Be careful when traveling

Holidays are the best time of the year. It’s no surprise that people love to give holiday gifts. This can go well, but it can also go wrong.

Major tour operators such as Kuoni, Hotelplan and TUI report that many travel vouchers have been sold for November and December – the desire to travel is back and willingness to pay seems high again. Not only individuals benefit from the opportunity, companies also buy coupons as gifts to their employees or business partners.

A travel or flight voucher has the advantage that the buyer can choose their own travel destination. In most cases, however, it is only a monetary value and not a journey in the narrower sense. The coupon is only valid for the products of the issuing travel company and expiry times must be observed. Flight coupons are subject to certain non-discount dates, usually during peak seasons.

And: Coupons are not personal.

A consultation as a gift?

But giving a trip as a gift can sometimes be pretty tricky. On the one hand, you should know the buyer and his preferences very well. On the other hand, you decide when to travel. This can create restrictions.

There is an alternative: consult! So visit a travel agency. For example, Béatrice Biner (56) of Contemporary Travel agency in Dällikon ZH and Zermatt VS offers something like this: “The buyer can discuss various vacation options and choose the right one for the right date.” It is necessary to consult with the travel specialist in advance to determine the financial framework.

As a rule, the cost of consulting service is from 60 to 150 francs. Béatrice Biner also offers a special setting for this – for example, specially imported champagne at the time of consultation. For a certain surprise effect, additional services such as an onsite massage, private transfer or a unique excursion can be booked during the call.

Souvenir vacation trip begins in Switzerland.