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  • Experiences Outside the UK

    Posted by mark on 24,24,10
    When buying an experience gift for someone, we tend to assume it will be redeemed in the UK (typically in major city such as London, Birmingham or Manchester)… well think again!
    Some UK-based experience day retailers are now offering amazing experience deals further afield. The likes of http://www.attractiontix.co.uk focus on quality experiences overseas in countries such as USA, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. You can even buy experiences online at http://www.dosomethingdifferent.com, which can be redeemed as far afield as Hawaii, Vietnam, Dubai and Bali!
    If you’re finding it hard to source a gift for a loved one who lives abroad or have a friend who is celebrating a birthday whilst travelling, these sites will be a perfect source for inspiration. Take a look and find amazing experience days abroad, including Indian cookery lessons in Delhi, whale watching in Cape Town or kick boxing in Bangkok. Stunning gifts that will be remembered forever!
    Don’t forget wedding gifts either. If you know the happy couple’s honeymoon destination, you can’t go far wrong with a romantic experience gift for 2.
    Of course you could always treat yourself. It won’t be long until we all start planning our summer holidays and buying a few experiences for when you’re away is a great way of planning out the holiday and ensuring you’ll do something truly memorable – whether it be Vegas show tickets, Disney tickets or a River Seine cruise experience in romantic Paris.
    Bon voyage!

    When buying an experience gift for someone, we tend to assume it will be redeemed in the UK (typically in major city such as London, Birmingham or Manchester)… well think again!

    Some UK-based experience day retailers are now offering amazing experience deals further afield. The likes of www.attractiontix.co.uk focus on quality experiences overseas in countries such as USA, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. You can even buy experiences online at www.dosomethingdifferent.com, which can be redeemed as far afield as Hawaii, Vietnam, Dubai and Bali!

    If you’re finding it hard to source a gift for a loved one who lives abroad or have a friend who is celebrating a birthday whilst travelling, these sites will be a perfect source for inspiration. Take a look and find amazing experience days abroad, including Indian cookery lessons in Delhi, whale watching in Cape Town or kick boxing in Bangkok. Stunning gifts that will be remembered forever!

    Don’t forget wedding gifts either. If you know the happy couple’s honeymoon destination, you can’t go far wrong with a romantic experience gift for 2.

    Of course you could always treat yourself. It won’t be long until we all start planning our summer holidays and buying a few experiences for when you’re away is a great way of planning out the holiday and ensuring you’ll do something truly memorable – whether it be Vegas show tickets, Disney tickets or a River Seine cruise experience in romantic Paris.

    Bon voyage!

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  • Experiences under £50

    Posted by mark on 22,22,10
    Although we’re being told that the UK’s economy is in recovery, most of us are feeling the post-Christmas pinch pretty hard. In times like these you might think of an experience day gift being too expensive.
    Experiences are always going to be a bit pricier than a box of chocolates, but not all experiences are as expensive as you’d think.
    We’ve had a look at the offers available from all the top experience day retailers and list our top 10 recession-busting cheap experience gifts for under £50.
    Go Karting – UK Wide
    £49
    Expert Pedicure – UK Wide
    £25
    Floatation Tank Experience – UK Wide
    £49
    Chocolate Making Workshop – UK Wide
    £49
    Introduction to Indoor Skydiving – Milton Keynes
    £49
    For Your Eyes Only Photoshoot for Couples – Manchester
    £49.50
    Canary Wharf Voyage – London
    From £22
    Quality Wine Tasting – London
    From £38
    Mini Facial and Mini Massage – UK Wide
    £24
    Health Club Day Pass for Two – UK Wide
    £19
    Although we’re being told that the UK’s economy is in recovery, most of us are feeling the post-Christmas pinch pretty hard. In times like these you might think of an experience day gift being too expensive.
    Experiences are always going to be a bit pricier than a box of chocolates, but not all experiences are as expensive as you’d think.
    We’ve had a look at the offers available from all the top experience day retailers and list our top 10 recession-busting cheap experience gifts for under £50.
    £49

