Have you ever considered buying the gift of an experience for someone? We all have those friends and family members that can be tricky to buy for. They might already have everything they need, be wealthy enough to buy what they want, or perhaps just be too fussy.

Most of us have enough stuff already. Clothes, toys and homewares are far cheaper to buy than they used to be. This often means that it is easier to accumulate than ever before. Our homes are full of things that we need to declutter. We don’t need any more body lotion, hand cream or novelty socks. Most gifts are thoughtful and well-meaning but not always what we need or want.

This is where gifting experiences come in. Experience-based gifts are brilliant for seven reasons.