Winery, Distillery, or Brewery Tour Depending on your location, you may have a winery within driving distance, or your area may be known for a niche distillery or locally inspired breweries. An afternoon of tasting flights offers scenic views and usually a bit of an education about the science behind the taste. Offer to be the designated driver or hire a ride. Visit a few wineries clustered near each other or dig deeper by choosing a winery that offers tours of the facility to gather and a better understanding of the process. Also find out if they offer food, or plan to bring a picnic lunch. If wine, beer, or spirits aren’t favored beverages, seek out cider houses, coffee roasteries, or even a tea room instead. Hot Air Balloon Rides In most areas, hot air balloons run seasonally since it’s a fair weather activity. Buy gift certificates and book online, then your recipient can choose a date to redeem the gift. Often you’ll have the option to provide add-ons, such as a meal or a night’s lodging if the location is farther away. Sand Dune Rides For a bit of adrenaline, plan a trip to the dunes. Rent a dune buggy or quad and tear it up. You can rent rides for an hour or a day, or you can hire a driver to guide the adventure. White Water Rafting You probably know someone daring who would love the gift of a white water adventure. From floats that take just a few hours to multi-day itineraries that include meals and camping along the river, white water rafting offers a connection with nature served with a healthy side of excitement and wonder. Tour Your Home City Look into city tour options in your town or one nearby. Sometimes it’s nice to sit back and let someone show you the city from a different perspective. Of course, tours don’t always take place on a bus. Look for boats, walking tours, or even carriage or bicycle options to best fit the interests of your beneficiary.
W e use gifts to express connection to the people in our lives: From kids to parents, inlaws, siblings, friends, and coworkers, deciding on the perfect gift for each person, then shopping, and then wrapping absorb a chunk of time during an already busy season. In the end, we probably remember just a handful of gifts that made a meaningful impact and continue to stay in our memory. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by holiday tasks or just want to set new intentions with your gift giving this year, consider choosing to give the gift of experiences. So what kind of experiences can you give? Any kind, really. The key is to think about your recipient and what kind of feelings and memories you hope to create for them. Here are some suggestions to get the ideas flowing. Performance Tickets Look ahead to upcoming shows at the theater or concerts in your area. Even if the event is several months away, it’ll be something to look forward to— the anticipation can be part of the fun. Plus, you’ll be able to put a hard date on the calendar rather than continuously planning to get together at some point. You can go small or go big here—from community theater to Broadway shows, from a small performance Giving the Gift of Experiences
to a rock concert. Prepaid Golf
Give the golfer on your list a new experience with a prepaid round on a course they've never tried. If you have an indoor driving range in the area, your golf- appreciating friend might enjoy an evening teeing up indoors where they can enjoy cocktails and snacks, too.
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