Bucket-list adventures and hotel packages to book for an unforgettable Father’s Day
While it might seem like Dad can work endlessly, he also needs rest, relaxation and occasional pampering. This Father’s Day, hotels and resorts from the Finger Lakes to Rome and around the world are offering experiences and packages for every interest. A vacation will mean much more than a material present for an often difficult-to-buy-for dad.
Whether your dad prefers relaxing on the beach, hiking in the mountains or working on his style, we have a Father's Day travel idea to take with the whole family, a significant other or solo. Ahead, find 10 Father’s Day packages and hotel stays you and your dad won’t forget.
For the outdoorsy dad: Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City
Next to the dramatic Wasatch Range, Salt Lake City has some of the best outdoor access of any U.S. big city. The mountains, known for fluffy power skiing and snowboarding in winter, are equally fun to explore in the summer; plus, they’re less crowded.
After a scenic hike and mountain bike ride, active dads can continue the outdoorsy theme with Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City’s Happy Camper upgrade. Available daily, it can be added to any stay. It will make for a memorable indoor camping experience with a child-size indoor tent, cozy blankets, pillows and a play campfire setup.
A stay in Salt Lake City means plenty of city perks — the downtown area is the fastest growing in the U.S. with a burgeoning brewery scene. Dads can visit more than a dozen local breweries on a brewery tour, see a laser light show and a moon rock on loan from NASA at the Clark Planetarium, and dine on Spanish tapas at the hotel’s Mar | Muntanya. A Father’s Day stay at the Hyatt Regency should include plenty of pool time and sunsets with views of the Great Salt Lake from the rooftop fire pits.
Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City's Happy Camper package is an upgrade from $90 per night. It includes a seasonal treat, a children’s book, an animal toy, an in-room movie and a 1 p.m. late checkout. Rooms start at $189. World of Hyatt points are not currently available.
The angler and golf lover’s dream trip: Sheen Falls Lodge
Sheen Falls Lodge, a Relais & Chateaux hotel on a 300-acre estate along the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland's County Kerry, offers luxurious rooms and suites — some in traditional thatched cottages. It also features a cozy fireside lounge and world-class fishing and golfing.
Southwest Ireland is simply a golfer’s paradise. Guests can visit the Ring of Kerry Golf Club overlooking Kenmare Bay, backed by the Caha Mountains. Sheen Falls Lodge’s Tee Time package includes a two-night stay in a bay-view room, a full Irish breakfast, one dinner at the Stables Brasserie and a round of golf with a golf cart for two people.
At the property’s historic fishing lodge on the River Sheen — where Sheen Falls Lodge holds exclusive fishing rights — the resident angling expert helps guests fish for local wild Atlantic salmon. The hotel’s executive chef will cook a guest’s catch for dinner or smoke it in the lodge’s own smokehouse. June and July are the peak seasons for Atlantic salmon fishing.
The property also offers a bar serving the property’s signature Sheen Falls Lodge Gin as well as a deep wine cellar. Activities such as falconry, horseback riding and clay pigeon shooting will make this a Father’s Day to remember.
The Tee Time package at Sheen Falls Lodge starts at $934 for two nights.
For the sailboat enthusiast: Lake House on Canandaigua
On the shores of crystalline Canandaigua Lake, a stay at The Lake House on Canandaigua showcases the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes region. Getting out on the water is essential, and this Father’s Day, dads can learn the ins and outs of sailing with experienced instructors during an on-property sailing regatta.
This course is suitable for both beginners and seasoned sailors looking to hone their skills. It teaches participants how to rig a Sunfish class boat, read the winds, launch the boat, steer a course and trim sails.
After an active day on the water, participants can take a sauna right on the water and join the celebration at the hotel’s casually cool restaurant, Sand Bar, known for golden fries and cold beers. Your first entree is included in the ticket price.
Father’s Day Sailing Regatta at Lake House on Canandaigua starts at $200 per person. Advanced registration is required. Rates start at $419 for the Lakeside Bed and Breakfast rate, which includes two Lake Country breakfasts in the Rose Tavern. Lake House on Canandaigua is a member of I Prefer Hotel Rewards.
