best retirement gift ideas for men
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Lily L
Actually, I need gift for both of them. I feel with women I can always get them pretty scarves or jewelry (you can't have too much!) but it's impossible to find gift for the male members of my family.
Why would my grandpas want ties? They are retired. And my neither my uncle or my dad wear them to work either.
Answer Christmas gift Ideas for Grandpa :
Men's Robes
GPS
News & Politics Magazines
Gourmet Cheese Assortments
Home Improvement Books
Retirement Planning Books
Indoor Games
Sports Fan Gear
Golfing Supplies
Geneaology Software
Cookbooks
Electric Shavers
Classical
musicDocumentaries
Outdoor Cooking
Car Cleaning Kits
PC Video Cameras
Bonsai
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Christmas gift Ideas for Dad :
Classic Vocalists CD Box Sets
Universal Remote Controllers
Action & Adventure Box Sets
Jump Starters, Battery Chargers & Portable Power
Magazines on Golf
Biographies
High-Def TVs
Books on History
Golf Accessories
Speaker Systems
Magazines on How-to & Home Improvement
Handheld Organizers & PDAs
Multi-tools
Magazines on Business & Investment
Flashlights
Magazines on News & Politics
Snowblowers
Digital Cameras
Sports Magazines
Hand Exercisers
Power Inverters
Baby Backpacks & Carriers
Box Set DVDs on Military & War
Power Tool Combo Packs
Outerwear
Gardening Tools
GPS
Portable DVD Players
Electric Shavers
Golf DVDs
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Hope this help.
Any recommendations on things to do in Phuket, Thailand?
Angela L
My husband and I are taking his father (and the rest of the family) to Phuket next February/March for his retirement gift. Any ideas on fun stuff to do? And yes, I know, Thailand is an odd place for a family vacation, but that's what we chose. Any info is most welcome.
Answer
Thailand is not an odd place for a family vacation, on the contrary ,Thailand is in fact one of the most ideal place to visit, as millions of tourists annually would have vouched for it. And especially Phuket…the perfect holiday island, palm fringed shores, crystal clear water and sunshine.
Things to do in Phuket-
Island boat tour is splendid for a family outing-
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http://www.phuket.net/things-to-do/islan...
CYCLING -mountain biking. Phuket Cycling Club organises regular rallies and trips to various destinations in and around the island and Phang Nga. Even if you don’t have the time or the inclination, to join in on one of their regular adventures they can tell you where the best cycling spots are. Give them a call on 216650 or rent a bike and discover the island yourself. There are various rental outlets around the island and many hotels supply bikes, free to guests.
DIVING and SNORKELLING -organised trip either just swimming about along the shore-line can also be exciting. Coral Seekers phone 354074, email: coralseekers@phuket.com offer snorkelling trips for the whole family and certainly know where the best spots are. Contact them for further information.
ELEPHANT RIDES -
If you like views, heights and elephants, there’s no better way to survey the jungles of Phuket than atop one of these meandering monoliths. As recent residents of the island these gentle creatures have been brought to Phuket due to the decrease in the logging industry in the country’s northern reaches. Have a ride or join The Elephant Help Project in Ao Chalong at Siam Safari, telephone: 280116, email: ecearth@samart.co.th They have some excellent brochures about elephants that will certainly come in useful for a ‘school project’ or ‘show and tell'.
Even if you don’t want a ride, you can buy bananas from the elephant venue and hand feed the animals. Don’t forget to take pictures of the kids and these new found friends to send home to Grand-ma and Grand-pa.
The GIBBON REHABILITATION CENTRE situated on the road leading to Ao Po on the north east coast (turn right at the ‘Twin Sister’s Monument' traffic circle on the road leading out of Phuket going north). Not only can one view gibbons, you can join their club and help save this species from extinction. Email: gibbon@poboxes.com or telephone: 260492 for more information.
GO-CARTING -
Thrill at the speed as you zoom around the go cart track. Situated on the road between Patong and Kathu you’ll discover the Phuket Go-Kart Speedway. Give them a call on 076+321949 or just go there.
HORSE RIDING is another wonderful activity. There are four centres catering to this activity and even the youngest or complete novice can join in. If you’ve never ridden before, livery staff will always lead you or be there to lend a hand. Beach rides are a favourite and the jungle rides are perfect for hotter weather.
