Forget about that patterned tie and matching socks set; this year spoil your Dad with an experience he will never forget. Just in time for Father's Day (Sunday 19 June), TTC (The Travel Corporation) has shared its pick of the best experiences and holidays for every well-deserving Dad.  

FOR THE GENTLEMAN

By popular demand, the five-star Milestone Hotel in Kensington is putting its hugely popular Gentlemanly Afternoon Tea back on the menu from June 2016, just in time for a Father's Day surprise. Costing from £42 per person, it is the perfect afternoon tea for the discerning gentleman, including old English favourites such as mini beef wellingtons, wild boar scotch eggs, mini toad-in-the-hole, rustic finger sandwiches and maple-cured bacon scones with truffle butter, along with traditional scones and tasty sweet treats. Served with unlimited tea, there is an option to add a flight of ale or whiskey, or to really indulge with a 50ml measure of the magnificent 1989 Dalmore Constellation whiskey.

The Gentlemanly Afternoon Tea at The Milestone Hotel (www.milestonehotel.com / 020 7917 1000 / 1 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL) starts from £42 per person, and booking is essential.

FOR THE FOOTIE FAN

If your Dad loves footie and a beer, Evan Evans' NEW Football Stadium & Historic London Pubs tour makes the perfect gift. Highlights include a guided tour of Emirates Stadium, home to Arsenal FC, where Fathers can take a seat in the changing room, walk down the tunnel, sit in the dugout and imagine the roar of 60,000 fans. There is also an opportunity to visit the Stadium's unique museum packed with football memorabilia. The trip concludes with an insider's tour through the backstreets of London to discover three of the oldest pubs in London. Learn about the brewing process at the Craft Beer Co. and sample their beers; visit Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, one of London's oldest pubs; and experience the Sherlock Holmes pub – themed in the style of the legendary detective's study.

The tour with Evan Evans (evanevanstours.com / 020 7950 1777) costs £55 per adult*, and runs from 3pm-10pm, with departures from 19 May to 29 September. First class luxury motor coach travel and the services of a professional Tour Guide are included.

FOR THE HISTORY BUFF

For those Dads that are permanently tuned into The History Channel, Trafalgar's 12-day WW1 and WW2 Battlefields Special Interest itinerary is sure to please. The historical journey to the battlefields of WW1 and WW2 takes travellers to poignant sites in northern France, Belgium and The Netherlands – and to southern England to hear about the D-Day Landings. Listen to a haunting Last Post played at the Menin Gate in Ypres and visit one of the most impressive remains of World War II, La Coupole Museum housed in a gigantic underground bunker complex built by the German army.

Prices for the Trafalgar (trafalgar.com / 0800 533 5619) trip start from £2,075 per person and includes 11 nights of B&B accommodation, 5 dinners, sightseeing in all major cities, an expert Travel Director and airport transfers.

FOR THE BEER CONNOISSEUR

Beer is practically synonymous with Germany so what better place for Dad to appreciate a pint (or stein in this case!) than Bavaria. Luxury Gold by Insight Vacations is offering a Special Event 9-day trip Oktoberfest in Bavaria which travels from Vienna to Salzburg and on to Munich for the official Oktoberfest beer festival. A gift you can buy now and that he can enjoy later, Dad will have a few months to look forward to a the festival atmosphere, amusement rides, entertainment, beer and local Bavarian specialities at Oktoberfest, plus a private invitation to exclusive seating in the renowned Ochsenbraterei Tent. Insight guests will receive the VIP treatment as they relish in the festive atmosphere from their reserved seats, enjoy a three-course dinner, a dedicated host and savour the Bavarian Beer. Prost! This luxurious Special Event trip sees guests dining in culinary splendour, staying in elegantly appointed hotels, enjoying unique VIP experiences, travelling in absolute comfort on WiFi equipped motor coach with business class legroom and receiving exemplary service from the Travelling Concierge.

Prices for the Luxury Gold by Insight Vacations (insightluxurygold.com / 0800 533 5620) Special Event trip start from £3,454 per person and includes nights of 8 nights of first class B&B hotel accommodation, plus signature dining experiences, sightseeing, luxury coach transportation, VIP airport transfers and a dedicated Tour Director.

FOR THE OLD ROCKER

Musical Dads will love Evan Evans' Rock 'n' Roll London Rock Tour, a small morning tour through historic London neighbourhoods such as Soho, Islington and Camden Town, discovering the roots of rock and where many of the wilder adventures of famed musicians took place. During this tour, which is led by specialist rock guides, your music-loving Dad will see lots of Beatles sites, walk across the Abbey Road crossing, and also see parts of London not included on other tours. Explore more than 50 additional sites connected with U2, The Clash, Queen, The Who, Amy Winehouse, Oasis, Madness, Pink Floyd, Elton John, Ozzy Ozbourne, the Rolling Stones, and many more!

The tour with Evan Evans (evanevanstours.com / 020 7950 1777) costs £35 per adult and £25 per child (12 years or under). First class luxury motor coach travel and the services of a professional Tour Guide are included.

FOR THE ECO WARRIOR

Outdoorsy types will be in their element on Trafalgar's 8-day Costa Rica Eco Adventure. Glide through the canals and waterways of the Tortuguero National Park one day and hike around the active Arenal Volcano the next. Travellers on this eco adventure will ascend to the treetops of the incredible Monteverde Cloud Forest for a bird's-eye view from the unforgettable Sky Walk, a chain of six suspension bridges at canopy level.

Prices for the Trafalgar (trafalgar.com / 0800 533 5619) trip start from £1,475 per person and includes 7 nights of B&B accommodation, 4 lunches and 5 dinners, sightseeing in all major cities, an expert Travel Director and airport transfers.

FOR THE FAMILY MAN

If your Dad is forever coordinating schedules to plan the perfect family holiday, this multi-generational river cruise is sure to be the perfect gift. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection offers a number of family-friendly departures including a magical 8 day Castles Along The Rhine cruise from Basel to Amsterdam. Parents, children and grandchildren alike will love exploring colourful medieval towns and picturing life among fortresses, dungeons and drawbridges in France, Germany, The Netherlands and Switzerland. 

Prices for the Uniworld (uniworld.com / 0808 281 1125) cruise departing 20 July (during the UK school holidays) start from £2,619 per person twin share and includes 7 nights of onboard accommodation in riverview stateroom, all meals and unlimited beverages onboard, onshore excursions and all transfers on arrival and departure days. Kids aged 4-18 years cruise for half-price (excluding port charges).

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*This tour is not suitable for children under the ages of 16 years. Beer can only be served to adults aged 18 years or older. Drinks are not included at Cheshire Cheese and The Sherlock Holmes.

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