Milestone Birthday Gift Experiences
The big three-O is possibly the most notorious milestone birthday of them all. Whilst some embrace the significant occasion as a chance to reflect on their life’s accomplishments so far, others dread the inevitable date. We’ve all seen our favourite sitcom characters have an existential freak-out upon turning 30 but has anything changed by the next episode?
Absolutely not. The truth is, by the youthful age of 30, many people are only just starting to find themselves within adult life and many often feel so much older than they actually are. Ignore these irrational fears of boring adult life and use the occasion as the perfect excuse to have a completely over-the-top celebration. Whether that involves a massive party, international travels or doing something completely out of your comfort zone, 30 is not an age for slowing things down! Here at Gifting Owl, we want to annihilate the stigma surrounding this incredible birthday by offering some truly unique gifting experiences that are bound to create fantastic lifelong memories.
If you are struggling to buy for a special someone, worry not! For we have meticulously compiled a list of potential gift ideas that may just be perfectly tailored to the soon to be 30 year-old in your life. If you’re considering a family member, a thoughtful gift can show genuine care and appreciation for their unique personality.
From rugged outdoor adventure to the ultimate pampering day out, Gifting Owl is bound to have that gift you’ve been struggling to find. If the birthday star in your life is one of the many anticipating the not so far away date in horror, consider gifting them with a thrilling experience that proves just how much excitement is yet to come!
Adrenaline Gift Experiences
Make them feel 21 again as you get their heart pumping and their adrenaline levels through the roof with some of these exhilarating gifting options. On the other hand, if the 30th birthday honoree just happens to be a natural born adrenaline junkee, these recommendations will be faultless. A great place to start would have to be bungee jumping. Now obviously this is not a gift for the faint of heart, but if you know your recipient will be up for the challenge - go for it! Bungee jumping is a fantastic way to let them live life on the edge (no pun intended) for a brief moment that will last a lifetime. Remind them of all the fun that their life still has in store for them with a jump they will never stop bragging to all their friends about. These adrenaline experiences are sure to delight and surprise the recipient, making their milestone birthday truly unforgettable.
For those buying for someone who is truly unafraid of anything, why not take it that one step further… There is undoubtedly no better way of alleviating all their fears of a future of “boring adulting’’ than by sending them hurling through the skies as they plummet down to Earth with one of our one-of-a-kind skydiving experiences. Gifting Owl offers skydives all around the world with some dropping from heights as far as a staggering 20,000 feet! Not only is this bucket list experience the undisputed thrill of all thrills, it also comes loaded with arguably the one of the most spectacular sights one will ever have the pleasure of viewing first hand, unless of course they plan on travelling to space anytime soon. If this all this jumping from ridiculous heights sounds a little too… extreme for the giftee you had in mind, maybe something akin to jet skiing might do the trick.
Jetskiing Experiences
Alongside many other highly recommended jet skiing tours available on our site, the Ultimate Island Trek Jetski Tour at the Whitsundays is a prime example of what to expect. The tour leaves your giftee in complete control of all the fast-paced action as they zoom their way through the waters on their very own Sea-Doo jet ski. This multiple award-winning tour is an awesome 70km sea trek delivering scenic exploration of numerous islands with many jaw-dropping encounters with marine wildlife such as sea turtles, dugongs, seabirds and even seasonal humpback whales! Now if these options don’t quite float your giftee’s boat (again, no pun intended) other action-packed gifting experiences include jet boating, quad biking, white water rafting, ziplining and even sandboarding to name a few.
Gift Experiences For Couples
For those who are specifically shopping for their partner, we have got your six with some that will honour the big day in a totally romantic fashion. Alternatively, if your giftee is completely inseparable from a very special someone in their life, these options also make for a great gifting experience that they can both share together. You can also share these experiences with a friend, best friend, or sister, making the occasion even more memorable. Now what could possibly be more romantic than some tranquil hours floating in the sky as the sun rises? Close to nothing.
Hot Air Ballooning Gift Experiences
Our scenic hot air balloon tours make for the perfect escape for two young budding lovebirds to reconnect away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. From Turkey to Australia, the United Arab Emirates to Mexico, Gifting Owl boasts some simply breathtaking hot air balloon experiences from all corners of the globe.
Food And Drink Experiences
If your giftee has a sense of humour, a cooking class might be the perfect way to encapsulate what turning 30 means for some people - to get their adult on! All jokes aside, a cooking class makes for an immensely fun bonding experience filled with laughs and of course, some mouthwatering home-cooked food minus the bores of dishwashing. This is also a cheeky way to improve their cooking if you think they require some much needed tips. These experiences are perfect for home chefs who love to experiment and eat delicious meals.
A highly recommended option would have to be the Modern Thai Fusion cooking class operating out of Brisbane, Australia. The all-inclusive class will have guests learning how to cook delectable Thai dishes from an expert with years of experience and an impressive arsenal of secret tips and tricks that you can take home with you! However, for those who much prefer to leave the cooking in the hands of the pros, a fine dining experience for two, or even a select group of friends is a classic option that everyone is bound to enjoy. Who doesn’t love food?
Hotel Getaways
If you are really lost for a gift, head over to Gifting Owl and check out some of the Hotel stays and getaways options available for an experience that no one could possibly turn down! By the time the age of 30 comes around, many of us are finding ourselves in more stressful career positions than ever before and if this happens to be the case for your recipient maybe consider a relaxing experience in which they can declutter their mind and focus on themselves for the day. A hotel getaway is a chance to show off new outfits, embrace a lifestyle of comfort, and enjoy the art and decor that make a house feel like home. Choose a neat and cute room - maybe with pink accents or a selection of five colors - to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Fill the itinerary with fun, and offer amenities you’ll absolutely love and remember forever. Whether you’ve decided on a spa day, sharing inside jokes over room service, or simply relaxing with your phone and a water bottle, these must have experiences are perfect for anyone who wants to eat well, unwind after a busy summer, and find joy in the little things.
Winery Tours
For a beautiful relaxing day trip with tantalizing wine included, you cannot do any wrong with a vineyard tour. If your giftee is a self proclaimed ‘wine connoisseur’ you are in luck, for Gifting Owl is home to a wide variety of gorgeous wine tours. However, if your recipient is in need of some TLC, you may want to turn the relaxation levels up a notch.
Spa Packages
A pamper day is a must do. An all inclusive spa experience is the ultimate luxury that provides much needed time out for a chance to stop. These packages are a reboot of the body and mind, re-focusing your giftee’s attention to wellness is a splendid way for someone to enter their possibly daunting yet exciting 30s!
Outdoor Adventure Gift Experiences
Pampering is just not their thing? An escape from the day job into the depths of mother nature’s beauty might do the trick! With thousands of outdoor adventure gifting experiences available on Gifting Owl, the only issue will be narrowing the fabulous options down to one. From mind-blowing one on one encounters with awe inspiring wildlife to exploring unique landscapes worthy of your laptop background. No matter how experienced your giftee is in the field of outdoor adventure and exploration, these activities are fit for people from all walks of life and cater to their guests abilities. Including the popular options of kayaking, rock climbing, diving & snorkelling, biking, segwaying, surfing and hiking, the list to choose from is never-ending on Gifting Owl.
An extraordinary adventure example is the Irie Blue Hole Adventure Tour From Montego Bay in Jamaica. After a scenic countryside drive to the Cascade Rainforest, the Island Gully Falls and Blue Hole offers infinite outdoor fun. Jump, dive or swing from ropes into the pristine watering hole, swim under the waterfall, discover hidden caves or simply just sit on a rock and relax under the calming waters of the falls.
