When you’re trying to think of gift ideas, men are usually the last people you find inspiration for. If you’ve already bought all the classic male gifts and he has enough aftershave, ties and cufflinks to last him a lifetime, you might want to look for an experience gift instead.
Here are seven experience gift ideas men will enjoy this Christmas, and there’s something to suit every budget:
A Driving Experience
The majority of men love fast cars, so booking a race car driving experience at your local track is guaranteed to score you brownie points. If he prefers off road racing look for a rally car experience instead. A final alternative would be to hire a sports car or even a classic car for the weekend and book a hotel to drive to.A Brewery or Winery Tour
If you’re looking for gift ideas men will really appreciate, a brewery or winery tour is sure to please. You could go beer, wine or whiskey tasting depending on his favorite type of drink; just make sure you arrange overnight accommodation or transport home if you‘re going to be joining in. A Movie MarathonIf you and your husband or boyfriend often argue about the type of movie you want to watch, arranging a movie marathon with all his favorite films will show how much you care. Reserve a Saturday or take a day off work, get his top ten movies on DVD and stock up on beer and his favorite snacks.
Cute Christmas Underwear
Cute Christmas underwear might not sound like an experience gift until you realize that you’ll be the one wearing it. Get home early, cook a special dinner and meet him at the door in your new lingerie. An evening in for just the two of you could be just what you need amid the chaos of a busy family Christmas.A Flying Experience
Along with driving fast cars, flying planes gets most men really excited. Look out for flying lessons, helicopter rides, fighter plane experiences, hot air balloon rides, or simulator time for those that like to keep their feet on the ground.A Music Event
Music tends to feature high in the list of gift ideas men would enjoy, and there’s nothing better than the atmosphere of a live gig. Check out the bands that are touring your local area in the months after Christmas, or even better plan a festival visit for the summer.An Action Experience
All men like to think of themselves as action heroes so arranging a day of rock climbing, abseiling, indoor or outdoor skiing, a bungee jump or a sky dive is sure to get their adrenaline pumping.Whatever experience gift you choose this Christmas, be sure to wrap the tickets, vouchers, or some relevant details in a festive box and place it under the tree. Try to find something that you can do together because quality time is as great a gift as the experience itself. Once you start to think about it there are plenty of experience gift ideas men will love.
