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Give An Experience This Christmas – $100 Breakaway GC Giveaway!

in Everyday on 11/21/19

The struggle is real!  My family is small, but I ache to find “just the right present” for everyone on my list.  I’ve made my lists, poured through magazines, scoured the internet, but nothing seems quite perfect.  My Hubby does not need any more socks, my girls have enough sweaters for every day of the week, and how many purses does my sweet Mama really need.  So, how do you begin to find a gift for everyone on your list that will make them smile, bring them true joy, maybe even be memorable?  I turn to Breakaway Experiences.  An easy way to shop and they have unique ideas for everyone on your list!

Here’s what I know:

  • Breakaway Experiences has embraced the ever-growing popularity of “once-in-a-lifetime” and “bucket list” experiences.  They offer certificates for a remarkable variety of unique experiences—from luxurious spa packages and gourmet food tours to the more adventurous experiences like stock car racing, helicopter flying lessons and sea doo expeditions.
  • Did you leave your shopping to the last minute? Don’t worry.  With Breakaway Experiences you have access to Instant Gifting. You can buy their present any time of day and instantly print it up to put in a card or simply email them.
  • Truly stuck for what to buy that loved one?  You can direct that person to the Breakaway Experience website and have them create a Christmas Wish List for the things they really want.
  • Certificates to Breakaway Experiences never expire.
  • Still not sure what your loved one would enjoy?  That’s okay!  Breakaway Experiences offers a hassle-free exchange policy, and they can simply trade it for the full value of the original certificate.

But before you do that here are a few fabulous ideas you need to check out:

Christmas gifts you can enjoy together:

St. Lawrence Market Feast – Shop, Cook and Dine with Chef Scott

Location: Toronto

Grab a friend and join Chef Scott at Toronto’s historic St. Lawrence Market for a cooking class like no other. Shop for and cook a five-course dinner party paired with local craft beers and Ontario wines.  Perfect for the foodie on  your list!

Dark Table

Calgary and Vancouver

I want to do this!  Who wants to fly to Vancouver with me?  Treat your senses to the most unique journey you have ever experience. Be ready to fully re-evaluate your perception of smell and taste as you dine in complete darkness.  Can you imagine?

Sweet Christmas gifts:

Toronto’s Ultimate Chocolate Tour

Location: Toronto

If you have someone on your list that adores all things chocolate, this is the tour for them! Discover the sweet side of the city as you visit a variety of boutique stores and sampling chocolates & chocolaty treats like macarons and more.  Oh, my, yum!

The Vancouver Art Deco and Chocolate Tasting Tour

Location: Vancouver

Indulge in delicacies at two of the Vancouver’s finest chocolatiers as you stroll and learn the stories of fame, mystery and murder behind the city’s best Art Deco architecture.  How intriguing!

Christmas gifts that go really fast:

Exotic Car Racing Experience

Location:  Toronto and London

Choose from over 10 of the fastest and finest cars in the world for a no speed limits spin at either Canadian Tire Motorsports Park or Grand Bend Motorplex.  I can think of a couple people on my list that would adore this experience!

Stunt Driving Experience

Location: Toronto

Receive hands-on training from experienced stunt drivers and experience the thrill of making a car do some fun, crazy stunts.

Christmas gifts to pamper them with:

Luxury for 2 Couples Massage

Location: Toronto

Melt into the hands of professional therapists at Novo Spa in Yorkville. This is the perfect couples spa experience gift that combines relaxation, romance and tranquility.

Tropical Body Bliss at Holtz Spa

Location: Ottawa

Drift off to the tropics with the fresh scent of the Mango Body Scrub and Shea Butter Massage. The luxurious spa packages is designed to create harmony of body, mind and spirit.

Ready to shop?

With just a click you can browse through the Breakaway Experiences site, searching the many options by Experience Type, Occasion, or Recipient.  You can even narrow down your results by searching experiences available in your area.  Having trouble deciding what would be the perfect gift for your loved one?  A gift card is always a good idea – your recipient can choose their own adventure!

Ready to win?

I know I couldn’t choose my favourite adventure and this is why I’m thrilled to be able to offer one lucky reader of How To Survive Life In The Suburbs a $100 Gift Card to Breakaway Experiences!  Yes, one of you will be able to choose your own experience or put that gift toward the experience of your dreams!  To enter, please follow this mandatory step: Go check out Breakaway Experiences and then come back and tell me; which experience would you choose?

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This giveaway is open to Canadians only, excluding Quebec, and to all those who have reached the age of majority in their Province. Closes December 16, 2019.  Prize may not arrive in time for Christmas. This giveaway is not associated with Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or Twitter.  No cash value.  Non-transferrable.

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  As always all opinions of this blog remain my own.

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    Comments

    1. Dale Ben says

      December 12, 2019 at 6:56 am

      The Chocolate Tour looks great -picture sells it!!

    2. Katharine says

      December 8, 2019 at 10:57 am

      I live in Calgary and would use the gift certificate towards one of the heli adventures; Either the fly fishing helicopter adventure for my husband, or a helicopter tour for y 87 year old dad

    3. Melissa Holmes says

      December 7, 2019 at 8:13 pm

      Blue Mountain Hummer Snowshoe Adventure looks really cool. I would love to take my husband and son!

    4. Maria says

      December 6, 2019 at 9:41 am

      Helicopter tour for 2 in Toronto

    5. Emily says

      December 4, 2019 at 10:47 pm

      Helicopter tour for 2 in Toronto

    6. Marlene says

      December 3, 2019 at 9:51 pm

      The wine your in halifax

    7. Lisa Smith says

      December 3, 2019 at 12:12 am

      I would take my family for the jasper planetarium experience.

    8. Maritess S says

      December 2, 2019 at 8:43 pm

      I would really like to experience a hot air balloon ride .

    9. Tainan Lu says

      December 2, 2019 at 12:13 am

      I would love to go on a wine tour in Halifax.

    10. Joy M says

      December 1, 2019 at 12:24 pm

      Would love the couples massage!

    11. daniela sborlini says

      November 29, 2019 at 2:49 pm

      would love to give hubby the stunt drive experience, perfect gift experience. a memory of a life time

    12. Glennis Newton says

      November 29, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      St Lawrence Market feast sounds divine!

    13. Monique L.S. says

      November 28, 2019 at 11:04 pm

      I have always wanted to do a segway experience.

    14. Jennifer T says

      November 27, 2019 at 5:12 pm

      I would gift the dark table experience in vancouver

    15. Melissa-Ann Roy says

      November 27, 2019 at 10:07 am

      AMAZING! wHAT A GREAT XMAS GIFT

      • Stephanie says

        December 1, 2019 at 10:15 am

        Thanks! I think so too. Be sure to come back and tell me what your favourite idea is to be entered to win the prize!

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