Greetings cards are very expensive and often not especially inspiring. The answer? Learn how to make your own!

We all know it’s much nicer to receive a handmade card, whether it be a Christmas, birthday, Easter or (especially) a valentines card.

This experience will be great fun, as you and a friend join a small group of like-minded craft enthusiasts to learn from an expert tutor.

New techniques, innovative ideas and practical examples will give you the knowledge and confidence to amaze your friends and family with the greetings cards they receive in the future. Not only that, but a cream tea is thrown in for good measure!

To find out more about this experience, visit ACTIVITY SUPERSTORE by clicking the yellow button above.

Reindeers aren’t just found in Lapland – we have some of them here in the UK too, many of which are available for adoption.

If you purchase the Adopt A Reindeer experience gift from Virgin Experiences, you’ll be supporting one of the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, the UK’s only herd of reindeer living naturally and free at the Cairngorm Reindeer Centre in Glenmore, Scotland.

To find out more information and prices, please visit VIRGIN EXPERIENCE DAYS by clicking the yellow button above.

As a part of this ecco retreat experience you’ll both spend two nights in a Native American tipi, situated in the stunning mountain ranges of mid Wales.

You will be at one with nature but not without comfort. Everything provided for to have a wonderfully romantic time, including a wood-burning stove, sheepskin rugs, a beautiful double bed, romantic mood lighting and an organic food hamper to welcome you (which includes food, snacks, hot drinks and a bottle of wine).

As a part of the experience you’ll also receive a 2-hour holistic Reiki therapy session for two from a qualified local practitioner and get the chance to visit the Centre for Alternative Technology, Europe’s foremost Eco Centre.

In the morning you’ll be taken through basic exercises on a wooden horse or a real pony – depending on your experience. Before the end of the morning you’ll be out on your pony and swinging your stick like a pro! After lunch you’ll be taken through some more training so by the end of the day you and your mates can participate in a real live polo match!

One key of spying in knowing how to protect yourself should trouble arise, which is the reason for pistol training. The end of the session features a spy test – where kids will have to navigate through a laser-beam maze and try to crack the safe before time runs out. This is certainly a unique adventure fit for any aspiring spy in your family!

You don’t need any riding experience to participate in this event, but it would help. Once your riding abilities are assessed your instructor will decide which activities are appropriate. Rest assured that you will have a fantastic time learning the skills of the olden days.

No real riding experience is needed to be able to participate in the jousting experience day, but would be an advantage for certain activities. For safety reasons if the instructor on the day feels your riding is not strong enough for certain tasks, you will make it up in other activities. Jousting demands a different type of equestrian skill and the horses can accommodate any standard of horsemanship!

At the indoor skydiving centre you will be outfitted in a special flight suit that will help you float gently over the massive underground fan that belts out speeds of up to 120mph. Spread your wings and fly, inside. This is one experience that you can’t miss – bring a friend or family member for even more indoor flying fun.

Once you arrive you will attend a safety and information session where you will be instructed in how to pilot the craft. After a few practice runs you will be allowed to take this amazing craft around the course. Once you’ve tried piloting a hovercraft you will wonder why you waited so long, and you won’t be able to wait to tell your friends that you actually got to drive this great machine. Bring your camera for some great photo opportunities.

Even if you’ve never climbed before you’ll still have a blast tackling the course at your own pace. After a brief safety session and orientation you can start climbing, jumping, zipping and swinging to your heart’s content. Bring a few friends and make it a day of fun to remember.

The day will begin at about 9am – this will vary by location. When you arrive you’ll join your group and be given combat fatigues to change into. Once you’ve attended a safety briefing with your group you can head out to start your first of 8-10 games. The experience includes 100 paintballs, but you will probably need some more to fully enjoy a day of paintball shooting.