What do you buy for the man who has everything - or, more likely, the man who claims he wants nothing,? We’re all guilty of panic buying the same old boring gifts like a new pair of socks, fancy beer or yet another mug saying he’s the world’s best dad.
But this year one gifting expert is calling on the nation to banish the boring gifts, and with everything from track days to helicopter rides on offer, there’s no excuse to opt for the same old presents, even if you’ve left it to the last minute.
With that in mind, Matt Jones, founder of leading experience day company WonderDays has rounded up his list of top experiences in the South West that are sure to put a smile on your dads face.
Take him up, up and away with a hot air balloon flight
“It’s difficult not to be in awe of a hot air balloon and it’s an experience that a lot of us have on our bucket list. So why not give your dad the experience of a lifetime with a scenic balloon flight across some of the incredible landscapes that the South West is so well known for.
“The whole experience lasts around four hours, which includes an hour-long balloon flight with breath-taking panoramic views as far as the horizon from up to 5,000 feet in the air. Once you come back down to earth you’ll have time to toast the experience of a lifetime with a celebratory glass of fizz. All topped off with the presentation of your certificate by your pilot.
“And, with 22 sites available across the South West there’s plenty of locations to choose from.”
Hot air balloon flight prices start from £169. Voucher is valid for 12 months with free exchanges available.
Treat the family’s favourite taxi driver with a 4x4 off road driving experience
“We all love to criticise our dad’s driving, but as the bloke who’s always pottering around in the car picking up and dropping off, why not treat him to a driving experience with a difference as he has a go at the adrenaline fueled world of off-road driving.
“With expert one-to-one tuition, he’ll get to go for a spin in an iconic 4x4 on one of the best off-road training facilities in the country. Better yet, if you want to watch as his driving skills are put to the test, you can hop in the back to see him in action!”
The one to one off-road driving experience is located in Honiton, with prices starting at £74.99 for a 30 minute experience.
Enjoy the sights of the South West by helicopter
“When it comes to flying, it doesn’t get much more exciting than taking to the skies in a helicopter. So why not give your dad the chance to live out his inner action hero with an exhilarating heli flight?
“There’s a range of options available from shorter 6 mile flights all the way up to a 30 minute sightseeing tour from the air, where the pilot will take the helicopter on a gentle climb to 1,000 feet where your dad can see some of his favourite landscapes as he’s never seen them before with a glass of bubbly in hand. It doesn’t get much cooler than that!”
Prices for helicopter flights at sites across the South West start at £39 per person, with a glass of bubbly included.
And thanks to WonderDays flexible vouchers that are valid for 12 months from purchase, should you need to make any changes, it couldn’t be simpler, Matt explains: “As long as your experience hasn’t been booked directly with one of our experience partners, all of our experiences can be exchanged for an a different experience of the same value or your vouchers can be extended to give you more time to decide.
“We know dads in particular aren’t always the easiest to buy for so we offer plenty of flexibility for even the most indecisive gift recipient.”
For more information, visit www.wonderdays.co.uk
