Ah, gifting! It's a wonderful Christmas tradition, but let's be honest, it can come with a good dose of stress if you can't think of the perfect pressie for your loved one! Well we have some great ideas for you that will stop you walking kilometers at the shops or panic-buying an underwhelming gift at the eleventh hour!
Here's our tip... stop gifting stuff. Stuff gets broken or forgotten, or worse, regifted (all victims of secret Santas can relate). Instead, gift something far more exciting: an experience. Yes, experiences. You know, those things that make you go, “Wow, this was so much better than socks with pizza slices on them or the scented candle that gives me a perpetual headache.” And if you have a loved one living in or visiting Sydney then read on, because we have an unforgettable gift idea in Sydney to follow!
Still not sold? Let us change your mind with these absolutely foolproof reasons to ditch the ‘stuff’ and embrace the ‘gifting an experience’ culture.
Reason #1: Memories Last Longer Than a Toaster
The novelty of most gifts fizzles out faster than a New Year’s resolution. That’s a simple fact. That high-tech gadget? Obsolete in six months. That designer scarf? Out of fashion by next Christmas. But an experience? That’s a gift that keeps on giving. Whether it’s a dreamy cruise or just doing something fun and unexpected, you’re not just giving them a gift, you’re gifting them memories (could include you too * wink wink *).
Think about it, when was the last time anyone got nostalgic over a pair of earbuds?
Reason #2: No More “Where Do I Put This Thing?”
You know that drawer (or closet, or garage) filled with random junk that you have? The place where scented candles and novelty socks with pizza slices go to die? Yeah, your gift is about to end up there.
You know what won’t go there? An experience! The only space an experience will take up is in your heart! Oh, and also it doesn’t need any batteries or upgrades! And it definitely doesn’t become part of the annual yard sale pile. A Sydney Harbour cruise, for example, is guaranteed to be a delight. Moreover, you don’t have to worry if they have already had one. (Honestly, who will ever get tired of a cruise?)
Reason #3: Gifting An Experience Says “I Know You,” Not “I Panicked”
Gifting an experience exudes thoughtfulness. A wine-tasting tour for the vino lover, a Blue Mountains hike for the thrill-seeker, or a Sydney Harbour cruise for... literally anyone.
This shows you actually paid attention to their likes and dreams, instead of grabbing the first thing you saw at the shops. It’s personal. It’s meaningful. And it has the ability to create lasting memories.
Reason #4: Experiences Create Memories
This is probably the best part of gifting an experience. An experience gets even better when it’s shared. Whether it’s just the two of you or a whole group, the memories you create together will be the kind that get brought up forever. ("Remember the time you took me on a special cruise for my birthday?")
Wrapping It All Up (But Not Literally)
So the next time you’re standing in a store wondering if your cousin would like yet another scented cake of soap, stop yourself. Think beyond the physical. Think big. Think about the best gift idea in Sydney. Think breathtaking.
Think... a Sydney Harbour cruise! Because nobody can resist the words ‘multi-million-dollar catamaran’. We have some amazing cruise vouchers you can surprise your family with, no matter the occasion.
Gift an experience. Because life’s too short for bad gifts. And honestly, no one has ever cried happy tears over socks with pizza slices on them.
