London, 5 June 2017 – Forget about that last-minute garden centre voucher, or 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 18 June) TTC has shared its pick of the best experiences and holidays for every dad.   

• FOR THE GENTLEMAN

The five-star Milestone Hotel in Kensington is once again offering its immensely popular Gentlemanly Afternoon Tea as part of its Traditional Afternoon Tea offering, perfectly timed for a Father's Day surprise. This is the ultimate afternoon tea for the discerning gentleman, featuring tasty savoury treats like mini beef wellingtons, spiced duck leg croquettes, salmon & red chili fish cakes, rustic finger sandwiches and maple-cured bacon scones with truffle butter, along with traditional scones and French pastries. Served with unlimited tea, guests can also add cocktails, a flight of selected whiskies, or to really indulge, enjoy a 50ml measure of the magnificent 1989 Dalmore Constellation Scotch whisky.

The Gentlemanly Afternoon Tea at The Milestone Hotel (www.milestonehotel.com / 020 7917 1000) is priced from £52 per person.

• FOR THE MUSIC AFICIONADO

The 50th anniversary of The Beatles' iconic album, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, has piqued the interest of music aficionados worldwide. For dads that swept up in 'Beatlemania' once again, Britain's longest running sightseeing company Evan Evans has the perfect gift. The Liverpool & the Beatles day trip includes return train tickets from London to Liverpool, entry into the Beatles Story Exhibition and a 'Magical Mystery Tour' including the Cavern Club. With plenty of time to explore the streets which inspired Liverpool's famed export, dads will return humming the tunes which made this British band one of the greatest.

Evan Evans' (evanevanstours.com / 020 7950 1777) Liverpool & The Beatles day trip is priced from £142 for adults and £132 for children (aged 3-11 years).

• FOR THE WINE EXPERT

This gastronomic adventure through the villages and vineyards of The Loire Valley with premium escorted tour expert, Insight Vacations is the perfect break for dads with a passion for great wine and authentic local food. Insight guests are joined by foodie expert, Barbara Barde and personal Sommelier, Tom LeRoy as they journey through the Loire Valley on a 12 day trip. Highlights include a visit to a winery creating the region's famed varietal, Muscadet, an exploration of the world of Cointreau at a museum, and a visit to the Maison des Sancerre Museum of Wine for an introduction to the art of winemaking. Guests leave with a renewed appreciation for wine-making, tasting and the beautiful French countryside.

Insight Vacations (www.insightvacations.com / 0800 533 5625) Loire Valley journey is a one-off departure on 24 September 2017. Prices start from £3,664 per person and include 11 nights of accommodation, signature dining experiences, tasting sessions, sightseeing highlights and the guidance of food and wine experts throughout the trip. 

• FOR THE ECO WARRIOR

Outdoorsy dads will be in their element on an eight day guided holiday through Costa Rica with Trafalgar. The Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes family itinerary is an unforgettable adventure exploring the sights and sounds of the jungle. Guests will be gliding through the waterways of Tortuguero National Park one day, and hiking around the iconic Arenal Volcano the next. Families on this eco adventure will also ascend to the treetops of the incredible Monteverde Cloud Forest for a bird's-eye view of the rainforest from the unforgettable Sky Walk, a chain of six suspension bridges at canopy level.

Prices for Trafalgar's (trafalgar.com / 0800 533 5619) Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes trip start from £1,495 per person and includes seven nights of B&B hotel accommodation, three lunches and five dinners, sightseeing in all major cities, an expert Travel Director and airport transfers.

• FOR THE FOODIE

For dads with a love of the finer things in life, a river cruise through the French foodie region of Normandy is sure to impress. Select Connoisseur Collection departures of Uniworld Boutique River Cruise's eight day Paris & Normandy cruise are themed around French gastronomy, and visit La Couronne in Rouen, where Julia Child first experienced French cuisine. Guests will also enjoy tastings of local delicacies such as cheeses, cider and calvados (apple brandy), set against the stunning backdrop of the French countryside. The special Connoisseur Collection departures provide epicurean delights onboard and ashore, with fantastic onboard chefs and an onboard sommelier leading champagne tastings.

Prices for Uniworld's (www.uniworld.com / 0808 163 1639) Paris & Normandy start from £2,719 per person and include seven nights of onboard accommodation, all food and drink onboard, exclusive epicurean onshore excursions, sightseeing highlights as well as a dedicated onboard and onshore Uniworld team.

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