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What would be a good retirement gift for a dad?

Author: Kajal Shah
by Kajal Shah
Posted: Sep 02, 2017

My dad is retiring next month after a long career in a bank. He is a workaholic and is not too happy at the prospect of retiring. I want to give him a nice gift commemorating his long service.

It is true that after years of working, it is difficult to start a new retired life.

Your dad is about to start a new adventure, by gifting him a small gift is a good way to welcome him into his retired life!

Here are my suggestions for the best retirement gift for your Dad:

  • Hobby Gifts - We know that as soon as we start earning we spent less time towards our favorite hobby right? The best gift would be to inspire him to continue his hobby. If he loves reading then Kindle E-reader is an elegant gift. According to his hobby interest customize your gift such that he will enjoy doing in his free time.
  • Family trip: Planning for an epic family road trip together can be a perfect retirement gift for him. Because in this phase he can enjoy the most with his family and close friends. So why not spend these days exploring!
  • Flying Experiences - Ever wondered what it is like to travel in an air balloon? So give him Paragliding And Skydiving Lessons. This can be one of the perfect retirement gifts.
  • Travel Trip Tickets - During his working days I am sure he might have missed that one trip. Gift him a ticket to his favorite place, because retirement is a great time to explore the world.
  • Travel Accessories - For traveling all you need is Luggage and accessories like:
  • Passport holders – A Passport Holder can fit passport and cards. Gifting him a Passport Holder could also be an ideal gift.
  • Travel Mug - While traveling he may like to keep his coffee warm. Gifting him a Travel Mug can be a good idea.
  • Luggage Tags - While traveling places, tag is most important travel add-on you can own. Gifting him a simple Leather Tag could be an ideal present.
  • Travel Wallets – A Regular sized passport holder never makes sense—where are you supposed to tuck away that flimsy boarding pass? Instead, go for a Travel Wallet. Yet another gift item for your dad.
  • Billfold Wallets - If your Dad likes wallets, then a billfold wallet features a pocket for notes and credit card slots. Gifting him a Billfold Wallets may be a good idea.
  • Money Clips - In case your Dad is one who prefers to carry credit cards and less cash, then gifting him a Money Clip Wallet is an ideal gift.
  • Card Cases - There is nothing worse than a bulky wallet. Gift him a Credit Card Holder so that he can hold all his important cards in a slim card case.
  • Neck Pillow - While traveling we often complain about neck pain. Gift him a Neck Pillow so that he can enjoy his trip comfortably.
  • Compression Socks - While traveling our legs feel tired. Gift him Compression Socks, these socks offer aid to your legs after sitting or walking for a long time.
  • Electronics Organizer - At the trip, he might want many electronic gadgets like chargers, SD cards, cables, laptop accessories and much more at one place. Gifting him a Smart Electronics Organizer is a perfect gift.
  • Camera - Traveling is incomplete without digicam. If your father loves pictures, then gifting him a light weight and pocket size Canon Digital Camera
is a perfect gift.
  • Gardening Equipment – It is seen that gardening hobby ranks at the top for retired people. In case your Dad loves gardening, then the gardening tool can be a perfect gift.
  • Back Massager - Does your Dad complain about back ache? A comfortable Back Massager gift will help him to stay relaxed.
  • Scrapbook - A Photo and Scrapbook Album will help him to preserve old memories.
  • Wine Bottle - Engraving your Dad’s name on the Retirement Wine Bottle Gift can be a perfect retirement gift.
  • Golf Bag - If your Dad plays golf, then Golf Stand Bag is a perfect gift.
  • Watch Cases- A Leather Watch Cases is a perfect gift for a stylish Dad!
  • Plant with Laughing Buddha - Gift him a Laughing Buddha with Good Luck Bamboo Plant in a Smiley Bowl which is a well-known symbol of good luck and prosperity in life.
  • Social - Retirement is a phase where you have to suddenly leave your workplace. So by giving a social invitation to his close friends for a dinner can be an excellent gift.
  • Donation - A donation to his favorite charity on his name can also be a perfect retirement gift.

At this stage of his life, I'm sure Health is the most important thing to take care of your Dad. So, the best advice I'd give you is to gift him a membership to a local health club or Gymnasium. Now is the time he can afford to spend more time for fitness.

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