Trips for Dad to celebrate any day
Want to celebrate your dad’s birthday, Father’s Day, or a significant anniversary? Give your dad an experience he will remember for a long time. No matter what his interests there is bound to be an experiences to suit him.
Here are just a few trips for dad that I recommend that might appeal to your dad.
See a city from a kayak
If your father is keen on watersports then treat him to a city tour with a difference. Seeing a city from the water gives a whole different perspective. It’s unusual and it’s fun. There are companies offering kayaking tours in London, Bydgoszcz (Poland), Cork, Copenhagen and Venice.
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Vintage flying
Those magnificent men in their flying machines always made me want to fly in a vintage aircraft. The open cockpit, the roar of the engine and the panoramic view of the countryside are a big draw. You can have a flight in 1930s Tiger Moth biplane or one of several other classic planes over the countryside around Duxford with Classic Wings (£)*.
Golf
A round at a championship course is a great gift for dads who play or even just follow golf. Check out the options both in the UK and elsewhere in Europe for golfing trips. Alternatively, you could splash out for a round at Turnberry. Of course, if you play a round of golf with your father you really ought to let him win.
Football
What football-mad dad would not appreciate taking in a tour followed by watching a game at one of the great stadiums of Europe. Most football clubs have stadium tours but visiting the home of one of the European “greats” would be something special. So why not take your football mad dad to a match at Nou Camp Stadium, home to Barcelona and a tour of the stadium and museum.
Survival training
Laser tagging and paintballing are popular but why not go for the real thing and send your dad on a 24-hour survival training course. At the end of the course, your dad will have learned life-saving skills and pushed himself beyond his limits. Beware though not every dad will enjoy a Bear Grylls style experience.
Wildlife experiences
There is a huge variety of wildlife experiences that would be attractive to a nature-loving dad. An up close and personal experience like those offered by Predator Experience are the best value for money. Check out the Wildlife Experiences post on this blog for some great wildlife ideas
Masterchef Dad
Cooking is not just reserved for mums; there are a lot of dads who enjoy cooking too. So if your dad is one of them why not organise for him to go on a cookery holiday or a course to learn about certain dishes.
Try a Sicilian cookery course (£) in Palermo, learn to cook tapas on a Modern Spanish cookery (£) course in the Almeria region or pick up some tips on how to use Asian herbs and spices on an Indian cookery course (£) in Leeds, UK.
Driving mad dad
Driving experiences are perhaps the most common treats for a dad. Driving in simulators is one thing but nothing beats the real thing. From vintage cars to luxury models; from Off-road driving to experiencing the thrill of a racing car on an F1 circuit (£), there are experiences available for you to choose the right driving experience for your dad.
Hopefully you know your dad well enough to give him the experience he would enjoy the most. These are just a few suggestions. What trip or experience would you give your dad? Any of the above? Or do you have a unique experience to share in the comments below.
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