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Father's Day is celebrated on 19th June in most countries around the World, ever since 1910. Have you already got a present for your Dad? If you are still hesitating, here are a few ideas!
A new survey by flight destination finder WhichBudget.com has revealed that when it comes to choosing a Father's Day treat, the way to a Dad's heart is most likely to be through his stomach rather than sports. A poll of 584 men on the website found that food and drink trips came top of the Father's Day holiday wish-list, while sporting activities were rated as less appealing for a Father's Day getaway.
Commenting on the survey results, Martino Matijevic, CEO and Founder of WhichBudget.com, said: "Nowadays men are far more adventurous in their food and drink choices, so it is not surprising that top of the Father's Day wish-list are getaways that combine travel with food and drink. Our survey found sporting activities were less appealing, which was a surprise. Maybe this is because sport requires more energy, so may not be quite as conducive to a relaxing Father's Day off as slowly sipping whisky in a Highland distillery, or dining in a lively Sicilian piazza."
Say goodbye to tried and tested holidays and hello to curious new experiences as WhichBudget.com, leading destination finder and flight search engine, reveals those places that are leading the charge and emerging as 2011's most searched travel destinations in Europe.
Unsurprisingly, sunny locations are most desirable and like a moth to a flame, tourists are attracted to sun-drenched shores. Based on thousands of searches from the UK [we used the UK as the test base, but the results are similar from other Northern European countries] since the start of the year, WhichBudget.com found Crete, Dubrovnik, Split, Paphos and Larnaca to be the destinations generating the most interest from Brits keen to swap grey skies for some Mediterranean flavour.
WhichBudget.com CEO and founder Martino Matijevic comments:
"What is interesting to note is that the main motivation for travellers - the sun - hasn't changed. What is also made evident, based on searches on our site, is that places like the ancient cities of Crete, and Split and Paphos, which until recently haven't been as high on the tourism radar, are generating more interest. This suggests that intrepid travellers are seeking cultural experiences along with their sunshine fix.
"While in previous years cities such as Athens and Barcelona have been the focus of searches on WhichBudget.com, now it appears the wonder of exploring somewhere a bit left of centre has sparked the trend toward searches to more unusual travel destinations."
Also featured on WhichBudget.com's list of emerging travel destinations are Budapest, Warsaw, Krakow and Dalaman, areas not traditionally on the well trodden path but all with histories vivid enough to entice travellers.
While Azerbaijan has been basking in the glory of its Saturday night Eurovision win, WhichBudget.com has identified another accomplishment it can be proud of... Azerbaijan is topping flight destination searches, with peaked flight interest in the country following Saturday's triumph.
Since the winning song, Running Scared, was announced, would-be holidaymakers have been logging on to look at flights to Baku in their droves, resulting in a drastic increase in searches to this destination, up by 54% this Sunday compared to last Sunday.
In addition to its now celebrated singing prowess, Azerbaijan is also famed for being oil-rich country and its ancient history. Capital City Baku's Old Town is known to be some 2000 years old and the Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape in the semi-desert of central Azerbaijan has an outstanding collection of more than 6,000 rock engravings bearing testimony to 40,000 years of stone age grafitti.
Commenting on the search increase, Martino Matijevic, CEO and Founder of WhichBudget.com, said: "Azerbaijan's win is clearly good news for tourism there, highlighting to the rest of the world that Azerbaijan has much to offer as an emerging tourist destination. Despite the many global issues making travellers nervous at the moment, the chance to visit Azerbaijan and join in the feel-good fun appears to be quite appealing."
They are the majestic, gentle giants of the ocean and have long captured the curiosity and hearts of animal lovers the world over, making whale watching one of the most sought after holiday activities around.
WhichBudget.com, the leading flight search engine and destination finder, has devised a list of three popular whale watching destinations, to ensure a unique and hassle free experience.
Whale watching in Iceland, a once in a lifetime experience
Iceland, known for its natural wonders and Norse heritage, is also a premier whale watching destination, with trips on beautifully restored fishing vessels to see friendly minke, humpback and blue whales, offering a unique whale watching experience. Tours, which run from May to September, operate from Reykjavik, Breiddalsvik, Olafsvik and the Westman Island, however, Husavik, regarded as the ‘whale watching capital of the world’, is the most popular destination. For true whale lovers, a visit to Husavik’s fascinating Whale Museum, the first of its kind in Iceland and home to interactive displays on Iceland’s cetacean species, is a must. flights to Iceland
Whale watching in Spain, not just sunbathing and siestas
As if Spain’s natural beauty, cuisine and culture weren’t enough, it is also a wonderful whale watching destination. The Bay of Biscay, off Spain’s northern coast, offers superb whale watching opportunities, with the magnificent scenic delights an added bonus. June to September is the region’s whale watching season. flights to Spain
Sail the Madeira Islands for spectacular whale sightings
The warm waters surrounding the Madeira Islands, off the coast of Portugal, offer a blissful paradise for whales, attracting over 20 species, including pilot, fin and sperm whales. A day spent sailing through Madeira’s beautiful waters as you explore deserted islands and seek out whales, will be a truly unforgettable experience. And, with frequent sightings, you wouldn’t want to forget your camera! The best time for whale watching around Madeira is from May to October. flights to Portugal
The Royal wedding has done much to improve public opinion of the Royal family and now, WhichBudget.com, leading destination finder and flight search engine, reveals the extent of the influence Will and Kate's union has had, with a 194% increase in the total number of worldwide searches for flights to London, compared to an average weekend so far in 2011.
Tellingly, the city with the highest percentage increase is Vancouver, Canada with a massive 250% increase. With 12 million Canadian's tuning in to the Royal wedding, greater demand for travel to London is hardly surprising. The commonwealth has long connected the two countries and now it seems the wedding has increased admiration for the royal family and favourably influenced tourism to the capital.
Milan, the fashion capital of the world, ranked second in the WhichBudget.com table, with a 223% increase in searches, suggesting Kate Middleton's McQueen wedding dress did much to entice Milan's fashionable citizens to discover more of London's renowned designers and style makers.
Martino Matijevic, CEO and founder of WhichBudget.com comments; "demand for travel to London has reached fever pitch, with the Royal wedding showcasing London at its best and pushing the city, already a desirable travel destination in its own right, into a new league.
Passion for London, not to mention the Royal couple, was evident across the UK, with a particularly significant increase in searches from Edinburgh. WhichBudget.com's findings also show how the Royal wedding has inspired travellers from Edinburgh and Dublin to visit London for weekend leisure breaks, a shift from the normal peak searches for Mondays and Tuesdays in common with business travel trends."
The WhichBudget.com top ten departure airports with the highest percentage increase of searches for travel to London since the Royal wedding are:
Father's Day is celebrated on 19th June in most countries around the World, ever since 1910. Have you already got a present for your Dad? If you are still hesitating, here are a few ideas!
Say goodbye to tried and tested holidays and hello to curious new experiences as 
While Azerbaijan has been basking in the glory of its Saturday night 
They are the majestic, gentle giants of the ocean and have long captured the curiosity and hearts of animal lovers the world over, making whale watching one of the most sought after holiday activities around.