FEATURE/Gifts That Fly This Holiday Season! Last-Minute Shopping Ideas from The Rouse Company.Business Editors, Feature Writers FEATURE... COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 10, 2002 Last minute shoppers who miss the postal center shipping deadlines can still purchase gifts that fly this holiday season. Flying travelers will want to be extra careful about what gifts they choose and pack to bring with them on the airplane. The Rouse Company's retail experts are glad to help. When choosing a gift that will have to travel this holiday season, The Rouse Company offers these suggestions: Choose gifts that are: -- Easy to pass through security screening -- Easy to pack -- Light-weight and small -- Non-breakable -- Unique -- Memorable -- Keepsakes Additional gift-tips for travelers include: -- Don't wrap your gifts until you've reached your destination in case they need to be opened for security checks. -- Pack lightly and don't plan to carry large items on-board -- the hassles of holiday flying will be greater than ever this year. -- Insure large and expensive items and consider sending them via Federal Express or UPS so they can be tracked. Here are a few fun, affordable and ready-to-travel suggestions from some of the country's Premier Marketplace shopping centers for great gifts that won't slow you down at the airport. Faneuil Hall Faneuil Hall (făn`əl, făn`yəl), public market and hall in Boston, Mass. Given to the city by the merchant Peter Faneuil in 1742, the building burned in 1761 but was rebuilt. Marketplace, Boston, MA -- Teddy Bears - It's the 100th anniversary of the Teddy Bear and they squish squish v. squished, squish·ing, squish·es v.tr. To squeeze or crush together or into a flat mass; squash. v.intr. To emit the gurgling or sucking sound of soft mud being walked on. into any corner of a suitcase and come out as huggable as ever! -- 12 Days of Christmas Ornaments - Made from Boston pewter, these light-weight, tiny ornaments make delightful gifts. -- Silk Accessories - Soft hats, scarves, mittens and ties for men, women and children of all ages. They pack flat and provide a little hint of luxury. -- Novelty Socks - Fun and unique, these make great stocking stuffers for both sexes and all ages. Fashion Show, Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , NV -- Swarovski Crystal Tattoos - Fun and stylish! Who can resist the sheer bliss of Peridot peridot or precious olivine Gem-quality, transparent green olivine. Very large crystals are found in Myanmar; peridots from the U.S. are seldom larger than two carats. and clear crystal? Tiny, flat packages are ideal for packing. -- Digi Pen II Digital Camera - High-tech digital camera/webcam/movie-clip recorder is the size of a pen. Great for the techie A technical person. See hacker and programmer. on the go! -- Travel-Size Sound Soother - Many fit in the palm of your hand! Pack it in the corner ... your traveling loved one will thank you for a good night's sleep. Harborplace and The Gallery, Baltimore, MD -- Designer costume jewelry costume jewelry n. Jewelry made from inexpensive metals and imitation or semiprecious stones. - Very hip this year! Costume jewelry is unique, tiny and always appreciated. Affordable glamour! -- Stationery art - Personal, useful and packs flat. Journals, diaries and other handmade paper  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . products are great for the budding novelist. Riverwalk Marketplace, New Orleans, LA -- Lingerie Accessories - Jewels, butterflies and flowers to adorn bra straps are hip, fun and very popular this year! Great for special holiday parties. -- Feathered Mardi Gras masks - Beautiful, collectible and very light-weight, Mardi Gras masks are a fun New Orleans tradition. -- Wood graphs - Historic, small, framed scenes of New Orleans and the area. Great for the world traveler or collector. South Street Seaport The South Street Seaport is a historic area in the New York City borough of Manhattan, located where Fulton Street meets the East River, and adjacent to the Financial District. The Seaport is usually considered a historical district, distinct from the neighboring Financial District. , NYC NYC abbr. New York City NYC New York City -- Patriotic holiday tree ornaments - These red, white and blue designer holiday ornaments are memorable keepsakes Keepsakes - A Collection is an anthology by All About Eve released on 13 March 2006. It is available either as a double CD or as a limited edition double CD and DVD set (the DVD containing the band's videos and television performances). for years to come. For more information on where to purchase Gifts that Fly this holiday season, quotes or specific product information, contact your local Premier Marketplace Representative. |
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