David KrisoThe season is finally upon us. Thanksgiving is just three days away. The turkey is defrosting, the cooking recipes are in the works, and dinner invitations have gone out. Hopefully this Thursday, families around the country will be celebrating a Thanksgiving to remember. Whatever Thanksgiving traditions families across America follow, whomever they invite, or whatever dishes they prepare, it’s all for a great cause. That’s why the holiday is called “Thanksgiving”. Thanks and giving go together like the land and sea. With that in mind, the holiday shopping season has begun. In the world of travel, two other words go meaningfully together. Those words are giving and traveling. Families do plenty of traveling every year. Who doesn’t? So, how can families blend holiday shopping, the spirit of giving, and the travel bug? There are three effective ways. Who said holiday shopping was difficult? Holiday shoppers don’t have to worry anymore.
3) Cruise line gift card: Holiday shopping and cruising are the perfect combination. Has anyone been to the supermarket? Who has a Lowe’s Home Improvement or Home Depot nearby? The gift card racks are loaded with gift cards of all sorts. Before purchasing a gift card to a restaurant or department store, it pays to purchase a cruise line gift card. A cruise line gift card can brighten any cruiser’s day. Cruise lines including Carnival, Holland America, Disney, and Princess have gift cards available. Whichever cruise line(s) friends or family members enjoy sailing on, they make the perfect gift. Even better, they make great stocking stuffers! A cruise line gift card can be used in a multitude of ways. It can be used towards onboard expenses, duty free shopping, shore excursions, or towards a future cruise. Ultimately, cruisers can do their holiday shopping using the cruise line gift card, too. The sky is the limit!
2) Amtrak gift card: Railroad travel and holiday shopping make a glorious pairing. Amtrak, too, has a gift card available in stores. They’re also available in the Amtrak online store. Riding the rails and holiday shopping has never been easier. The Amtrak gift card is the perfect way to encourage travel buddies. Shoppers can easily purchase an Amtrak gift card for the aspiring adventurer to jump-start their trip or help frequent travelers check destinations off their list. No matter whom the gift card is intended for, the recipient will truthfully appreciate it. Holiday shoppers can choose any amount up to $500.00. There are no activation fees, no expiration, and they can be sent via the US Mail or email. Best of all, they can be redeemed for travel online, on the Amtrak app, by phone, or at Amtrak staffed stations. Holiday shoppers can add it to their own wish list and drop the hint to friends and family. The link is https://www.amtrak.com/giftcard. The Amtrak gift card is the culminating touch to any avid railroad traveler’s stocking. As said in the old TV commercial, “There’s something about a train that’s magic”. The Amtrak gift card makes holiday shopping uncomplicated and the joy of railroad travel extraordinary.
1) Schrader’s Railroad Catalog: This is the catalog for the ultimate railroad traveler. Schrader’s Railroad Catalog is the ultimate holiday shopping guide. Schrader’s Railroad Catalog carries more than Amtrak themed gear. Schrader’s Railroad Catalog features railroad merchandise of all types. From clothing, to accessories, to luggage, to around-the-house items, it’s the perfect place to find the perfect gifts for those who worship the railroad or who are deeply into railroad travel. Schrader’s Railroad Catalog also carries railroad themed children’s toys and railroad accessories for the “adult kid at heart”. Further, holiday shoppers can find home decor, games and puzzles, railroad signs, media, and railroad calendars. A 2025 railroad calendar makes the perfect present for the ultimate railroader. In case shoppers are looking for items at the perfect price, they should check out the “Bargain Boxcar”. In case cruises aren’t of much interest, Schrader’s Railroad Catalog is the perfect holiday shopping ‘destination’ for the avid traveler. Ultimately, Schrader’s Railroad Catalog is the catalog for the holiday shopper-at-heart. Holiday shoppers can visit https://railroadcatalog.com.
“Sleigh bells ringing, are you listenin’, on the seas the waves are glistenin’, a beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight, walking in a traveler’s wonderland”. Doesn’t anyone wish the song went that way? Thanksgiving is the perfect kickoff to the season. Holiday shopping can never be more exciting. What’s even more exciting is when holiday shopping and traveling are joined hand-in-hand. Tis the season for sailing the high seas, visiting Disney resorts around the world, and riding the rails. Who said bells only ring on a sleigh? Cruise ships and trains have bells too. Of course, locomotives have bells! Cruise ships have bells too, if holiday shoppers just stop and listen. The spirit of travel and the holiday spirit are truly magical when joined together. At Lowe’s or Home Depot, or even at local supermarkets, the gift card rack should be every holiday shoppers ‘destination’. A cruise line gift card, a Disney gift card, or even the gift card to a loved one’s favorite airline make the perfect gift or stocking stuffer. To make railroad travel all the more memorable, an Amtrak gift card joyfully tops off the holiday shopping list. Last, but not least, if anyone is looking for the perfect gifts for the avid traveler, Schrader’s Railroad Catalog is the perfect shopping ‘destination’. The holiday season is a time of giving, no matter what makes a fellow traveler as joyful as an elf can see. That being said, giving the gift of travel is the perfect way of showing how important it is to go the ‘extra mile’ for the ones we love.
