Father's Day is just around the corner, here are 10 trips to help you treat your dad.

Byline: Cathy Owen

1. The Adventure Man

Ranch Rider has the ultimate gift experience for every dad who yearns to be the next John Wayne.

American states Montana and Wyoming offer truly authentic Wild West experiences, allowing dads to explore cowboy country with real working wranglers. There are also plenty of nostalgic locations near the ranches, so you can immerse yourself in stories of legendary battles and the infamous characters of the West.

Working ranch chores are incorporated into the stay with the opportunity to move cattle to new pastures, check and mend fences and camp overnight in the Big Horn Mountains. Seven-nights with Ranch Rider cost pounds 1,258pp (no single supplement).

Ranch Riders offer flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow. You can also leave from Cardiff but there is an additional departure fee of pounds 50pp.

Telephone Ranch Rider on 01509 618811 or visit Ranch Rider at www.ranchrider.com for further information.

2. The Best Friend

If you want to spend more time with your dad then try the Dads 'n' Lads Activity Holidays in the Highlands of Scotland. Eight dads and eight lads live in a Scottish mansion for a long weekend and have a brilliant time together doing a variety of different holiday activities inside and out, all organised and supervised for you by experienced staff.

The holidays are aimed at children aged between 11 and 14 and activities include paintballing, mountain biking and golf.

They cost around pounds 200 per person.

To find out more, visit www.dadsnlads.co.uk

3. The Active Man

Enjoy a week's stay in Pembrokeshire with all the family and celebrate Father's Day in style, with Activity Wales. On arrival at your self catering cottage there will be a bottle of bubbly to enjoy and soft drinks for the children. Enjoy a day at the Country Sports Park for the whole family - try your hand at archery, whizz around on the go-karts and challenge a race on the bumper boats. On Father's Day, enjoy a family lunch at a local pub or restaurant.

Seven nights five star, self catering accommodation, bottle of fizz, lunch and Country Sports Park tickets from pounds 159 per person, based on four.

To find out more about the holiday package, call 01437 765777 or email [e-mail] 4. The Sailor

Does your dad fancy himself as a bit of a sailor? Then treat him to a sailing trip in South Devon with Nonstop Sail.

They are offering two nights on-board accommodation, breakfast, lunch and one evening meal in the superb surroundings of Dartmouth on South Devon coast, for pounds 210, including RYA tuition from professional crew.

For more information, call 01803 833 399.

5. The wine connoisseur

This is the perfect trip for someone who knows their wine. Kirker holidays have organised a Bordeaux wine-tasting trip.

The offer is for two nights' B&B at a deluxe five-star chateaux in Dordogne from pounds 694, including flights, car hire and a full day private tour of St Emilion and Sauternes wine regions.

For more information, call 0207 593 2288.

6. The thrill-seeker

Get him a rally experience for the day in mid-Wales and then stay in this beautiful part of the country.

The rallying is based at the Forest Experience Rally School at Carno, Powys, and costs pounds 295. You will have a full safety briefing before heading out onto the course. Your briefing and instruction will begin with real rally-driving skills. After lunch, you will try your hand at the challenging six mile stage before being timed on your session. At the end of the day is a lap of the exhilarating route with the instructor - at full speed.

To find out more telephone [phone] or email [e-mail].

For places to stay, call Powys tourist information on 01597 822 600.

7. The train spotter 

Stobart Group is offering a Father's Day special for train lovers.

The Pullman train travels from King's Cross to Norwich on Sunday, June 15, with four course lunch for pounds 99, or pounds 380 for a party of four. No under-10s allowed.

Bookings on www.stobartpullman.co.uk.

8. The laid-back dad

Take a relaxing boating trip along the Aegean coast. Explore is offering seven nights' B&B in a private en suite cabin on a traditional Greek caique boat from Saturday, June 21, for pounds 674, including flights, transfers, local payment and tour leader for voyages to picturesque villages, ancient ruins, tavernas and coves for swimming.

For more information, call 0844 499 0901.

9. The Golfer

Enjoy a classic golf weekend on the English Riviera. Tee off in the day while at night enjoy a few cheeky ones at the 19th hole!

The trip includes two nights in a central hotel, breakfast both mornings, 18 holes of golf (club hire not included). There will be a three course meal in a restaurant of your choice and VIP nightclub entry.

From pounds 144.

Visit /www.brilliantweekends.co.uk for more details.

10. The Football Fan

Get your dad to see Italian football at its best. The San Siro stadium is one of the most impressive football arenas in the world. Both Milan sides play here, Inter and AC. Why not combine a classy weekend in Milan with a match to remember. Brilliant Weekends have come up with a package that includes matchday tickets, two nights in a 3-star central hotel and breakfast, starting at pounds 135.

Visit www.brilliantweekends.co.uk for more details.