One of the things we love most about the holiday season at AmazingCo is our tradition of gifting experiences. We love celebrating milestones and special occasions all year round, but it’s no secret that the Holidays are an extra special season for celebration. We believe that shared experiences are at the heart of meaningful connection and lasting memories, so to kick-start this gifting season, our team are sharing 5 experiences they’re gifting, doing or wishing for themselves these Holidays.
1. Mystery Picnic
I have long considered my closest friends a part of my family, which means they always get spoiled whenever it comes time for gift-giving! Having just moved across the States, my friends and I are looking for ways to create new memories for our first Holiday season in the Midwest. The first thing that came to mind was a Mystery Picnic in Detroit for our “family”, a great excuse to explore a brand new city while also checking them off my Christmas list! For how much excitement comes with a new adventure, it can be equally as overwhelming whittling down the list of restaurants, tourist attractions, and local secrets to include in the itinerary. But with AmazingCo’s curated experiences in my back pocket, I get to focus on the fun of discovering future favorite places & making all the memories with my loved ones! And who knows, this might just become our Holiday tradition!
- Lindsay, Experience Coordinator based in Indiana, United States
This year, I'd really love to receive the Marylebone Mystery Picnic in central London, as a Christmas gift. This would be perfect for me and my partner as it unfolds along a carefully crafted Sherlock Holmes-themed route, solving clues to reveal locations of delicious food pick-ups. The clues are a little harder and you have to put your detective hat on to solve 4 different 'cases' before you can collect your food. Learn more about Mystery Picnic experiences here.
- Nishan, UK Delivery Team Lead based in London, England
2. Watch Party
This Christmas I'm looking forward to gifting our Indiana Jones Watch Party to my best friend and her kids. We recently embarked on this adventure ourselves as we gathered for a family movie night with our two kids. With each daring stunt and thrilling chase, the kids' excitement just grew! My son Alejandro was full of questions and curiosity and couldn't get enough of the action-packed scenes, whilst my daughter Avi sat in awe, occasionally giggling at the playful antics. The themed food recommendations and activities really elevated the movie experience and allowed us to connect more as a family. It was such a fun evening where we bonded over laughter and a shared love for adventure, creating memories that will undoubtedly be cherished for years to come. I can't wait to gift this experience and I hope that it brings the same excitement and togetherness that we enjoyed! Learn more about Watch Party experiences here.
- Eunice, Sales and Events Coordinator based in Manila, Philippines
3. Murder Mystery
Murder Mystery Parties have been a game-changer for me and I'm really looking forward to doing another one when I catch up with my friends this Holiday season. I love an event with a bit of purpose and competition, and with my friendship group having a mix of introverts and extroverts it's great that an activity like this can bring us together in a way that's fun for everyone! Murder Mystery Parties elevate any gathering or party that I host, and it is so much fun for my friends and I to step into the roles of suspects and detectives, solving a mystery right in my living room. I love that they’re easy to set up and don’t require any experience to run. They’re also really exciting because you don’t know who the killer is (unless it’s you!) until the very end. There are usually a lot of twists and turns, so it keeps you guessing. And it's always fun to try to figure out who did it before everyone else does! Learn more about Murder Mystery Parties here.
- Courtney, Team Building & Hens Parties Sales Lead based in Melbourne, Australia
4. Taste and Create
I’m really looking forward to doing our Taste and Create experience with my partner. Unsurprisingly, we first got into putting actual effort into at-home date nights during covid, but we had such great nights that we decided to keep them going! Especially with the warmer weather coming in Australia, we like to sit out on our balcony and have little at-home date nights, chilling out until the sun goes down - and then the lanterns come out. Although it feels like a lot to fork out upfront, it's definitely much better value than smashing cocktails in a bar! Learn more about Taste and Create experiences here.
- Nell, Global Sales & Customer Service Manager based in Melbourne, Australia
5. Farm to Table
Christmas is a special time of year, and for me, part of the magic is the act of giving, seeing people's happy faces, and creating lasting moments. We all have those tricky people to buy for, but I am excited to gift the 'Farm to Table' experience to my friends this year. They are big foodies and have children who adore animals and nature, so this experience stands out for me. Quality time exploring a nearby region, meeting local providers who are passionate about their businesses, picking fruit and patting farm animals, before returning home and cooking up a summertime BBQ. What is there not to love?! Whilst this is a generous gift, I know the memories they will create during the day make it more than worth it. I think this is a great gift for couples and families alike. Learn more about Farm to Table experiences here.
- Jules, Southern Hemisphere Team Lead & Experience Launcher based in Brisbane, Australia
Whether you're looking for a unique experience to gift your loved ones, or fun a way to connect and create new memories this holiday season, we hope this list of a few of our favourites inspires your celebrations.
