Buying travel experiences — rather than products that need packing — is gaining popularity as the pandemic shifts gift-buying habits among Christmas shoppers.
The newest trend in holiday gifts doesn't take up space in carry-on luggage or add weight to checked bags.Rather than giving holidaymakers new gear for travel — electronics organizers, Yeti thermoses, yet another airplane pillow — some are giving travel itself.of more than 1,000 Americans by the computer company Adobe showed that while 51% of respondents plan to purchase physical gifts this holiday season, 17% plan to give "an experience" instead.
"Gifting traditions are changing," she said. "People seem to value quality time together and doing something meaningful. Experience gifts are so much more valuable than the regular 'stuff.'"They're also easy.
Tinggly addresses a hang-up some have about giving intangible presents — it sends a package for recipients to open. Gift boxes can be mailed worldwide, though last-minute purchasers can also be sent via e-voucher, according to a company representative.For people who prefer to hole up and relax on vacation, booking a weekend away may be a better option.
"When you find a vacation home you know they'll love … make sure the vacation home offers flexible cancellation in case they need to change the dates of their stay," she said.
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