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To celebrate Father’s Day, put yourself in Dad’s shoes and think about planning an activity that he’d truly get enjoy. From majestic hot air ballooning and rugged hiking excursions to thrilling clay shooting lessons, here are 5 super cool Father’s Day experiences around the globe that will surely inspire you to do something unique and different this year.

5 Super Cool Father's Day Experiences Around The Globe - Ashford Castle Clay Pigeon Shooting

Clay Shooting in Ireland

Ashford Castle, the 13th-century castle hotel in Ireland, is the perfect destination to take dad for Father’s Day. Set on 350 acres of land on the shores of Lough Corrib with a spectacular backdrop of woodlands, the river, and mountains, the Castle is renowned for a range of country sports including an equestrian centre, tennis, clay-shooting, archery, fly fishing, an exclusive nine-hole golf course and Ireland’s first school of falconry. They also offer a 3-hour Pedal and Paddle Experience, including a guided tour via bike and kayak to explore the Estate. Another great offering for dads and the kids is zip-lining and tree-climbing, offering a bird’s eye view of the majestic woods through the tree tops. In the evening, dad can indulge in the best Irish whiskeys in the Billiards Room and try the exclusive selection of cigars at the adjoining Cigar Terrace.

5 Super Cool Father's Day Experiences Around The Globe - Soneva Kiri

Lounging Poolside in Thailand

Soneva Kiri is a luxury eco-resort nestled in the jungle on the Thai island of Koh Kood (which, while the fourth largest island in Thailand, is among the most protected and unspoiled of the Andaman Islands). A perfect destination for dads to escape for a truly relaxing vacation, at Soneva guests can relax in their own private luxury villa, explore the island by land (jungle trekking), water (snorkeling in the nearby reefs, fishing in local fishing boats) or sky (at the resort’s state-of-the-art on-property observatory). And when it comes to dining, the standout experience is the resort’s renowned Benz restaurant, located in a classic wooden Thai structure amongst the mangroves encircling Klong Yai Kee waterfall, where the self-trained Chef Khun Benz whips up authentic Thai dishes using whatever is freshest from the local markets and the local fishermen’s daily catch. Guests can book private cooking classes with Chef Benz (or for groups of up to six people). For a really unique dining experience, dad can have a meal in the property’s exclusive treepod, where guests are seated in a bamboo pod and hosted up into the tropical foliage of the ancient rainforest, gazing out across the shoreline as they savor gourmet meals, delivered via the zip-line acrobatics of a personal waiter.

5 Super Cool Father's Day Experiences Around The Globe - Ted Turner Expeditions

Trekking Tour in New Mexico

Offered annually by Vermejo Park Ranch in northern New Mexico, a Ted Turner Expeditions property, this program is designed for dads that love the outdoors and are accustomed to high-elevation hikes on rugged terrain. This year’s hike is scheduled for June 25–July 1, 2017 — timed perfectly just after Father’s Day. Guests will stay at Casa Grande, media mogul Ted Turner’s private home-turned new luxe guest accommodation. Participants will ascend four signature Vermejo peaks over the course of five days, with one day of rest included. When not hiking, guests can choose among the following activities: 3D archery range, massage, fishing, horseback riding, historic tour, wildlife viewing and more.

5 Super Cool Father's Day Experiences Around The Globe - QT Melbourne Hot Air Ballooning

Hot Air Ballooning in Australia  

Take dad hot air ballooning for Father’s Day with QT Melbourne’s newly launched Sunrise Above Melbourne package. QT Hotels & Resorts has collaborated with Global Ballooning Australia to unveil an exclusive hot air balloon package, the perfect kick off (or ending) to a stay in Australia’s arts capital. Following an overnight stay at the design-driven QT Melbourne, QT will then take guests out before sunrise to see the city in all its beauty. After, guests can indulge in a champagne breakfast at QT Melbourne’s signature restaurant, Pascale Bar and Grille.

5 Super Cool Father's Day Experiences Around The Globe - The Milestone Gentlemans Tea

A Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea in London

The five-star Milestone Hotel in London, a quintessentially English mansion-hotel located across from Kensington Palace and Gardens, is bringing back its special Gentlemanly Afternoon Tea tailor-made for dads for the entire month of June in honor of Father’s Day. While the traditional afternoon tea menu at the Milestone offers tea, finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with jam and clotted Devonshire cream, a selection of pastries and champagne, the “Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea” menu takes a different approach. In addition to unlimited tea, guests are offered flights of ale and whisky, and delicacies like mini homemade pork pies, finger sandwiches and maple-cured bacon scones with truffle butter.

What better way to show Dad how much you love him than by creating once-in-a-lifetime memories that you’ll cherish for years to come?! For more unique vacation ideas, check out the Travel section on Inspirations & Celebrations.

 

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