I love gift giving, but sometimes I want to switch it up from giving a loved one more stuff and get them something that they can experience. Enter… “experience gifts”, which basically are gift ideas that are a service or activity. If you have a friend or family member who doesn’t want anything, these gifts are perfect! Do an activity with them, or purchase an experience they can enjoy alone or with other loved ones. All in all, you can’t go wrong with any of these gift ideas (that are perfect for last-minute gift giving too). Keep reading for my favorite “experience gifts”!
Spa Day
Everyone appreciates a little pampering, especially after the busyness of the holiday season, so I love gifting a treatment at the spa! Spa Finder gift cards are always a great option since they work at so many different spas and fitness studios in all areas, and you can send them digitally when you’re in a pinch for time. Grab a digital gift card here or you can also purchase a physical gift card from Amazon. If you’re shopping for someone who lives locally, you can also grab a gift card or pay for a treatment at a local spa of your choice!
Gift a Service of Something They’ve Been Wanting to Try
Maybe there is a service or experience they have been wanting to try out but they wouldn’t necessarily spend the money to do it themselves. This makes for a great gift! For example, we have this experience locally called Scap Bar which is a scalp massage and intensive hair treatment, which isn’t necessarily essential BUT would be such a fun and relaxing experience. Consider services that your friend or family member wouldn’t splurge on but would enjoy as a gift option.
Anything From Virgin Experience Gifts
When in doubt, I love gifting anything from Virgin Experience Gifts! Search your city to find a ton of different fun experiences in your area that would be a great date night or event with friends. You’ll find things like skydiving, boat cruises, racecar driving, sunset sailing, murder mystery dinner shows, cooking classes, helicopter tours, couples massages, and SO much more! The list is endless!
Cooking or Mixology Class
If they love to cook or make cocktails, a cooking or mixology class is always a fun gift (and great date night!). You can do these locally or even digitally, here is a great resource for digital classes.
Subscription Box or Membership
Offer a recurring experience like a wine club, streaming service, or meal kit delivery. It’s something they’ll get repeatedly and can always extend if they enjoy it!
Local Adventure or Day Date
Think tickets to a local attraction like a museum, aquarium, or even a seasonal event like ice skating or holiday lights.
Dining or Food Tour Experiences
Considering a gift for the foodies in your life? A gift card to a favorite local restaurant or a food tour in their city is the perfect gift. Gift them an experience to somewhere they’ve never been or take them back to their favorite place to eat!
Fitness Class
I love a good fitness class, and what better time to gift one with the New Year approaching? One of my favorite ways to gift fitness classes is through ClassPass – you get a certain amount of credits each month you can use to attend a ton of different fitness studios and salons in your area. This way, they can try out a ton of different classes and workouts (and even get a salon service too, like a spray tan or massage). Check out ClassPass here!
Hopefully these experience-related gifts have given you some inspiration if you want to try different gift ideas this year! Don’t miss my Amazon Gift Guide for more last-minute gifts. Happy holidays!