For the dad who just wants to relax: Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
All-inclusive resorts can take the hassle out of vacation planning and help guests relax easily. Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is a wellness-focused getaway in Puerto Vallarta along a stretch of walkable breach. Rates include suite accommodations — many of which have ocean views and private plunge pools — gourmet cuisine, a three-tiered pool, a fitness center, water sports, and tennis and pickleball courts.
This Father’s Day weekend, dads get even more perks with a three-night Golf & Beach Getaway stay. Such perks include a complimentary upgrade to the next suite category, a tequila tasting experience, a $70 credit for an 80-minute massage, access to the resort’s hydrotherapy and a 10% discount on golf.
Other standout features include the SE Spa, where treatments like a signature water ceremony are inspired by native Mexican traditions, and a state-of-the-art kids club for children and teens, which includes indoor and outdoor areas and a toddler pool. Parents can stay relaxed, knowing every family member will be happy and entertained.
The Golf & Beach Getaway starts at $930 per night based on double occupancy with a three-night minimum.
For the dapper dad: Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese
At Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese, dads can revamp their style on the ultimate fashion excursion in Rome with Italian influencer, menswear consultant and model Giorgio Giangiulio. As part of the Men’s Fashion Experience, Giangiulio goes with guests to luxury boutiques around the city like Tommy & Giulio Caraceni, helping them select timeless pieces, from the perfect cashmere sweater to a handmade suit. Even more priceless, Giangiulio will share styling tricks for achieving the nonchalant look Romans are known for and direct a professional photo shoot where guests model their new wardrobe.
Guests will enjoy accommodations in one of Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese’s luxury suites with views of the Eternal City skyline and St. Peter’s Basilica. For the active dad, Sofitel Rome can arrange a running tour with ArcheoRunning, where guests can run past and learn about the city’s best-kept secrets.
The Men’s Fashion Experience starts at $6,516 and includes three nights in a premium luxury room, daily breakfast, an Italian cigar experience at Sansone Smoking Store and a shopping excursion with Giorgio Giangiulio. Running tours can be added to any stay for $38.
For the dad looking to perfect his golf game: Destination Kohler
Golf packages at Destination Kohler, a resort in Wisconsin with several world-renowned golf courses, give dads a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to play in the pros. Destination Kohler’s Champions Locker Room showcases the lockers of professional golfers like Tiger Woods and John Daly, and other PGA Championship and Ryder Cup memorabilia. The resort’s Whistling Straights course hosted the 43rd Ryder Cup in 2021, a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States.
The Champions Trail package includes two nights of accommodations at the American Club, a historic hotel in Kohler Village and three 18-hole rounds of golf, including one round on the Straits Course—the wildly beautiful course winds along the cliffs of Lake Michigan.
A 30-minute golf lesson with a Kohler Golf Academy instructor, unlimited use of practice facilities, daily breakfast and a discount on spa services Monday through Thursday helps dads hone their skills and relax. The icing on top: The on-site spa debuted a renovation in 2023.
Rates at Destination Kohler start at $520 per night. To book a package, call 855-444-2838.
The ultimate oenophile experience: SB Winemaker's House & Spa Suites
Mendoza, Argentina, produces some of the world’s best inky and earthy Malbecs. It’s also the setting for an epic Father’s Day excursion courtesy of the boutique SB Winemaker's House & Spa Suites. Owned by winemaker Susana Balbo and her daughter Ana, dads can indulge in a three-day experience that includes vintage cars, traditional Argentine asado and wellness.
The Father’s Day package begins with a spin in a vintage car through Mendoza’s vineyards against the backdrop of the Andes Mountains. A cooking lesson immerses dads in the art of making empanadas and preparing an authentic Argentine barbecue.
Each of the luxury hotel’s seven suites is like a mini spa with integrated features like a steam room, a sensory shower, heated loungers, a heated soaking tub and local bath amenities. There’s even an in-room massage table.
