We all know that feeling of desperation, as we frantically look for a suitable gift for a friend or family member; “will they like it?’ “Will it fit?’ are questions that pop up when Xmas shopping, yet worry no more, there is a solution and it comes in the form of a gift experience. We cherish the special moments in our lives, and you can create amazing memories for the recipient by arranging a gift experience.
Here is our top 5 list of gift experiences in 2023.
- Racetrack experience – If your partner has a lifelong dream to drive a Ferrari, online solutions can make it a reality. You can choose from a range of classic Ferrari models and with some classroom instruction and suiting up, it’s time to take the supercar onto the track for a few laps. Of course, you have a professional race driver coaching you; a few laps in a regular car to demonstrate the racing line and how to exit corners.
- Tandem skydive – Let’s imagine you have this crazy idea to leap out of a small aircraft; such is the sport of skydiving that you would only be permitted to jump from 2,000 ft and with a static line. This is not the same experience as a 12,000 ft jump and the only way you can experience the latter is with a tandem skydiving package. You are hooked up to a skydiving instructor; all you have to do is enjoy the experience! There are no age limits (other than the jumper being 18+), so if your dad once said he’d love to experience a freefall parachute jump, you can book a jump with a local experience provider.
- Art courses – If your sister loves to paint or demonstrates a desire to learn pottery, you can subscribe to a course with a pro artist and present this to her in the form of an experience gift. Masterclass incorporates top people to impart their knowledge to lucky recipients; your cousin might be a budding writer who needs some structure in their approach, in which case, a creative writing course would make for the perfect gift.
- Coffee Subscription – Imagine being the recipient and finding out that you have one year’s supply of freshly roasted coffee grounds! If grandma loves fine tea from Ceylon, she would love nothing more than a regular delivery of the best teas.
- Extreme experiences – For the adventurous type, there is racetrack driving, bungee jumping, hot air balloon rides, mountaineering and hiking (click here for info on hiking shoes). Kayaking, culinary arts and wine-tasting are all on the menu, with an expert instructor. How about jumping out of a helicopter with the longest bungee cord attached to your ankles, which is a wild experience?
It is important to point out that, in the event the recipient does not like the experience, they can choose something else.