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 Stock Car (Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park – Thompson, CT)
Prepare your colleagues for the thrill of a lifetime when they drive a Stock Car at Thompson International 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 560-plus horsepower Sprint Cup style stock car waiting. Then it’s time to pull onto the track!
Glass-working Class (Mission Hill- Boston, MA)
Looking for a unique experience to spice up a co-workers normal daily routine? Heat things up with this private 2-hour glass working class for 2! For their private, 2-hour workshop, they can choose between the ancient arts of flame working or glass blowing. Regardless of the course they choose, they will wrap up your experience with a special treat to take home.
Couples Float Therapy Session (Boston, MA)
Imagine an entirely new kind of date night idea for your employee and their significant other when they indulge in this relaxing 60-minute Couples Float Therapy Session. Backed by science, float therapy is a popular and proven way to manage stress, alleviate pain, and restore muscles. Floating provides an escape from the stress of daily life.
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.
Ultimate Boston Brewery Tour (Boston, MA)
Over 20 breweries call Boston home, and they each bring different backgrounds and flavor profiles to the award-winning beer scene here. So where’s a Boston beer-lover to start? Enter one of our favorite experiences in Boston with this Ultimate Brewery Tour of Boston. Your team members will get picked up by an expert beer guide who will school them in both beer and fun over a 5 hour tour.
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.
Dirt Bike Riding (Plympton, MA)
Gift your bike lovers at work the opportunity to tear through dirt and mud as they ride over obstacles and feel the adrenaline of off-road riding with New England’s Largest Dirt Bike Riding School. This is a fantastic 5 hour training session experience to learn in a safe, fun and controlled environment with no pressure at all for private groups or individuals.
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 Experience Gifts eGift Card
Not sure exactly what your colleagues might like? Let them unlock the world of experiences with a gift card by Virgin Experience 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.
