More and more families say they'd rather give memories than more stuff. An experience gift is clutter-free, can be enjoyed together and is often still remembered long after the wrapping paper is gone.
Several of these can be delivered by email, which makes them perfect last-minute gifts too.
Tinggly
Tinggly Experience Gift Box
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Why it's a great gift: A gift box of experiences, from hot-air balloon rides to cooking classes, that the recipient chooses themselves. Available in many countries, so it works even for family who live abroad.
MasterClass
MasterClass Annual Gift Membership
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Why it's a great gift: A year of classes from famous chefs, writers, athletes and artists. Great for curious retirees and lifelong learners.
Storyworth
Storyworth (one year of stories + printed book)
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Why it's a great gift: Each week your parent or grandparent answers a question about their life. At the end of the year, the stories become a printed book. Many families say it's the most meaningful gift they've ever given.
Enjoy The Wood
Enjoy The Wood 3D Wooden World Map – Nature
From $85.95 on Enjoy The Wood's site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: A layered wooden world map to pin past and future trips. It's a gift that celebrates experiences and looks beautiful on the wall.
Ooni
Ooni Karu 2 Multi-Fuel Pizza Oven
$449 on Ooni's site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: Give pizza nights instead of things. A multi-fuel pizza oven becomes the centerpiece of family get-togethers.
Enjoy The Wood
Enjoy The Wood Wooden 3D Map of USA - Nature
From $53.95 on Enjoy The Wood's site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: A beautiful wall piece for road-trip families, and a fun way to mark states you've visited.
Enjoy The Wood
Enjoy The Wood Wooden Photo Album - USA Map
From $36.95 on Enjoy The Wood's site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: A keepsake for travel memories. Fill it with photos from your best trips together.
Ooni
Ooni Dough Ball Prep Kit
$128.25 on Ooni's site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: Great dough is the secret to great pizza. This kit helps the home pizzaiolo take the next step.
Snake River Farms
Snake River Farms The Prime Steak Experience
$336 on Snake River Farms' site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: A special dinner in a box for parents, a client or the grill master. Ships within the US only.
Fly By Jing
Fly By Jing 2026 Limited Edition 12-Day Advent Calendar
$98 on Fly By Jing's site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: Twelve days of flavor for the food lover who already puts chili crisp on everything.
Viator
Viator Gift Card
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Booked through Viator; experiences are run by local operators.
Why it's a great gift: Tours and activities around the world: they choose the city walk, food tour or boat trip.
Viator
Book a Tour or Experience on Viator
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Booked through Viator; experiences are run by local operators.
Why it's a great gift: Book a specific experience for a trip you're taking together and wrap the printout.
Spafinder
Spafinder Spa & Wellness eGift Card
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Why it's a great gift: A massage, facial or yoga class at one of thousands of spas and salons.
Universal Yums
Universal Yums Super Yum Box Gift
From $59 on Universal Yums' site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: A whole themed evening: 15+ snacks, a drink and recipes from one country.
Vinebox
Vinebox 12 Nights of Wine Advent Calendar (21+)
From $139 on Vinebox's site, November 10, 2026
Why it's a great gift: Twelve nights of wine tasting at home, one glass at a time (21+).
Our gift-giving tips
- Print the voucher and put it in a nice envelope or ornament box so there's something to unwrap.
- Check the voucher's expiry date and the locations it covers.
- For older relatives, add a note offering to go along with them.
Prices shown were checked on each brand's website on the date given and may change at any time, especially during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Where we couldn't verify a price, we show "See price".
