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Make your father’s day with a trip away

21st May 2008 Print
With Father’s Day just around the corner, the temptation is to plump for the classic combination of socks, aftershave and lunch at a nice restaurant. But why not make this year a bit different?

A holiday tailored especially for him is the perfect gift to show dad how much you care. Flight Centre has put together five deals created specifically for Father’s Day; so whether dad’s a wine buff or a golf aficionado, there’s a deal to suit.

To book any of these holidays, visit Flightcentre.co.uk.

Play golf in the Algarve – 7 nights from £339
To put a swing in your dad’s step, send him on a golfing holiday to Portugal. While there he can enjoy a whole week improving his game and turn himself from an amateur into a pro – or at least that’s what he’ll think! Flight Centre is offering a seven-night stay at the 3* Club Alvor golf resort, including return flights and eight days car hire, from £339 per person. This deal is valid for travel between 1st and 25th June and is bookable until 30th May.

Get active in Greece – 7 nights from £395
For dads who are determined to pack as much into their days as possible, an activity holiday is the perfect reward. Flight Centre is offering a seven-night trip to Greece where dad will be able to go mountain biking, dinghy sailing and windsurfing – all with expert guidance. The holiday includes 3* bed and breakfast accommodation, return flights, airport transfers and tuition for all the activities mentioned, from £395 per person. This deal is valid for travel between 15th and 22nd June and is bookable until 31st May.

Fly drive in style – from £399
If your dad is a fan of the open road, hot weather and stylish motors, a Florida fly drive in a swanky convertible should be right up his street. Flight Centre is offering a seven-night deal, which includes return flights and seven days’ convertible car hire, from £399 per person. The deal does not include accommodation but the flights arrive and depart from Miami, giving your dad the freedom to explore one of America’s sunniest states. This deal is valid for travel between 20th May and 30th June and is bookable until 15th May.

Diving in Egypt – 7 nights from £595
For some, holidays are all about relaxing, but if your dad is a ‘big kid’ at heart he needs a holiday with a healthy dose of activity, so what could be better than learning how to dive? Flight Centre is offering a seven-night trip to Hurghada in Egypt, including all-inclusive 5* accommodation, a four-day learn to dive PADI course and return flights, from £595 per person. This deal is valid for travel between 12th and 19th June and is bookable until 31st May.

Sydney wine discovery – from £925 per person
For the dad who is a bit of a wine buff, a wine tour is the perfect gift. Flight Centre is offering a five-night trip to Sydney with a full day touring the surrounding wineries, from £925 per person. On the tour dad will take an ‘Introduction to wine appreciation’ course followed by the chance to try out his new knowledge on a variety of different vintages. This holiday includes five nights’ bed and breakfast accommodation at a 4* hotel, including return flights. This deal is valid for travel until 30th June and is bookable until 31st May.