Father’s Day trifecta in Texas
And more fun for Dad locally in Alliston
Golf, a steak dinner and a bucket of beer — now that’s a Father’s Day gift. Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas has a “Fore! For Father’s Day” package that comes with four rounds of golf, plus accommodation, daily breakfast, a Texas-style steak dinner and the bucket of beers, starting from $339 per person, per night, double occupancy, a savings of 30 per cent off regular rates. Late check-out on Sundays is also part of the deal. A two-night minimum applies.
SAVE ON LATIN AMERICA
Youth travel specialist Contiki introduced its Latin America program last year and the trips have proved so successful the company has doubled the departure dates for 2012. Contiki has also added two destinations to its lineup — Costa Rica and the Galapagos — with the 11-day Galapagos & Ecuador including a visit to the Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre, and the 12-day Costa Rica Unplugged showcasing rainforest eco-tourism in Tortuguero National Park. This year’s Latin America launch comes with an early booking bonus, worth $200 towards any Latin America tour (with a duration of 10 days or longer) booked by June 24, for travel through Dec. 31. See contiki.com (promo code PPCLATIN7).
DAD’S BRUNCH AT NOTTAWASAGA RESORT
A local Father’s Day special available at the Nottawasaga Resort in Alliston includes a free two-for-one golf coupon for dads indulging in the property’s Father’s Day brunch on June 17. Reservations not required. See nottawasagaresort.com.
BEST BUY OF THE WEEK
Disney Cruise Line has added four special Pixar-inspired cruises to its collection of seven-night California Coast sailings, available to Canadian guests at 15 per cent off. Departure dates run from Sept. 16 through Oct. 14. See disneycruise.com (promo code CAN).
Kathryn Folliott is a Toronto-based freelance writer. Prices quoted are subject to change and availability.