all gifts are tried and tested

all gifts are tried and tested

Paul Rogers, 25 from Oxfordshire acts as the 'man in the red suit' for Buyagift.com. In the run-up to the festive season, he has the dream job of road testing the gifts and experiences offered by the online gift and experience website.

In his role as Santa, Paul is tasked with testing thousands of gifts and experiences to ensure they live up to the Christmassy expectations and are something that people would want to buy for their loved ones at Christmas.

Fast cars, spa days and skydiving are the usual festive activies that Paul can expect and over the course of 365 days, he indulges in 124 afternoon teas, 87 hours of high speed diving, 17 riverboat cruises and this year he even managed 4 bungee jumps! This would be any man's dream job, right?

Paul said: “I absolutely love my job and really can’t imagine doing anything else now. I work hard all year round to ensure Buyagift.com's Christmas gifts and experiences are a festive hit. From Ford Mustangs and Ferrari driving experiences to unforgettable meals at some of the UK's top gourmet restaurants no one day 'at the office' is the same."

every man's dream gift experience

When Paul gets bored of his adrenaline-packed activities his swaps them for pamper sessions and weekend breaks where he gets the chance to trial spa retreats and holiday homes that are available on the website. He has also worked his way through 112 mince pies, 18 bottles champagne and 14 different types of fiery chillis.

It is no secret that Paul takes his role as Santa very seriously, he wears a festive themed tie all year round as well as listening to Christmas songs on repeat - that's what you call commitment!

Still on the hunt for gift ideas for your man this Christmas? Here are some of Paul's top picks from Buyagift.com that would be perfect for any guy:

- Ferrari driving experience at Silverstone
- Segway rally racing
- View from the Shard and lunch for two
- Merry Christmas Basket
- Sparkling Spa Day for Two
- Deluxe Country House Escape for Two
- Snow Zorbing

 

By Natasha Akpan for Female First

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