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TOP 10 Father's Day treats


NEW YORK: The Big Apple offers something for every father
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NEW YORK: The Big Apple offers something for every father
NEW YORK: The Big Apple offers something for every father
Forget a new pair of socks. This year why not treat him to something he'll actually like, says CHARLOTTE CIVIL

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1 If your father is a train buff, then exploring the wonderful scenery of the Rhine Valley by heritage locomotive will be just the ticket. Treyn (01904 734900/ railholidays.com) is offering a four-day escorted rail tour of Germany. It takes in Remagen's Ludendorff Bridge, pretty Linz and the Vulkan Express between Brohl and Engeln. From £350pp (two sharing), half board. Price includes return rail travel and three nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner.
Departures London St Pancras, June 24 and July 1.

2 If he likes his cocktails shaken and not stirred, book him a night at the five-star Dukes Hotel (0207 318 6585/dukeshotel.com) in London's Mayfair, home of legendary barman Alessandro Palazzi.
Renowned for its martinis, the hotel also has a new champagne bar, the Perrier-Jouët Lounge. Rooms from £280 (two sharing) per night, room only.

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3 You can't go wrong with a country house hotel on a golf course. Menzies Welcombe (01789 295252/ elcombehotelstratford.co.uk) in Stratford-upon-Avon is situated within 157 glorious acres and has an oak-panelled lounge and huge elegant sash windows.
It overlooks the 18-hole championship course which is deceptively challenging with its lakes and rolling countryside. Enjoy two rounds of golf and a stay at the hotel from £115pp (two sharing), half board.

4 The Big Apple offers something for every father.
Whether he is a sports lover, foodie or music fan, there's plenty to choose from. nyma, the new york manhattan hotel (0808 178 6363/thenewyorkmanhattanhotel.com) offers doubles from £154 (two sharing), room only. Dialaflight.com (0844 811 4444/ dialaflight.com) offers return flights from Heathrow to New York from £90.

5 Pamper him at Lifehouse Spa (01255 860050/ lifehouse.co.uk) in Thorpe-le-Soken, Essex, which offers a Father's Day Fatigue-Fighting Package. The programme includes rejuvenating treatments such as a two-hour Oriental Bathing Experience and a G&T facial treatment. A 30-minute personal training session is also included. Two-night package from £90pp (two sharing), all-inclusive.

6 Soak up some culture in Glasgow. Hotel du Vin (0141 339 2001/hotelduvin.com/Glasgow) is offering a two-night stay including a private tour of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. After that a chauffeur-driven car will be there to whisk guests away for a whisky tasting and a three-course dinner.
Two nights from £270pp (two sharing), B&B. Quote "Art du Vin" when booking.

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7 Put some fizz into Father's Day with a visit to some of France's finest champagne houses.
Grape Escapes (0845 643 0860/grapeescapes.net) is offering a two-night Prestige Champagne Tour from June 17 to 19. Centred on Reims, it includes v ineyards, champagne houses and traditional v illages. A two-night Prestige Champagne Tour from £318pp (two sharing), B&B. Price includes return Dover to Calais ferry crossings with P&O Ferries (car and two passengers), accommodation, all visits, a gourmet four-course lunch and transfers.

8 Classic car enthusiasts will love driving an E-type Jaguar through the Durham Dales when they stay at the Country House Hotel and Spa, Headlam Hall (01325 730238/headlamhall.co.uk).
A two-night Classic Car Break from £315pp (two sharing), half board. Price includes a full day's hire of the E-type Jaguar and a picnic hamper for your day on the open road.

9 Hop on board a vintage steamer for a jazz cruise.
Windermere Lake Cruises' (01539 443360/ windermere-lakecruises.co.uk) vessel meanders the full length of England's largest lake. Enjoy a two-course buffet meal accompanied by jazz performances. Cruises run every Saturday in June and every Wednesday and Saturday throughout July and August. All depart from Bowness at 7pm.
Tickets £28.95 per adult, £16.50 per child.

10 The National Railway Museum (01388 777999/ nrm.org.uk) at Shildon in Durham is offering steam driver packages over the Father's Day weekend in which you will be taught how to drive and fire the engine. The 30-minute journey will pass historic coal drops. From £50pp; admission to the museum is free.

   

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