How to Choose Holiday Gifts for Friends and Family

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide who will receive gifts.

   It is your holiday and people would rather you spent your money on enjoying it. ,, Mistakes can be expensive and lead to legal problems. , This can remove the worry of finding gifts whilst on holiday. ,,, But be aware that there are some destinations where 'haggling' is mandatory. , For example a London T-Shirt or a Denver Broncos baseball cap. ,, Remember to bargain. ,, You can only do this if you are sure that there will be something suitable. ,
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   Step 2: Decide how much you will spend.

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   Step 3: Check that your expectations are realistic.

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   Step 4: Read the brochures and guide books and try to get some ideas of what you might want to purchase.

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   Step 5: Follow the relevant regulations and guidelines if traveling to a different country.

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   Step 6: Consider buying gifts at the duty free shop on departure if you are traveling to a different country.

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   Step 7: Look around your holiday destination for items on your list and for any new ideas.

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   Step 8: Consider allocating a morning or afternoon for shopping and get all the gifts you can.

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   Step 9: Try shopping at local markets.

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    Step 10: Choose a cheap gift mentioning the place that you are visiting.

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    Step 11: Purchase souvenir collectibles such as thimbles or T-spoons if you are giving gifts to collectors.

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    Step 12: Examine local crafts and specialties

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    Step 13: but be careful of what you are charged.

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    Step 14: Remember that there may be a good duty free shop at you departure point.

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    Step 15: Buy gifts at the duty free shop on departure for home.

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    Step 16: Purchase sweets/candies or perfume/aftershave if all else fails.

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