Showing posts with label experience gift. Show all posts
Showing posts with label experience gift. Show all posts

Friday, 11 May 2012

The ten best gifts to experience father’s day together


Father’s day is coming up and it is time to honour your old man with a great gift. Surprise him this year with an ultimate experience instead of presenting him a pair of socks. There are plenty of great gift ideas and if you are smart you make sure you get experiences for two so you can join in on the fun.

1. A day out in the sky
There is probably no bigger thrill than flying a light weight aircraft. 




2. An evening of tasting wine
In case your dad prefers a quiet evening with a glass of wine over a day of paintballing. Wine tasting classes can be a lot of fun. Get a few people together and try several bouquets of wine over a scrumptious meal.

3. Speeding together
Always wondered how it would feel to speed down the racetrack in a red Ferrari? Chances are your dad does as well. Book him an hour of racing in the car of his choice and treat yourself at the same time.



4. Meet the wildlife
Your dad took you to the zoo when you were little and now it’s time for you to return the favour. Only you will do it better. Instead of visiting caged animals you will meet some magnificent wildlife and hold them in your own hands. Britain is home to some amazing wildlife including birds of prey. Visit one of the many fowl farms where you get the opportunity to fly prey birds in their natural habitat.

5. An afternoon on the greens
Organise an afternoon of golf at your nearest golf course. Most clubs offer gift cards for singular lessons, tournaments or even entire weekend breaks. 



6. Fire up the barbeque
There is nothing better than a nice little barbeque on a sunny afternoon. Buy your dad a funky apron or a set of new spatulas for the barbeque. Chances are he wants to use them straight away and fires up the barbeque before he even gets the chance to thank you.  The result: a great gift for the entire family. 

7. A game of paintball
Invite the entire family for a game of paintball. It is fun and will bring the whole family closer.



8. Do the locomotion
Is your dad one of those old romantics who is nostalgic about everything from his childhood? Than book a train ride on a vintage steam train for two. The day will take you through the lush green countryside and you can hop on and hop off whenever you please. This is a great idea for anyone who likes to go back to a time where trains were a fancy mode of transport.

9. Enjoy the views from above
Balloon rides are a great way of spending some quality time with your dad. Marvel at the stunning views over the British countryside whilst you enjoy a long catch up with your dad.



10. Include mum
In case you have skipped mother’s day and would like to give your parents a combined present, give them one of the many experience gift packs available online. This is a great option for when you have run out of ideas and you want to give them something they will both enjoy.

Tuesday, 20 March 2012

The top 10 experiences for thrill seekers

This article provides information about the top 10 experiences for thrill seekers, from flying a helicopter to bungee jumping. Other options include skydiving, sphereing and driving a supercar.

Are you an adrenaline junkie looking for your next big thrill? There are plenty of amazing activities that are sure to get your blood pumping and chest swelling with pride. We’ve picked out the top 10 experiences for thrill seekers, from zorbing and coasteering to bungee jumping and skydiving.


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Bungee jumping

Do you want to feel the adrenalin course through your body? Then a bungee jump is the experience for you! Whether you want to jump forwards or backwards, on your own or attached by the ankles to a friend, you can take the leap indoors or outdoors.

Zorbing

Zorbing, or sphereing as it’s also known, is fast becoming one of the most popular experience days available. Strap yourself into a big inflatable ball then hurtle down a hill! You can go with a friend or make it wet with an aqua sphereing experience.

Skydiving

Do you want to throw yourself from a plane? Well you can! Do a tandem skydive from 15,000 feet, a parachute jump from 3,000 feet or just visit a simulator. Whichever skydiving experience you go for, it’ll be an experience to remember forever.



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Driving a supercar

Take the wheel of a supercar and enjoy high speed action on a famous race track. There’s a huge range of cars to choose from, including Ferrari, Audi R8 and Porsche. Fancy a Lamborghini, Aston Martin or Lotus Elise? Drive whichever motor your heart desires!


Aerobatic flight

Have you always secretly considered yourself Top Gun material? Then learn how to loop the loop and go tail chasing. You’ll also get amazing views from your Cessna 150, Bulldog or World War 2 Chipmunk.

High ropes

A day of fun on high ropes and zip wires above the forest floor is an ideal adventure for big kids. This is an especially massive challenge for those with a fear of heights, but the tightrope walking and G-force 3G swing will make it all worthwhile.



 

Coasteering

Test your nerve as you climb up sheer rock faces, hurl yourself off cliffs and explore caves. This adventure sport combines cliff jumping, rock climbing, swimming and scrambling. Explore the might of nature under expert guidance.

Face your phobias at the zoo

Have you always had a fear of snakes? Do spiders and creepy crawlies make your skin crawl? What better way to beat your phobias than a hands-on day at the zoo! Discover the friendly side of animals that terrify you, from exotic birds to rare lizards.

Paintball battle

Gather a group of mates and declare battle at a paintballing event! Test your tactical and physical skills through a series of challenges as you explore the British woodlands. Junior paintballing is also available for young thrill seekers.

Fly a helicopter

Take to the sky in a Robinson R22 or R44 helicopter. You can get behind the controls of a helicopter under the supervision of a qualified professional. Some packages even let you take passengers too, so you can show off your skills in front of your friends.



 
Resource Box
The Guardian’s articles on activity and adventure vacations.
Take the BBC’s questionnaire to discover where you rank on the sensation seeking scale.
The official James Bond 007 website.