Did you hear the jingle bells ringing, or maybe Santa’s reindeer neighing? Then, you know it’s again the jolliest season of the year: Christmas time!
Christmas is meant to be a joyful time for everyone—family, friends, or lovers—to show your love by giving gifts. Luckily, Christmas presents don’t always have to come in big, red bows and pretty paper wrappings; they can also be memories to share and cherish.
Be it a staycation at a swanky hotel or chilling by the beach, your holidays will get much more memorable. If you’re looking for unique Christmas gift ideas to surprise your loved ones, here are some of the best things you can do this year—in the spirit of yuletide:
Book experiences for the whole family
Action-packed adventures or relaxing panoramic views, book an experience that everyone will never forget!
1. Disneyland Resort California
Enjoy many heartwarming moments at Disneyland during Christmas.
Spend the Christmas holidays in the Happiest Place on Earth: Disneyland! During winter, Disneyland parks and resorts around the globe have something special whipped up for everyone. From dazzling firework shows and giant Christmas trees to a fancy Christmas ball with your childhood faves all dressed up, this experience is a fun one for everyone in the family, especially the little ones.
2. The View at the Palm
Take your Christmas photo sky-high! Image credits: @olgashengur on Instagram
If you’re with your besties, here’s a laid-back Christmas gift idea: a trip to the luxurious The View at the Palm Jumeirah. Gather your best mates to relax and unwind in style: on the 52nd floor of The View. Leave all your problems behind by watching the sunset over the gorgeous Dubai skyline, plus some bubbles to truly have a relaxing Christmas getaway.
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Have a jolly holiday staycation
Prefer staying in? Great news for our fellow couch potatoes, you can have a staycation as a Christmas gift to yourself or your fam!
3. Hotel Alexandra Staycation Package
Hotel Alexandra is in full festive season during the holidays. Image credits: @louiselee on Instagram
Ah, breakfast in bed, room service, and afternoon tea…That’s THE dream if you stay at Hotel Alexandra in Hong Kong! This swanky hotel offers the ultimate staycation packages to pamper you—from afternoon tea sets and wine to sumptuous seafood platters and fancy buffets.
4. Makatang Island Reef Resort
Spoil your significant other with a slice of paradise and your own villa at Makatang Reef Resort.
Ran out of Christmas gift ideas? Forget cheap coupons; instead, switch it up with a trip to paradise at Malaysia’s beautiful beaches. At Makatang Reef Resort, you and your family won’t only be treated with a five-star stay but also jaw-dropping views of the sea teeming with colorful reefs.
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End the year on a relaxed note and pamper your friends
Holidays call for a pamper sesh, whether with besties or your partner!
5. Bali Spa Treatment at Lluvia Seminyak
Treat your family or bestie to a foot bath, flower bath, and more.
Christmas is a time to relax and unwind, so what better way than with the most soothing back massage of your life? When you book an appointment at Lluvia Seminyak, you and your significant other will forget all your worries as you get drenched in aromatic oils and spoiled by the serene view of Bali’s river—talk about fancy!
6. Once Upon a Thai Spa and Massage at Phrom Phong, Bangkok
Relieve this year’s stress with a soothing massage. Image credits: Anna Tarazevich on Pexels
Another R&R sesh you can check out as a Christmas gift idea is a Traditional Thai Spa Massage at Phrom Phong, Bangkok. Just a heads up: Thai massage is all about deep back rubs to relieve all your strained muscles, so prepare for a little roughness. Once you’re done with deep tissue massage, you’ll enjoy some complimentary ice cream and tea as rewards.
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Experience fun and culture around the globe
On our Christmas bucket list: trying out new things with your fave people.
7. Emirati Cooking Class at Al Khayma Heritage House
Christmas is best enjoyed with food that you or your loved one made.
Share the joy of learning a new culture with your family as you eat your way through the holidays at the Al Khayma Heritage House. This superb restaurant in Dubai regularly holds an Emirati Cooking Class, where you’ll be taught how to whip up mouthwatering dishes of Khuzi and Al Machboos while also getting your fair share of Dubai history 101.
8. Ceramic and Pottery Workshop at Orchard Road
Who knows; maybe you’ll discover a new talent during the pottery session. Image credits: Earl Wilcox on Unsplash
Set your sights on Singapore this Christmas season and drop by the Taoz Ceramics Studio on Orchard Road. Taking a pottery class isn’t only a fun experience that’ll unleash your inner creativity, but it’ll also reward you with funky artwork to bring home and send as extra special Christmas gifts crafted by yours truly.
Here are more cultural activities to add to your Christmas gift ideas list:
