If you’re in need of inspiration this Christmas or just want to get a top gift for the lowest possible price we’ve compiled our top ten Christmas gifts for 2011.
Prices correct as of December, 2011.
Choosing a Christmas present for a loved one or friend can often be trickier than buying for a child in the family.
But if you’re stuck for ideas this festive season don’t fret, here are our top 10 Christmas gifts 2011 and where you can get them for the cheapest available price.
Take a look at our article Best Price: Top 20 Christmas Gifts for Children 2011 if you need inspiration for the kids too.
1. All new Kindle
The all new Kindle is lighter, smaller and faster than the original and a steal at under £100 so will likely to be at the top of thousands of people’s Christmas lists this year.
New Kindle - Best Price: £89.00 from the Tesco Direct website.
2. iPad 2
There’s a greater choice than ever before in the tablet pc market, however Apple still remain top of the pile for the majority of users. With the iPad 2 less than 12 months old it’s highly likely to be another best seller this Christmas.
16GB Black/White iPad 2 Wi-Fi – Best Price: £372.95 from the Simply Electronics website.
32GB Black/White iPad 2 Wi-Fi – Best Price: £449.95 from the Simply Electronics website.
64GB Black/White iPad 2 Wi-Fi – Best Price: £519.95.95 from the Simply Electronics website.
16GB Black/White iPad 2 Wi-Fi & 3G – Best Price: £469.95 from the Simply Electronics website.
32GB Black/White iPad 2 Wi-Fi & 3G – Best Price: £539.95 from the Simply Electronics website.
3. Call of Duty: MW3
Already the fastest selling game of 2011, if there is a gamer in your family who doesn’t already have Call of Duty: MW3 then it’s almost a dead cert to be on their Xmas list.
To find the cheapest place to buy COD: MW3 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC read our article: Best Price: Call of Duty MW3.
4. iPhone 4S
The latest iPhone was a dead cert for our list this year, with a host of new features, including Siri an in-built personal assistant and an 8 mega pixel camera. Unlocked iPhone 4S handsets are now available to order directly from the Apple website, with dispatch times of between 1-2 weeks.
iPhone 4S 16GB – Best Price: £499.99 from the Apple website.
iPhone 4S 32GB – Best Price: £599.99 from the Apple website.
iPhone 4S 64GB – Best Price: £699.99 from the Apple website.
5. Peter Kay Live DVD & Blu-ray
One of the UK’s top comedians, Peter Kay returns with his 'The Tour That Didn’t Tour' Tour on DVD & Blu-ray just in time for Christmas.
Peter Kay Live DVD - Best Price: £11.99 from the Amazon website, the HMV website or Tesco Entertainment website.
Peter Kay Live Blu-ray - Best Price: £17.99 from the Amazon website or Play.com.
6. Diamond Jewellery
A classic gift that is always a popular choice at Christmas time, there isn’t many presents as timeless as diamond jewellery and you don’t have to spend thousands of pounds to get a nice piece.
Ernest Jones have slashed over 50% off their One Hundred Diamond Collection, with items starting from £299 – plus spend over £150 online at Ernest Jones and you’ll get a free £50 Ernest Jones voucher.
H.Samuel also has a wide selection of diamond jewellery on sale at less than half price, to find out exactly what’s on offer visit the H.Samuel website.
7. Boots Star Gift of the Week
If you are looking to pamper someone with a beauty set this Christmas then you should keep an eye on the Boots Star Gift of the Week.
Each week in the lead up to Christmas, the team at Boots will pick a different product and knock over 50% off the rrp for 1 week only.
Previous gifts so far in 20B11 have included a Champney’s Home Spa and No7 Protect & Perfect gift sets.
To check the current Start Gift of the week, read our Deal: Boots Star Gift of the week – Over 50% Off.
8. Ugg boots
A perennial favourite, Ugg boots are always a favourite gift at Christmas time and with stores up and down the UK upping the ante and offering a variety of discounts on these footwear favourites you'll be spoilt for choice.
Short Ugg Boots – Best Price: £148.00 from the Amazon website.
Tall Ugg Boots – Best Price: £149.00 from the Amazon website.
9. Celeb cook book
With Christmas just a few weeks away, celebrity chefs are releasing their cookbooks in their droves meaning that prices have also started to fall.
Here are the best prices for just some of the top celebrity chefs this festive time.
Jamie’s Great Britain, by Jamie Oliver - Best Price: £9.99 from the Sainsbury’s Entertainment website or the Amazon website.
Christmas with Gordon, by Gordon Ramsay – Best Price: £8.70 from the Amazon website.
Heston Blumenthal at Home, by Heston Blumenthal – Best Price: £15.00 from the Amazon website.
10. Experience Days
Increasingly popular, treating a friend or family member to an experience they’d enjoy makes a great Christmas gift and there is now more choice than ever before.
Everything from a luxury spa break packed full of pampering beauty treatments to a day thrill seeking behind the wheel of a rally car or skydiving are available as readymade gift experiences, below is a selection of the experiences you could choose.
Here are just some of the most popular types of experience days on offer.
2 for 1 Bannatyne Spa Day for just £69 from Buyagift.co.uk
2 for 1 Indoor Skydiving from Buyagift.co.uk.
We have also teamed up with Prezzybox to give you £5 off dozens of experience days when you spend £10 or more, just enter the code MONEY at the checkout to get £5 taken off your order.