    £25

    £49

    £49

    £49

    £49.50

    From £22

    From £38

    £24

    £19
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  • On Trend: Food and Drink Experiences

    Posted by mark on 20,20,10
    In the UK, we seem to have rediscovered our love of food in recent years. The explosion of food programmes on the TV, the rise of celebrity chefs and the growing number of Michelin starred restaurants has seen us all take more of an interest in what we eat.
    This is coupled with a growing interest in our own kitchens and in what we choose to cook at home, with environmental trends emerging for sourcing more locally grown produce and organic ingredients.
    It’s no surprise then that the experience retailers have cottoned on to the public’s interest in all things ‘foodie’, by developing comprehensive ranges of incredible food experiences, which are available across the UK.
    Many of the food experiences on offer are (in essence) cookery lessons, where you will arrive at a venue with others to be taught a particular style of cuisine by a friendly professional chef. These experience days are fun and sociable (as well as informative) and of course you get to take home everything that you create!
    If you opt for this type of experience gift you can choose from a wide variety of experiences, including sushi making classes, chocolate making lessons, Italian cooking master classes or an introduction to bread making class. There are even cookery experiences for kids!
    Some of the other food experience days on offer are very similar. Many classes however, are run by celebrity chefs (such as Anton Mosimann or Jean-Christophe Novelli). These experiences are generally a little more expensive, but certainly more!
    Of course you can also buy more traditional food experiences – such as dinner cruises, afternoon tea experiences or the ultimate foodie experience, lunch on the Orient Express.
    Tuck in!

    In the UK, we seem to have rediscovered our love of food in recent years. The explosion of food programmes on the TV, the rise of celebrity chefs and the growing number of Michelin starred restaurants has seen us all take more of an interest in what we eat.

    This is coupled with a growing interest in our own kitchens and in what we choose to cook at home, with environmental trends emerging for sourcing more locally grown produce and organic ingredients.

    It’s no surprise then that the experience retailers have cottoned on to the public’s interest in all things ‘foodie’, by developing comprehensive ranges of incredible food experiences, which are available across the UK.

    Many of the food experiences on offer are (in essence) cookery lessons, where you will arrive at a venue with others to be taught a particular style of cuisine by a friendly professional chef. These experience days are fun and sociable (as well as informative) and of course you get to take home everything that you create!

    If you opt for this type of experience gift you can choose from a wide variety of experiences, including sushi making classes, chocolate making lessons, Italian cookery masterclasses or an introduction to bread making class. There are even cookery experiences for kids!

    Some of the other food experience days on offer are very similar. Many classes however, are run by celebrity chefs (such as Anton Mosimann or Jean-Christophe Novelli). These experiences are generally a little more expensive, but certainly more special!

    Of course you can also buy more traditional food experiences – such as Thames dinner cruises, afternoon tea experiences or the ultimate foodie experience, lunch on the Orient Express.

    Tuck in!

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  • 50% off sale at Activity Superstore

    Posted by mark on 05,5,10

    Activity Superstore offers a great range of experience days and they have just announced their January Sale is now on with savings of up to 50%. Below are some of the deals that are available (click here to see the full list of offers)…

    • A Supercar Thrill experience at either Three Sisters in Lancashire or Rockingham in Northamptonshire which was £129 and is now £89. The voucher is valid until the end of June and so with father’s day on 20 June this could be an option. Click here to see the offer’s full details…
    • For German car lovers there is an Audi R8 Thrill driving experience – this was £99 and is now £69 – the voucher is valid until 1 July and is again for Three Sisters in the North West of England or Rockingham in the Midlands. Click here to see the offer’s full details…
    • One for the ladies, a ‘Complete Luxury Body Treatment’ which is just £39, down from £59. A great way to save money on a Valentine gift or present for Mother’s Day. The experience can be enjoyed in many places around the UK… Belfast, Bristol, Buckinghamshire, Cambridge, Colchester, Brentwood, Gloucester, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Lancaster, Merseyside, Middlesex, Oxford, Somerset, Surrey or Birmingham. Click here to see the offer’s full details…

    Like with all sales these offers will not last for ever so best to buy now before it’s too late!

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