driving Experience,” invites Dad to spend the day with a Corvette Hall of Fame Inductee and Pro Racer. This 1-day program has been hand-crafted by Andy and includes autocross runs and laps on track driving the C8 Corvette with 1-on-1 feedback from the Pro himself.
After a day on the track, Dad will be invited to join Andy for a dinner and reception to hear all the highlights and stories from his 37-year racing career. Those looking to book for Father’s Day, can book the June 29th session, with additional dates available on September 1st and October 26th.
Give Dad the Gift of Unlimited Golfing in Jamaica
At Beaches Resorts, unlimited golf is par for the course. At Beaches Ocho Rios, Dad can enjoy a day (or 2, or 3) at the Sandals Golf & Country Club, awarded four-stars by Golf Digest, while the rest of the fam enjoys the beach.
With rolling fairways lined by sweeping views of the sea and mountains, this 18-hole course rises 700 feet above sea level in the lush hills of Ocho Rios, with a practice range, putting and chipping greens, pro shop, restaurant and snack shack—and it’s all fully included with a stay at Beaches, the leading all-inclusive resort for families.
The Aviation Loving Dad Can Sleep in a 747 Boeing Airplane Wing Home
For the dad who are AV Geeks, give them their dream home & swap homes to live in the 747 Wing House in Malibu CA, a unique architectural structure designed from the wings of a decommissioned Boeing 747-100 airplane. Home swapping platform Love Home Swap is a unique alternative vacation rental option and has been on the rise (they’ve seen a 44% increase in the number of American members signing up for trials with them in the first three months of 2022 alone). With properties in some of the most affluent locations around the world, Love Home Swap lists 18,000 houses in 100+ countries for only $11 dollars a month. Dads can also swap with other unique homes like a Converted Cargo Ship in the Netherlands.
A Hiking Concierge for the Outdoorsy Dad
For an outdoor adventure this Father’s Day, WorldMark by Wyndham is debuting a dedicated hiking concierge at select properties with an exclusive partnership with America’s Park Ranger, Ash Nudd. Families can choose resorts from Yellowstone to Yosemite plus the exciting new property opening in Moab this May, The Moab Resort, a WorldMark by Wyndham Associate property –the largest development in Moab history located at the basin of Arches and Canyonlands National Park.
Guests who book an apartment-style suite at select WorldMark by Wyndham resorts will receive customized recommendations from Ash along with comprehensive park itineraries and packing tips ahead of their trip to the popular national parks.
Let Dad Catch and Cook Alaskan Salmon Aboard a Luxury Glacier Cruise
Fishing on Father’s Day? Old news. Take that to the next level aboard Holland America Line, a refined mid-sized cruise line leading in all things Alaska. Dad can spend his day cruising through Glacier Bay National Park, docking to embark on a unique fishing excursion.
If he reels in a big one, Dad can bring his Alaskan salmon back to the boat where HAL’s world-renowned Culinary Council is bringing ocean-to-table dining to a whole new level, as guests who catch their own fish during shore-focused excursions can have it prepared and served on board in a true ocean-to-table experience.
Take Dad Brewhunting with the Reno Tahoe Brewery Pass
Indulge Dad in his love of beer this Father’s Day and venture to Reno Tahoe where the craft brewery scene is booming. With the Reno Tahoe Brewery Pass, he’ll get a taste of all the local brews, snagging awesome deals (we know how much dads love to save a buck) from BOGO IPAs to unique seasonal craft brews and handcrafted spirits.
Using the interactive brewery map, Dad can make his way through the city of Reno, checking out local favorites including The Brew Brothers, winner of the best microbrews and best beer selection in Reno; The Brewer’s Cabinet, Reno’s first distillery and brewery; Great Basin Brewing Co., the oldest brewery in Nevada and more.