Contact the Phuket Laguna Riding Club on the north of Phuket, on 076+324199 or the Phuket Riding Club, in Rawai at the island’s southern end on 076+28821, email: PRC@PHUKET.MALL.PRC The other southern riding club is located just beyond the Phuket Riding Club going south called the Rawai Riding Club. There is also a newer establishment in Kathu called the Phuket Country Riding Club who can be contacted on Phone & Fax: 076+323.151 or they can be emailed on: countryriding@phuketdir.com
All establishments are open from: 8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. All bar the Phuket Country Riding Club offer beach rides and all have jungle rides.
PAINTBALL and SHOOTING -
If you are ‘into’ blasting away at your opponent with paint-filled pellets or taking aim at a target then this is the place for you. These thrill seeking activities can be found in Ao Chalong on the road to Kata Beach, telephone: 076+220130 for more details.
ROCK CLIMBING There are a number of areas where a romantic couple can enjoy this pass-time. The Wall, in Rawai offers a small 10 mt. man-made wall for climbing, or Phuket Shooting Range in Ao Chalong also has a man-made climbing wall. The Laguna Resort complex's, Quest is another area where climbing can be done. If you are after the 'real' stuff, then your best bet is to make your way to Krabi, where there are numerous cliffs begging to be climbed. Remember to check all gear yourself, to doubly ensure your and your children's safety.
SAILING A slightly different water activity and not often considered by those who aren’t already involved in the sport, sailing is definitely an, ‘all in the family’ pass-time no matter what your children’s ages. From the burbling baby to the teenager, what better way than to really discover Phuket and the surrounding waters, other than on a boat? Skipper-ed or not this is definitely one of the most pleasurable ways to spend your holiday.
Contact Thai Marine and Leisure on 076+239111, email: info@thaimarine.com or Sunsail, on 076+239057 or email: sunthai@phket.loxinfo.co.th On the other hand if you would rather give catamaran sailing a try, many of the resorts and hotels as well as a number of the island’s west-coast beaches offer hobi-cats and similar such smaller sailing boats for rent. There are also a few sailing schools on the island, for more information contact the Ao Chalong Yacht Club c/o the Commodore, Mark Horwood on fallwood@phuket.ksc.co.th or the Phuket Yacht Club Association that hold regular Sunday afternoon events. Great fun for the whole family, give them a call on 076+211470 or email them at yindi@phuket.ksc.co.th
If you would rather spend the day being taken by boat rather than having to play with sails and ropes, there is yet another way to sail in Phuket. East-West Siam telephone: 076+340912 or email: philippe@samart.co.th can take you on a wonderful day or overnight cruise to Phang Nga Bay and it’s many islands. Here the whole family, even the tiny one’s, can relax in the shade while one of the junk-rigged boats drifts past an Eden hardly touched by man.
SEA CANOEING, is yet another recreation the older members of your family should experience while in this part of the world. Paddle through sea-caves and along mangrove lined estuaries teeming with wildlife. There are a number of sea-canoe and kayaking companies scattered all over the island. The best known, is Sea Canoe telephone 076+212252.
SWIMMING Although the waters off Phuket are generally safe, they can be downright dangerous in the wet season when on-shore winds pick the waves up to a surf-able size. Not only that but the seas are renowned for strong currents that run along the island’s west coast from the months of May/June to Oct/Nov. Don’t let that put you off, one can still swim with the younger family members but do be aware of the situation and NEVER swim without someone on the beaching watching you and your family.
TEN PIN BOWLING can be found in Phuket town inside the Ocean Shopping Plaza, near Robinson’s Supermarket as well as at the Pearl Bowling Centre near the main post office in Phuket Town as well as at Big C Supercentre located on Chao Fa Nok Road (also known as the Bypass Road.)
TREKKING and RAFTING There is some trekking on the island but most of the rafting activities are done in the Phang Nga area. The jungles of the Thai-Malay peninsular are some of the world’s most diverse and well worth the effort. Definitely for the older kids and their parents. Contact the Phuket Trekking Club on 076+341453 or Phuket Land and Sea on 076+222900, email: info@phuketsealand.com for more information
WATERFALLS At the same location as the Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre is one of Phuket’s three waterfalls, Bang Pae Waterfall. There is a lovely climb through the jungle along its sides. If you’d rather relax you can either eat at the little restaurant or picnic in the area. There are two more waterfalls, both with walks up their side’s, one is in Kathu, called Kathu Waterfall. The other Tone Sai Waterfall is off Thepkrasattri Road, going north of Phuket town.
ZOO Another good venue for the whole family is the Phuket Zoo. Half way between Phuket town and Ao Chalong on the Chao Fa Road on the east side you’ll discover this quaint menagerie. Home to a variety of interesting animals including crocodiles and tigers, the latter of which you can have your photo taken with
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http://www.10best.com/Phuket/index.html
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