Browsing online can actually gift you a huge amount of choice and variety on classic and more unorthodox gifts. As they are just click away, you don’t have to –thankfully – join the herd of shoppers on the high street. If you’re going for innovation then, online shopping can help you think outside the box.

Don’t be afraid to try something new and take a gamble. The most adventurous presents can be the ones that are the most memorable – for the right reasons. Consider buying something that will get the recipient doing something a little left-field perhaps. Asda have just included hot air balloon rides to its array of gifts. It’s a wild choice, it'll certainly add a little punch to a present. They’ll ascend over the part of the English countryside they choose, and land just in time for you to take them off for a lavish breakfast.

For something on a smaller scale, check out Asda’s gift department for a range of slightly less extravagant gifts, but with just as much sentiment. Buying books for a recipient is a great idea and Asda has a list of top best sellers. There’s the windswept romance of Mills and Boon for fans of embellished romance as well as celebrity autobiographies and some classic poets like Ted Hughes and Philip Larkin.

You may be surprised by the luxurious-style of presents you can find online and it’s all nicely mixed up so you can look around clothes, jewellery, flowers and even home decor all on one site. A website like Not on the High Street has lots of ideas for wedding or birthday gifts. They do extravagant jewellery by independent boutique-style designers, cashmere jumpers, pashminas, evening bags, and even garden furniture.

The beauty of browsing online is that you’ll find what you were looking for and then more. Many designers offer their boutique designs to websites, so the variety is rich. It’s a stress-free way of shopping, with the magic appeal of being able to shop until you drop from the comfort of your own home.