The greatest gift a father can get is the love of his family. While it's true Dad probably doesn't need expensive gifts from his children, he also probably will be delighted if his kids surprise him with a thoughtful and unique gift. Here are some great gift ideas to consider for Father's Day, Dad's birthday, Christmas or other special days.
Thrill Dad With a Hi-Tech Gadget
Many dads are great fans of cutting edge gadgets. If money is not an issue, there are heaps of options available. The revolutionary i-Pad or the super slim Dell Adamo XPS laptop will make the perfect gift. So will the Nokia N900 multimedia tablet-cum-phone, a 3D TV, the Canon Digital Ixus camera, a blue-ray DVD player, a pocket camcorder or a pocket-sized GPS navigator.
And if Dad enjoys late night TV channel flicking, delight him with a universal remote controller. Great choices include the Philips SRU8015 Prestigo, Sony RM-VL1400T, Logitech Harmony 1000 and Marantz RC9001. Nothing will please him more.
Other tech gift ideas include:
- For the Rugged Dad – A Leatherman pocket knife or multi-tools.
- For the Music-Loving Dad – An iPod Wireless Speaker System or noise-blocking in-ear earphones.
- For the Dad who Loves Gaming – A Sony PS3, Nintendo DSi or a new game such as God of War 3, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Final Fantasy XIII, or Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing.
Buy Dad Sports Gear
If Dad can't live without sports, a sport-theme gift will certainly be a great choice. Buy him a pair of shoes that fit his sport of choice – the Shimano TR51 SPD SL for triathlon, Scarpa Force shoes for rock climbing, Nike TW Air Zoom 2010 for golf, or the Adidas Barricade 5 for tennis.
He will be thrilled to receive a sport bag filled with a funky water bottle, a sunscreen, sweatbands, towels and tickets to his favorite sporting events from his loved ones as well. If the sport crazy Dad hasn't got a gym membership, that might just be the thing he needs. As an added bonus, the gift giver – the wife or the kids – can sign up together for the gym membership so that everyone in the family can get fit and healthy together!
Give Dad an Unforgettable Experience
Men who crave for adventures and unusual experiences will need something out of the ordinary. Check out websites such as RedBalloonDays.com.au, TotalExperience.com.au and Adrenalin.com.au and choose from hundreds of incredible experiences.
Whether it's driving a racing car, swimming with sharks, skydiving, flying a helicopter, hot air ballooning, jet boating or white water rafting, there's bound to be something that the thrill seeker Dad will love and remember forever!
Unique Gifts for Fathers on Father's Day
Fathers deserve recognition for their roles in raising children and providing the best for their families. Buy Dad a thoughtful and unique gift this Father's Day or any special occasion. The gift giver can consider a cool state-of-the-art gadget, a sport-theme present or a thrilling adventure-cum-experience gift.
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Wei Yin Wong - I started my working life as a reporter at an English daily called The Sun in Malaysia 16 years ago, writing health-related articles. ...
