Sporty Father’s Day Escapes for Active Dads
Up the ante from the predictable pair of socks this Father’s Day and treat the world’s greatest Dad to a sporty escape with Health and Fitness Travel, the leading experts in tailor-made healthy holidays worldwide. With a range of active getaways, from tennis in Greece, to surfing in Morocco and an adventure sports holiday in Oman, choose a tailor-made holiday designed around his favourite past times to give your old man a fun filled break that he’ll never forget.
Golf in Portugal: Galo Golf
Situated on the south-eastern coast of Madeira, this beautifully situated retreat plays host to 2 fantastic golf courses, making it the perfect destination for Dad’s next golf trip. Boasting a course created by famed golf course designer Robert Trent Jones, the Santos de Serra golf course features 27-holes, an indoor driving range and a spacious putting green. After a day on the course, Dad can keep active with a choice of complimentary fitness activities, unwind with a massage at the luxury spa, or simply rehydrate at the bar overlooking the stunning coastline.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Galo Resort from £815pp or £960pp for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a golf programme, return flights and transfers.
Tennis in Greece: Porto Carras Tennis
Whether your Dad is a tennis fanatic, or just enjoys a casual game with friends, treat him to a Mediterranean tennis holiday at Porto Carras. With private tennis lessons from qualified instructors, available for every level of tuition, this retreat in Northern Greece offers the perfect tennis programme to ace his game. Play on into the evening with advanced lighting across 5 artificial grass courts and 4 hard courts. For multi-sport Dads, this beachside retreat also boasts an international standard 18-hole golf course and an array of additional water and land sports.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Porto Carras from £1,055pp or £1,450pp for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a tennis programme, return flights and transfers.
Cycling in Portugal: The Oitavos Biking Break
Located on the stunning Estoril coast, this healthy break offers bike loving Dads the chance to boost their fitness on a 3-5 hour guided cycling tour through the picturesque Portuguese countryside. Discovering breath-taking scenery dotted with historic castles and palaces, professional guides know all of the best routes. With activities ranging from tennis to golf and a selection of indulgent ocean-inspired spa treatments, Mum might just want to join in too.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 3 nights at The Oitavos from £910pp or £1,480pp for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a biking programme, return flights and transfers.
Surfing in Morocco: Paradis Plage Surfing
Perfect for ocean loving Dads who like to be where the action is; a surfing holiday at Paradis Plage gives your Dad the chance to get his heart racing and adrenaline flowing. Whether he’s an established surfer or an enthusiastic beginner, the pro’s from this RipCurl sponsored Surf Club will have him standing in no time as he hits the waves. Situated on the exotic coastline of Morocco this luxury beachfront spa resort is famed for its hospitality and beach-front activities. Back on dry land, Dad can keep active with anything from mountain walks to beach circuit training.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Paradis Plage from £820pp or £1,240pp for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, a surfing programme, return flights and transfers.
Adventure Sports in Oman: Zighy Bay Sense of Adventure
Surrounded by mountains, the secluded beachfront resort of Zighy Bay, with its own private bay, offers an array of adrenalin-fuelled activities for the adventure-loving man. Sure to keep his mind far away from the office, bring the bounce back to your Dad’s step with private activity sessions including paragliding, kayaking, and mountain biking and hiking. With a personal wellness consultation and bootcamp training session, Dad can get his adventure fix whilst looking after his health and fitness. After an active day, Dads can sooth sore muscles with a reviving treatment at the luxury Six Senses Spa.
Health and Fitness Travel (0203 397 8891 healthandfitnesstravel.com) offers 7 nights at Zighy Bay from £2,480pp or £3,040pp for single occupancy. Price includes breakfast, an adventure programme, return flights and transfers.
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