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New England Clambake As Adventure Gift Giving

by Matthew Lewis

If you are hunting for a one of a kind present for your co-workers and staff for the holidays, you might take a cue from some of the financial publications which have tagged adventures as this year's "in" gift. You will be giving a lasting memory rather than a transitory item. Your co-workers, business acquaintances, and staff will feel grateful to you in the years ahead as they think back on the special experience you gave them.

One great adventure gift idea is a New England clambake. At a nearby seaside location or a local tavern, your guests can enjoy steamed fresh lobsters, clams, mussels, scallops, and other fresh seafood, eaten fresh from the sea or dunked in melted butter. Along with the seaside treats, they'll enjoy corn on the cob, baked potatoes, and a fresh fruit dessert.

Your guests can also enjoy live musical entertainment, provided by a band. Another option is to hire a comedian, magician, or other entertainer for the day. Your guests can bring their children and their entire families for a day of fun, including sports and volleyball, as well as raffles and other events.

A New England clambake may be an adventurous gift, but its affordable price makes it a sweet surprise. It costs half as much as a run of the mill present, but will be remembered for many holidays to come. This fun day of fresh lobster meat will have you going down in the history books as a great boss or corporate associate.

How about locating the perfect venue in a nearby seashore area? Those who are already residents of shore areas can very easily find a campsite or picnic ground to rent for the event. A lakeside or riverside locale will also do just as well as the setting for your New England clambake, whether you live in Rhode Island or New York State.

An adventure gift, in which you treat employees, clients, or business contacts and their families to a day of fun, is a great idea for anyone who wants to truly treat guests to a day they'll never forget. Reasonably priced, a seafood corporate gift can make the difference between a mediocre year and a lucrative year with your clients. Your clients and contacts will remember you and your generosity, which can help increase your overall revenue.

Adventure gift giving is all the rage according to financial magazines. A New England clambake is one idea for an adventure gift. If you can give your clam bake on a beach, do! After all, fresh tasting lobster meat will always be a better gift than stale popcorn in a cheap tin. The cost per person for a bake is often less than what you would spend on a traditional gift. A really good idea for workers, clients, or business contacts is an adventure gift. Another great choice is a seafood corporate gift. These gifts can increase your business potential.

Published December 22nd, 2007

Filed in Career, Motivational