Oh boy! Here comes another Valentine day disaster. If you are anything like me, this is how you feel for about 2 weeks prior to February 14th.At least thats the way I felt until the internet came around.
Now, shopping on the internet can be as daunting as the mall, especially for the shopping challenged | | like me.Unless you have a specific idea what you want, roaming malls can actually be easier than browsing an online store. Even with high speed download clicking from page to page looking for gift ideas just doesnt work.
So what do you do You need to get a plan and stick to it
Lets face is. Our typical problem is the lack of thought and preparation when it comes to Valentines Day. Flowers, chocolate, dinner out at the usual restaurant just doesnt cut it after the first couple of years. (I will say that jewelry usually does work, but that does get expensive).
So, the plan Heres what I do. Typically, after the holidays my wife and I start talking about where we might be interested in going for our vacation in the summer.We will talk about cruises or getting a beach house, or taking the kids to Disney World. Sometimes, we might even consider a drive to __________ (wherever) to see the sights.The thing Ive found is that no matter where you plan to visit, you can find hundreds of products and information online pertaining to your trip.
The first stop is Amazon.com.
Just search for your destination or your topic. If you are considering a cruise for the first time, there are several books outlining the dos and donts when booking a cruise. The same is true for air travel, or travel outside the country. You will find paperbacks for under $15.
Second stop is BN.com
Try the same search as you did on Amazon. Youll find many of the same books and products (like videos), but they may have some others that will work.
No matter where you plan to go, search for your destination in Google. You will find free information on travel to just about ANY state in the union, and travel agents will gladly send you more information on more exotic locations.
Now, bundle your new books, videos and brochures together with the traditional card along with flowers or chocolate and you have a gift that shell remember all year. Typically, you can do all this for as little as fifty dollars. Its a winner.
About The Author
Keith Jennison
The travel guy at http://www.glorydaysgifts.com.
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This article was posted on January 28, 2006 |
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