Christmas gift ideas for chocolate lovers

Introduction

Chocolate gift by Chrys Omori

In a world full of chocoholics, Christmas can be their most favourite time because they can look forward to devouring chocs-a-plenty. However, there are a limited number of different chocolate gift boxes from which to choose. So why not look beyond the usual box of chocolates and try for something different, unique and exciting?

For beauty and health

Those who think that chocolate is bad for you have obviously not tried the amazing range of chocolate health and beauty products that are available. Imagine the ultimate experience of relaxing in a bath with chocolate bubble bath surrounding you and cleansing yourself with a bar of chocolate soap. Perhaps your chocolate lover would prefer to bask in the fragrance of a Chocolate Mint spa and pedicure, Chocolate Silk Spa or Chocolate Strawberry body set. These, together with a host of other chocolate-based health and beauty products, are guaranteed to endear you to the receiver of the gift and readily available from retailers in the high street and online.

For dreamers

One of the most exciting dreams for a chocoholic is the ability to create and experience a wealth of chocolate delights for themselves. You can help them achieve this dream by giving a book this Christmas. Linda Collister's new title Divine Heavenly Chocolate Recipes with a Heart' is an ideal gift for those who want to experience over one hundred different chocolate creations using only free-trade chocolate products. There is also 'The Chocolate Connoisseur' by Chloe Doutre-Roussi, which will take the chocolate lover on a journey of discovery of the world's finest chocolates. Of course for the young chocoholic, a must book would be Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake, packed with beautiful illustrations and chocadventures.

Chocolate tours

Chocolate Egg

A chocolate tour will be an unforgettable gift for the lover of these delights and there are many available. For example, the Chocolate Ecstasy Tour Company in London offers a walk around the UK capital. This tour visits at least five of the city's best known chocolate shops and producers, where the tourist will be able to indulge themselves in a tasting extravaganza as well as learning the history and make up of the products.

Boston's Original Chocolate Tour is another popular excursion that draws chocoholics from far and wide. Here you will be able to visit the first Chocolate factory to commerce business in the US. This Unique tour takes the visitor on a journey filled with sightseeing and, more importantly, an abundance of chocolate delights, from original local chocolate bars to cheesecakes, deserts and cakes.

Many of the world's famous chocolate names, such as Cadbury's and Lindt, also offer chocolate tours and, in each case, the visitor will not leave either empty handed or without having tasted an abundance of their favourite foods.

Chocolate novelties

Chocolate mug by Romainhk from a photo of Aka

If you are looking for something a little different for your chocoholic gift there are a number of novelty ideas that could fit the bill. One such option would be to purchase a chocolate figure, such as a Santa, snowman or bear. These can be made extra special by having your Christmas message written in a different coloured chocolate upon them. Alternatively, why not give your lover a chocolate fountain? This unique gift will give him or her hours of fun and enjoyment.

Another novelty to consider is an item of clothing with a chocolate message on it, such as perhaps Chocolate is for life, not just for Christmas.' Chocolate designed or branded key rings, mugs and mirrors or prints are other options that make ideal and unique gifts for the chocolate lover.

Make a chocoholics wish come true

For many chocolate is a welcome gift, but the chocolate lover will be even more surprised and pleased if you have put some thought into making that gift more than just an assorted box, which only lasts for a few days. The gift ideas outlined above will remain in their memory for long after the experience has been enjoyed. So this year, give them a chocolate treat with a difference!