Sure, the gift card was once considered the go-to present for the lazy, last minute shopper, but now, it’s not exactly an impersonal pick. In fact, we think it’s making a comeback, especially with some of the best gift cards that are a bit more unique than the usual certificate to a favorite chain retailer. They are still ridiculously easy to purchase, but now they’re more personal than ever with all of the options available for every personality and taste—gift your cinephile friend a Fandango gift card so he can watch any Oscar-worthy films, or your sister who’s a foodie a certificate to Mouth.com, so she can enjoy the best of American-made indie food products. Plus, on the even brighter side, they won’t take up too much space in your suitcase so you don’t have to worry about packing away gifts this holiday travel season. Now, before you stuff that card in a big old envelope, consider using our creative packaging tips to make it feel extra special. For example, for a gift card to the home furnishings site, One Kings Lane, place the it in a pretty teacup, or slot in an airline certificate inside a luggage tag to send your friend off on a great trip.
