20 Great Gift Experiences That Are Way Better Than Flowers

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This food service, which mails packaged meals with precise ingredients and instructions included, will teach them important cooking skills and up their kitchen game.

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MasterClass gives them the opportunity to learn skills from the best—the literal masters of their fields—through online videos and material. Gordon Ramsay teaches a course on cooking. Annie Leibovitz teaches photography. Steph Curry teaches basketball technique. The list goes on.

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Maybe they've got a big international trip coming up or a lifelong wish to become fluent in a foreign language. This unlimited Rosetta Stone subscription will get them to speak something other than English.

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A gift card isn't fancy. Far from it. But what this gift card can purchase is nothing to scoff at. With it, they'll be able to order the meal of their dreams to the safety of their home, without having to stress about delivery fees, tipping, or whether they should splurge on that appetizer.

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Knowing how to make handmade pasta means that you can have handmade pasta at any time, no travel expenses needed. The Chef & the Dish offers a ton of cooking classes (pasta and beyond) where you can get private or group lessons in a whole range of cuisines. Gift them a specific class you know they'll love, or opt for a gift card, which lets them pick out the one that's most appealing to them.

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Can't think of a single reason why anyone wouldn't appreciate a day at the spa. A SpaFinder gift card will let them book a massage, facial, or full spa weekend near their home, any day they like.

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They may be a little skeptical of meditation, and that's okay. Balance offers a perfect introduction to achieving a serene state of mind with an innovative and personalized meditation experience. They can try this for a year for free, and then if they love it, you can gift them endless sessions.

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You know REI as the mecca of outdoor gear, but did you know the retailer also offers special events for the ultimate outdoor enthusiast? Whether they're looking to become a better mountain biker or learn map-and-compass navigation, these handy courses and excursions will be right up their alley.

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Every month, a box from Shaker & Spoon will arrive in the mail with instructions and ingredients for building three different craft cocktails (alcohol not included). If they'd rather learn outside the house, look for cocktail classes in their city.

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If you want to get them "an experience" but haven't got a clue what kind of "experience" they'd like best—a spa day? a white-water-rafting trip? a hot air balloon ride?—then just direct them to Tinggly, which offers tons of options across the country, from rugged to luxurious. And foot the bill with a gift box.

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Any oenophile will appreciate these neat wine boxes from the experts at Gestalt. They include six thoughtfully curated bottles, a zine, and an "art object" (like a notepad or record) all centered on a specific theme. You can choose a single box for $349 or an annual membership with quarterly shipments for $1,299.

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A StubHub gift card is truly a gift to just about anything. From sports games to concerts to Broadway theatrics, this is truly a "choose your own adventure" type of present. When you don't know what to get the person who seemingly has everything, this is a safe bet.

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The only thing better than going out for a fancy meal is, well, not actually having to go out at all. Goldbelly ships the best meals, snacks, and desserts from around the country to wherever you need, but we're partial to gifting an upscale Blue Ribbon sushi night at home.

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An Audible gift subscription is the kind of thing that they might not even know how much they like until they're fully immersed in the experience. Audiobooks make reading so much more accessible, both in a physical sense and a temporal one: It's much easier to listen to a book while, say, driving a car than it is to read one doing the same.

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Got a budding green thumb on your hands? Help them dip their toe into the art of flower gardening with this handy subscription service. Each month, they'll receive a set of pre-planted bulbs that, with proper care, will unfurl into beautiful blooms a few weeks later.

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If they don't have a Soho House membership and are dying to spend a day at their local resort pool, a Resort Pass gift card is a true treat. They can choose from over 900 locations around the world and, depending on the venue, gain access to other five-star amenities like luxury spas and private beaches.

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Got a sports fan who needs a gift? Send them on a behind-the-scenes tour of their favorite team's stadium, ballpark, or arena. That could mean any team from the New York Yankees to the New Orleans Saints to the Denver Broncos. Just search for it on Ticketmaster.

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They may think they know their way around the kitchen, but do they know their way around the mixer? Get them a baking class where they can learn to whip up their favorite pastries. From lava cakes to beignets, the world of baking awaits.

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Venture to a pristine little cabin in the most stunning of locations with Getaway House. The properties are spread across the country, so you can truly give the gift of escape wherever they might be. With complete immersion in nature, these houses are a little slice of utopia.

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Epic Pass is an excellent adventure gift for ski bums and ski-bum wannabes alike. There are a few tiers of passes: the Epic day pass, the Epic season pass, and the Epic pass, which includes some extra resort stays. The pass works at partnering ski resorts across the country. The tickets for this winter are out of stock, but for the ski-or-die types, you can get a 2024–2025 pass starting in May.