Gifts that arrive instantly

A safe last-minute choice for an iPhone user whose wish list you do not know.

A single-player adventure for a Switch 2 owner who already has Mario Kart.

The obvious pick for a family or friend group that just got a Switch 2.

It can be given by email at the last minute, and it turns a parent's answers into a family keepsake.

Suits a coffee drinker who is also curious about travel.

A good fit for someone planning a trip or a move who wants daily practice.

For someone near New Jersey who wants to play better on the course, not just hit balls at the range.

For a teen or adult who has always wanted to try surfing, or a visitor heading to the Gold Coast.

Suits a US family or grandparent who takes road trips to parks.

For a friend or partner in Sydney who likes a social night out and would enjoy taking home a painting.

For someone planning a trip, moving abroad or brushing up on a language from school, who can study a little each day.

For someone who prefers giving to getting, or as a shared gift from a class or office.

Works for households where gamers and non-gamers want to play together over the holidays.

A night out for a Toronto friend who wants to cook a proper meal with guidance and eat it afterwards.

Works for someone anywhere in the UK, since they pick the venue near them; an easy gift for a mum, grandparent or friend.

Works for a couple or friend who travels and would rather pick their own trip.

A fan-pleaser for an Arsenal supporter.

For a reader who likes comics, graphic novels and small-press books and enjoys choosing their own.

For a commuter, walker or anyone who listens while doing chores and has a book in mind they have not bought yet.

For someone who listens on walks, drives or while cooking, and has an audiobook they keep meaning to get.

For a commuter, walker or road-tripper who likes having a book in their ears.

For a keen cook who is curious about bush foods and wants to learn how to cook native ingredients.

Gives a coffee-loving partner something new to try on a regular schedule.

Hands a keen baker a skill instead of another gadget.

For someone in Brisbane who wants to try the wheel for the first time without committing to a course.

For a gamer who grew up on retro consoles and would like a large illustrated book for the shelf.

A last-minute option for someone who likes Japanese snacks and wants to choose their own.

For someone who loves museum shops, art books and design objects, especially a fan of Klimt or the Wiener Werkstätte.

Suits a home cook who would enjoy choosing their own olive oils and vinegars.

A memorable outing for a visitor or a Brisbane local who has never done it.

For a history lover, map fan or stationery collector who likes museum-shop gifts.

A date-night style gift for a London couple who would like a drink and a go on the wheel.

Suits a crafty friend or partner who likes home fragrance, including someone outside London via the virtual class.

A memorable shared day out for an outdoorsy couple.

A small, kind gift for a cat person in a coworker exchange.

A low-cost gift for a coworker, teacher or Secret Santa that does something useful.

A sweet experience for a keen home baker.

A low-commitment way for a Sydney friend to try pottery, with a choice of format so they can pick the social or the wheel option.

A gift that keeps arriving for a coffee-drinking parent who already owns every gadget.

Good for a coffee drinker who likes trying new roasters.

Keeps arriving long after Christmas for someone who drinks coffee daily.

Suits a home brewer who likes trying new roasters without having to pick them.

A night out for a Toronto couple, or two friends, who would rather cook a three-course dinner together than go to a restaurant.

For new parents, a busy coworker or someone recovering at home, so they can order ready meals when they need them.

A last-minute option that lets them choose their own scent.

Suits a couple or cook who would rather share an evening than get another gadget.

A low-pressure creative outing for two, good for a parent and older child or two friends in Yorkshire.

A shared adventure for fans of puzzles and the TV show.

Suits a reader who enjoys being surprised by a bookseller's pick rather than the charts.

Suits a news reader who is tired of the daily churn and likes long, considered pieces and infographics.

Suits a chocolate lover in Australia who would enjoy choosing their own bars.

For someone with a sweet tooth who would enjoy choosing a cake for a birthday or a box of cookies later in the year.

Suits a Montreal student or reader who likes browsing used books.

Suits a reader who would like to support an independent, Native-owned bookstore and choose their own books.

Suits someone in Westchester or near New York City who wants to take up pottery.

A larger shared gift for a family or office group to give in someone's name, especially someone who says they need nothing.

For a camper, hiker or cyclist who needs rain gear or a sleeping bag and wants to choose the right size and fill.

For someone who camps, walks or likes outdoorsy clothing and has favourite colours and fits.

For a family or curious kid in the Vancouver area, as a day out or toward a yearly membership.

For a home baker anywhere who would like to learn from the London bakery school without travelling to a class.