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Christmas is over so you think you can rest easy on the presents front right? Well, not always. If a birthday isn’t around the corner then an anniversary certainly is. Even if it’s your 1st, 10th or 40th year together, the best way to make an impression is with something a bit more than flowers or a cuddly toy.

Here we’ve compiled the top five interesting anniversary gifts to make sure you get extra kudos tonight!

A Romantic Cruise for Two

Gifts don’t always have to be ‘things’ as such, with our first idea giving you both an experience to (hopefully) remember. A couples cruise is a great idea as it’s not over-girly and is romantic enough to be an anniversary present rather than a birthday or Christmas gift.

Some websites to start you off are:
Australia: Coffee Cruise for Two, Sydney Harbour AUD$190
UK: Thames Dinner Cruise for Two, London £145.83
USA: Dinner Cruise for Two, California, New York, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Philadelphia & Texas USD$175

Sex Board Game

Nothing says “I love you” like… well… sex. This is truly a gift to be given between couples and let’s be honest, you get something out of this too! Games include Lust- The Game and The Sex Game which is about exchanging romantic ideas and will turn your home into a sexual playground- you may never look at the TV in the same way again.

Available from:
Australia: Lust- The Game from Gifts Australia, AUD$39.95
UK: 1000 Sex Games from Amazon, £8.99
USA: The Sex Game from Simply for Lovers, USD$16.98

A Star

No, we’re not suggesting you get him Angelina Jolie for your second anniversary (or else there may not be a third…). If you can’t find the perfect anniversary gift on this planet, perhaps it’s time to widen your search area a bit. Naming a star is a fun gift, but also romantic in that it will afford you some time star-gazing to try to find exactly which star you bought the rights to.

The International Star Registry will send you your certificate and other astronomical bits for prices starting from:

Australia: AUD$77.30
UK: £36.90
USA: USD$54.00

A Vineyard Experience

We’re back on to the experience gift idea, but that’s because it allows you both to spend more time together which in itself is a bit of a gift with everyone’s hectic lifestyles. A vineyard experience is a bit different and quite a bit more romantic than a beer brewery tour.

Many experiences come with lunch included, which would make for a relaxing way to spend your special day.

Available from:
Australia: Wine Tasting in the Margaret River- Half Day, Western Australia AUD$70
UK: Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting for Two, Haywards Heath, West Sussex £73
USA: Picnic at the Vineyard, Atlanta, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Houston, New York, San Fransisco, Los Angeles USD$95

A Chocolate Photograph

If your other half has ever chided you for not being imaginative, then this gift will sweeten them up. Yes everybody gives chocolates on anniversaries, but these tasty treats are different as they can feature a photo of whatever you want on them. Bite into a piccy of the two of you to really savour the moment!

Available from:
Australia: Groovy Chocolate AUD$18.14
UK: Eat Your Words, £25.00
USA: Kustom Konfections USD$14.99