Give the Gift of a B&B Getaway
AUSTIN, TX, November 5, 2007. This year, toss the ties, flip the fruitcakes, and give a gift that'll really get you noticed. This holiday season give the gift that everyone wants, a ticket to travel to a choice of nearly 4,000 luxurious B&Bs in the United States and Canada. The Getaway Gift CardTM from BedandBreakfast.com is perfect for people who have everything but time to relax. Even if you're a last-minute shopper, The Getaway Gift Card from BedandBreakfast.com can be personalized with a choice of designs or with your own photo, then purchased and printed off your own computer in less than five minutes, just in time to quietly slip it under the tree.
Gift cards are the hot gift: Archstone Consulting's 2007 Holiday Gift Card Survey examined the shopping habits of more than 1,000 web users, finding that gift card purchases are expected to increase 25 percent over 2006. During the 2007 holiday season, $35 billion in gift card sales are predicted, with the average American family spending $184 on gift cards. Similarly, the National Retail Federation's holiday survey reveals that "the most sought-after category appears to be the most practical: gift cards. This year, more than half (53.8 percent) of consumers want to receive a gift card as a holiday gift."
The Getaway Gift Card from BedandBreakfast.com is conveniently sold online in any amount from $25 to $2,000, and in $50 and $100 denominations in thousands of Costco, Wal-Mart, CVS, and Rite Aid stores. For online purchasing, go to www.BedandBreakfast.com to buy a customized gift card, complete with your personalized message and choice of design. Then your lucky recipients will be able to enjoy the gift of a getaway, good at nearly 4,000 B&Bs across North America. Best of all, BedandBreakfast.com gift cards have no fees, expiration or blackout dates. Order from your own computer or call 800-GO-B-AND-B; gift cards can be printed instantly online or sent from BedandBreakfast.com in foil-lined envelopes with a free 64-page directory, a $5.95 value. Shipping is always free, including free FedEx on orders of $100 or more.
To learn more about The Getaway Gift Card from BedandBreakfast.com and 6,500 inns and B&Bs worldwide, visit BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online bed and breakfast Internet directory and reservation network. A variety of search functions and extensive maps enable inngoers to find the perfect B&B. Travelers can make reservations online, purchase The Getaway Gift Card from BedandBreakfast.com, subscribe to free newsletters, read and write independent reviews, and post questions on expert-hosted message boards.
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