What kind of Dad do you have? Is he the sporty kind who is up for adventure and keen to take you and the family off the beaten track? Or is your dad the more laid back kind, easy going and takes life as it comes. No matter which kind of dad you have Trafalgar has the perfect travel style to fit his every need. So spoil your dad this Father's Day and give him the gift of travel.

Laid Back Dad

Is your dad the type that loves to sleep late, wants to stay a little longer in the destination and have lots of free time to relax and enjoy himself. Trafalgar's At Leisure gives the perfect balance. Enjoy plenty of time to take in your surroundings, starting no earlier than 9am on travel days, with two or more nights in each destination.

So, for instance, if you're on the Tastes and Sounds of the South trip, you can wake up at a gentle hour ready for a sightseeing tour of Nashville including the Country Music Hall of Fame before taking in a Cultural Insight into the life and music of Johnny Cash. You'll enjoy a balance of included experiences and Optional Experiences from an American Queen steamboat (optional) to a trip with a Local Specialist who shares stories about Beale Street and Sun Studios in Memphis.

Priced from R30 250 per person twin share for departures from September through March 2016.

Off the Beaten Track Dad

Were your family holidays all about discovering a new place and taking everything off the beaten track? If so then your dad will love the Hidden Journey's that Trafalgar has on offer. On this trip style guests get to enjoy less visited places in smaller groups of up to 24 guests.

The Splendours of Japan with Hiroshima reveals Japan's many sides, as you experience buzzing Tokyo, tradition in Kyoto, the beauty of Mt. Fuji and historic Hiroshima. Visit the Atomic Bomb Museum and the Hiroshima Castle, which was constructed in the 1590's but was destroyed by the atomic bombing on 6th August 1945. It was rebuilt in 1958 and is an exact replica of the original. It now serves as a museum of Hiroshima's history prior to World War II.

A Local Specialist reveals the secrets of gold leaf painting in Kanazawa, then discover the beautifully preserved samurai houses and learn how to make sushi in the famous Ginza district of Tokyo.

Priced from R54 583 per person twin share for departures from November through February 2016.

It's all in the Detail Dad

Your dad wants to know all there is to know about a specific subject. He's an expert on the social structure of the Himalayan Honey Bee and needs to get the intricate details of the places he travels to. Send him on a Country Explorer and he'll meet the locals, share their stories and get a deeper appreciation and understanding of the country's people and culture.

Trafalgar's Spanish Wonder is a 9-day intensive exploration of all things Spanish. Taking in Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Granada, Guadix, Valencia, Peniscola and Barcelona there's nothing he won't learn about Spanish culture, history and gastronomy.  A Local Specialist will give a detailed tour through the Alhambra Palace in Granada. And then dive into a tasting of local delicacies on a guided walk through the food stalls of La Boqueria Market. Manchego cheese, Jamón Serrano and the juiciest olives ever on offer are all there for the tasting.

Priced from R18 650 per person twin share for departures from November through April 2016.

Fear of Missing Out Dad

If your father has a serious case of FOMO then there's only one solution – a Discovery trip that takes in absolutely everything. He'll spend 12 days discovering nine countries on the European Whirl. With the flexible option to start and end in London (starting on continental Europe saves the cost of the UK visa). Then it's off to Brussels, Amsterdam, the Rhine (for a cruise) and Heidelberg. And that's just in two days!

The Rhineland, Munich and Innsbruck are next, followed closely by Venice, Rome and Florence. By day seven this guided holiday of discover will have been through six (seven if you start in the UK) countries with Switzerland and France still to come. In Lucerne a visit to the poignant Lion Monument is a must plus a walk over the 14th century covered Chapel Bridge. Head on off to France for two nights in Paris and the must see must do visit to the Eiffel Tower. Finally cross the Somme and pass the First World War Battlefields at Vimy Ridge.

Priced from R26 964 per person twin share for departures from November through to April 2016.

Famously Festive Dad

Is your dad a fan of Europe's famously chilly winter weather? Can you picture him wondering around with a mug of gluhwein and a giant pretzel as your mum checks out the markets? Then the Christmas Markets are definitely a good choice. Trafalgar has a great range on offer including a brand new market that takes in Strasbourg and the Black Forest.

And don't stress, it won't be all shopping and Christmas angels, in Mulhouse he will enjoy a visit to the National Automobile Museum and gain an insight into Hans and Fritz Schlumpf's collection of Bugatti's. Then later it's onward to the Burgundy wine region and Dijon.

Priced from R25 623 per person twin share for travel between November and December.

The Real Deal Dad

For fathers who like to discover a region in-depth but would prefer to see more than one country Trafalgar's Regional Explorer trips are perfect. Take ten days to explore five countries on the Imperial Europe guided holiday. The intriguing cities of central Europe are brought together as guests travel from Germany to the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Austria.

In Prague there is a visit with a Local Specialist through the city to view the St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Town and the Astronomical Clock. In Salzburg sample delicious Austrian cakes like Sache Torte and rediscover the 'Sound of Music' on a walking tour.

Priced from R18 408 per person twin share for departures from October through April 2016.

All the packages listed above include accommodation with breakfast daily, many dinners, all transport and transfers where included. The Insider Experiences that Trafalgar is renowned for are also featured in these trips. The Autumn, Winter & Spring Early Payment Discount of 7.5% is included for packages booked and paid for by 31 August 2015.

For more information on Trafalgar, please contact your ASATA travel agent, call (011) 280 8440 or visit www.trafalgar.com and follow us on Twitter at @TrafalgarSA and Facebook.

About Trafalgar

Trafalgar is the world's leading guided holiday company offering exceptional quality and value to a range of exciting destinations. With nearly 70 years of experience and unrivalled local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider's view to create truly unique travel experiences in Europe, Britain and Eastern Mediterranean, Australia and New Zealand, China, Mexico, Central and South America, Asia, the USA and Canada.

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