43 Best Experience Gifts They’ll Cherish Forever

This deck is full of spontaneous date ideas for making memories together. Each card has an estimated cost, time commitment, and date category (like outdoors, at home, or grub) so you can have an idea of what you're getting yourselves into before scratching it off.

They may have the hottest blush, a luxe eyeshadow palette, and a skincare collection that can rival a spa, but they probably won't have their very own custom lippie. This gift card lets you give the beauty lover in your life the chance to create their own makeup product. Choose to cover the cost of a custom balm, lip gloss, lip stick, or a combination.

Everyone in our office is obsessed with Boarderie's signed, sealed, and delivered charcuterie boards. Their gorgeous spreads come pre-arranged and ready to eat, so no prep work is required. This one serves about three people, but they also make massive options that'll feed a whole party. They've even been included on Oprah's Favorite Things. What's not to love?!

One of the best gifts I've ever received is a video of Sonja Morgan singing me "Happy Birthday" from the comfort of her infamous NYC townhouse that gets to live in my camera roll forever. Make your bestie's dream come true with a similarly niche (and hopefully unhinged) Cameo message.

Name something more luxurious than a staycation... I'll be waiting. ICYMI, ResortPass is a platform where you can book day passes to hotels (i.e. use their amenities) without staying the night. Gift them a getaway to a rooftop pool, zen spa, etc., in the comfort of their own city.

Hear me out that a coffee lover will undoubtedly appreciate this gift: A.) they don't have to buy coffee at the store, B.) coffee from a different country will show up at their doorstep every month, and C.) it comes with sourcing info and tasting notes so they can really appreciate what they're drinking.

Instead of just turning on a movie during their next night in with friends or their S.O., give them the option to up the ante with this pottery kit. It includes everything they’ll need to create chic ceramics (sculpting tools, gloss varnish, and paint brushes) and will make for the ultimate craft night. Plus, they’ll love the bragging rights this will get ‘em—because who doesn’t want to say, “Oh that? Yeah, I made it.”

Things I love: a good home-cooked meal. Things I don’t love: grocery shopping. This meal subscription is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy a night in with good food without the hassle. Blue Apron makes cooking simple with fresh, pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes, so they can whip up gourmet dishes without breaking a sweat, or their bank account.

Game night anyone? This card game is a cool experience gift for couples who love a good heart-to-heart sesh. Whether they’re with their long-time love or in a new relationship, this card game allows them both to dig deep and get to the heart of it all. More special moments like these, please!

Look, I get it, picking a new hobby is difficult. If you know someone who has been dying to try something new, get them this beginner-friendly crochet kit. It includes easy-to-follow instructions and all the supplies they need so they can stitch up some neat creations in no time.

Perhaps they’re prepping for their dream vacation or they just want to flex their brain. Whatever the case, this Rosetta Stone lifetime membership is one of the coolest gifts you can give someone. They’ll get access to 25 languages along with the ability to get instant feedback on pronunciation with the brand’s speech recognition engine. If they're ready to graduate from DuoLingo university, then voila!

If you ask me, I’ll take a fancy dinner at home over one where I have to go out any day. This at-home dining experience is for the homebodies who will appreciate a good meal with the people they love. All you have to do is choose between hand rolls, cut rolls, crispy rice, nigiri sushi, and sashimi—a dream scenario IMO!

A good book is firmly placed on my list of top three presents you can get someone. This gift card gives them the ability to unlock so many different reads and support local bookstores while they're at it. But I promise the most satisfying part will be when they tell you all about their new read they can’t put down.

Shopping for someone who prefers audiobooks? Libro.Fm lets them choose their next listen from over 4,000+ bookstore partners. They can tune into their riveting read, all while supporting local bookshops. It's perfect for multitaskers, commuters, and those who love a good book.

Treat your loved ones to a weekend away from it all with Postcard Cabins from Marriot Bonvoy. It has over 25 outpost sites throughout the U.S. that all feature tiny house-style cabins in a quiet and secluded woodland area. While surrounded by Mother Nature—and with very little cell reception—they’ll have the chance to disconnect from the world and their devices to spend quality time with one another.

All your true crime-obsessed friends are gonna have so much fun with this murder mystery game. Each month, a box will arrive at their door containing all the evidence and clues they need to solve a cold case. This is sure to be a night full of excitement that will bring everyone together.

We all know that one person who is a bonafide (and v proud) plant parent. Dozens of plants later, they're still collecting and finding spots for pots and planters throughout their home. This monthly subscription from The Sill will give them a new bb every month.

Got a budding mixologist in your life? Perhaps they might even be a Taylor Swift fan? If so, "The Eras Pour" is a no brainer. With 60 cocktail recipes, all Swiftie-themed, they can stream the new Eras Tour docuseries with a craft cocktail in hand.