How to Spoil Dad on a Trip to Placencia This Father’s Day

Pssst…I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Your Dad doesn’t really want another power tool or tie for Father’s Day….and really, doesn’t he deserve more anyway? It isn’t too late to plan a last-minute trip for the most special man in your life. Find the perfect mix of rest and relaxation, adventure and activity, and of course, plenty of quality time with your Number One Guy. Spring for a weekend getaway to Placencia and spoil Dad the way he deserves.

Spend Time Outdoors With Dad this June

Is your dad the outdoorsy type? The paradisical Placencia Peninsula has come a long way from its rustic roots, offering plenty of luxury amenities and accommodations, but it will always be a charming seaside village at its heart. Fishing, foraging, and free diving are all important and enduring activities that are a part of life on the peninsula.

Bond with Dad on a Catch-and-Cook excursion just offshore from Placencia where generations of fisher folk have trolled these waters that are teaming with marine life. Test your skills or learn a new one. Pick from rod and reel or fly casting the flats. Even if you don’t end up catching much, you’ll still be making great memories. Here there are no bad days out on the water with Dad.

Enjoy Fun and Friendly Competition on the Placencia Peninsula

If your Dad is anything like mine, a little friendly competition is always part of the fun. Gather the family and go toe-to-toe, or frame for frame, at Jaguar Lanes, Belize’s only bowling alley. Make things more interesting with a simple wager such as the loser has to pay for pizza. If you’d rather play outside, Sirenian Bay Resort has a professionally designed, 18-hole miniature golf course that is a delightful challenge for putt-putters of every age.

Bordering Inky’s Mini Golf, Sirenian Bay offers tennis and pickleball courts for fast-paced and energetic competition. Relish your good-natured rivalry with Dad but whatever games you play, remember to let him win a few over Father’s Day Weekend.

Sightseeing and Spa Days Galore

Perhaps your Papa is in need of some pampering this Father’s Day. Every hard-working guy is! Treat Dad to a spa day at the Siren’s Spa where he can rest and rejuvenate with a massage and some quiet time. Even Dads that admit to enjoying the finer things in life will often not book themselves treatments, so surprise your Papa with an hour or two of self-indulgence. Tell him he’s earned it!

I can’t think of many Fathers who don’t appreciate nice Barbeque, but he shouldn’t have to man the grill on his special day. Take Dad to dinner and tuck into copious amounts of tender meat at SmoQiz on the famous Tipsy Strip Sidewalk. Wander the village, taking in the sights and sounds, and if your shuffling feet carry you down to the municipal pier, pop in at one of the local rum shops for a tasting. Both Tiburon and Big Titty have rum bars near Placencia’s Point. Tiburon offers samples of their award-winning, small-batch rum inside a comfortable tasting room while Big Titty peddles an array of house-infused and playfully named rum flavors at their colorfully decorated, open-air bar.

Finish off the perfect weekend in Placencia with a sweet treat that Dad and the whole family will love. A scoop (or two! Or three!) of decadent Italian ice cream from the renowned Tutti Frutti Gelateria. The acclaimed and enduring little ice cream shop turns out notoriously delicious gelato in a dozen delectable flavors. The perfect reprieve from the Caribbean heat.

Where to Stay in Placencia this Father’s Day

Show your love for Dad this Father’s Day with a great getaway to Placencia. Sirenian Bay Resort & Villas is your perfect, family-friendly base camp to enjoy all the best the peninsula has to offer. Choose from multiple-bedroom bungalows and villas to suit your family’s needs. They have all-inclusive options to make enjoying all of the resort’s amenities easy and carefree. Book a stay here.

Featured Photo by Sirenian Bay.