The Getaway Gift Card(TM) from BedandBreakfast.com is the perfect gift for everyone who needs a break
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 3, 2008 — It’s no secret that Americans need a break. They work harder than members of any other country in the developed world, and thousands of vacation days go unused by American workers who feel they can’t afford to take time off. This holiday season, give the ideal “no more excuses, it’s your turn for a break” gift. The Getaway Gift Card from BedandBreakfast.com ensures that the lucky recipients finally have a good reason to relax.
According to Deloitte’s 23rd Annual Holiday Survey of retail spending trends, gift cards are expected to be the top gift purchase again this year; 66 percent of consumers surveyed in 2008 plan to buy them. Businesses will be giving more gift cards to employees than any other gift this year, according to a recent American Express survey. From the employee perspective, gift cards rival a day off as a desirable gift.
This holiday season, savvy gift-card shoppers are turning to The Getaway Gift Card from BedandBreakfast.com, welcome at nearly 4,000 B&Bs across the U.S. and Canada. Consumers love that that there are no fees, taxes, expiration or blackout dates, and that free shipping is always available. Online buying means shoppers can give an instant gift that offers complete flexibility. It’s the perfect gift for the boss — send him/her far, far away — or for that difficult-to-buy-for person who has everything but time to relax. Add a customized photo and you have the perfect gift that’s tailored to fit.
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 retail stores. For online purchasing, visit http://www.BedandBreakfast.com to buy a customized gift card, complete with a personalized message and choice of design. Choose from a variety of pre-set designs or upload a personal photo. Imagine a funny shot of the office staff on the boss’s gift card or an adorable photo of the grandchildren wishing Nana and Grandpa happy holidays. Save on parking headaches and order from your own computer or call 800-GO-B-AND-B. Gift cards can be printed instantly online or mailed from BedandBreakfast.com in foil-lined envelopes with a free 64-page directory, a $5.95 value. Free shipping is always available, including free FedEx on orders of $100 or more.
To learn more about The Getaway Gift Card from BedandBreakfast.com and nearly 7,000 other perfect choices for your next B&B getaway, visit http://www.BedandBreakfast.com, the leading online B&B directory and reservation network. More than 100,000 travelers have enjoyed the gift of a getaway since 1999, with the gift card that has been recommended by The New York Times, Real Simple, Travel + Leisure, USA Today, and many others. Travelers can make reservations online, purchase The Getaway Gift Card, enjoy up-to-date trip reports on The BedandBreakfast.com Blog (http://blog.BedandBreakfast.com/), and read and write independent reviews.
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