Package up a travel treat for your dad this Father's Day with Direct Holidays


With Father’s Day nicely timed to coincide with the longest day of the year on 21 June, why not ensure your Dad’s day lasts even longer this year with a break abroad thanks to Direct Holidays.

With late summer bookings available from £155 per person, low deposits of only £40 on brochure bookings, and its biggest selection of destinations yet, Direct Holidays has a trip to suit every Dad and every budget.

To help get your Dad’s travel taste buds started, here’s a selection of top travel treats available over Father’s Day:

La(d)s Vegas

With palatial themed casinos, helicopter trips across Vegas’ famous landmarks, white knuckle theme park rides and bars lining The Strip, Las Vegas is a haven for Dad’s wanting a taste of the James Bond lifestyle.

Combine this with some of the biggest names in entertainment, hotels straight out of a fairytale, and the natural wonders of the Grand Canyon close-by, and Las Vegas offers the ultimate playground for Dads who don’t want to grow up.

Direct Holidays - 7 nights in Las Vegas from £494 per person

Staying at the 2-star plus Mardi Gras Hotel on Paradise Road on room only basis, Manchester – 21 June 2009.

Call 0871 664 7764 or visitwww.directholidays.co.uk

Turkish Delight

For budget-conscious Dads - and let’s face it what Dad isn’t - Turkey will impress with its great range of value for money, all inclusive hotels. Lying outside of the Euro-zone, the good exchange rate means your Dad can take advantage of all that Turkey has to offer with beautiful beaches, excellent golf courses and plenty of watersports to keep him out of trouble.

Direct Holidays - 7 nights in Turkey from £469 per person

Staying at the 4-star plus Otium Hotel Zeynep in Belek on all inclusive basis, Birmingham – 21 June 2009.

Call 0871 664 7764 or visit www.directholidays.co.uk.

Greek Gods

For young at heart Dads, Kardamena in Kos offers a lively nightlife with vibrant bars and a handful of nightclubs to keep night-owls happy.

It is also home to a fantastic mile-long beach where Dads can soak up the sun or take part in the plentiful watersports on offer. And for those who want to explore the Greek countryside, Kardamena’s flat landscape is perfect for walkers or cyclists alike.

Direct Holidays - 7 nights in Kos from £327 per person

Staying at the 3-star Cleopatra Classic Hotel in Kardamena on bed & breakfast basis, Newcastle – 18 June 2009.

Call 0871 664 7764 or visit www.directholidays.co.uk

Tee Off in Tenerife

For golf-mad Dads, Playa De Las Americas in Tenerife is the place to go this summer.

With beautiful weather and an average of nine hours of sunshine per day, the Las Americas Golf Course offers the perfect retreat to relax and play a few rounds on.

Playa De Las Americas is also home to a waterpark and watersports aplenty on its dark-sandy beaches. And with the resorts’ legendary nightlife, the fun doesn’t stop at the golf course.

Direct Holidays - 7 nights in Tenerife from £375 per person

Staying at the 3-star plus Gran Oasis Resort Apartments in Playa De Las Americas on self catering basis, London Gatwick - 19 June 2009

Call 0871 664 7764 or visit www.directholidays.co.uk

Portugal Paradise

With over 300 days of sunshine a year, The Algarve, Portugal is a sunbather’s paradise. Featuring a blend of Spanish, African and Moorish influences along its hundred-mile stretch of golden coast, The Algarve offers everything from traditional white-washed villages to cosmopolitan resorts and luxury harbours.

A wealth of watersports and world-famous manicured golf courses will keep Dad entertained during the day, while bars and beautiful fish restaurants will satisfy his appetite for fun in the evening.

Direct Holidays - 7 nights in Portugal from £347 per person

Staying at the 4-star Paladim Apartments in Albufeira on self catering basis, Manchester - 18 June 2009.

Call 0871 664 7764 or visit www.directholidays.co.uk.

To see for yourself what fantastic savings you can get with Direct Holidays, visit www.directholidays.co.uk, call 0871 664 7764 or pop into one of its six high street stores within the UK and Ireland.

Unlike other holiday companies, Direct Holidays only sells its holidays direct which means they pass the savings directly on to you. They don’t cut anything out, and there are no hidden extras or hefty supplements such as fuel surcharges to worry about. Benefits such as in-flight meals, transfers, an in-resort rep service and a generous baggage allowance are all included in the price.  And, to ensure you get the best deal, Direct Holidays also offers a Lowest Price Guarantee.

All holidays are fully protected too, meaning all you have to worry about is what to pack!