What do you get for that person who is hard to by for? Ultimately you want to give them a gift you know they will really like, but that can be a very difficult thing to do. You really have to know a person well in order to give them a great gift, something matched to their personal tastes or style, something they won’t want to re-gift!

Up to now, the standard "go to gift" was a good book, movie or CD. But advances in technology such as eBooks, Blue-Ray and iPods have changed that drastically. You don’t want to give a gift they can’t use. Make the wrong choice and your gift can be a real disappointment. So what do you to?

When you want to send a gift that not only impresses at first sight, but is guaranteed to put a smile on their face, here’s your answer: send a gourmet gift basket.

Gift baskets are the new "go to gift."

Gift baskets have evolved well beyond just some crackers and cheese in a whicker basket. Now they come in all shapes, sizes and themes and are often filled with premium wines, chocolates and gourmet treats as well as many big brand name products such as Godiva chocolates, Starbucks coffees and Tazo teas.

And while the classic gift basket and gift tower are still popular choices, new styles have evolved to embrace many of the latest trends and tastes in food and wine. Healthy fruit gift baskets are all the rage, filled with fresh fruits and nuts. Specialty baskets for chocolate lovers, gourmet Foodies and wine connoisseurs are also increasing in popularity plus all of these come in an organic gift basket option, too!

New gift basket designs that celebrate favorite pastimes such as gardening, barbeques or a day at the spa are also on the rise. These creative gift baskets often contain additional non-food items such as tools, tongs and aroma therapy candles and are packed in corresponding theme based containers like metal tubs, insulated coolers and gardening totes. Now you can treat someone to a relaxing day in their garden, backyard or in-home spa!

Something for everyone and every taste.

With so many styles and tastes to choose from you are guaranteed to find the right gift basket for everyone on your list – no matter how hard they are to buy for. Whether a more traditional gourmet gift basket filled with delicious cheeses, crackers, and other treats for them to enjoy or share with others, a wine gift basket that turns every sip into a celebration or a relaxing spa gift basket, all you have to decide is how big and how grand you want to go! And whether they last a week or a day, they are guaranteed to delight until the very last bite, sip, or soak in the tub.