Experience gifts can create two sets of memories: one when you watch the recipient open their gift, and one when you’re making crafts, having outdoor adventures, or tasting delicious food. Instead of buying disposable trinkets this year, consider giving your recipient a chance to enjoy an engaging day with their loved ones. It’s helpful to consider which experience gift the recipient might appreciate the most.

Cooking Classes

Cooking classes are popular because they’re flexible, open to every skill level, and often result in a delicious meal. For beginners, they may offer an opportunity to learn how to prepare a dish at home. For more seasoned cooks, classes can provide ways to hone their techniques and experiment with new cuisines.

Students can meet in person or talk to a chef over Zoom. Options vary, from preparing a dessert to cooking a three-course meal, all while enjoying the opportunity to relax, sip wine, and spend time with friends.

Kayak Tours

Kayak tours offer a journey through Central Florida, where recipients may paddle along a river and potentially spot wildlife, such as dolphins, gators, horseshoe crabs, and manatees. With tour guides helping to ensure safety, the trip can be both enjoyable and memorable.

This gift is ideal for athletic, adventurous people who appreciate outdoor activities. You can choose from daytime and nighttime tours in different locations.

Wine Tastings

Introduce your loved one to a variety of wines with a local winery tasting. An expert will share different vintages while discussing the history, ingredients, and flavor profiles. The session might include a tour of the winery along with fruit, cheese, and chocolate pairings.

If you don’t have a nearby winery, wine stores often host tasting events. Alternatively, you could organize a wine tasting at home by purchasing a set of unique vintages.

Paint and Sip Classes

Combine your friend’s interest in wine and art with a gift card for a paint and sip class. No prior art experience is needed, as the instructor guides students on how to paint a basic still life or replicate an existing piece. Afterward, students have the option to take their artwork home and display it.

The venue may provide alcoholic drinks or allow attendees to bring their own. Since the atmosphere is often lighthearted, paint and sip classes are more about having fun than mastering painting techniques.

Craft Kits

Craft kits are a thoughtful gift that enable the recipient to make almost anything without leaving the house. You can find craft boxes tailored to various interests, including beeswax candles, rainbow swirl bagels, glass mosaics, miniature houses, leather tags, embroidery art, and homemade soap.

Online craft stores typically have dozens of options. With this gift, your loved one can explore their hobbies in the comfort of their home, without the pressure of meeting new people.

Glamping Trips

Many people love the outdoors but may feel that camping is a little intimidating. Rent a lodge or luxury camper so that your relative can hike, swim, and fish, then relax in an air-conditioned unit with a comfortable bed and WiFi.

Generally, you can purchase tickets and craft kits online. Some companies offer holiday discounts, but reservations often fill up quickly, so it’s best to act soon to give your loved one a potentially memorable season.

Published By: Aize Perez