Search online for “gifts for the person who has everything” and what are you going to find? Dozens of websites that promise you answers but are simply there to try and… sell you more stuff.
Here at Tinggly, we believe that if you’re really looking for a unique gift idea for someone special, something that they’re truly going to value rather than just putting into a drawer eventually and forgetting about, then it needs to be an experience. Meaningful, memorable and geared towards that person’s specific needs and interests, experiences are a growing trend in gift-giving.
So if you need a fantastic gift idea for the person who has everything, take inspiration from these instead…
Babysitting
As anyone with young children will know, it can be hard for the parents to take even a few hours off to enjoy each other’s’ company for a while without worrying about what to do with the kids. We recommend this as the best gift idea for an anniversary. Instead of popping up with a card and a bottle of wine, offer to babysit for an evening while the couple go out for dinner and drinks. It saves them the expense of hiring someone, and means they can enjoy themselves for an important evening in their relationship
A Homecooked Meal
Sometimes it’s the little things that really count, and sharing a meal together, perhaps romantically by candlelight, perhaps with all the family around, is a perfect example. A great gift idea for a birthday, an anniversary or indeed any celebration, preparing a special meal for someone needn’t involve a huge amount of effort or expense, but it counts for a lot. Think about their favourite food, be it Italian, Middle Eastern or Indian, and put together a surprise feast!
An Unusual Hotel Stay
If you’re the type of couple that likes to take regular short holidays together, such as city breaks or weekends in the country, then why not book a stay in an unique hotel once in a while, rather than your standard type of accommodation? You might choose to sleep beneath the stars inside your own private bubble in France, in the Manchester United-themed hotel (one for Red Devils fans only probably!) or even in an old prison in Latvia if you really want something totally over the top! Tinggly features many weird and wonderful hotel stays all over the world for couples that want something a little different.
Spa Treatments
There’s nothing like a little pampering to show someone how much you care. You can book a loved one in for a treatment package, or a full day, in fabulous luxury spas all over the world. Many offer specific therapies, or ingredients sourced from their local area, as an added attraction. A relaxing spa session should help to reinvigorate the mind, body and soul, but at the very least it’s a good excuse for a slap-up meal afterwards.
A favour
Just the simple act of offering a favour when it’s needed can often be the greatest gift of all. Whether it’s helping someone move house, pitching in to help organise a big party, or giving them a lift to the airport, a friend in need is a friend indeed. If you want to make it official, why not create a ‘Favour Voucher’ that promises a few hours of your time, when needed, for any favour your friend or relative needs in the future. You can also put some terms and conditions on the back if you want, such as “does not include waxing your back”.