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What is Carolyn Scott’s definitive guide to planning a Father’s Day staycation?

Updated April 15, 20262 min read

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From Carolyn Scott

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Hi, I’m Carolyn Scott-Hamilton from The Healthy Voyager. Here’s how I’d map out a fun, healthy, budget-friendly Father’s Day staycation “guide” you can tailor to your dad.

  1. Start with: “What kind of dad is he?”
  1. Gardener
  2. Kitchen commando
  3. Home improvement lover
  4. Outdoorsy dad
  5. Sports dude
  6. Cinema lover
  7. Wine or beer lover
  8. Water sports enthusiast
  9. Speed guy / sky lover
  10. Daredevil
  1. Pick 1–2 signature activities
  1. Gardener: Trip to a local nursery, then an afternoon planting together
  2. Kitchen commando: Virtual cooking class and a mini online shopping spree, then cook him dinner using one of my vegan Father’s Day recipes
  3. Home improvement lover: Design mood boards while watching makeover shows, give him a set budget for online home finds
  4. Outdoorsy dad: Family hike, bike ride, or backyard camping with a healthy cookout
  5. Sports dude: Family golf, park soccer, basketball, or a backyard tournament
  6. Cinema lover: Movie night with homemade vegan snacks and a themed dinner
  7. Wine/beer lover: At-home tasting flight and a special bottle or DIY brew kit
  8. Water sports: Kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing lesson, or a houseboat day trip
  9. Speed/sky lover: Rally car or track experience, or paragliding, hot air ballooning, or skydiving (book via reputable local operators)
  10. Daredevil: Ziplining, rappelling, or a cave tour
  1. Make it feel like a “getaway” at home
  1. Create an itinerary and print or text it to him in the morning
  2. Give him “tickets” or a simple voucher for each activity
  3. Set a theme: lake weekend, movie festival, backyard camp, or sports camp
  4. Unplug from work and chores so it truly feels like vacation
  1. Add a healthy, eco-friendly twist
  1. Cook or order mostly plant-based meals and snacks
  2. Use reusable dishes, bottles, and cloth napkins
  3. Choose local experiences to cut down on driving
  4. If you buy gifts, focus on experiences or useful, long-lasting items
  1. Close the day with something sentimental
  1. A simple toast saying what you appreciate about him
  2. A framed photo from the day or a small memory book later
  3. A promise to make it an annual Father’s Day “staycation tradition”

Want help building a specific staycation itinerary based on what your dad loves most?

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