BBAV Gift Certificates

The usual holiday gifts include such dull items as a tie for Dad, a scented candle for Mom, sets of lotion and bodywash for the girlfriends, and moderately pleasant aftershave for the boyfriends. While these are not necessarily bad gifts, they're not particularly memorable and certainly not personalized enough to express how meaningful a relationship you have with these individuals.  (Although, if you're not terribly fond of these acquaintances, a bodywash set might be appropriate.) Instead of the usual generic gift sets, how about presenting your friends and family with Bed and Breakfast Association of Virginia gift certificate? You can buy them in $25 increments between the prices of $25 and $500. They are redeemable at any inn that is a current member of the BBAV. Yes, you've read that correctly. ANY INN! Besides the fact that these gift certificates would make wonderful presents to the holidays, you might be wondering why else you should purchase one. I like a good list, so I've decided to present to you a list of three reasons why you should pick up a BBAV gift certificate: 1. You will undoubtedly be the most envied of all gift-givers at your holiday party. 2. You don't have to fight the Black Friday crowds to buy your gift. In fact, you don't have to fight any crowds, since the gift certificates are available for purchase online. 3. BBAV gift certificates have no expiration date. Much like that fruit cake that you're thinking about giving the neighbors. But a BBAV gift certificate is much more appealing than fruit cake. [caption id="attachment_547" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Photo by Kelvin Kay[/caption] By Tara Stoll