Top 25 Experience Gift Ideas Almost Anyone Will Love

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For someone who has everything (or someone who doesn't want it all), an experience gift is something that won't create even more clutter in the house. If your loved one has always talked about wanting to tour the states, drive a classic car, or even hire an interior designer to redecorate their room, you can make their dream come true.

It's time to give impressions. Giving the intangible is unique because it is a new memory, a gift that can change a person's character, influence him and his life through adventure, exploration and learning something new.

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Kayaking tours led by REI throughout the country

• REI, different prices.

Kayak to your heart's content with trained REI professionals. REI provides everything you need for a successful tour, as well as tours throughout the United States. Their tours are very diverse, from exploring wrecks to sunset tours, and you are sure to find one that suits your preferences.

Tours:

Learn to Kayak Class

DC Monuments Kayak Tour

Chicago River Skyline Kayak Tour

Private food tour of your favorite city

• Secret food tours, from $90 per person.

Food tours are a great way to get to know the city. Guides take travelers to little-known places where they can taste a variety of local delicacies and drinks. Whether it's banchan and bibimbap tasting in Seoul or jamon and tapas in Barcelona, ​​one will spend a couple of hours exploring a new or familiar city in a unique way.

Tours:

Secret Food Tour: Seoul (private tour), from $226.80

Secret Food Tour: Vancouver (private tour), from $153

Secret Food Tour: Barcelona (group tour), $90

Combined fitness classes

• classpass, starting from $50 .

ClassPass is a great way to start exploring fitness classes in your area. If a person is just starting their fitness journey, this is a great way to start figuring out what they enjoy the most. Whether he is interested in training camps, yoga, Pilates, cycling or kickboxing, he will be able to tailor his fitness experience to his preferences.

Driving a classic dream car

• driveshare, different prices.

Is your loved one a car fanatic? Did he ever have a particular classic car that he wanted to drive? Hagerty's DriveShare program allows him to choose which car he would like to rent for a day to cruise around the city. This is a great way to try out the classic car of your dreams.

Offers:

1955 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn

1970 Ford Bronco

2020 Acura NSX

A professional interior designer will help you create your dream space

• Havenly Design, from $79.

If your loved one has always talked about wanting to hire an interior designer to redesign their home, Havenly is the perfect way to do it. Pair him with a professional who can turn his room into a dream room. He will take a style survey and be paired with a designer who will talk to him and provide inspiration and advice to help them make a decision.

Skydiving without actually jumping out of the plane

• iFly gift voucher from $25.

Skydiving can be intimidating, so gifting a skydiving session can be too risky for you and the recipient. iFly combines the best of both worlds: indoor skydiving, simulating skydiving without a lot of the risks involved. Working in cities across the US, you're sure to give your loved one an exhilarating experience anywhere.

Annual Pass to US National Parks

• america the Beautiful Pass, available at REI, $79,99.

For those looking to take a trip to several national parks around the country, having an annual pass is essential. Visiting national parks can cost a lot of money in just one day, so this is a gift that really saves adventurers money.

Private cooking lessons from a famous chef

• Culinary workshops Delicious Experiences from $ 125.

Experienced chefs and inquisitive beginners alike will appreciate talking to an experienced pasta maker or professional cake decorator. If you give your loved one a Delicious Experience (or send them a gift certificate), they will get a private virtual session with a chef, sommelier, bartender or restaurateur. He can ask for advice, follow a recipe, or let a professional lead the course.

Courses:

Open Sesame: Tahini for All Seasons with Chef Adina Sussman, $1250

Pastel de Nata: Portuguese Quiche with Joao Batalha, $190

Taste of India with Mini Seth, $200

Experimental Cocktails for Tea Lovers with TJ Vong, $190

Curated calligraphy lesson to improve handwriting

• Calligraphy Starter Kit by Laura Hooper Design House, $ 169.

Calligraphy is a special skill that can be learned through constant practice and with a great instructor. Laura Hooper offers both of these aspects in her calligraphy starter kit, which includes an alphabet drawing pad, a slanting pen, three nibs, ink, a tutorial, and a 2,5-hour video tutorial. You will be able to work at your own pace and study in a comfortable environment.

Journey to the Galapagos

• Cruise Quasar Expeditions Galapagos from $6950 (plus flight).

Quasar Expeditions, a sustainability-focused company, can help you cruise to the Galapagos Islands or go on safari to Patagonia. The combination of luxurious accommodations and remote locations make these trips expensive but extraordinarily unique.

Intensive Monthly Baking Course

• Baking master class Studio Milk Bar, from $12 per month.

Christina Tosi, founder of Milk Bar, teaches beginners and experienced bakers how to make cookies, pies and cakes. During the month, students learn the secrets of making delicious desserts for 5-10 hours; they will then come up with their own recipe and get feedback on their creations.

European vacation you don't need to plan

• Rick Steve Tours from $1795 (plus airfare).

Before the pandemic, prominent traveler Rick Steves brought tens of thousands of people to Europe every year. It also paid a voluntary carbon tax on all of these flights. As countries begin to welcome tourists, many of his popular tours to Greece, Italy and other countries are being resumed. You can purchase gift cards ranging from $10 to $500.

