{"id":1477,"date":"2022-11-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/?p=1477"},"modified":"2025-08-28T13:30:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:30:40","slug":"the-best-gifts-are-experiences-find-one-for-everyone-on-your-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/21\/the-best-gifts-are-experiences-find-one-for-everyone-on-your-list\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Gifts Are Experiences &#8211; Find One for Everyone on Your List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Holiday gift-giving is always tricky. You want your present to feel personable and unique, and you hope they\u2019ll actually use it, too. This year, rather than elbowing your way through a department store full of stuff, why not opt for something you can\u2019t find on a shelf? We\u2019re talking about experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve rounded up the best travel experiences for all of the loved ones in your life: the thrill seekers, the curious minds, family members old and young, your fabulous jetsetter friends, and everyone in between. Think cocktail tastings in Elizabeth Taylor\u2019s old penthouse, Texas barbeque and underground spa treatments in Dallas, a long weekend getaway to a surprisingly cool, under-the-radar city, and family beach vacations in a tropical paradise. These are holiday gifts they\u2019ll remember for a lifetime.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore our top picks for the best travel experiences across Independent Collection Hotels &amp; Resorts, and let the festivities begin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FOR THE ADVENTURERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-1092077404-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Friends having fun on sailboat and enjoying summer days\" class=\"wp-image-1483 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-1092077404-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-1092077404-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-1092077404-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-1092077404-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-1092077404-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re shopping for an adrenaline junky or an aunt who loves to try new things, these adventure-packed experiences offer all the thrills, in some of the world\u2019s most beautiful destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/parrot-key-hotel-villas\"><strong>Parrot Key Hotel &amp; Villas<\/strong><\/a> in <strong>Key West, Florida<\/strong>, thrill seekers can pair their island getaway with exhilarating water sports conveniently available on-site at the resort. We\u2019re talking full-throttle <strong>jet ski tours <\/strong>around the Florida Keys, <strong>parasailing<\/strong> over crystal clear waters, and epic <strong>snorkeling<\/strong> through Florida\u2019s Coral Reef, the only coral reef system in the continental U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or how about learning to sail with the masters in America\u2019s sailing capital? At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/annapolis-waterfront\"><strong>Annapolis Waterfront Hotel<\/strong><\/a> in <strong>Annapolis, Maryland,<\/strong> adventurers of all ages can help steer an incredible 74-foot wooden schooner boat with an expert sailing crew. First, mates-in-training can learn the ropes \u2014 literally \u2014 and navigate Annapolis\u2019 historic waterfront, or cheer on their captain during an exciting <strong>sailboat race <\/strong>through the Chesapeake Bay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your adventure lover also an <strong>animal lover<\/strong>? Gift them a larger-than-life experience in <strong>Monterey Bay<\/strong>, a beautiful coastal city in central California known for its jaw-dropping scenery, national marine sanctuary, and the magnificent creatures that call it home. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-sanctuary-beach-resort\"><strong>The Sanctuary Beach Resort<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s new <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesanctuarybeachresort.com\/offers\/nature-watch-whales-dolphins-orcas\">Nature Watch<\/a> <\/strong>package, your giftee can get up close to aquatic giants like gray whales, humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, harbor seals, and others during a private <strong>whale-watching tour<\/strong> led by local marine biologists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>DISCOVER SOMEWHERE NEW TOGETHER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-471113356-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Group of friends having a beach party together and celebrating with sparklers in the  twilight\" class=\"wp-image-1485 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-471113356-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-471113356-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-471113356-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-471113356-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-471113356-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At Independent Collection, we know one of the best parts of travel is the element of surprise. This holiday season, give the gift of discovery and open their eyes to surprising destinations they\u2019ll want to visit again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always in a state of reinvention, <strong>Brooklyn, New York<\/strong> is one of those cities you can visit 100 times and still find something new. Gift them a stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/nu-hotel-brooklyn\"><strong>NU Hotel Brooklyn<\/strong><\/a> and head out to explore everything the city has to offer, from Williamsburg\u2019s hipster shops and breweries to Buschwick\u2019s famous nightlife, to Dumbo\u2019s buzzy art galleries and picturesque views.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>Boston<\/strong> is hardly a new attraction \u2013 it\u2019s one of America\u2019s oldest cities, after all! \u2013 there\u2019s still so much to discover in old-meets-new neighborhoods like the West End, located between historic Beacon Hill and the North End\u2019s famous eateries. With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-whitney-hotel\"><strong>The Whitney Hotel<\/strong><\/a> as your home base, uncover new pockets of culture and culinary hotspots in one of the city\u2019s most unique neighborhoods!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Curious about a totally different cultural experience? No need to dig up your passports. Instead, head south and journey to <strong>El Paso, Texas<\/strong>. Known for its incredible desert landscapes and unique DNA of Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and Western cultures, El Paso is also home to some incredible hidden gems like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-plaza-pioneer-park\"><strong>The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park<\/strong><\/a>, a local landmark that dates back to the late 1800s. <strong>Elizabeth Taylor <\/strong>once lived in the penthouse, but these days you can sip craft cocktails in her fabulous former digs overlooking the Rocky Mountains. And downstairs at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plazahotelelpaso.com\/ambar\">\u00c1mbar Restaurante<\/a>, <strong>Michelin-starred chef<\/strong> Andres Padilla serves up insanely delicious wood-fired Tex-Mex with your choice of <strong>800 agave spirits<\/strong> \u2014 the biggest collection in all of North America!