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What Do You Give the Person Who Has Everything? Here are 35 of the Best Experience Gifts They'll Remember Forever
By Megan McCarty,
11 hours ago
Sometimes the best gifts don’t come in a box. For a truly unique gift—one as special as the recipient themselves—choose a thoughtful experience instead. Whether in the form of a gift card, subscription , or an activity that encourages together time, the best experience gifts create more memories than anything packaged with a bow.
Unique experience gifts can be adventurous (like guided moonlight hikes) or relaxing, like a spa day or puzzle subscription. They all, though, create unforgettable moments.
Read on for the 35 best experience gifts that they’ll remember forever.
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Shopping for a little one? KiwiCo offers a variety of subscription boxes for kids of all ages and interests, each with a variety of hands-on projects that encourage creativity and curiosity.
When the sun is shining and the temperatures are soaring, there’s nothing better than a dip in a pool. Give your recipient a Swimply gift card so they can book a luxe private pool by the hour.
Here’s betting all the green thumbs in your life would love a plant subscription to The Sill. Choose from a three-, six-, or 12-month subscription for your recipient to enjoy a new plant baby (all small and easy to care for) in a ceramic planter.
Sometimes you gotta bring in a professional to determine the best paint color for a living room. With Havenly , you can do just that, gifting a consultation with an interior designer. They’ll work one-on-on, either in-person or remotely, to bring a room’s vision to life.
Williams-Sonoma Cheese and Charcuterie Subscription
You can’t go wrong gifting food, especially an elegant appetizer board. This three-month cheese and charcuterie subscription from Williams-Sonoma offers three different deliveries from artisanal purveyors around the world.
Give the ultimate experience—a hotel stay, paragliding, or 11,000 other offerings in over 100 countries!—with a Tinggly gift card . The recipient will receive a prepaid voucher (whatever suits your budget) with no expiration date so they can redeem an experience of their choosing on their own schedule.
Whether you’re shopping for a Taurus, a Gemini, or otherwise, any astrology lover would love a personal chart reading . This one-on-one class from Uncommon Goods lets them spend 75 minutes with an expert astrologer, who uses the stars to predict a personal forecast for the year ahead.
An Audible membership is a gift any voracious reader would appreciate. You can choose to gift either a specific title or a one, three, six, or 12-month membership—either one would be great for any book lover, especially a retiree or someone with a long commute.
Stargazing just got more fun. REI’s moonlight hikes offer an unforgettable experience under the stars, with two-hour hikes guided by an instructor. All you need is hiking boots; REI provides the headlamps and trekking poles.
A gift membership (either three, six, or 12-month) to Jiggy puzzles —what could be more wholesome? Each month for the duration of the membership they’ll receive a 500-piece puzzle with a colorful design by a female artist.
Forget binoculars. Serious birders need this bird feeder , which is solar powered with a smart camera that notifies you of any feathered friends. It takes their picture, identifies them, and then organized the photos into collections that can be shared.
Spice up date night with this couples portrait painting class . No art experience is needed to book the 90-minute live virtual experience with an instructor. You might produce a masterpiece, and you’ll definitely end up with lots of laughs.
You don’t need to be a Piccaso protege to whip up a pretty painting. A paint by numbers kit, like this floral Galison design , is a great (and affordable!) way for anyone to wind down.
There’s just something about hearing “happy birthday” from your favorite Housewives star. For a good laugh, Cameo is a great gift option. There’s no doubt your loved one would crack up at a personalized video from one of their favorite musicians, athletes, or viral stars.
Activity books aren’t just for kids. This one from Brass Monkey includes 200 pages of puzzles, coloring pages, and gamesa, all with a twinge of adult humor. What a fun alternative to endless scrolling.
Here’s betting anyone (and everyone) on your gift list could use a getaway. Getaway House is made up of tiny cabins, all nestled in nature yet within two hours of major cities, around the country. Gift a long weekend for the ultimate, well , getaway.
Keep your loved one caffeinated with a Chamberlain Coffee subscription . Every month they’ll receive a limited-edition bag of Chamberlain’s original blend (either ground or whole bean) with an artist illustration.
Life is an adventure, so turn all of its twists and turns into a visual landscape with this mapmaking class —a 90-minute session with a creative cartographer. It’s an imaginative gift, especially for a milestone birthday.
Spruce up someone’s closet with a Rent the Runway subscription . Different plans allow the recipient to choose five or more designer items each month, which is helpful for special occasions and everyday outfits alike.
A sampling of D.S. & Durga ’s six most popular perfumes would be a hit with any fragrance collector. This allows them to discover new scents without leaving their house.
Fitness fanatics would love ClassPass , which lets them pop into various workout studios near them. From yoga to spinning to bootcamp to boxing, ClassPass offers options for every heart pumping activity.
You never stop learning, especially with a MasterClass subscription . With an all-access subscription, your recipient can choose to learn the basics of photography from Annie Leibovitz or an introduction to tennis with Serena Williams—and that’s just for starters.
A lifetime access to Rosetta Stone unlocks a whole new world for your recipient. They’ll be able to learn any of the 25 available languages from their phone, tablet, or computer via dynamic immersion—seeing, speaking, hearing, reading, and writing in any (or all!) of the languages.
Let your recipient tap into their inner floral designer. This 90-minute class with a floral artist is a creative and calming hands-on experience that teaches the basics of floral arranging.
There’s nothing a meat lover would appreciate more than a box of steaks and sausages delivered straight to their doorstep. With Porter Road you can customize and curate a selection of premium, pasture-raised meats, choosing the duration and how often you want a box delivered.
If you’re tired of uninspired dinner dates, gift your partner these scratch off cards . They include 35 ideas to spice up the ol’ routine, bringing excitement and adventure back into your relationship.
Get crafty! This at-home clay pottery kit comes with everything you need to sculpt vases, trinkets, or whatever else your recipient’s inner Michelangelo is inspired to make.
Candle Making Kit
Buy Now On Amazon $50 A candle making kit checks all the boxes of a good gift. It’s a creative option that couples or families can do together, making memories while also making natural soy wax candles.
Finally learn what the empress card means with this 90-minute class that introduces the basics of reading and interpreting tarot cards. With it comes a special deck as a gift from the tarot mentor.
Whale watching, ziplining, and ATV riding, oh my! TripAdvisor offers adventurous experiences in cities around the world for a gift that’s truly unexpected.
The vino lovers in your life would surely appreciate a box of six wine bottles on their doorstep. A Firstleaf wine club subscription is all about customization. Not only can you cater the wine selection to a custom taste profile, but there are also four membership plans to choose from.
For a truly a sweet gift, book this hour-long maple syrup tasting class . It pairs you with a Vermont farmer for a live virtual tasting of small-batch, wood-fired maple syrup.
With ResortPass , you can give someone a day-long luxe staycation. A gift card allows them to visit area pools, spas, and tennis courts at luxury hotels, then still stay enjoy the comfort of their own bed at night. Win/win.
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