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Father's Day

Friday May 20, 2005
Site59 -- a well-known site for last-minute getaway packages-- has ideas for Dad: from teeing off in Myrtle Beach, to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Click above.
  • See also: Five more Father's Day getaway ideas at family-friendly places: some have golf, fishing, or special weekend packages.
When is Father's Day? Soon! June 19 2005. And don't forget the next big date for a getaway: see Fourth of July celebrations.


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Father's Day Getaways- Site59

Site59 is a last-minute travel site that offers deeply-discounted packages from 14 days up to three hours before departure. Site59 covers more than 150 North American departure cities, for travel to hundreds of domestic and international destinations.

Site59 has real-time inventory from more than 4000 travel service providers; you can book Flight + Hotel + Car if you like, and even editor-recommended restaurants and sights.

--This information has been provided by Site59--

SAMPLE FATHER’S DAY GETAWAYS

All packages include air and 2 nights hotel, taxes and fees. Sample departure city is NYC; from other departures cities, price may be less.

Father's Day is celebrated on the 3rd Sunday in June, and in 2005, the date is June 19th.


  • Football in Canton, OH from $248/pp
    The Pro Football Hall of Fame celebrates one of America's most beloved games. Relive the glory of Super Bowls past in GameDay Stadium, where state-of-the-art sound and film make you feel like you're actually at the games.

  • BBQ + Jazz in Kansas City, MO from $300/pp
    Load up on spicy-hot BBQ in one of KC’s 90 barbecue restaurants, then cool down with some smooth jazz in the city where Count Basie, Charlie “Bird” Parker, and others did some of their own best cookin’.

  • Gone Fishing in Burlington, VT from $211/pp
    Go get in some waders and fly-fish amongst Vermont's wily rainbow trout.

  • Get Outdoors in Denver, CO from $289/pp
    Head to The Wild West and hike some trails.

  • Golf in Myrtle Beach from $363/pp
    The famous "golfers paradise" welcomes all types of golfers, from beginners to pro's. opens its greens to players of all types.
  • Continue to five more Father's Day getaway ideas at family-friendly places: some have golf, fishing, or special weekend packages.

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