We’re firm believers that the power of great gifting comes through giving experiences. Experience gifts are about making space for new discoveries, quality time together, with amazing stories for people to share. Here are some of our favorite experiences in Boston and the surrounding area.
Whale Watching (Boston, MA)
Your employees will get to experience the ride of a lifetime on a high speed catamaran during this Boston Whale Watching experience. Professional researchers from the Whale Center of New England, the region’s foremost authority on whale populations, are on-board for every trip to provide enlightening narration.
Drive a NASCAR (New Hampshire Motor Speedway – Loudon, NH)
Prepare your colleagues for the thrill of a lifetime when they drive a NASCAR style stock car at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. After a classroom session where they will learn vehicle dynamics, racing lines and safety instruction, they’ll head out to the track to find the 500-plus horsepower Sprint Cup style stock car waiting. Then it’s time to pull onto the track!
Create Your Own Glass Art (Salem, MA)
This experience begins in a real-life hot shop, where fire, creativity, and craftsmanship collide. Over the course of two hours, your co-workers will work with molten glass using traditional tools and techniques (no experience required)! With guidance from an expert glassblower, they’ll gather, shape, and blow their glass into a vibrant, personalized piece.
Formaggio Kitchen Cheese Cave Tour, Tasting, and Shopping Experience (Cambridge, MA)
For the cheese lovers in your workplace! Located in West Cambridge, Formaggio Kitchen is a beloved family-owned shop celebrated for its exceptional selection of artisanal cheeses. The experience begins with a behind-the-scenes tour of the shop’s renowned cheese cave. Then, they’ll sample a selection of gourmet cheeses, each paired with flavorful charcuterie and wine.
Harbor Sunset Cruise (Boston, MA)
This sunset cruise through Boston Harbor is the perfect combination of history and romance. The boat will depart from Long Wharf for a sightseeing adventure, introducing the history, sights and tradition that Boston Harbor has to offer. Whether your employees are visiting Boston or want to experience their beloved city in a whole new light, they’ll be onto a winner.
Sips of Brewery Tour (Boston, MA)
Your recipients can experience the rich history of Boston in an entirely new way through local craft beer. Whether they’re visiting the city for the first time or playing tourist in their own backyard, there’s no better way to drink in the culture than by tasting what the local breweries, cider houses and distilleries have to offer.
Codzilla Harbor Ride (Boston, MA)
Get your adrenaline loving co-workers ready for thrills, laughs and faster speeds than they ever imagined as they zip across the ocean at up to 40 MPH! This high-intensity ride is all about having fun, so tell your team to hang on, enjoy the tunes and high-splashing water as they experience Boston Harbor in a way like never before.
Private Voice Lessons (Somerville, MA)
Your colleague will learn to turn their body into an open, resonating, acoustic instrument during this private voice lesson by using methods that have helped the likes of James Taylor and Aretha Franklin. They will work on developing the necessary vocal skills to help them reach individual goals. Improve their range, tone, strength, flexibility, vibrato and phrasing.
Indoor Surfing (Nashua, NH)
Any surfing lovers at your workplace? They can catch a wave in the largest indoor surfing facility in North America. Perfect to learn, practice and improve skills that are directly transferable to surfing in the ocean! With the help of a certified instructor, they will be surfing on their own in no time.
Boston Movie Mile Tour (Boston, MA)
On this experience, your team members will visit the most filmed area in Boston as they explore Boston Common and Beacon Hill on this fun and interactive walking tour. On this 1.5-hour walking tour – with a local actor as the guide – they’ll explore over 30 locations and get insider info about Boston’s vibrant film and television industry.
The Virgin Gifts eGift Card
Not sure exactly what your colleagues might like? Let them unlock the world of experiences with a gift card by Virgin Gifts so they can choose a gift that is truly unique and unforgettable. Your recipient will be able to choose from adventure activities, driving experiences, spa, scenic cruises and so much more! They can enjoy some of our favorite experiences in Boston and all across the nation.
