(ARA) - Finding the perfect gift for the person who simply has everything is enough to drive you crazy. But sometimes, the gift that makes the most lasting impression isn't something they can hold in their hands - it's an experience they'll never forget.

Creativity is at the heart of every great gift. Giving an experience - whether it's a ride in a hot air balloon or tickets to the concert or sporting event of their dreams - taps the recipient's interests. And, it allows the giver to prolong the enjoyment of the gift-giving process by participating in the experience with the giftee, if they so desire.

"Opening an envelope filled with cash or a gift card can seem impersonal," says Jeff Fluhr, CEO of online ticket marketplace StubHub.com. "But tickets tell the recipient you took the time to find out what he or she likes, and went to the trouble to get your hands on the tickets of their dreams. You may not know the person's shoe size or even taste in shoes, but chances are you know their favorite sports team or performer."

If you're looking to give this season's hottest tickets, here are some experiences for virtually everyone on your gift list:

* Music - Christina Aguilera's tour starts in February 2007, and her tickets are hot items, Fluhr says. Pre-teens and "tweens" will appreciate tickets to Cheetah Girls performances in the New Year. And NSYNC alumnus Justin Timberlake is touring in early 2007.

* Sports - "Right now, the Chicago Bears are among the hottest tickets in the NFL," Fluhr says. "The playoffs will be extremely popular, as well, and of course the Super Bowl is the single most-coveted ticket of all!" NBA and NHL tickets are also a great gift since the seasons really start to heat up well into the New Year. Don't forget the Daytona 500 in mid-February for the NASCAR fans in the family.

* Theater - From "A Chorus Line" to "Jersey Boys" the lights are bright on Broadway - and in venues throughout the country. Some of the most popular Broadway shows are enjoying continued success or revivals in 2007.

Thanks to the Internet, it's easier than ever to score tickets to sought-after or far-off events. Web sites like StubHub allow gift-givers to get their hands on tickets for virtually any sporting event, concert or theater performance imaginable. StubHub acts as a trading ground where people who have coveted tickets - for more than 15,000 events ranging from the Super Bowl to the Cheetah Girls - can connect with those who are eager to buy them. "These are regular folks who've been lucky enough to come by tickets they don't need, want or can't use, and who are interested in selling them to the people who do want them," Fluhr says.

StubHub guarantees every online purchase. Because the tickets up for sale on the site are being sold by private parties, buyers can often find tickets for shows that have been sold out for months. Seats range from front row to "nosebleed" and prices encompass rock bottom bargains to big-ticket VIP experiences. To learn more, visit www.StubHub.com.