{"id":14543,"date":"2025-09-17T07:02:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T13:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginexperiencegifts.com\/blog\/?p=14543"},"modified":"2025-09-17T07:27:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T13:27:01","slug":"the-anti-ordinary-gift-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/blog\/the-anti-ordinary-gift-guide","title":{"rendered":"The Anti-Ordinary Gift Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Take a moment and think about the last gift you gave. Did it feel\u2026 predictable? Let\u2019s face it, humans are creatures of habit. We fall back on what\u2019s familiar, safe, and routine\u2014and gifting is no exception. But what if gifts could break the pattern? What if they could be moments, adventures, or experiences that bring people together?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>At <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/\"><strong>Virgin Gifts<\/strong><\/a><strong>, we\u2019re flipping the script with anti-ordinary gifting.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We\u2019re talking about skydives, sushi-rolling classes, or sailboat rides at sunset. If it breaks the norm and sparks connections, it\u2019s exactly our kind of magic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>So where do you start? We\u2019re here to break it all down. In this guide, we\u2019ll define what \u201canti-ordinary\u201d really means, help you match the right gift to the right person, and share crowd-pleasing ideas for every vibe, budget, and occasion.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14551 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PAID_SOCIAL_1x1-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Anti-Ordinary Gifting?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Bottom line: anti-ordinary gifting is about creating connections<\/strong>. It\u2019s that rush of excitement when you\u2019ve found a gift that feels <em>just right<\/em>, the grin that spreads across their face when they realize what\u2019s in store, and all the new \u2018remember whens\u2019 you\u2019ll share long after the day is over.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of our customers said it best: \u201cI want the person receiving my gift to feel surprised. It should be something almost unconventional or out of the ordinary and create a real sense of excitement.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Virgin Gifts delivers all of that\u2026 and then some. Whether it\u2019s watching them drive their dream car, relaxing side-by-side at a spa, or sharing laughs over a gourmet dinner, our experiences turn giving (and getting) into something bigger, bolder, and more meaningful.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Does Gifting Anti-Ordinary Matter?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s simple: gifts should mean something. After all, they\u2019re a way to celebrate life\u2019s moments, both big and small, and to show people that we truly understand and appreciate them.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14553 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PAID_SOCIAL_1x1-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Anti-ordinary gifts matter because they change how we feel, how we connect, and how we remember. They:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Spark joy:<\/strong> That grin, that gasp, that laugh. Anti-ordinary gifting is all about creating happiness for both the gifter and giftee.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Break routines:<\/strong> Gifting something different sparks curiosity, energy, and wonder. They remind us to live, not just exist.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Build connections:<\/strong> Side by side, laughing, discovering together. These are the moments that pull people closer than stuff ever could.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Make time count:<\/strong> YOLO, right? Time is the most valuable gift we have and anti-ordinary gifts make every moment count.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/\"><strong>Anti-Ordinary Gifts Across the Range<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the best things about gifting anti-ordinary is that there\u2019s literally an experience to match every vibe and occasion. Got a foodie, spa lover, or thrill seeker on your hands? We\u2019ve got the perfect gift to shake up their routine:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/action-and-adventure\"><strong>Anti-Ordinary Gifts for the Adventurous at Heart<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/learn-to-fly-experiences\"><strong>Learn to Fly<\/strong><\/a>: Trust us, there\u2019s nothing more anti-ordinary than experiencing the freedom of flight for the first time.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/driving\"><strong>Drive a Supercar<\/strong><\/a>: Eyes wide, knuckles white. This is their chance to drive the car of their dreams.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/zip-line-and-bungee-experiences\"><strong>Ziplining<\/strong><\/a>: Soaring through the trees together? Now that\u2019s how you create connections\u2026 in the most adventurous way possible.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/skydiving\"><strong>Skydiving<\/strong><\/a>: Nothing says anti-ordinary like stepping out of a plane (or floating in a wind tunnel if that\u2019s more their style).\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-14550 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PAID_SOCIAL_1x1-4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/food-drink-gifts\"><strong>Anti-Ordinary Gifts for the Flavor Fanatics<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/food-tours\"><strong>Food or Drink Tour<\/strong><\/a>: The bites, the bevs, the hidden gems you never knew existed (but will definitely never forget).\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/personal-chef-gifts\"><strong>Private Chef for an Evening<\/strong><\/a>: Their kitchen, but make it five-star. A chef at the helm, a menu crafted just for them, and zero dishes to wash after.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/dining\"><strong>Dinner for Two<\/strong><\/a>: From Michelin-starred meals to hole-in-the-wall faves, nothing beats sharing a meal.