Looking for original gift ideas this Christmas? Treat someone to an experience day, a gift they will enjoy and remember for a lifetime.
The season has found us again and as always, we ask each other where the time went. We enjoys Christmas (well most of us), from the 1st December up to Christmas day itself. Quite possibly the only thing we do not enjoy about Christmas is the task of finding new great gift ideas for our important ones. Everybody loves to receive a present, however whether they like it or deep down loath it after a while they may decide to discard it. That is the downfall of the majority of gifts. Imagine how much better if would be if you could get them something a little unique, something that they will not leave at the bottom of the wardrobe or flog on eBay in a few years time? Well an experience day gift is the perfect way to do that. An experience day gift is a little more unusual, instead of being an item to wear or use or is more of an event, and a memorable one at that. An experience day gift is almost like receiving two presents. You get the excitement building up to being handed your gift on Christmas day, and then you get the added bonus of looking forward towards your event further in the year.
If your loved one has had a stressful year or has been pulling their teeth out in the build up to Christmas then treat them to a nice chilled out pamper experience. You can choose from facials, massages and mud baths, makeovers and photo shoots or just a full day out at a health spa. You can even treat the man in your life, as there are lots of treatments for men available now days.
Maybe you know someone who is a car fanatic. Treat them to a driving experience such as a Porsche track day, an off road experience or a Formula One driving experience. Even if they cannot drive themselves, you can buy them a high-speed passenger ride.
Surprise the outdoor lovers to a ice climbing or abseiling activity day. On the other hand, try a hiking or biking experience. For the thrill seekers out there, buy them a skydiving gift, bungee jumping activity or even a zorbing gift (the new craze involving mimicking a hamster by rolling down hills in a large ball).
An experience day gift even gives you the advantage to treat yourself at the same time, as there are several options for couples. Buy the two of you a romantic and memorable dining experience or vineyard and wine tasting day. You can even treat Mum and a friend to a afternoon tea day out at one of the country's top traditional houses or hotels.
All of the above experiences are normally available at a variety of locations throughout the country, so you are not limited to your local area, nor will you have to journey far. We hope some of the above options help you when choosing great gift ideas. If there is too much to choose from then take the easy way out and buy one of the many experience gift vouchers that are available. You can buy them to cover several varieties across different price groups. Take some pressure off this Christmas by letting them choose for themselves!
Ben Wain owns Experience Day gift Ideas, a on-line UK comparison site with a vast variety of red letter and experience day activities from the leading retailers available. If you're struggling for original gift ideas, this is definitely the place to come.
