Birthdays, name days, anniversaries or weddings – thinking up a gift for parents on these occasions is really not easy. Don't know whether to order a gift basket, spend money with other family members on a new TV or invest in an experiential gift? Our blog won't give you a clear answer to this question, but we believe that it can help you choose the right gift. We looked at what the most popular gifts for parents from children are in Slovakia, why experiential gifts have been a trend lately and what are the benefits of a gift weekend stay with us in Demänová.

The best gifts for parents - wedding, anniversary and birthday

Gift baskets, bouquets of flowers and envelopes with money. If you are looking for a gift for your parents for a wedding or wedding anniversary, you have probably already considered these classics. The list of gifts that, according to research in recent years, can offer basic inspiration. Slovaks most often buy to parents on the occasion of weddings, anniversaries or birthdays.

1. Alcohol – a bottle of quality wine, luxury champagne or a beer tasting package
2. Voucher for a weekend stay with wellness
3. Tickets to a concert or other event
4. Personalized gifts – photo books, photo frames, engraved jewelry
5. Dinner voucher at a favorite restaurant

Why choose an experiential wedding anniversary gift for parents?

Experiential gifts have recently become increasingly popular in Slovakia - as many as three out of the five gift ideas mentioned above are experiential. Why is that? And why do we recommend that you choose an experiential gift for your parents for their anniversary?

• You give memoriesExperiential gifts create unique memories that people will remember for a long time. 
• Original and personalizedWhen you give the gift of an experience, you actually allow your parents to try something new that they haven't experienced before. You can choose according to their hobbies, plans, and dreams.
• You will support personal growth, bring emotionsExperiential gifts also involve strong emotions, overcoming challenges, trying new things, and acquiring various skills.
• Environmentally responsible giftsExperiential gifts are often associated with activities that are environmentally responsible and leave less of a footprint on the environment than material gifts.

In addition to weekend stays, concerts, and dinner vouchers, the most popular experiential gifts include adrenaline experiences, airplane or balloon flights, wellness treatments, sports activities, and cooking, painting, and photography courses.

Five in one in Demänová resort

Can't decide which gift – experiential or material – will please your parents the most? Choose a combination of them. You can put together a weekend stay at our resort in Demänová exactly according to your wishes. Parents will receive a gift from you that combines all five of the most popular Slovak gifts for parents. Don't you believe it?

1. A bottle of wine in the room and luxurious cocktails at the bar

A romantic evening as a couple with a glass of something alcoholic (but of course also non-alcoholic) is an integral part of every weekend stay for two. We will be happy to surprise your parents with a fruit bowl and a chilled bottle of wine in the roomwhich they will be able to enjoy in a spacious apartment or on the terrace with a view of the peaks of the Western, High or Low Tatras. For coffee, draft beer, original cocktails but also traditional drinks can be enjoyed at the resort bar at any time during your stay Panorama. 

2. Wellness center with massages

Dry Finnish, steam and infrared sauna, cooling bath and jacuzzi. Demänová resort has its own wellness center, where the recipients can take a break from everyday stress and relax after the trip. We recommend not to miss either massage, which will help relax the whole body and reduce stress levels. From wide range everyone can choose; in addition to traditional full-body treatments, it is also worth trying aromatherapy, Hawaiian lomi lomi massage or chocolate massage.

3. Cinema under the stars, concerts and animation program

The resort offers dozens of different animation programs for children, but we don't forget about adults either. The program changes every weekend, so it's a good idea to check in advance. calendar of upcoming eventsEvery Saturday we have musical evenings with live music, we also prepare talk shows with famous personalities, concerts, travel evenings, gastro festivals or outdoor movie screeningsThanks to the wide range of animation programs, a holiday in Demänová is ideal for both young and old. elderly parents.

4. Personalized stay exactly according to your requirements

You can personalize a weekend wellness stay for parents with us to the maximum. Are you imagining a smaller apartment with two beds or luxury cottage with its own jacuzzi? Would you prefer breakfast included or full board? Would you also surprise the recipient with flowers and romantic room decoration? Just choose, click on the preferences in the simple questionnaire and we to you we will create a voucher for your stay exactly according to your wishesA gift voucher worth 50, 100, 200 or 500 euros is also an option.

5. Gastronomic experiences at the resort's restaurants

The Liptov region is known for its traditional gastronomy, which your parents will be able to fully enjoy at the Demänová resort. In Pinus restaurant they will try traditional Liptov halushi dumplings with crispy bacon, but also burgers, steaks and various dishes that they will not find anywhere else. The taste buds will also be tickled Indian specialties prepared according to original recipes in Safran restaurantOur visitors can buy breakfast, snacks or afternoon tea at a discount in home bakery Kriváň, which is located directly at the resort.

Romantic stay as a gift for parents at the wedding

Have we convinced you? You don't have to create a weekend package yourself, you can also choose from our offer. special offersAs a gift for parents, it is ideal, for example: experiential SPA stay for two with half board, massage and unlimited wellness. You shouldn't miss either wellness stay not only for young people with two free full-body massages, breakfast included and unlimited access to saunas and hot tubs. Don't forget that with any stay with us, guests automatically receive at least one entry to wellness center free, entry to fitness center also for the animation program and the Liptov Region Card with discounts throughout the region. 

Give your parents the gift of a family trip together.

Time spent together is one of the most beautiful things you can give someone. In addition to romantic getaways for two, you can also give a weekend together for the whole family. Book a larger apartment online and take your children, grandparents and possibly even dogYour parents and the little ones will be able to go crazy in 3D maze, play a board game on the terrace in the evening and explore the beautiful Liptov nature on a walk or electric bicyclesA weekend getaway will allow you to strengthen family relationships across generations and create unforgettable memories.

A stay full of experiences – what can you visit in Demänová?

In addition to holidays with children, the Liptov region is also perfect for weekend stays for older and younger couples in love. popular tourist destinations can visit, for example, in the Demänovská Valley area Demänovská cave of freedom, the UNESCO-listed foothill village of Vlkolínec or the Celtic archaeological open-air museum Havránok. The Iľanovská Valley, the Háj-Nicovô forest park in Liptovský Mikuláš and Kvačianska Valley with the technical monument Mlyny Oblazy. For those who prefer active recreation, we recommend exploring one of the tourist routes, to go on a trip to electric bicycles or graduate skiing on one of the Liptov ski slopes.

A proper gift trip should also include unforgettable experiences. A race to the go-kart track in Závažná Poruba, bobsled in Pavčina lehota there is also the Hurricane Factory free fall simulator at the Tatralandia aquapark. In Liptov you can also try balloon flight, tandem skydiving, river rafting or various water sports.