Looking for a gift that keeps on giving?
Why don’t you give someone the gift of adventure instead?
Here are a few reasons why you should consider giving an experience gift instead of a physical one.
1. Experience gifts don’t add clutter.
Nothing is more frustrating to me, than entering my kid’s room and discovering toys and clothing that were former gifts, discarded on the floor and not treated with value.
Living more with less means enjoying life with less physical baggage. The only space that an experience gift takes up is a memory in your mind… unless you bring home a souvenir.
2. Experience gifts give you something to look forward to.
In a culture of instant gratification, there is something about building the anticipation of an upcoming adventure.
3. The memories are priceless.
You can’t put a value on an experience. It goes beyond whatever monetary value was spent.
4. The recipient will always remember the gift and the giver.
I can tell you who gave me the adventure gift and the special occasion that it was for with all of my experience gifts that I’ve received. Adventure is better shared.
You are giving the gift of an experience that will be memorable.
For example, we have chosen to give my kids season passes to a local amusement park for their birthdays for the past few years.
We have shared countless memories together that are way better than a physical gift, that would have lost it’s newness over time.
5. It’s all about presentation.
You can still give a physical gift if you want to.
For example, if you are planning a surprise trip to Disney, you could wrap up a small toy, themed clothing to be worn on the trip, or maybe something that could be used on the way to the destination, like a special movie, etc.
If you are going on a ski trip, maybe some gear, or a snorkel if you are going somewhere tropical.
If you are giving tickets as a gift, you can still be creative in how you present your gift, whether it’s in a large wrapped box, or presented as a scavenger hunt.
Need some experience gift ideas?
I’ve got LOTS of them.
Annual Passes
Amusement Park
Zoo
Museum
Children’s Museum
Nature Park
Fun for All Ages
Movies
Ice Skating
Roller Skating
Lazer Tag
Skatepark
Miniature Golf
Take a Tour
Art Tour
Train ride
Behind the Scenes
Museum Tour
Go Outside
Ziplining
Surf Lessons
Snorkel tour
Kayak/canoe/ or rafting tour
Archery Range
Frisbee Golf
Cross Country Skiing
Snowboarding
Make Something
Paint Pottery
Painting Class
Blow Glass Art
Cocktail Class
Make Pottery
Services
Nail Salon
Entertainment
Theater Tickets
Comedy Show
Dinner Theater
Concert of a favorite Band
Sporting Event
Special Speaker or Conference
Lessons/ Training
Horseback Riding
Dance
Cooking
Art
Personal training at a gym
Swim
Gymnastics
Ski/Snowboard
Fitness
Extreme Adventure
Skydive
Drive a Race Car
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Small Plane
Bungee Jump
Adventures with Animals
Dog Sledding
Swim with Manatee
Horseback riding
Take a Trip
You can either make it a surprise or give little gifts that can be used for the trip.
Roadtrip
Ski Trip
Cruise
Beach Getaway
Once in a Lifetime
Getaway with Friends
Camping Trip
Staycation
Unique Overnights
Sleep in a Treehouse
I hope that you’ve found lots of experience gift ideas to give the gift of adventure to someone you love.
So many great holiday gift ideas! I love the idea of giving the gift of adventure. An experience that lasts a lifetime
We do this every birthday, anniversary, and Christmas. My favorite anniversary was Turkey Run in Indiana. Amazing hikes!