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Experience gifts are such a terrific idea when you are stuck for inspiration.
There is the most wonderful and surprising selection of experience gifts to be had at ThanksDarling.com, not just for the ultra adventurous but all sorts of taster days for all those people who would “like to have a go” at something new, or master classes with top professional to brush up existing talents.
Whatever they' re dreaming of...they have it here
There is absolutely something for everyone experience gifts for the adventurous, and some more sedate activities as well.
Many different ways to take to the sky!. Acrobatic flying, gliding, tiger moth flying lesson, microlite, fighter pilot simulator, sky diving, ballooning, fly vintage planes, modern planes, helicopter, sea planes
If wheels are your thing
Rally cars , fast cars, classic cars, bikes, quad bikes, juggernauts, off road four-wheel -drive, junior 4 X 4 - 12 to 17 years, karting, skid control, military vehicles, monster trucks, “The Italian Job” ?!!
Take the Ferrari Challenge Ferrari versus Porsche Supercar Challenge
For the adrenaline addict, wonderful gifts for the guys and girls who like to live dangerously
Many of these exhilarating experiences are for two people
Ski diving, free fall ith new SCAD DIVING, bungee jumping, Powerboat Zapcat , white water rafting, water skiing, surfing, wakeboarding - the latest way to take to the water. An exciting mix of snow boarding, surfing and skateboarding, towed behind a powerful boat using its wake to pull off a whole range of insane tricks. It’s easy to learn, great fun to do!
Zorbing is the latest craze from New Zealand. If the idea of rolling down a hill inside a huge PVC ball sounds like fun, then this is for you
Mostly for the ladies, but some for the gents and couples too.
Lots of fabulous experiences to choose from, it’s sure to please.
Turkish Bath, make-up consultation, make over for two, photographic hair & beauty make over, informal photographic portraits of family or friends, health club day pass, spa day, male Health Spa Day, pamper day, back massage for him, aromatherapy massage, Balinese hot stone therapy, floatation and massage, professional haircut at Burlingtons, haircut and colour make over.
Five years ago pole dancing was still very much tongue in cheek but now it's increasingly becoming the chosen form of exercise for women and good fun all over the world. Hailed as the latest alternative to aerobics, it improves muscle tone and flexibility. The skill required to move around on the pole improves posture and deportment.
Very popular for hen nights
I sent my 19 year old nephew on this experience and he just had the most fun.
The UK's premier, fun poker tour, where real money never changes hands. Our croupiers will introduce players to the rules of Texas Hold'em poker, with tips on how the professionals play. . Poker tour experiences will be held throughout the UK, with the top players from each region gaining free entry into the UK final held in London's West End. The overall winner will be crowned the “All show, no dough” Poker champion. This is serious fun and a must have experience for all budding poker players.
Enjoy a tour of the vineyard including how vines are grown on a commercial scale; history of the vineyard; winemaking in the UK and the history of the estate. Tour of the winery including the winemakers art, select tank tastings and current vintage tastings. Following this will typically be a cold buffet lunch. On conclusion you will be presented with a bottle of complimentary wine per couple as a souvenir of your winery visit.
Know someone who is hankering to try out their voice in a professional setting?
We can't promise you chart topping success, but we will record you singing the track of your dreams and help you get the best out of your voice. Together with a professional record producer and the helpful team, you can enjoy a real taste of how it feels to be a superstar for a day, and bring home a professionally mastered copy of your very own CD
On arrival at the studio, a professional sound engineer will help you select a backing track for your recording. After about half an hour setting up the equipment and discussing the project, the recording session starts. The vocals will be put on last and, depending on the experience of the participant, there should be enough time to "mix" the song and add final touches.
At the end of the day you will take home your recording on CD
Have you ever wanted a fantastic photograph of you and your best friend? Or maybe one of you and your special person you take with you on this experience, you are guaranteed to have a day to remember and take home a photograph to cherish. You will both get to relax and indulge in a fantastic array of pampering treatments which will leave you both looking beautiful. A top photographer will then create a stunning portfolio of images that perfectly captures your wonderful new look.
Learn some exotic circus skills such as juggling and flying trapeze at a top professional training school.You will get the chance to learn eight circus skills including, flying trapeze, stilt-walking, tight-wire walking, aerobatic balance (human pyramids), juggling, static trapeze, diabol. acrobatic tumbling (handstands, forward rolls, somersaults)
There is also a half day version of this activity
An introduction to scuba skills and familiarisation to scuba diving equipment. A PADI professional instructor takes you into the water and introduces you to scuba diving. Remember everything you do in the PADI discover scuba diving programmes may count towards diver certification levels.
Kite surfing - it’s the high speed, big air, heart stopping new sport.......... join the groundswell! Simple really, you just get yourself a controllable power kite, a kiteboard and a big stretch of water, add the magic ingredient - WIND and away you go
Monster Truck Driving - Dig It Earth Moving Experience
Would you like the earth to move for you? Learn how to manoeuvre these earth moving machines with skill and grace.All these machines are great fun to drive. We have all secretly walked past a building site and thought `"I`d like to have a go on one of those", it`s now possible with this experience.
Nothing quite compares to the serenity of ballooning. Gaze down over the fields, hedgerows and villages, dappled in soft evening sunlight or tranquil early morning light. Bask in the magical silence as you float high above the ground and then drop low enough to skim the hedgerows and treetops.
Something a bit more sedate for the quieter types
Try your hand at catching the mysterious "Lady of the Stream"! Time spent in the beautiful Garden of Eden fishing for fun.
All trails are mixed ability and are conducted at walk and jog paces only making the experience more relaxed and secure for all riders, especially beginners.
In the cool of the evening you will ride the range, exploring the beautiful scenery of grasslands and heaths where the ponies roam free, and on into the woods.
Finish the trek in true cowboy style with a sizzling steak and chicken BBQ around the campfire.
In the cool of the evening you will ride the range, exploring the beautiful scenery of grasslands and heaths where the ponies roam free, and on into the woods.
Finish the trek in true cowboy style with a sizzling steak and chicken BBQ around the campfire.
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