The package also includes round-trip airport transfers, a welcome drink, a 15-minute post-travel massage, breakfast, and a visit and tasting at the Susana Balbo Winery.
The Father’s Day package at SB Winkemaker's House & Spa Suites is available from June to August and starts at $1,575 per person per night based on double occupancy. A minimum stay of three nights is required.
For the foodie dad: The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, is situated along the sparkling waters of the North Sound and the white sands of Seven Mile Beach. It's also a renowned culinary destination.
At the seafood-focused Blue by Eric Ripert, the famed French chef lets simple but exceptional ingredients shine in dishes such as Dover sole with green papaya salsa. For carnivores, Seven is an upscale steakhouse with an excellent wine list. The elegant tea-room turned nightly watering hole, Silver Palm, features one of the most exclusive rum selections anywhere and hand-packed cigars.
The Reconnect Package — available over Father’s Day weekend and after — has no minimum stay requirement and features a stay in a Garden View King room as well as a chance to dine well. It includes a filling breakfast for two each morning, and guests receive a daily $100 dollar resort credit for meals (such as Snake River Farms wagyu or a prime burger on a sweet potato bun with bone marrow aioli at Seven).
Guests can counter the indulgence with a workout in the fitness center or with activities like basketball, tennis, pickleball and golf. The nine-hole Greg Norman-designed golf course, carved along a saltwater lagoon with views of the North Sound, has a dramatic overwater finish to an island green.
Book the Reconnect Package from $1,007 or 98,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night over Father’s Day weekend.
For the dad who loves the desert: Sensei Porcupine Creek
Renowned for its private emerald-green golf course, world-class tennis facilities and impressive art collection, Sensei Porcupine Creek in California offers dads (and families with adult children) a transformational wellness getaway.
The property — which sits on the converted estate of Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison — has 230 private acres to explore against the Santa Rosa mountains. Personalized wellness packages incorporate the latest technology and sessions with wellness practitioners to improve overall health and well-being.
Guests who book one of the wellness packages through Sept. 30 can take advantage of the Summer Sanctuary offer and get a $200 food and beverage credit to enjoy culinary creations curated exclusively for resort guests by Nobu at Sensei by Nobu.
Until July 14, guests can play Sensei’s secluded 18-hole golf course at shoulder season rates. This is a unique opportunity to access the secluded course which offers lakes, streams, waterfalls and mountain views (and individual tee times) at a reasonable price. (It has even hosted A-listers and U.S. presidents.)
Wellness packages start at $1,325 per night with a two-minimum through Sept. 30. Shoulder season golf rates from $650. Call Sensei Porcupine Creek at 760-297-4254 to book these special offers to reserve your stay.
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There’s a lot to love about the Amex Gold. It’s a fan favorite thanks to its fantastic bonus-earning rates at restaurants worldwide and at U.S. supermarkets. If you’re hitting the skies soon, you’ll also earn bonus Membership Rewards points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash annually (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders, card must be added to Uber app and you can redeem with any Amex card), up to $120 in annual dining statement credits to be used with eligible partners, an up to $84 Dunkin’ credit each year at U.S. Dunkin Donuts and an up to $100 Resy credit annually, there’s no reason that foodies shouldn’t add the Amex Gold to their wallet. These benefits alone are worth more than $400, which offsets the $325 annual fee on the Amex Gold card. Enrollment is required for select benefits. (Partner offer)Pros
- 4 points per dollar spent on dining at restaurants worldwide and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $50,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter and $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter, respectively)
- 3 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with the airline or with amextravel.com
- Packed with credits foodies will enjoy
- Solid welcome bonus
Cons
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber and other dining credits
- You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you’re approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount – all with no credit score impact. If you’re approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 2X Membership Rewards® points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.
- Earn 1X Membership Rewards® point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That’s up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards® points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.
- $84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express® Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.
- $100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express® Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.
- Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $325.
- Terms Apply.