Sorry to remind you but Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so instead of the usual box of chocolates, bouquet of roses and homemade dinner by candlelight, why not try something different this year? Ok, this doesn’t have to be for Valentine’s Day. I just thought I’d remind you about it. Oh, I’m not knocking the above gifts. I love all those things; this is more about offering different gifts.

The French company, Wonderbox, offers unforgettable experiences in a gift box. Buy an adventure or package and have it sent in a gift box to the recipient. Examples: The Turbo box, choose from several different adventures in speed. Race a Lamborghini, Ferrari or Do some loops in an airplane; The Adrenaline box: white-water rafting, bunging jumping etc.; Calmer activities in a box include wellness retreats, gastronomic evenings, hot air ballooning, champagne tasting and more.

I like the idea that you can buy someone a box of one free fall from an airplane in France (you have a long list of locations to choose from). Though none of the package experiences are really novel, they do seem fun in any case, plus the idea of having one place to find a whole variety of adventures is fairly convenient and nifty, I think. Lastly, the “unforgettable experience in a box” idea is a cool marketing twist that basically “repackages” what they are selling, both literally and figuratively.

The only thing I find missing is the transportation to and from, but perhaps that is in the works. Like, for example, there’s a box you can buy that is an evening out to have a bottle of champagne with friends at a palace or luxury location. Wouldn’t it be even more perfect to add the limousine ride that picks you up from home, then takes you to your destination and back home?

Wonderbox

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