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It's a week before Christmas and you're stuck again. Everyone seems to have at least one man in their life who seems to have everything. He's the first to buy the latest gadgets and technological toys, he's fussy about the clothing that he buys, and he's got enough money to buy what he wants when he wants it.

Last year you gave him an unimaginative gift certificate. This year, you want to blow his mind with something unique that he might not think to buy for himself. The first step is to put on your detective hat. Cleverly determine the interests that really excite this guy or that have special meaning to him.

Suppose he's a sports fanatic. Why not expand your gift ideas away from a thing' and into an experience. If money isn't a concern, there are quite a few adventures you can give this guy that he might not think to buy for himself. Or, if your budget is tighter, a sports experience on a smaller scale might just wet his appetite for more at his own expense.

There are fantasy camps for just about every sport. Baseball, football, golf and tennis all advertise package deals and the length of time spent at a camp determines the price. If your budget can afford a couple of days, he may be so excited about the idea that he will pay for a few extra days himself. Has he just stared playing tennis or golf? Wrap up a couple of lessons with a prominent pro in his area.

Most NASCAR race tracks offer a race car driving school. Pop for a lesson, and if he has a blast, he can continue on his own dime. Or give him a certificate to drive a real NASCAR. They even have experiences including riding a few laps with a famous name NASCAR driver.

Has he always talked about sky diving but never taken the risk?
Here's a chance to push him from talk into action with a sky diving lesson. There are even companies that offer a simulated sky diving experience inside if he's not ready for the real thing. Or, maybe he's always wondered what it would be like to bungee jump. If he's brave enough to take the plunge, go with him and take your video camera.
Watching the video together later over dinner adds more value to this gift idea.

Maybe your guy isn't a sports fan or looking for adventure; but he's a food and beverage connoisseur. Tired of giving him gift certificates to a gourmet restaurant? How about doing some research and buying him an expensive bottle of wine. Good quality wines can start as low as $25. If beer is his beverage of choice, introduce him to the vast variety of gourmet imported

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