Best Last Minute Gift Ideas

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Did the holidays sneak up on you and now you only have a couple of days to get everything you need? It’s ok. With 1 & 2 day shipping options, as well as email delivery of gift cards, you still have time!

It’s a fact that gift cards are the most-purchased present during the holidays, primarily because it makes the decision making process easy for the purchaser, and let’s the recipient get what they want, when they want it.  This hold true, especially when it is a last minute gift!  Many national and local retailers offer gift cards online.  It’s also easy & convenient to buy (many can be purchased on Amazon,) they are easy to redeem, can be personalized with a message, and are a thoughtful way to show someone that you were thinking about them.

Here’s a list of this holidays most popular gift cards (in no particular order:)

  • Amazon
  • Apple
  • Walmart
  • Target
  • Costco
  • I-tunes
  • eBay
  • Netflix
  • Fandango
  • Google Play
  • Best Buy
  • Whole Foods
  • Starbucks
  • Spotify
  • Uber

As agents we can also arrange travel gift card or certificates from popular companies like Royal Caribbean cruises, Celebrity Cruises, NCL Cruises and Oceania Cruises. Amazon recently started offering travel gift cards for Carnival Cruises, Southwest Airlines, Airbnb, Hotels.com, Amtrak, Princess Cruises & Holland America cruises.

While on the subject of travel, many people plan a family trip for the upcoming year as a gift. Family reunion cruises all inclusive vacations and family tours to Europe are the most popular trips booked. Read more on How to plan a family reunion cruise, or call one of our travel experts for a consultation.

Other popular gifts involve subscriptions…the gift that keeps on giving. From food & monthly make up or jewelry boxes, to wine & even streaming channels including Disney Plus & Netflix. Check out popular brands including Brichbox.com, Murrayscheese, RocksBox, Winc.com, candyclub.com, teabox.com & scentbird.com for ideas.

Other holiday posts that may interest you: Christmas Meals Around the World, Christmas Traditions You Can Start With Teenagers, History Behind Your Favorite Holiday cookie and New Year’s Lucky Foods.

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