Daily Pampering: Give Dad a round of Caddyshack golf

by Annie Scott on

Father’s Day is June 20th, and if you’re still looking for that perfect gift for your dad, check out this luxe and father-friendly package from the Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale.

The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale just opened in 2008 and is the city’s only AAA Five-Diamond hotel. Not only that, but it’s conveniently located near the members-only Grande Oaks Golf Club, where Caddyshack was filmed. Now through December 24, you can book the Grande Oaks Caddy Package, which includes:

  • A luxury guestroom or oceanfront suite at the Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale
  • VIP access to and one round of golf (for two) at Grande Oaks Golf Club, including greens and cart fees
  • Full American breakfast for two at Via Luna
  • An autographed photo of Cindy Morgan (Lacey Underall) from Caddyshack
  • A DVD of Caddyshack (of course)
  • A Grande Oaks baseball cap with the Caddyshack Gopher logo
  • Gopher head cover

Basically, if your dad’s a Caddyshack fan, your place as “favorite child” is also guaranteed with this gift. Grande Oaks golf course is a par 71 and measures 6,680 yards from the tips.

Rates start at $614 per night. Contact the Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale for more information or to book.

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Mouse Delays Flight for 4 Hours

by Jonathon Morgan on

Mice are expected in some forms of public transportation. The rats in New York’s subway system are legendary — and I wouldn’t be that surprised to see a little rodent scurrying around a Greyhound. But mice on planes? Not only is it unusual, but when it does happen, it’s apparently quite the problem

So much so, that a recent Vietnam Airlines flight to Tokyo was delayed for four hours thanks to a small white mouse scurrying down the aisles. A passenger spotted the furry stowaway before the plane took off, and technicians had to be brought in to kill the critter.

But this didn’t go very well. In fact, it was so difficult to catch the mouse that passengers were sent to a hotel while all their luggage was removed from the plane, allowing technicians to search more thoroughly for the elusive little guy.

Thankfully, the rodent was finally captured, and the plane took off — albeit at 4 a.m.

All I can think of is Bill Murray in Caddyshack, and his relentless pursuit of that animatronic, dancing gopher. Fortunately Vietnam Airlines didn’t resort to his guerilla tactics, or that plane never would’ve got off the ground.