12 Jun 2013
Top Five Holidays For Dad With A Difference

Journey Latin America

Families looking for something a bit different to celebrate Father’s Day this year need look no further. Specialist tour operator Journey Latin America has selected their top five holidays created with Dads in mind. The holidays range from an action-packed adventure holiday in Panama to wine tasting at the foothill of the Andes in Argentina.

 

The Adventurous Dad- Active Family Holiday in the Wilds of Panama www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk/Holiday-types/family-holidays/holiday-list.aspx?holiday=27222&minortype=Family%20Holidays&subtab=itinerarytm

 

Dads will love this exciting adventure holiday which includes boat expeditions and hikes through rainforest heaving with wildlife, sea kayaking in the crystal clear waters off the San Blass islands, horse riding in mountain forest and a thrilling 4x4 jeep trip at the foot of the mighty Barú volcano.

 

A 14-day tailor-made holiday staying in Panama City, the San Blas islands, Boquete and Bocas del Toro costs from £2988 per person including flights (based on a family of two adults and two children under 12). This price includes all flights, transfers, accommodation and breakfast daily.

 

The Gourmet Dad

If Dad is a food and wine lover, Argentina is the perfect destination. Soak up the café culture in chic Buenos Aires and indulge in a meal of succulent prime steak and full-bodied wine. Then head to Mendozaand stay in the stunning Chacras de Coria region dotted with fantastic vineyards and nestled in the foothills of the Andes.  The Mendoza region is well-renowned for its excellent quality wines, and accounts for 70 per cent of the nation's wine production.

 

A 7-day tailor-made holiday staying 3 nights in the cosmopolitan capital of Buenos Aires and three nights at Lares de Chacras www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk/hotels/South-America-Antarctica/Argentina/Mendoza/Mendoza----Lares-de-Chacras.aspx costs from £1875 per person.  This price includes all flights, transfers, accommodation and breakfast daily.

 

The Cultural Dad – Self-Drive:Flexible Holiday in Cuba www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk/Holiday-types/family-holidays/Holiday-List.aspx?holiday=9487&minortype=Family%20Holidays

Dads who enjoy culture, vintage cars and possibly the odd cigar will love this self-drive Cuba holiday. 
 

Enjoy a delicious Mojito in the famous Floridita bar in Old Havana, take a city tour by vintage car or visit a cigar factory before exploring the countryside of Las Terrazas and the historic city of Trinidad, all with the freedom of your own car.

 

A 11-day self-drive holiday to Cuba visiting Havana, the fertile countryside of Las Terrazas, the historic city of Cienfuegos and colonial Trinidad costs from £1709. This price includes car hire, accommodation and breakfast daily.

 

The Wildlife loving Dad- Galapagos on Land and by Sea for Families www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk/Holiday-Types/Tailor-Made/Holiday-List/Galapagos/Gal%C3%A1pagos-on-Land-and-by-Sea-f.aspx?holiday=6092

 

The Galapagos Islands are the ultimate wildlife destination and this holiday is perfect for families of all ages. Combining a 6-day cruise with two days on land at a hotel, this is a relaxing and memorable way to explore these magnificent islands.

 

An 8-day tailor-made holiday to the Galapagos including 5 nights on board the MV Santa Cruise and 2 nights at the Finch bay costs from £3361 per person. (based on a family of two adults and one child under 12). This price includes all flights, transfers, accommodation and most meals.

 

The Outdoors Dad- A Walking Holiday in Chilean Patagonia www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk/Holiday-Types/Tailor-Made/Holiday-List/Chile/A-walking-holiday-in-Chilean-P.aspx?country=Chile&type=0&month=0

 

For active Dad's that enjoy walking and the great outdoors, what better way to spend a holiday than walking in the wilds of Patagonia? This active trip takes in the volcano-studded Lake District and the famous W trek in the Tours del Paine National Park.

 

A 13-day tailor-made holiday to Chile visiting the Lake District and Torres del Paine National Park £4077per person (based on two sharing) This price includes all flights, transfers, accommodation and most meals.

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Further Information

For more information on Journey Latin America and to see our full range of holidays, please visit http://www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk/ or telephone: 020 8747 8315.

For press information or images please contact Megan Parkinson or Jenny Powles on 020 8747 8315 or at press@journeylatinamerica.co.uk

Megan Parkinson is a destination specialist and is available as a spokesperson on events, travel trends and features relating to all locations in Latin America.

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