Gift Experiences - Memories are made of this

Maybe you'd love to be able to buy him or her a car but even with the exceptional financing rates that are available at the moment, like many people in the current economic climate, you may feel it would be more prudent to hold off on such an extravagance. If so, there are plenty of ways of making that special birthday one to remember. Take a look at some of the countless possibilities on-line. Even without a driving licence, he or she can get to spend time behind the wheel of a high performance or classic car, an awesome treat at any age. Want to make it more interesting? How about stock car or dumper truck racing? Or bus, juggernaut or fire engine driving? Who knows, it may even inspire a career choice!

Gift experiences are a wonderful way of making dreams come true, often at very affordable prices. There are ideas to suit all tastes, from chic and demure to brash and off-the-wall. For adrenaline-junkies with the 'sky's the limit' attitude to life, how about bungee-jumping, hang-gliding or sky-diving (indoors or out)? For those who prefer their feet planted firmly on the ground and something more creative, you could consider lessons in pastimes as diverse as horse-riding and chocolate-making. Not all the activities mean going solo and you may decide to plump for 'aqua-orbing' for two or sky-diving in tandem with the action caught on DVD as a bonus. Whatever your child's predilections, you're sure to find something unforgettable.