It's time to buy your girlfriend a birthday present again and you're still recovering from that look of disgust she gave you when she opened the present you gave her last year. This year, you promised, will be different.

You want to tell her how special she is to you, but you've already exhausted all your 'great ideas'. The challenge of being a modern man who always knows what to buy for birthdays now just seems like an impossible ideal.

Your at your wit's end trying to figure out the ideal gift and you can feel a sweat coming on just imagining those busy shopping centres on Saturday, as your mates are all out playing golf '

Ok, breathe and relax. Your worries are nearly over because by reading this article you are only a few minutes away from being armed with enough ideas to make sure you stay in her good books all year, plus you won't have to go to any shopping centres.

Let's clarify a few basics: chocolates and flowers are a bit pass' on their own. Although she might be glad you remembered, they don't say much about you and your personality and there is the danger that you might have given her the same gift on another occasion, which means the gift has some but minimal impact.

You want her to feel special, right? Then stay away from clich's and avoid the last minute moment of madness of buying her flowers from the Petrol station. Give her something that will appeal to her interests, personality, likes, dislikes, hobbies, and passions.

One way to do this is to make a list. Think about some recent conversations with her and try to recall any hints she might have dropped.

Finding a perfect unique gift to fit people's personalities isn't always easy though you give yourself the best chance by using your time wisely and having a range of options and one way you can do this is to take a peak at websites that list fun and interesting gifts for her and have a range of ideas all under one roof.

Thankdarling.com offers a wide range of gifts just for her and by shopping online you can avoid the trauma of 5 hour shopping trips, moody shop assistants and traffic jams. You can do everything from the comfort of your own chair and search for her present online. You can do this by category or by 'gift experiences', and if you already know what you want to buy, you can do this by occasion, or simply by selecting 'for her'.

Remember you are looking to buy a gift for her, so try and avoid getting distracted by all the latest boys toys for now. A day out paint balling and a radio-controlled helicopter might float your boat but as a gift for her? Probably a big no-no.

So to recap, draw up a list of her interests. Then think about what would suit her personality best. Is she artistic, adventurous, an animal lover, or a hopeless romantic? Once you have this sorted out you can choose from a variety of unique gift experiences for your significant other.

Here are 5 popular favourites that can make a memorable birthday for her:

You could treat her artistic taste buds to a Deluxe London Theatre Break with first rate theatre tickets, dinner and overnight stay in a 4-star hotel in the West End of London. Choose from a number of shows, such as Billy Elliott, Chicago, Evita, Les Miserables, Mamma Mia, Mary Poppins, Phantom of the Opera, The Producers, and many more. You can either relax in the hotel next morning or do some sightseeing before heading home after a relaxing break.

For some peaceful quiet time together in the sky in a hot air balloon flight available from 70 locations across the UK. You can fly above some of England's most beautiful countryside, enjoy breath-taking views, take some fabulous aerial photos, and a drink glass of champagne each! A bonus includes assisting in the inflation and the deflation of the balloon if you wish.

If you're considering gifting her a day of relaxation and self-indulgence, then go for the Special Pamper Spa Day voucher. This nationwide voucher offers at least two spa treatments at a choice of seven UK spas to spend the special day. You can spend hours together relaxing in steam and dry heat rooms, and wet areas including jacuzzi, spa baths, showers and therapeutic foot spas. In addition, you get refreshments on arrival and a scrumptious lunch at your chosen spa! You can also use other facilities such as the gym, relaxation classes and swimming pools.

You can also spend your day mingling with some perky meerkats at the wildlife park in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. You can enter their enclosure with the keeper at feeding time and assist in feeding them. The friendly meerkats will enjoy taking treats from your hand, sitting in your lap, untying your shoelaces, and peeking in your pockets! You can also take along a few friends to take pictures of this unique experience!

If you'd like to gift your girlfriend a completely new pampering experience, then go for the Emerald Makeover Experience'complete with a fabulous array of beauty treatments including facial, manicure, and moisturising hand massage; high fashion photo shoot; and a complimentary glass of Bucks Fizz! Treat her to a memorable makeover by top make-up artists and hair stylists, and get professional photographs to remember the experience!

With gifts like these and many more like them you have no excuses not to woo and impress her on her birthday this year!