GiftShark - Holiday & Travel Gift Ideas

A regular question we get asked is 'what to buy the person who has everything?' The answer is a holiday, unless they're Michael Palin chances are you'll be able to find somewhere they've not been before. Think about the joy of leaving work and the kids behind and spending a weekend sight seeing, enjoying fine food and the local beverages. Think of visiting the Eiffel tower, the Nordic Fjords, the beaches of Cyprus, the shops of New York or the Swiss Alps. Think tapas in Barcelona, mussels in Brussels, beer in Berlin or curry in Bradford (seriously). Here are a few recommendations and travel resource from the GiftShark team on where to look for the perfect vacation present (you'll find a few more suggestions in the holiday archive as well).

	Inseinely Romantic Champagne Cruise in Paris Paris as corny as it sounds, is the official City of Love, fact (even though Merthyr Tydfil does have a higher teenage pregnancy rate but that’s not important here). If you’re already thinking about booking a romantic trip to Paris for your partner then why not add that little bit extra and book a cruise down the Seine river, taking in the sites and some rather lovely Champagne? If you’re not going to Paris check out DoSomethingDifferent anyway as they have great activities for the romantics and adrenaline junkies alike all around the world..
		£40.00

	Walk Like an Egyptian Flights to Cairo A trip to Cairo to see Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, the Nile, the Sphinx and of course the pyramids is an unforgettable holiday, making it a truly magical gift for someone that you really love. Fly in style without paying a fortune and book with bmi from London Heathrow or regional airports around the UK.
		From £302.00

	Stay in the UK Britannia Hotels With hotels in 33 places across England, Wales and Scotland, Britannia is bound to have something to accommodate any trip in the UK. Whether it’s a romantic weekend in London with your other half, a shopping trip to Liverpool with the girls or you’re arranging a night on the beers with the boys in Newcastle (highly recommended!) then Britannia will provide your somewhere convenient and comfortable to stay at a reasonable price.
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	Get Me a Plane! Skyscanner When it comes to booking flights for a gift holiday online Skyscanner is the best place to start your journey. You enter your route and dates, they tell you which airlines you can choose from and what the prices are, you book it and save money, simples… ah that damn meerkat, even we’re doing it now! They also do hotels, car hire and complete holidays.
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	In the City Tonight Thomson City Breaks Thomson does a brilliant job of making booking a city break easy. Up to 5 star accommodations and with flights included it's a one-stop shop for all you need. Search by City plug in your dates and away you go. Prices are reasonable and Thomson is a company you can trust to not go bust before you go! Our recommendation is a weekend away in Budapest to visit the stunning architecture, elegant bridges, casinos and pumping nightlife. It's a must visit for every one of all ages and interests.
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	Shhh, it's a Secret Top Secret Hotel Bargains from Lastminute.com Last minute are well known for sorting you out with discounts flights, accommodation and city breaks. What you may not know, is that they also do top secret hotels with up to 45% off. Choose your city, and have a search and chances are you will be booking top-secret hotels before you know it. You get to see the star rating and the area of the city so it's not a complete gamble, if fact it's a nailed on bargain. This way you can impress your partner with 4 or 5 star luxury without hammering your wallet.
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	Skiing Holidays Crystal Holidays A skiing holiday is not a cheap gift I grant you, but if you really want to push the boat out and go and see some real snow then Crystal are the people to sort you out. They have a great range of destinations across Europe and in Japan, Canada and the US. You can book your flights, accommodation and lift passes all in one, and the value on some of their offerings is actually pretty amazing.
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	Birthday Ballooning Tours and Activities from Isango Isango's tag line is 'A World of Experiences' and that's exactly what they offer. You can book your complete trip here or just one of the elements for a brilliant holiday. Whether you're planning to surprise your partner with a romantic trip to Paris or treat a mate to some Quad biking in Marrakech. If you've already booked a trip and want a little cherry to on top of your cake of holiday gift then look to book a tour or activity for while you're there. There's cycling tours, hot air balloon rides, helicopter trips and regional specialities like belly dancing in Istanbul. These are experiences that will live in the memory forever, definitely a better gift than novelty socks!
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	Ride the Gift Train Northern Belle - Orient Express You don't need to leave the country to have a truly amazing break. Believe it or not the UK offers some spectacular scenery of it's own, and a great way to take it in is on the Northern Belle train as it snakes through the countryside. The Northern Belle offers all the luxury of its sister the famous Orient Express. Enjoy fine dining and traditional luxury for a weekend!
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	Show Me the Money Currency Exchange - TravelEx Wherever you take your loved one there's a strong chance you'll need to swap your money for some of the local currency. Why not change some up for part of the gift package with an idea of what to buy, tell the Wife she can pick herself a handbag in Milan or the Husband he can spend it on lap dancers in Prague, OK maybe not, but you get the idea. Travel-Ex offer competitive rates and their best rates are always available on line.
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