Chances are that the men in your life are as burnt out on getting ties, socks or cologne for father’s day (birthdays, holidays, etc.) as you are of giving them. Whether it’s this weekend, or sometime in the future, show your love for the special men in your life by gifting a unique present: a weekend trip to a boutique-style Bed and Breakfast that caters to a man’s hideaways wishes. Think creature comforts meets manly fun ala BnBFinder.com.
BnBFinder.com is a premier website with hundreds of listings of destination vacations throughout the USA. I asked them to suggest a few locations across the nation that would appeal to a man-sized travel appetite, and this is what they recommended.
In New York:
Hunting Dads will love the hunting special at Berry Hill Gardens B &B (www.BnBFinder.com/BerryHill) in Bainbridge, NY. Stay in their eco-friendly Buckthorn Lodge with a private kitchen and you’re walking distance from hunting grounds. They even provide a place to hang your deer!
- Extensive Gardens
- Located in New York’s Central Leatherstocking region, an area filled with museums, sporting facilities, and history
- The Lodge is solar powered!
In New Hampshire:
Over at the Glynn House Inn (www.BnBFinder.com/GlynnHouse) in Ashland, NH, find mouthwatering food and more than a dozen nearby golf courses. Golfing dads should check with them for their latest golf packages. Don’t want to leave the dog at home? Don’t have to; Glynn House has 4 pet friendly rooms.
- Historic 1896 Victorian
- Breakfast served at individual tables
- Complimentary wine and appetizers
- Full modern amenities include WiFi, iPod docking stations, Satellite TV, and DVD players
In Alaska:
Adventurous dads can go cavorting with wildlife in Juneau, AK at Pearson’s Pond Luxury Inn & Adventure Spa (www.BnBFinder.com/PearsonsPond) there’s no end to the Father’s Day adventures that can be had at B&Bs, including Whale Watching, and the largest concentration of brown bears on the continent. For Father’s day, Pearson’s is offering 35% off of lodging and 5% off of excursions. Bring your fishing rods; it’s Salmon season!
- Alaska’s only AAA Four Diamond lodgings
- Fireplaces and kitchenettes in rooms
- Access to bikes, kayaks, fishing equipment, and nature trails
In California:
Wine loving dads should take advantage of the “Eat, Fly, Love” Balloon package at the White House Inn (www.BnBFinder.com/WhiteHouseInn) in Napa, CA. Stay two nights in this luxurious inn with a pool, gardens, and a spa, and enjoy gourmet breakfast, evening wine and cheese, a hot air balloon ride for two, four VIP wine tasting passes, a complimentary tasting at John Anthony Vineyards’ downtown wine lounge, and tea and cookies.
- Flat screen TVS, WiFi, iPod docks, fine linens, contemporary décor
- In room fireplaces
- In room Jacuzzis
Men can have very busy schedules and can be very picky when it comes to how they spend their free time. For fellows who would prefer to choose their own getaways, why not give BnBFinder.com Travel Gift Certificates:
BnBFinder Travel Gift Certificates (www.BnBFinder.com/GiftCertificates):
- Can be used at over 1,500 Inns/B&Bs/Boutique hotels (all listed at BnBfinder.com)
- Available at any amount over $20, you choose the gift amount
- Are customizable with personalized messages/greetings
- Can be shipped directly to the recipient, or to the purchaser
- No Expiration Dates, No Blackout Dates
- Free Shipping
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