Do you know what the best part of a vacation is? It’s not the gorgeous sunsets on the beach or the crisp mountain slopes at a cozy ski resort. The best part of a vacation is discovering that perfect souvenir as part of your family adventure.
You know that perfect moment. It hits you almost in an instant during your travels. Your eye gazes over to a shelf or booth and you quickly smile. The perfect gift has appeared and you must have it.
Souvenirs are more than just gifts, they are a reminder of precious memories you experience every year. These are items you will keep for a lifetime, but finding the perfect gift and transporting it can be a challenge.
We’ve compiled the perfect list of affordable souvenirs that will hold your most precious memories (while also fitting in your suitcase).
1. Photo frames and books
So many of us take hundreds of pictures on vacation and have no idea what to do with them when we return. You can easily locate small frames on your trip, complete with the name of the destination and gorgeous visuals. Take your favorite vacation picture, place it in the frame, and create a vacation shelf filled with your favorite memories. Also,
Chatbooks makes it easy to create a photo book in just minutes that can capture all those special moments, especially if they are saved on your phone. Download the free app prior to departure and start capturing those photos.
2. Ornaments
While the holidays are not always top of mind on all vacations, ornaments are a fun and simple souvenir option. Take it a step further and decorate your very own travel tree each year at the holidays, showing off all the ornaments you have collected through the years.
3. Travel documents
If you are looking to save money on memorable souvenirs, collect all of your tickets, maps, menus, and paper items along the way. Once you arrive home, you can create a collage in a frame or place them in a scrapbook.
4. Postcards
You can always find an array of postcards while on vacation. Want to take it a step further? Purchase a postcard at every destination and write your experiences on the back. Once you are done, send the postcard to your home address so it will be there when you arrive! It’s a fantastic way to savor the memories and have something to look forward to once your vacation ends.
5. Jewelry
So many destinations offer local, hand-crafted items for purchase that are ideal for the souvenir collector in your family. Want to make it even more personal?
Wanderer Bracelets are individually engraved with a set of coordinates to mark your favorite vacation spot. You can wear it daily, or on special occasions, to remember your most precious travel memories.
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