{"id":333,"date":"2015-12-22T13:50:21","date_gmt":"2015-12-22T21:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/?p=333"},"modified":"2015-12-22T13:50:21","modified_gmt":"2015-12-22T21:50:21","slug":"5-unconventional-gifts-courtesy-of-the-sharing-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turo.com\/blog\/news\/5-unconventional-gifts-courtesy-of-the-sharing-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"5 unconventional gifts, courtesy of the sharing economy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Perhaps you can’t purchase the extravagant gifts you\u2019d like for the loved ones in your life, like a boat or photography equipment. But with the explosion of the sharing economy, you can still give\u00a0them the same experience, only on a more temporary basis.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can\u00a0treat your family and friends to some unconventional gifts this holiday season that can only be experienced thanks to the booming sharing economy.<\/span><\/p>\n

Boat captain for the day<\/b><\/h3>\n

Most of us can\u2019t buy\u00a0a boat for a loved one, let alone for ourselves.<\/span> BoatBound<\/span><\/a> offers the chance to experience being a captain for a day, whether to celebrate, hop onto a pair of water skis, or go for a romantic getaway.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bonus<\/span><\/i>: Is your loved one not licensed to drive a boat? You can find boats with captains and boats that are captain-free. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Professional photographer for the day<\/b><\/h3>\n

ShareGrid<\/span><\/a> offers the chance to be\u00a0a real photographer or filmmaker \u2014 top-of-the-line equipment and all \u2014 for the duration of a rental. You can rent drones, lenses, DSLRs, and anything else to make the shoot for a photographer and film enthusiast.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bonus<\/span><\/i>: The recipient can ask a pro questions when they pick up the equipment, so they’ll likely learn a thing or two.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A dog-free getaway<\/b><\/h3>\n

Is there someone in your life with a dog who also loves to travel?<\/span> DogVacay<\/span><\/a> offers peer-to-peer dog sitting that would allow them to get the heck outta dodge without worrying about their pet, or taking on the extra expense of boarding them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sports car driver for the day<\/b><\/h3>\n

Turo<\/span><\/a> offers a vast selection of cars for any number of adventures. Take a sports car for a spin, trade in the minivan for a day<\/a>, or rent the classic car you used to drive (or wanted to drive) when you were younger. The possibilities are endless!<\/span><\/p>\n

A room with a view for the night<\/b><\/h3>\n

Give the gift of a breathtaking view for a night or two through<\/span> Airbnb<\/span><\/a>. Think outside of the box (or the hotel room), and splurge on something out-of-the-ordinary like a tree house rental, a house boat rental, or a beach house.<\/span><\/p>\n

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All kinds of extravagant gifts are now possible thanks to the sharing economy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Happy holidays!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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