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Edited by the Marketingservicestalk Editorial
Team on 28 November 2007
The couch potato's guide to Christmas
gifts
People hoping to avoid the annual festive ding dong on the High Street should check out the TV viewing habits of friends and relatives, according to Virgin Experience Days.
Watching TV is billed as the UK's favourite pastime, with adults watching an average of 3.81 hours a day, according to BARB Whether its comedy, drama, or sport that they tune in for, Virgin Experience Days has compiled a stress-free list of gift ideas to get square-eyed pals off the sofa and out there doing it for themselves
This article was originally published on Marketingservicestalk on 6 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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1 Can't get enough of The X Factor and Simon Cowell's cheeky put-downs? The Recording Studio (GBP139) experience from Virgin Experience Days could set you on the road to appearing in the next series.
2 If I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here is more up your street, the Essential Back Packer's Survivial Guide (GBP159) will give all the basic training to put your best foot forward in 2008.
3 Get behind the wheel for all fans of Top Gear with the Lamborghini Thrill (GBP159) just one of many driving experiences to choose from, including Junior Ferrari (GBP75).
4 All in a lather over Emmerdale? Stride onto the dales yourself with the Border Collie training experience (GBP109).
5 Need a makeover but not up to the harsh judgements doled out on What Not To Wear? Virgin Experience Days offers a Deluxe Makeover (GBP49) and a Personal Shopper experience (GBP225).
6 Gripped by Ant and Dec's Poker Face? Try your hand at the Poker Experience for just GBP49.
7 Wishing you could create the delicious dishes knocked up by Nigella, Jamie or Ready Steady Cook? Book in for a Cookery Discovery Course from GBP99.
8 If Monarch of the Glen left you dreaming of being part of the land-owning gentry, Become a Laird or Lady (GBP35) is the ideal gift for you.
9 Fancy your chances as Keifer Sutherland in 24? Spy Games (GBP225) will soon prove if you're up to the job (Spy Kids GBP49).
10 The Big Cat Encounter (GBP175) or Zoo Keeper for A Day (GBP179) will be a roaring success with fans of Pet Rescue.
Paul O'Brien, managing director of Virgin Experience Days, said: "Experiences are becoming an increasingly popular gift choice; the wide range of options means there's something to suit everyone's skills and ambitions, so providing a highly thoughtful and personal gift - and the availability of online ordering makes experience packages an easy purchase".
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