Christmas Gifts for Couples: 10 Unique Gift Voucher Ideas

Yep, that’s right, we’re starting our list with a bit of a curve ball! Although, at first glance, a tandem bungee jump might not seem a particularly romantic Christmas present for two, we think it could be just the thing for the right sort of couple. Think about it—they’ll be sharing a once-in-a-lifetime experience, they’ll be embracing (holding on for dear life more like!) and they’ll receive the mother of all adrenaline rushes—together. When you put it like that, it makes perfect sense, see! Available at locations across the country, the Lovers’ Leap Tandem Bungee is THE experience for loved-up thrill-seekers.

Who doesn’t love chocolate? (If the answer’s ‘you’, please skip ahead—it was rhetorical anyway) It’s smooth and sweet and, dare we say it, pretty sexy. At least, that’s the thinking behind our second Christmas experience gift for couples. During this introductory chocolate-making workshop, the lucky pair will learn to make their own sweet cocoa treats—including a decorated and personalised chocolate button, dark chocolate truffles, rich ganache, choccy fudge and edible decorations. Meanwhile, pro chocolatiers will regale them with the history and legends of the nation’s favourite indulgence. Finally, they’ll leave with a box of their own handmade confectionary to polish off in the cab on the way home.

A trip to the spa can do wonders for a relationship. It’s an opportunity to escape the routine of demanding work and home lives (the kids can stay at Nan and Grandad’s). It’s a holiday from responsibility and a chance to focus on health, wellbeing and togetherness. At Activity Gifts, we’ve a great selection of spa days and breaks for two people that make thoughtful Xmas gifts for the busy partner or couple in your life. Among them, you’ll find packages that include couples aromatherapy massages, luxury overnight stays and romantic three-course dinners. Whether soaking in the hot tub or sharing a soothing facial—it’s a gift they’ll thank you for again and again.

A night out at the theatre always feels like an extra special event. Add a delicious dinner at a local restaurant—and you’ve got the makings of an unforgettable couples date night. Here at Activity Gifts, we love the glitz and glamour of theatre, and that’s why we’re delighted to offer a variety of West End show and dinner packages. Treat them to one of our vouchers this Christmas, and they can choose from some of the most critically-acclaimed performances in London—including Kinky Boots, Wicked, Mamma Mia and The Phantom of the Opera. Afterwards, they’ll head to one of several nearby restaurants, where they can enjoy great food and drink while reflecting on their glorious evening together.

Here’s one for that couple who’re always daring each other into the next big adrenalin rush! Yes, this gift voucher for two combines several thrilling adventure activities in one epic experience day. After a full safety briefing, they’ll fly down a head-first zipwire—hitting speeds of up to 60mph! This is followed by a ride on the giant swing, three jumps on the 10-metre airbag drop, and finally, a 15-metre quick jump. Xmas gifts for couples needn’t be cliched or soppy. The adventure day experience is just good old-fashioned fun for two—and we think it makes a unique present this Christmas.

Do you know a couple who enjoy the finer things in life? Do they have awfully refined sensibilities and a taste for the good stuff? Well, in that case, you can’t go wrong with an Activity Gifts voucher for an evening’s wine tasting. Led by a knowledgeable wine expert, this two-hour session will cover the major grape varieties and winemaking regions, while guests sample six carefully-selected wines alongside complementary cheeses, bread and nibbles. It promises to be an evening of enlightenment and discovery, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and gain tips for buying and drinking better wine in the future.

If they haven’t yet visited the UK’s tallest building, this Christmas gift is a chance for couples to do so in style. It includes entry to the View from the Shard—the tower’s observation level offering 360-degree, panoramic views of the city and beyond. Since opening in 2012, it’s become one of London’s most popular attractions—a high-tech interactive exhibit that helps make sense of the sprawling metropolis below. Sounds pretty good, right? Well, it gets better, ‘cause the lucky couple can also enjoy a glass of champagne at the capital’s highest (naturally) champagne bar! It’s an extra-special Christmas gift for two—and we’ll raise a glass to that!

Boat, tick. Sunset, tick. Bubbly, tick. When discussing romantic couples experiences, this is one that’s hard to beat. If you’re shopping for two people who love to be out on the open water, it could be just what you’re looking for this Christmas time. Two-hour trips depart from Brighton Marina and drop anchor just before the sun dips below the horizon. It’s a truly magical time to be bobbing on the ocean waves and a moment the two of them are unlikely to forget. A glass of bubbly only adds to the sense of occasion. If they want to try their hands at sailing, an RYA-qualified instructor is on hand to offer guidance, and they can even take a dip in the warmer months—certainly not in January!

Segways might not have enjoyed the mainstream popularity their inventor had hoped for (weren’t we all s’posed to be whizzing around on them by now?), but that’s not to say they haven’t found a niche. Segway experience days are great fun for people of all ages, and we think they make awesome, unusual Christmas gifts for all sorts of people—including couples. With an Activity Gifts voucher, they can master a whole new mode of transportation and explore their scenic surroundings in locations across the country. Of course, we don’t condone anything reckless, but needless to say, it’s a couples experience that could get competitive.

Finally, we have a unique tour of London that’s strictly for adults! Don’t worry—there’s nothing creepy going on here. No, it’s just that this tour explores the darker, dirtier side of the capital’s past. From botched executions to scandalous stories, a former nest of Satan to the invention of the vibrator—it certainly doesn’t shy away from the filth and squalor, debauchery and sin of Tudor London. Nor does it blush at the occasional swear word or a good bit of toilet humour. Our advice, therefore, is to gift with care. This is a Christmas present for couples with filthy minds and a wicked sense of humour—perhaps not your devout grandparents!