Pack your blue suede shoes. The Elvis Cruise features entertainment by artists who performed with the King himself, including the TCB Band, the Jordanaires and the Imperials. Host Jerry Schilling, a bona fide member of the Memphis Mafia, will be on hand to share stories of his Highness. Naturally, there will be a karaoke contest. The cruise sets sail from August 30th through September 5th—the penthouse suite is priced at $2,499.
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An afternoon at Wrigley Field and an evening at the Ritz—what could be better? Treat Dad to a weekend in Chicago with a stay at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago, the upscale but amiable insititution on Michigan Avenue atop Water Tower Place. Special rates run from $695 for two nights (a savings of more than 30 percent) through September 5th.
For more information: Ritz-Carlton Chicago
Bond with Dad on the golf courses of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Add cigars and shots of tequila and a 50-minute Men’s Sports Massage and Sports Pedicure each, with the three-night "Puff, Putt and Pamper" package at the CasaMagna Marriot. It’s priced from $2,052 for two. Available through December 16.
For more information: CasaMagna Marriott
Ireland’s School of Falconry is located right on the grounds of the 13th century Ashford Castle, the former Guinness family country estate which has been hosting the rich and famous since 1939. The school practices the ancient art of falconry with birds of prey including Harris hawks. Available through September, the two-night package runs at $2,646.
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Send your pater familia to the trout streams of North Carolina. The guided package at the Old Edwards Inn includes a full-day trip with a guide to nearby rivers and streams. The two-night package is $769 for one angler, $559 for two—available year-round.
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The "Guys on the Green" deal at the legendary Half Moon resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, includes two rounds of golf and one patented "Tired Leg Golf Massage" per person. The package is priced at $1,840 for a three-night stay, with meals included. Offer valid until December 15.
For more information: Half Moon Resort
Located on 23 nicely landscaped acres in Weston, Fla., the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure is sparkling after a $100 million renovation. The hotel's Men's Club getaway takes the art of masculine pampering to dizzying new heights. The two-night package runs at $1,175 and includes all manner of spa indulgences. (For reservations, call 954-349-5500.)
For more information: Red Door Lifestyle Spa
The Harley Davidson Man-Cation Package at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica includes all the essentials, including your very own Harley with leather jacket and helmet. After a day of cruising the Pacific Coast Highway, enjoy a taste of old Los Angeles—the sprawling bungalows date from the 1920s. For $100 per person, add a steak dinner with wine pairings at the hotel’s The Grille.
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The Fairmont Chateau Whistler’s Mountain Adventure package, from $180 per person, per night, includes a $100 credit towards such heart-pumping activities as off-roading in a Hummer and ziptrekking through the treetops between Whistler or Blackcomb mountains (or if Dad’s a skier, advance book him a heli-skiing adventure).
For more information: Fairmont Chateau Whistler
Get in touch with your inner Hemingway. At the Fairmont Hamilton Princess in Bermuda, book Dad a deal that combines a full day of deep sea fishing, golf and massage. Priced from $1,939 per night for two. Available year-round.
For more information: The Fairmont Hamilton Princess