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ROMANTIC GETAWAYS FOR TWO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-514059558-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Couple watching the sunset in a convertible car\" class=\"wp-image-1488 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-514059558-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-514059558-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-514059558-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-514059558-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-514059558-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/681;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality time together is one of the most thoughtful gifts you could give. Up the romance and make memories together in a place as exciting and unique as your love!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A surprise getaway to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/the-rittenhouse\"><strong>The Rittenhouse<\/strong><\/a> in <strong>Philadelphia<\/strong> is also a fabulous gift idea. Book your stay at this <strong>Leading Hotel of the World<\/strong> and revel in a deeply relaxing couples massage, followed by dinner overlooking the famous Rittenhouse Square.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A West Coast Christmas sounds lovely, too, doesn\u2019t it? Make it a full-on California road trip and add Santa Monica to your itinerary! With The Ambrose Hotel as your base, you two can explore L.A.\u2019s famous streets, picturesque beaches, and locally-loved restaurants, then return to a secluded hideaway for cozy evenings by the firepit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, few places compare to <strong>New York City<\/strong> during the holidays. Those twinkling lights, towering trees, and contagious holiday cheer bring out the romantic in all of us. Celebrate the season with Independent Collection\u2019s wonderful NYC hotels \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/hotel-48lex-new-york\"><strong>Hotel 48LEX New York<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>and<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/aliz-hotel\"><strong>Aliz Hotel Times Square<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 and let the holiday magic lead you to your most memorable vacation yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>YOUR NEW FAVORITE FAMILY VACATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-951937642-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Father, son and their dog riding a cargo bike in nature\" class=\"wp-image-1490 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-951937642-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-951937642-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-951937642-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-951937642-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/iStock-951937642-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to celebrate the holidays together or surprise the lot with an epic summer vacation, Independent Collection has you covered with fun-filled experiences perfect for the whole family \u2014 even those hard-to-please teens!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a memorable holiday vacation with a bit more flair, consider gifting them a stay in sunny <strong>Miami Beach<\/strong>. Our exquisite Miami Beach hotel, Cadillac Hotel &amp; Beach Club, offers all of the tropical fun in the sun you seek, plus a dose of Latin culture, award-winning restaurants and chic shopping districts, wow-worthy street art, and world-famous Art Deco architecture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you can\u2019t go wrong with a quintessential summer vacation in <strong>Cape Cod<\/strong>, Massachusetts. Make the most of your time together at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/sea-crest\"><strong>Sea Crest Beach Resort<\/strong><\/a>, Upper Cape Cod\u2019s only beachfront resort, where you and your family can enjoy a private beach, indoor and outdoor pools, on-site watersport rentals and arcade games, and endless scoops of ice cream at Sea Crest\u2019s classic ice cream parlor.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This holiday season, skip the mall and gift your loved ones a one-of-a-kind experience they\u2019ll never forget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1492,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[81,37,38,42,41,25,84,23,9,39,29,26,19,40,43,27,36,21,83,20,35,18,45],"class_list":["post-1477","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-read-more","tag-aliz-hotel-times-square","tag-annapolis","tag-annapolis-waterfront-hotel","tag-boston","tag-brooklyn","tag-cadillac-hotel-beach-club","tag-cape-cod","tag-el-paso","tag-featured","tag-48lex","tag-key-west","tag-miami-beach","tag-monterey-bay","tag-new-york-city","tag-nu-hotel","tag-parrot-key-hotel-villas","tag-philadelphia","tag-santa-monica","tag-sea-crest-beach-resort","tag-the-ambrose","tag-the-rittenhouse-hotel","tag-sanctuary-beach-resort","tag-the-whitney"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Best Gifts Are Experiences | Independent Collection<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/21\/the-best-gifts-are-experiences-find-one-for-everyone-on-your-list\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"The Best Gifts Are Experiences | Independent Collection\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"This holiday season, skip the mall and gift your loved ones a one-of-a-kind experience they\u2019ll never forget.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/21\/the-best-gifts-are-experiences-find-one-for-everyone-on-your-list\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Independent Collection\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-11-21T00:00:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-08-28T13:30:40+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/GettyImages-1289868665.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2507\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1672\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"admin\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/21\/the-best-gifts-are-experiences-find-one-for-everyone-on-your-list\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/21\/the-best-gifts-are-experiences-find-one-for-everyone-on-your-list\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"admin\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/6c0dcde7514b8c06ba2392dac5731c4c\"},\"headline\":\"The Best Gifts Are Experiences &#8211; 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