I have always tried to be creative over the years when it comes to Father’s Day gifts. When the children were younger, we made a range of gifts and cards which are still treasured today. I did occasionally buy gifts but always looking for something different, something with meaning. This year, thanks to Maps International, I found the perfect idea.
What about a gift that reminds someone of a place that is special to them?
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Paris holds a very special place in my heart. Well, in both our hearts. I fell in love with Paris when I was studying in France many, many years ago and my love of France and all things French, inspired my then boyfriend to plan something really special. Unbeknown to me, he had planned a trip to Paris for the New Year and when I unwrapped my Christmas present, it was two tickets and a hotel booking for Paris. I was beyond excited. The city of romance with the man I loved and to see the New Year in beneath the lights of the Eiffel Tower, it was too perfect for words.
Also unbeknown to me was that my husband was planning to propose at midnight beneath the Eiffel Tower. We had the most incredible day, wandering around Paris, taking in my favourite sites. A boat trip along the Seine rounded off the day perfectly and we went to take our place amongst the crowds to count down to the New Year. The marriage proposal didn’t quite happen as planned. The crowds around the Eiffel Tower were enormous and lively. After midnight had passed everyone surged towards the Metro station and we got swept along with the crowds, It was quite scary and in the end. we pulled away from the crowds and decided to walk back to the hotel. Then it began to rain. But it didn’t dampen our spirits. Once back at the hotel and dried off, my husband proposed. It was the most amazing end to our Parisian adventure.
Of course, I said yes, and the rest, as they say, is history. It may have not quite gone the way my husband had planned, but it was incredible and we married the following year.
As soon as I started browsing through the selection of wall maps from Maps International, I knew exactly what I was looking for and I knew it would be perfect; a map of Paris. Maps International have the perfect range; City Street Map Prints.
These come in three sizes and striking colours and designs and are very simple, but so effective and you can choose from Paris, Rome, London, New York or Barcelona. The Paris City Street Map is just perfect, I chose Turquoise and I know that every time we look at it, it will remind us of our incredible trip to Paris. It is a stunning print, really eyecatching and such great quality. I love it.
Maps International have the most incredible range of wall maps and there are lots of different ideas that would make perfect Father’s Day gifts. You could choose from Scratch maps to classic maps, sports lovers will be thrilled with the maps of UK golf courses or football grounds, there is a map of UK breweries and Scotland whisky distilleries. If you want something more personal, the Personalised Postcodes Couples Print is a really cute idea.
This is a gift that can be functional and decorative and something a little bit different too.
Maps International also have a fantastic range of maps for kids too.
So if you are looking for a really special gift for Father’s Day this year I really do recommend taking a look at Maps International as you might just find the perfect gift.
Disclaimer – The Paris City Street Map Print was sent to me free of charge in return for this post. All opinions are my own.
