6 Experiential Travel Gifts for the Holiday Season

Consider gifting an experience for your loved ones this holiday season instead of material goods. Create memories with these travel experiences around the world.

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Animal-Lover Gift

Treat the animal lover in your life to Oil Nut Bay’s turtle tagging experience. Situated on the shores of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, guests help marine biologists measure, tag and release turtle as part of the islands’ conservation efforts.

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Golf Gift

Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto by Danzante Bay in Loreto, Mexico, invites golfers on a golf getaway for four. The experience includes two nights’ accommodations in the four-bedroom presidential suite, massages and two rounds of unlimited golf at TPC Danzante Bay.

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History Gift

For the aviation and history buff in your life, Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina hosts an unforgettable journey. Board Hawai’i’s only fully restored US Navy SNJ-5C Warbird aircraft for a 40-minute World War II aviation tour.

Ocean-Lover Gift

Zafiro Palace Palmanova in Mallorca, Spain, offers a new Ocean Discovery Day experience. The immersive excursion led by expert guides brings guests on a fun-filled day including a behind-the-scenes tour of Palma Aquarium.

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Self-Care Gift

Ibiza Gran Hotel in Ibiza, Spain, offers a transformative wellness experience, Es Vedrà Wellness Voyage. The experience begins with a private yacht excursion to the magical island Es Vedrà with a local guide. Return to the resort’s Open Spa for a marine-inspired spa treatment and nutritious dinner.

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Wine Gift

Head to San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California, for the resort’s exclusive Château Pétrus tasting. The vertical tasting of rare vintages ranges from 1945 to 2017.