8 Reasons Why Our Trips Make Good Christmas Presents

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Posted on 2 Dec 2019

The clock is ticking down to the big day, are you ready to celebrate Christmas? We know there are always two types of people when gift giving, those who are organised and bought everything months in advance, then there are those who are still in search for the perfect gift with days to go before the festivities begin. Let us help you be in the organised group with our travel gift vouchers.  

We know what you might be thinking “But gift cards don’t feel that personal!” Time to think again. Afterall, who wants, or needs for that matter, another trinket that is going to gather dust? Wouldn’t you rather share the excitement and adventure a small-group tour can bring to your family and friends. It’s the least they deserve. So, buckle your seatbelts and get those bags ready because you’re about to discover why a travel gift voucher is the perfect gift to put in those stockings this year. 

Coming up in this article: 

• 8 Benefits of Buying a Travel Gift Card for a Christmas Present 
• People don’t need more ‘stuff’ 
• Prolong the joy of a present 
• Create memories, not more landfill 
• Spare someone an awkward moment 
• Give a choice 
• Gift vouchers will help you keep to budget 
• A Rabbie’s Gift voucher is kinder to the environment 
• Save yourself from stress 

8 Benefits of Buying a Travel Gift Card for a Christmas Present

Travel gift vouchers may not have been the first thing you thought of this year for a Christmas present, but they hold much more value than you might first realise. On the outside they’re a digital card, but on the inside, they could be the key that unlocks the secret of Nessy’s presence in the deepest Scottish Loch, or maybe the reason you revisit the Swiss Lakes for a third time? The possibilities are endless, and it all starts by giving the gift of travel this year. 

Let's dive into our 8 top reasons why we think a travel gift card would make the perfect gift for Christmas. 

1. People don’t need more ‘stuff’.

As someone who has just moved countries, let me tell you how amazing it is to move in somewhere with basically no possessions. There’s nothing like starting fresh… because we all have far too much stuff. Christmas has somehow turned into the occasion where we buy an excessive amount of random gifts – often because we think the bottom of the Christmas tree looks far too empty without tonnes of presents. 

But, trust me, your mum will thank you for not making her find a spot in her home for yet another random trinket. 

2. Prolong the joy of a present.

Psychological research has shown that experiences bring people more happiness than objects. It’s all down to the anticipation and excitement that accompany us as we wait for our event. This alone should convince you that a travel gift voucher is the way forward this year.

Take my best friend, for example, who is currently working on his PhD. He can’t work full-time and therefore has little spare money for fun experiences. So, for his birthday and Christmas, I always look to give him an experience he’ll remember, something he would normally have to forgo – whether it’s a concert, a fun activity, or a trip. 

And when the experience is over, you’ve got memories that will last a lifetime. So, think about where you could go first. Maybe a trip to Scotland to embrace the epic wildlife seen throughout every season, or a tour of Europe for the warmer climate and historic sites on offer, however and wherever you go, let Rabbie’s lead the way.

3. Create memories, not more landfill. 

It’s hard to buy a gift for your friends and family when they’ve got everything they need. That’s why treating them to something that creates memories is a perfect solution. 

Travelling somewhere new can enrich and even change their life. Plus, it’s a great opportunity for amazing photos, videos and anecdotes. Memories of a Highland cow or a puffin seen in Scotland can keep someone warm and fuzzy inside for much longer than a new blender. 

4. Spare someone an awkward moment.

You must have experienced it so many times. Faking enthusiasm and looking thrilled while unwrapping yet another exciting present (socks?).

Every year I have a moment like this, since my mum is incapable of holding herself back. She loves a stocking filler, aka a money-waster. But what we’d really like to see is that travel gift card poking out the top of the stocking. 

5. Give a choice.

There’s this sweet spot between knowing what your loved one wants and likes, and also giving them choice.

Take me, for example, I adore travelling and all my friends know this. If they got me a Rabbie’s gift voucher, it tells me that they know I love travelling, but they also know I’ve travelled a lot and would like the option of choosing where to go next.  

6. Gift vouchers will help you keep to budget. 

Everybody knows Christmas is one of the most expensive times of the year. No matter how hard we try to keep to budget, we somehow blow through it. When browsing the shops to find the perfect gift for dad, you end up buying one thing. But then wonder... is it enough? So you buy something else. And suddenly you’ve spent way more than you anticipated.  

With a gift voucher, you can stick firmly to your budget.  

7. A Rabbie’s Gift voucher is kinder to the environment. 

Think back to every Christmas you’ve ever had. The presents are all unwrapped, piles of plastic wrappings/toys/objects scattered about the room, not to mention the pile of now-discarded wrapping paper. 

A gift voucher is far better for the environment (especially if you go digital), and what’s more – if the voucher is for a Rabbie’s tour, your loved one can go on their tour knowing they are going with a B Corp travel company. It’s through our responsible travel pact that we’ve been certified for this accolade.

8. Save yourself from stress.

Why do we do this to ourselves? The Christmas present-buying panic. You need to take into consideration people’s clothing sizes, music taste, and book and fragrance preferences. Even if you get over this hurdle, there’s always a chance that people may suddenly change their hobby or lifestyle (so that steak cookbook may be no longer appropriate for your niece who’s become vegetarian). 

But when you give a Rabbie’s small group tour experience you don’t have to worry about all these things. The gift voucher is emailed to you or your loved one, so there’s no need for waiting for couriers or rearranging deliveries. You simply decide on the value of the gift voucher. It can be just a contribution to someone’s tour or a whole day or multi-day adventure. You choose.

Keep the Festivities Going All Year with Rabbie’s

Christmas can be one of the most joyous times of the year, so prolong the celebrations when giving the gift of Rabbie’s. Whether it’s through a travel gift voucher or purchasing a tour you know your loved ones would enjoy, the celebrations can continue throughout the year. But start right now and discover the best Christmas markets to visit. From Edinburgh’s Christmas market to the festive markets of Bristol, each will prepare you to get in the spirit of Christmas. Be sure to sign-up to our newsletter where you can gain inspiration for your next destination, while being one of the first to know about our new dates and departure locations.