Florida Fathers Put Fishing and Free Time First on Wish List for Dads Day



e want to celebrate fatherhood in a BIG way.'s8221;

Miami, FL May 30, 2006 -- In an independent poll, a selection of Florida Fathers were asked what they really wanted this year for Father's8217;s Day. 's8220;Forget the tie and socks,'s8221; states Pat Brown, whose son was born on May 18, 2006. We want to celebrate fatherhood in a BIG way.'s8221; Suggestions are as follows:

Miami entrepreneur, Roger Madan wants to go fishing at Little Palm Island Resort in the Florida Keys.

Little Palm Island's8217;s Fly Guy getaway is a perfect solution for those in search of a surprise for the man who has everything. Perfect for Father's8217;s Day travel, the five-night Fly Guy getaway features experiences that both Hemingway and Donald Trump would envy. Valid now until December 27, 2006, the Fly Guy getaway is priced at $11,500 double occupancy and includes the following:
-Five nights in an Island Grand Suite
-Breakfast, lunch and dinner and all non-alcoholic beverages during their stay
-Three half days of private fly fishing with local back country guide.
-Spa Recovery package featuring a Seaside Salt Glow, Rehydrating Cucumber Aloe Wrap and a 60 minute deep tissue massage, for one person.
-Taxes and Service Charges
www.littlepalmisland.com


Sid Kalmans, Naples father of three including daughter Katie adopted from China several years ago suggests that dads take a moment to give back some of the joy their children have brought them over the years with the Gift That Gives Back:
Lemon Tree Inn of Naples, Florida (www.lemontreeinn.com) offers the Lemon-Aid Package, which donates $5 of the room rate to charity. Guests booking the two-night package also enjoy a bottle of Bacardi Limon rum upon check-in.

The Lemon-Aid Package is available year-round and rates start at $89 per night. When booking reservations, guests must request the 's8220;Lemon-Aid Package's8221; to enjoy the bottle of rum and have $5 per night donated to charity. For the month of June 2006, donations are made to China Adoption with Love (www.Cawli.org), a 501 (c) (3) that provides care and materials for orphanages in China and also facilitates adoptions.

New father, Darrin Dingman of Palmetto Bay wants a spa treatment to help him refresh after nights of sleep deprivation from newborn daughter Olivia.
The Jurlique Spa at the Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove, Florida has king-sized their offerings this Father's8217;s Day with the Relax and Restore retreat. A gift certificate for this day-spa package is presented in a Jurlique Gym Bag and includes a pampering 90-minute massage, the Skin Vitality for Men facial, a 30-day pass to basketball star Shaquille O's8217;Neal's8217;s 24 Hour Fitness gym in Coconut Grove, with a complimentary one hour fitness assessment. The package is valid June 1's8211;30, 2006 and the package is $313. www.mayfairhotelandspa.com





Florida Fathers Put Fishing and Free Time First on Wish List for Dads Day