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Dads (and moms) who hunger for the great outdoors will be thrilled with the King Pacific Lodge’s new Parents’ Package valid through June. The lodge, which sits in the middle of the 21-acre Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia, is a relaxing, peaceful retreat for the entire family.
As part of the package, parents are treated to a couple’s massage and can join their family for a private 15-minute helicopter ride and a gourmet dinner in a Princess Royal Suite. The Parents’ Package includes a three-night stay in an oceanview room for parents and a wilderness-view room for any additional family members.
Rates start at approximately $15,990 for a family of three; each additional family member costs approximately $4,730. www.kingpacificlodge.com
A Dad’s Day in the Desert At the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, dads and moms ride, play and eat for the price of one at this New Mexico desert oasis this upcoming Father’s Day weekend, June 13 to 15. That weekend, parents will receive a complimentary dinner at Santa Ana Cafe with one paying adult on Friday or Saturday; a complimentary game of golf at the Twin Warriors Golf Club with one paid golf game purchased at a regular rack rate; and a complimentary trail or carriage ride from The Stables at Tamaya with purchase of one companion ride. The resort also boasts a spa, pool, live entertainment and a fitness center. Rates start at $295 per room, per night. 800-554-9288
www.tamaya.hyatt.com
Field of Dreams Baseball-loving dads will definitely want to check this out. This year’s winner of the Omni San Diego Hotel’s Father of the Year contest receives an exclusive Petco Park VIP package with a behind-the-scenes stadium tour, autographed memorabilia and a game day shout out on the stadium’s matrix board. The chosen dad will also receive a one night’s stay for two; two premier seat tickets to watch a Padres game at Petco Park; special skybridge access with Omni Premier Club passes at the game; and a unique baseball-themed turndown service. To win, fathers must enlist the help of their little ones. Now through June 1, children ages 18 and under can enter their dad by submitting an essay explaining “why their dad is the best dad ever.” The winner will be announced on Father’s Day, June 15. www.omnihotels.com/findahotel/sandiego/exclusive/fathersday.aspx | 