A gift experience can be a refreshing present for someone who has everything. If you want your friend or loved one to remember what you got them for the occasion, consider these seven gift experience ideas, all of which are available in Giftory.
Sign Up for a Cooking Class
Cooking classes are for everyone, regardless of current cooking skills or hobbies. There are a variety of experiences, from baking to full-on sessions that teach you how to mix ingredients and flavors for maximum effect. You can even pick the cuisine, e.g., if you know someone who’s very interested in Japanese food, then why not sign them up for a sushi or ramen-making class? The next time they might invite you to get a taste of what they learned.
An Overnight or Weekend Getaway
An overnight stay at a hotel or a weekend getaway can be the perfect vacation for work-stressed people. Being able to relax and forget about the daily grind momentarily is a welcome reset, and the gift recipient will surely appreciate the gift. From there, you can tailor the experience to their personal preferences, or make them go a bit outside their comfort zone with a mystery weekend.
Go on a Cruise
Cruise vacations are not just for old or retired people anymore. Expand their comfort zone when you book a ticket or entrance to a bottomless brunch cruise Chicago so the recipient can enjoy the view and the spread of food. While there, they can mingle with other cruise guests or just marvel at the skyline and towering buildings on the horizon. And who knows? They might like it so much that they would make it a regular thing. The experience works for singles and couples in this regard.
Learn How to Mix Drinks
Know someone who wishes they could be a bartender but didn’t? A mixologist class will be the best gift you can give them. It certainly beats having to buy a lot of stuff just to experiment with different liquors and flavors, and it’s a useful skill to have at parties or social gatherings. At the end of the session, the recipient will have a working knowledge of cocktails and they could even put a spin on their own and name it.
A Racing Experience
A racing experience is a day on the track where you can drive a sports or muscle car of your choice. There’s something about driving and pushing the limits of a supercar without worrying about traffic or squeezing into tight spaces. Not everyone can own such a vehicle, much less have a friend or acquaintance who does, and it’s a one-of-a-kind experience they won’t forget anytime soon. You can bet they’d have a video or selfie with the car and put it as a phone wallpaper or on their digital picture frame in the foreseeable future.
Relax at a Spa
In today’s world, people are paying more attention to their health and well-being. A day at the spa rejuvenates the skin, hair, and body (depending on the treatment), and the recipient will thank you for it. Imagine a good soak, and then a massage or a manicure/pedicure after. It could be a yoga class, luxurious pampering, or a low-key spa session depending on the recipient’s preferences.
Camping and Other Outdoor Adventures
Last but not least, there’s camping and the many benefits it offers. While preparation is a major element when it comes to outdoor adventures, you can make it more enjoyable for your friend when you give it as a gift, with all the equipment and work done for them. There’s a wide variety of stuff you can do, from trekking to a campfire under the stars. Sports-themed getaways are also available, including ziplining, biking, fishing, or even horseback riding.
Lynn Martelli is an editor at Readability. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from Antioch University and has worked as an editor for over 10 years. Lynn has edited a wide variety of books, including fiction, non-fiction, memoirs, and more. In her free time, Lynn enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her family and friends.
