Reveal the surprise trip in an envelope they tear open.
The reveal. Where you’re going, and when. Write the letter, add the photos, and a film if there’s one to send, so they can hear you say it. Pay once and send the link. They open it on their screen, like the real thing.
Surprise trip envelope: what goes inside
A letter
Where, when, and what to pack. Or stay vague and let the postcards give it away.
Dear Mo, Pack for sun. Bring the good sunglasses. We leave Friday.
A postcard
A photo of the place, one postcard per clue.
Clue one: they have very good pastries.
A film
The reveal out loud, with a map if you’re feeling theatrical.
0:50 · Guess where we’re going
How it works
Fill the envelope with a letter, postcards and a film — any mix, up to ten pieces, and one price for the whole envelope by what's inside. Pay once, by card. Send the link now, or keep it sealed until the day: no app to install, it opens on any phone, and it's kept for good.
Surprise trip envelope questions
Can I build up to the reveal?
Yes. The pieces come out in the order you set, so put the clues first and the answer last.
Can I put the booking in it?
Put a photo of the destination on a postcard, or the details in the letter. Anyone with the link can open it, so if the booking reference goes in, add a passphrase too.
How much does it cost?
$1.29 for letters and postcards, $5 with a film. One price for the whole envelope, up to ten pieces, paid once by card through Stripe. No subscription.
Do they need an app?
No. One link, opened in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer. They tap the seal and the envelope opens.
When should I send it?
Whenever you like. Send the link straight away, or send it now and set the day and time it opens — until then they’ll see the sealed envelope and a countdown.
Can I change it after I’ve paid?
Until they open it, yes. Sign in with the email you paid with and change what’s inside; the link stays the same. You can’t add anything that costs more than you paid, and once they’ve opened it, it stays as it is.
How long does it last?
For good. They can open it as many times as they like. A film is kept for a year after it’s first opened, and they can save their own copy.
More like this
- Travel update — A postcard that actually arrives, from wherever you are.
- Bon voyage — For the airport. Open at the gate.
- Welcome home — Waiting for them when they land.
- Dispatch from abroad — Gap year, study abroad, the long trip. One envelope per chapter.
Say it properly.
Five minutes to write. One payment. One link they’ll open more than once.