Travelzoo has found that men and women spend their money on unnecessary gifts for one another at Christmas. They could be putting their hard earned cash to good use by buying them something they actually want.
A spa day
Couples fall into the trap every year of getting their partner the usual staple gifts. Men generally opt for perfume, toiletries, clothes and accessories for their wives and girlfriends and women buy their men clothes, aftershave, gadgets and electrics year after year. But what both men and women really crave are experiences over wrapped gifts such as:
A foodie experience
Eating out- A voucher for a lunch or meal out just the two of you where you can share good food and good conversation without the interruption of kids, phone calls or work.
Afternoon tea- A chance for you both to nibble in somewhere more civilised than your living room off your lap. You can get dressed up and take your time with your food while indulging in some well needed chatter.
A cooking class- If you're not a fan of the hob and you have no idea what to do with a blender, and then this might just be for you. You can learn how to work as team, pick up some new skills and take them home with you to delight each other with some new foods.
Relaxation experiences
A massage- You can enjoy a couple's massage together where all your relationship niggles and outside worries will melt away for a few hours.
A weekend away- Leave everything behind, get in the car and go. New people, new surroundings and sex in a new bed!
A Spa Day- A day of taking the pace down a notch or two. You can just go with the flow. There are no decisions to be made other than which room to move to next.
Adventure experiences
Race car driving- If you're looking for a bit of excitement in your relationship then this might just do it and bring out your competitive edge too.
Speed boat racing- If your partner has fantasies about being James Bond and you about being a Bond girl- then this should do it!
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