20 Great Gift Experiences That Are Way Better Than Flowers

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This food service, which mails packaged meals with precise ingredients and instructions included, will teach them important cooking skills and up their kitchen game.

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MasterClass gives them the opportunity to learn skills from the best—the literal masters of their fields—through online videos and material. Gordon Ramsay teaches a course on cooking. Annie Leibovitz teaches photography. Steph Curry teaches basketball technique. The list goes on.

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A plant by itself is a great gift—cool home decor and a long-term project in one. But the Sill also offers free online workshops that'll teach them how to keep that plant alive, which is a skill that's definitely worth having. Send them a plant, then sign them up.

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A pricey gift—very pricey—to be sure, but one that'll set them up with a personal art curator to, well, curate art for their home. That means one new piece to hang up every month. Now that's an experience.

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Maybe they've got a big international trip coming up or a lifelong wish to become fluent in a foreign language. This unlimited Rosetta Stone subscription will get them to speak something other than English.

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There are so many things that can be learned and enjoyed online—astrology, mixology, magic, and beyond. Uncommon Goods curates a selection of such courses that you can gift to anyone with free time and a desire for a new hobby.

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A gift card isn't fancy. Far from it. But what this gift card can purchase is nothing to scoff at. With it, they'll be able to order the meal of their dreams to the safety of their home, without having to stress about delivery fees, tipping, or whether they should splurge on that appetizer.

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Knowing how to make handmade pasta means that you can have handmade pasta at any time, no travel expenses needed. The Chef & the Dish offers a ton of cooking classes (pasta and beyond) where you can get private or group lessons in a whole range of cuisines. Gift them a specific class you know they'll love, or opt for a gift card, which lets them pick out the one that's most appealing to them.

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Can't think of a single reason why anyone wouldn't appreciate a day at the spa. A SpaFinder gift card will let them book a massage, facial, or full spa weekend near their home, any day they like.

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They may be a little skeptical of meditation, and that's okay. Balance offers a perfect introduction to achieving a serene state of mind with an innovative and personalized meditation experience. They can try this for a year for free, and then if they love it, you can gift them endless sessions.

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You know REI as the mecca of outdoor gear, but did you know the retailer also offers special events for the ultimate outdoor enthusiast? Whether they're looking to become a better mountain biker or learn map-and-compass navigation, these handy courses and excursions will be right up their alley.

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Even if you've known your partner for basically forever, there's always something more to learn about them. This fun couples game offers conversation-starting prompts to help you dig deeper and further strengthen your bond.

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Every month, a box from Shaker & Spoon will arrive in the mail with instructions and ingredients for building three different craft cocktails (alcohol not included). If they'd rather learn outside the house, look for cocktail classes in their city.

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Alo Yoga's buzzy subscription program features thousands of virtual classes for everything from HIIT to yoga to mindfulness. With expert-led courses available for every level, this is the perfect present for anyone eager to up their at-home fitness and wellness regimen.

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Who isn't sick to hell of their home after the past year? Havenly is a personalized interior-design service that pairs your giftee with a designer who'll help them revitalize their space with new concept, layout, and decor ideas, then makes ordering any new furniture or accents easy.

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If you want to get them "an experience" but haven't got a clue what kind of "experience" they'd like best—a spa day? a white-water-rafting trip? a hot air balloon ride?—then just direct them to Virgin Experience Gifts, which offers tons of options across the country, from rugged to luxurious. And foot the bill with a gift card.

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This top-rated VR headset will help turn any room into a virtual playground. Video games and movies will appear larger than life—plus, they can even slip this on to learn how to play piano!

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Any oenophile will appreciate these neat wine boxes from the experts at Gestalt. They include six thoughtfully curated bottles, a zine, and an "art object" (like a notepad or record) all centered on a specific theme. You can choose a single box for $349 or an annual membership with quarterly shipments for $1,299.

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A StubHub gift card is truly a gift to just about anything. From sports games to concerts to Broadway theatrics, this is truly a "choose your own adventure" type of present. When you don't know what to get the person who seemingly has everything, this is a safe bet.

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From a virtual holiday dinner at Bobby Flay's to a private coffee club, Williams Sonoma is running exclusive virtual and in-person events all year long. Your kitchen game is getting a massive upgrade.