Virtual classes for young artists

• Primerry subscription for 3 months, $75.

Former elementary art teacher Patty Palmer founded Deep Space Sparkle in 2008. Primerry is a painting lesson subscription aimed at young artists. Every week there is a new video tutorial dedicated to the basics. Children use their own materials and follow along to create their own masterpieces.

Tours:

Village Italy in 14 days, $4395 per person (plus airfare)

Best of Europe in 21 days, $6095 per person (plus airfare)

Basque Country in Spain and France in nine days, $2695 per person (plus airfare)

Lessons from the most famous celebrities and experts

• Annual Subscription MasterClass from $ 180.

An annual MasterClass membership gives you access to hundreds of classes taught by industry leaders on topics ranging from gardening to business. There is bound to be something your loved one would love to hear from someone they probably admire. This is a great gift for people of all ages and encourages lifelong learning - plus, no shipping required.

Classes:

Misty Copeland teaches ballet technique and artistry

Serena Williams teaches tennis

Explore the country by train

• US rail ticket available at Amtrak, $ 499.

The Amtrak USA Rail Pass is an extremely unique way to travel across the country that offers more scenic views than a plane and more relaxing than a car. Embark on a multi-segment journey with the opportunity to visit over 500 locations across the US.

Directions:

Adirondack (from Montreal to New York)

City of New Orleans (Chicago to New Orleans)

Pacific Surfliner (San Luis Obispo to San Diego)

Treasure hunt around your city (or home)

• Let's Roam treasure hunt, from $12,99 per person.

Let's Roam offers hundreds of treasure hunts across the US and Canada. There's bar-hopping in Nashville or looking for monuments and memorabilia at the city's music market. During the challenge, players must solve riddles and learn trivia about the city.

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For staying at home, there is an indoor treasure hunt for couples and families.

Entertainment:

Nashville Nonstop Bar Tour, $12,99 per person

Savannah Historical Adventure, $12,99 per person

Terrifying Toronto, $12,99 per person

Tickets for a concert, game or show

• Gift card StubHub from $ 25.

If someone you know and love wants to see the Boston Bruins play hockey or a Billie Eilish concert, you can purchase tickets for them on StubHub. You can also purchase a gift card.

Guitar lessons for beginners

• Lessons Fender play, $9,99/month.

Aimed at those who need to learn the basics, Fender Play is a fairly affordable way for beginner guitarists to gain some experience with their instruments. There are video lessons on electric and acoustic guitar, bass and ukulele. You can learn pop, country, rock, blues and folk songs, from Aaliyah to ZZ Top.

Mystery in a box

• Mysterious Gamesa Cratejoy Finders Seekers, from $33 per month.

Each Finders Seekers is a mystery set in a different city. The player will receive a box of items to help them find stolen art in Chicago or missing scrolls in Petra, Jordan. But they will also need internet access to figure out some clues.

While the games are suitable for the whole family, kids under 10 may find the kids' edition more fun. Each box takes two to four hours. You can buy one box or get a monthly subscription.

Holidays for the weekend

• Gift box Tingly Experience, from $ 59.

You can send your parents on holiday to New England or let them choose from thousands of activities in over 100 countries. In any case, the details, such as which hotel to stay in, what dates they want to travel on, are up to them. Gift cards are also available for as little as $10.

Gift boxes:

Essential Collection box, $89

Experience the World box, $179

Bucketlist box, $239

Broadway shows from home

• Subscription BroadwayHD, $11,99/month.

Theater is back, but not everyone has access to the many shows New York City has to offer. While a BroadwayHD subscription doesn't quite capture the magic of being in the audience, you can still give your loved one the ultimate play and musical experience.

Souvenir piece of land in Scotland or Ireland

• Highlander or Celtic titles from $ 45.

For 15 years, Highland Titles has been selling souvenir lots in Glencoe Wood, Scotland, and most recently at Sylvekirk Wood in Ireland. Plots ranging from one square meter to 100 square meters are sold with titles of lord or lady. The company says that in such a comic way, your gift is aimed at preserving nature reserves.

Starting at $75, you get a parchment certificate along with your square foot of land.

Cheese that is brought to the doorstep every month

• CheesePluss from $75.

Located in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood, CheesePlus is a locals favorite. Their Club Cheese of the Month subscription provides a trio of hand-selected cheeses featuring only the cheeses with the best seasonal character and maximum flavor. Their box, freshly cut from a giant cheese wheel, also includes tasting notes and selection information.

Home Science Experiments

• Mel Science, $ 199.

The Mel Science Starter Kit has it all and offers over 15 experiments to try with your Starter Kit. With three chemistry kits, a physics kit, and a STEM kit, you'll be introduced to a vast world of science entertainment. Complete with a VR headset for access to exclusive VR lessons, this is a great gift for anyone looking to expand their scientific knowledge.

Donate to a cause close to your heart

• Gift card GlobalGiving, from $10.

For a loved one who has everything, you might want to consider a charity gift. GlobalGiving connects donors with nonprofits so they can choose where to send their donation. They can search by location or topic (for example, food security, clean water, or wildlife conservation).

GlobalGiving has four out of four stars in the Charity Navigator, which ranks nonprofits based on transparency and performance.

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