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Domestic Getaways for Father’s Day

by Katie Skrzek

May 20, 2022

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Father’s Day is around the corner and now is the perfect time to book a family travel getaway to celebrate the father in your life. Check out these unique offerings from destinations across the country.

 

Lushna Suite

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Eastwind Hotel & Bar

Bring dad to the Catskill Mountains in Windham, New York, for some R&R. Eastwind Hotel & Bar features new suites for up to four guests. Relax in a hammock or on the suite’s deck, rent a bike or explore the hiking trails. Grilling and s’mores kits are also available for use around the fire pit.

 

Falconry

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The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa

The resort in Vermont’s Green Mountains features a variety of activities for the outdoorsy dad. Popular activities include golfing on the award-winning 18-hole golf course, tennis, hunting, waterfowling, falconry lessons, fly fishing and off-road driving with Land Rover driving school.

 

Yountville

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The Estate Yountville

Located in Napa Valley, California, The Estate Yountville offers Father’s Day specials for the wine-loving dad. Set on 22 acres, the property features activities including the art of sabering, a private tour of the grounds complete with a wine-and-food pairing and a private hot-air balloon ride over Napa Valley while enjoying sparkling wine.

 

Hutton Hotel

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Hutton Hotel

Treat dad to a rock star experience at Nashville’s Hutton Hotel. The iconic property offers a unique Fender Play In-Room Experience, an exclusive amenity for guests. The free offer includes an in-room iPad preloaded with a learning program with lessons for all skill levels. The room also features a variety of guitars, ukuleles and other instruments to use.

 

Sanderling

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Sanderling Resort

The Duck, North Carolina, property is located on the Outer Banks. Spend quality time with dad on the 13-acre resort situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Currituck Sound. Highlights on the resort include an outdoor pool, fire pits, fine-dining restaurant and an on-site spa with a gentleman’s menu.

 

Urban Cowboy Lodge

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Urban Cowboy Lodge

Spend time in the great outdoors at Urban Cowboy Lodge. Located in Big Indian, New York, the resort boasts mountain views, nightly bonfires and hiking trails. The property recently launched a culinary program with workshops from whole animal butchery to woodfire cooking.

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