The holidays are a great time to create lasting memories. When planning your gift giving this year, keep the gift of travel in mind. Everyone loves to travel, but the planning part of the trip can be overwhelming. Surprise a loved one with a vacation gift card or package that they will remember forever. Here are a few suggestions for ways to create travel themed gifts for the holidays.
Transat Travel Gift Card
Not sure where to send someone or what type of travel they might enjoy? Give them a Transat Travel Gift Card. Transat is one of the largest tourism companies in the world, and they are recognized as a Travelife Partner. Committed to sustainable development, their travel agencies offer multiple forms of travel experiences, from tours to flights to luxury excursions. Purchase one of their travel gift cards online or at one of their agencies, and the gift recipient will have the option of making their travel plans online or in person if there is an agent near them.
All-You-Can-Fly Travel
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For those on the West Coast, Surf Air offers to opportunity to travel unlimited miles for one monthly rate. Purchase one month or more for your gift recipient, and they will get unlimited flights for each month of the gift. They are free to book, fly, and then book again as many times as they like. With no security lines or heavy airport traffic to worry about, you will be giving both the gift of travel and the gift of more free time!
Private Jet Travel
The Marquis Jet Card Program is like a gift card to travel on a private luxury jet. With the Marquis Jet Card and other Jet Card programs, your gift recipient will have access to 25 hours of travel on a NetJet aircraft. With multiple pick up points and destinations, this program offers a great deal of flexibility for luxury travelers.
Glamping Excursions
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Do you know someone who likes to travel off the beaten path, but still does not want to “rough it”? Give them the opportunity to go glamping. Canopy & Stars offers gift cards that can be redeemed at nearly 600 unique and unusual locations. Think luxury tree houses, boat homes, and yurts. The “camp sites” are all located in beautiful European locales, including locations in Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
Day Passes for City Travel
Visit Viator’s website to see the variety of day passes and one day excursions that are available. Treat a friend to a day of travel in their own town or in a nearby city. There are hundreds of cities and opportunities to choose from. A few options are a Brussels Day tour, a Go Miami card, or museum passes.
Family Fun
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If you’re interested in surprising your family with the gift of travel, or maybe you want to give your grandchildren the trip of a lifetime, then take a look at what Adventures by Disney has to offer. Disney has decades of experience creating magic for families, and they have added their family friendly flair to world travel. By giving a family vacation, you are giving the gift of a lifetime of family memories. Choose from locations across 6 continents, including Costa Rican rainforests and majestic South African plains.
For Sports Enthusiasts
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Get the old gang together, or send a friend on a trip that involves their favorite sport or team. Fandeavor plans sports themed excursion from beginning to end. Let them know what sporting event you want to send someone to, and they will plan a custom itinerary, from pick up at their home to the game and everything in between.
You may find yourself enjoying the idea of these travel gifts so much that you will plan your own vacation at the same time!
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