The Gift of Experience; Christmas

Perhaps your dad would prefer something a little morespecial experiences. How about a helicopter tour over
memorable than a woolly jumper this year? In an ageLondon, or hiring a Harley Davidson motorbike for the
where people are looking for the ultimate gift, moreday? Perhaps you'd prefer to drive a Ferrari or an
and more are turning away from the traditionalApache Off-Road Racer, or take to the sky in a
Christmas kitsch, and instead giving the gift ofChampagne Balloon flight?
memories to friends and families rather than justBut Christmas gift experiences aren't just for the boys.
material possessions.Ladies will enjoy spa and pampering days, photo
Gift experiences can cover a vast range of activities,makeovers, even the chance to design your own
which means that there is a suitable experience forhandbag. And who says that the girls won't enjoy a
everyone, from toddlers to teenagers, young guys today on the race track too?
grannies, mothers and babies; there are even giftThere can also be a potential environmental benefit to
experiments tailored especially for couples or for thegiving a gift experience rather than material
entire family.possessions. With an experience there tends to be no
If you're buying for a adrenaline-seeker you havewasted wrapping paper or unwanted packaging, and
plenty of choice as there are now hundreds ofyour gift won't just ending up stuffed into the back of
experiences which are bound to suit even the mosta cupboard, never to see the light of day again. Saying
hardened action man; paintball, white water rafting, athat - a fast and furious driving experience or a ride in
day's go-karting or bob-sleighing; even a microlight flight.a fighter plane is likely to come with a significant
The price of gift experiences can cost as little ascarbon footprint, but you can of course select greener
£25, but can go up to several thousands ofexperiences if you wish.
pounds for the most unusual and extravagant events.So - this Christmas, why not give a memory, (rather
Basic activities such as paintball are a great valuethan a pair of socks) to your friends and family, and
option, but if you're really looking to impress, a completejoin the growing trend of gifting experiences.
package can be built that encompass some very