Experiential Gifts Buying Guide

Not every good gift comes in a box with a bow on it. Experiential gifts provide the gift of experiences. Whether the recipient gets pampered for a day at a spa or gets covered head to toe in paintballs , he or she is sure to have the time of their lives. These gifts are perfect for the friend or family member who has everything, or the workaholic who never has time for his or herself. Treat your favourite loved one to a day of relaxation, intense fun, or indulgence. There truly is something for everyone!

Tips

• Really consider the recipient. Even the most selfless people make the mistake of projecting their own tastes while shopping for gifts. If your friend loves living on the edge, a skydiving experience would make a better gift than a golf trip .
• Try to get a gift that is good for any day. Buying tickets for a dinner cruise on a specific date may inconvenience your friend. It's best to get a gift certificate type of gift that can be used at any time.
• Make sure the activity is local, unless you are providing transportation as well. Buying a New York City helicopter tour for your friend living in California isn't a good idea unless you're buying the plane ticket as well!

Top Picks

Luxury and Relaxation 

Kick Back and Relax
Spa Treatments  Perfect for those who love to pamper themselves.	Dinner Cruise  Great for couples and those on the prowl.	Lodging Let your friend kick back and relax in a beautiful resort.	Private Yoga Class  Perfect for those with a high stress level.	Hot Stone Massage  Your favourite workaholic will love this gift!

Adrenalin Rush

Thrill Seekers
NYC Helicopter Tour  See the skyline from the best seat in the house!	Half Day of Paintball  Get ready to duck for cover!	Zero Gravity Experience  Perfect for your friend who went to space camp as a kid (or your friend who always wanted to go to space camp).	Skydiving Experience  Experience an intense rush of adrenalin!	Biplane Flight  Watch the sunrise from the sky.

Sporty Gifts

Sporty Fun
Racecar Drive  Buckle up and hang on tight!	Fly Fishing Trip  This is great for someone who loves the outdoors!	Let's Go Surfing for Two  Take your totally rad friend for a totally rad surfing experience!	Sailing Charter  These usually turn out to be more fun than you'd think.	Trapeze Class  Circus lovers will have a ball with this gift.

Dream Gifts

Indulgence
Chef for a Day  Your culinary loving friend will get a kick out of this gift!	Cheese and Wine Tasting  The epitome of fine and indulgence, this experience will make you feel like royalty!	The Ultimate Make-up Make-Over  Ladies, prepare to indulge and work the perfect pouty lips.	Luxury Golf Day  Perfect for the corporate golfer.	Personal Song Writer  Let a song writer sing your blues.