For some people travel offers opportunities to ski, sample local cuisine or sunbathe on soft sand beaches. Others prefer to partake in another “S” word: shopping. That can include purchasing gifts for family and friends, stocking up for the holidays, buying souvenirs, or bargain-hunting. Whatever the reason, going on a buying binge can add fun, interest, and satisfaction to a vacation or business trip.
Opportunities abound to save money, find items that aren’t available near home and return with things to wear, eat, drink, or simply place on a shelf and enjoy. The choices range from practical to peculiar, depending upon one’s taste.