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/cooking-classes\"><strong>Cooking Class<\/strong><\/a>: Roll, chop, stir\u2014then devour your masterpiece. Bonus: you can take the recipe home and recreate the magic (100% a gift that keeps on giving).\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/spa-packages\"><strong>Anti-Ordinary Gifts for the Masters of Relaxation<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"9\">\r\n<li><a href=\"\/search?query=massage\"><strong>Custom Massage<\/strong><\/a>: Thai, Swedish, or deep tissue? No matter what, tension and stress don\u2019t stand a chance.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"\/search?query=spa+day\"><strong>Spa Day<\/strong><\/a>: Robe on. World off. Treat them to a whole day dedicated to doing\u2026 absolutely nothing.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/sunset-cruises\"><strong>Sunset Cruise<\/strong><\/a>: If their love language is quality time, nothing says it better than a boat, a breeze, and the setting sun.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/getaways\"><strong>Getaway (or Staycation)<\/strong><\/a>: Pack a bag (or don\u2019t). The only rule? Press pause and reconnect, whether it\u2019s two states away or two blocks.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-14552 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PAID_SOCIAL_1x1-2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/creative\"><strong>Anti-Ordinary Gifts for the DIYers<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"13\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/glass-blowing-classes\"><strong>Glassblowing<\/strong><\/a>: This art form is just as mesmerizing as it is gorgeous. And now they can try it firsthand (all thanks to you).\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"\/search?query=pottery\"><strong>Pottery Class<\/strong><\/a>: Whether painting a pre-made piece or shaping their own, they\u2019ll walk away with a masterpiece.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"\/search?query=candle\"><strong>Candle Pouring<\/strong><\/a>: Their candle, their rules. And every time they light it, they\u2019ll think of you.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/paint-and-sip-classes\"><strong>Paint n\u2019 Sip<\/strong><\/a>: Brush in one hand, a drink in the other. Creativity has never been this much fun.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/\"><strong>More Anti-Ordinary Gift Ideas<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"17\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/kayak-paddling-experiences\"><strong>Kayaking<\/strong><\/a>: Tandem or solo, there\u2019s nothing more peaceful than gliding across sparkling waters (with you paddling alongside, of course).\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/escape-rooms\"><strong>Escape Room<\/strong><\/a>: Locked in, minds racing\u2014will you escape? Solve puzzles together and celebrate victory (or laugh through defeat).\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/helicopter-tours\"><strong>Helicopter Tour<\/strong><\/a>: Whether you\u2019re chasing city lights or winding coastlines, watch the world unfold side-by-side.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/gift-certificates\"><strong>Virgin Gifts eGift Card<\/strong><\/a>: Let them choose their own adventure from thousands of experiences across the nation.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<div style=\"width: 1080px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-14543-1\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Consideration_Creative_-_VG_16x9.mp4?_=1\"><\/source><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Consideration_Creative_-_VG_16x9.mp4\">https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Consideration_Creative_-_VG_16x9.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Gift Anti-Ordinary<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>At Virgin Gifts, we live and breathe anti-ordinary gifts\u2014so you can find the perfect experience, every time. Here\u2019s how to make it happen:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Match the Vibe<\/strong>: Are they a thrill-seeker, a foodie, or a relax-and-unwind type? Pick an experience that speaks their language or let us do all the heavy lifting with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/gift-finder\">Gift Finder tool<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Make it Personal<\/strong>: Add a personal note to their voucher or add a digital greeting card that\u2019s just for them.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Make it Effortless<\/strong>: Thousands of options, flexible booking, and easy exchanges. That\u2019s anti-ordinary gifting, made easy.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>It\u2019s All in the Details<\/strong>: Little touches make a big difference. Unique wrapping, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/blog\/5-unique-and-creative-ways-to-give-an-experience-gift\">clever extras<\/a>, or a playful twist can add a whole other layer to the experience.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Celebrate Together<\/strong>: Whenever possible, join in. Shared experiences turn regular gifts into shared stories, inside jokes, and moments to reconnect.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>So, there you have it. Anti-ordinary gifting isn\u2019t about things, it\u2019s about moments, adventures, and experiences that bring people closer. From bucket list adventures to quiet escapes for two, the right gift sparks joy, breaks routines, and makes every moment count with the people you love.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Now it\u2019s your turn. Pick an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virgingifts.com\/\">experience<\/a>, add a personal touch, and watch your gift transform into something bigger, bolder, and more meaningful. Because at Virgin Gifts, giving isn\u2019t just about what\u2019s in the box, it\u2019s about the connections you make along the way.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take a moment and think about the last gift you gave. Did it feel\u2026 predictable? Let\u2019s face it, humans are creatures of habit. We fall back on what\u2019s familiar, safe, and routine\u2014and gifting is no exception. But what if gifts could break the pattern? 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