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1. Mile-High Buzz
 With nearly 75 big-name and craft breweries within a 100-mile radius of downtown Denver, it's no wonder this Colorado city is nicknamed "the Napa Valley of Beer." All together, its breweries produce the most beer per capita of any city in the country. In a word: Cheers!
Dad-Worthy Experience: Send Dad along the Denver Beer Trail! Brews Cruise hosts three-hour guided tours with equal parts enthusiasm and education. For instance, after the brewmasters teach "Beer 101" at Breckenridge Brewery, Dad will learn advanced beer terminology and techniques at the Pints Pub—and, yes, there are samples.
Dad-Worthy Accommodations: For more than a century, Brown Palace Hotel & Spa has set the standard for luxury in Denver. Dad will enjoy the spot-on location, traditional-meets-modern rooms, and the myriad dining options, including Churchill, a club-like retreat with an extensive list of vodkas, single-malt scotches, small-batch bourbons, and premium wines and spirits, as well as a selection of more than 60 cigar varieties.
2. The Maine Event
 Those in the know herald Maine for its great lobster and its bounty of beer!
Dad-Worthy Experience: Direct Dad to follow the Maine Brewers' Guild's Beer Trail to 25 statewide breweries. Along the cobblestone streets of Portland's Old Port area alone, he'll discover three breweries within a half-mile walk: Shipyard, Maine's largest brewery; Gritty McDuff's, the state's first post-Prohibition pub; and the Sebago brewpub, which pours beer samplers daily until 1 a.m. Tip: Dad can earn prizes when he prints out a Maine Beer Trail Pass and has each server initial and date his pass (e.g., after he visits five breweries, he'll get a baseball hat from a Maine brewery; if he visits all 25, he'll be rewarded with a "Prize Pack of Maine Beer Gear").
Dad-Worthy Accommodations: Dad can feel like royalty at The Captain Lord Mansion in Kennebunkport. Family owned and operated for more than 30 years, this romantic inn and spa knows how to pamper, with stately rooms and unforgettable services that range from family-style breakfast in a vintage kitchen to a deep-tissue massage.
3. The World of Whisky
 Scotland is famous for its whisky, with its distinctive nose, color, texture, and taste. And the Scottish Whisky Trail brings this lovely libation to life in a scenic way.
Dad-Worthy Experience: As Dad travels along the Scottish Whisky Trail—from the great distilleries of The Highlands to the Scottish Heritage Whisky Centre in Edinburgh—he'll gain insight into the world of whisky, including the influence of local water, the process of malting and peat smoking, and deciding which is his whisky. Tip: Many Scottish whisky distilleries can only be visited by booking in advance; Dad's best bet is to join an organized trail (or you can customize one for him!).
Dad-Worthy Accommodations: With its 800 acres on the rocky Ayrshire coast, The Turnberry is a destination in itself, with lovely guest rooms, an award-winning spa, a superb restaurant and bar, and all kinds of outdoor pursuits, like mountain biking, salmon and trout fishing, horseback riding, off-road driving, and world-class golfing.
4. 40 Shades of Whiskey
 Ireland's 40 shades of green are as dazzling as a leprechaun's pot of gold. And even though "liquid sunshine" is often the order of the day, it never stops charmed visitors from touring the countryside and appreciating its castles, cottages, and country homes, its people and pubs, its history and hospitality . . . and its whiskey (Ireland is credited with inventing the stuff, after all).
Dad-Worthy Experience: The Ireland Whiskey Trail is Dad's free touring guide to all that's enjoyable and exceptional about whiskey in Ireland. It includes the whiskey distilleries of Ireland as well as the country's best whiskey pubs and bars and the finest whiskey shops (perfect for buying that special bottle). Tip: This is the year to experience The Gathering Ireland 2013, the country's "welcome home" invitation to friends and family around the world who want to celebrate all things Irish with a year of festive parties, sporting events, and cultural activities. We bet there will be a bottle or two of whiskey on hand along the way!
Dad-Worthy Accommodations: With so many unique country homes and castles to choose from, it's too difficult to pick one favorite, so here are a few: Dromoland Castle (Co. Clare), Adare Manor (Co. Limerick), and Ashford Castle (Co. Mayo).
5. Dad, the Pirate
 Sitting in the Eastern Caribbean, Martinique impresses with lush grandeur, vibrant colors, and a charming blend of Caribbean and French culture and lifestyle. It also has beautifully paved and well-marked roads—all the better to travel from one rum distillery to the next.
Dad-Worthy Experience: While most countries make rum from molasses, Martinique creates its rum directly from sugarcane juice, resulting in a spirit that better reflects growing conditions—some even say the flavors rival that of Cognac. Invite Dad to find out for himself with La Route des Rhums, a self-guided rum-themed tour of the island featuring 11 distilleries throughout Martinique, each welcoming visitors with insightful tours and free tastings.
Dad-Worthy Accommodations: With nearly every amenity Dad could desire—including a large freeform pool, tennis court, full-service spa, library with Internet access, small private beach with water sports concession and restaurant/bar, and gourmet restaurant—Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa is the premier resort hotel on the island, with just 50 luxe suites, most with private plunge pools.
Bonus: For Active Dads!
If your Dad's an avid golfer, we recommend: The Turnberry (Scotland), Casa de Campo (Dominican Republic), Banyan Tree Mayakoba (Mexico)
If your Dad's a water enthusiast, we recommend: Laluna (Grenada), Bitter End Yacht Club (BVI), Scrub Island (BVI)
If your Dad's into fishing, riding, roping, and a must-try experience called glamping (that's "glamorous camping"), we recommend: The Resort at Paws Up (Montana)
Finally, if your Dad's always wanted to travel to the North Pole (!), we recommend: Quark Expeditions
3 More Ways to Toast Dad This Father's Day
Not sure where Dad wants to go? Here are three gift-giving options:
1. Describe his style to a Hideaways Travel Specialist (toll-free: 800-843-4433), and we'll customize a vacation recommendation just for him (and you);
2. Give the gift of a Hideaways Travel Certificate in whatever denomination you choose; or
3. If he's not yet a member of the Hideaways Aficionado Club, give Dad a gift membership he'll enjoy all year!
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