The fourth quarter brings the close of business for many industries during the festive season. Whichever holiday you observe, may I make a gift-giving recommendation? TRAVEL. I hear it all the time when I ask colleagues or family and friends what they enjoy most or value; it’s not things, it’s experiences. I have quite a few friends and family members who fall into the millennial traveler segment. We at FXExpress Publications, Inc., have our own platform catered to serve the needs of this audience. If you have not checked it out already, may I recommend holiday travel gift inspiration on our site www.trazeetravel.com?

After you peruse our excellent editorial content and receive the ever-so important “sign” that inspires you to select a destination, I have a few recommendations for companies that can help you give that valued gift this holiday season. For a multigenerational African safari trip, SAA Vacations is a go-to for a quick and easily organized itinerary in South Africa. GOWAY Travel is also easily accessible for group and multigenerational travel packages; tailored to meet your needs and with specialists for each region of the world, they will have experts ready to answer your questions and make sure each family member is accommodated properly.

For those millennials planning trips as a gift with friends, I recommend checking out https://www.travendly.com/. It is a great source for customized tours for young professionals, and each itinerary is designed to meet your specific activity level and need at your current life juncture. So grab your friends and go! If you are a seeking something economical, may I recommend visiting https://www.gadventures.com/destinations/; they cover destinations all over the globe and offer trips with sustainable practices to entice the environmentally conscious travelers. Should you have a trip to Mexico or the Caribbean in mind, https://www.delta.com/content/www/en_US/shop/delta-vacations/destinations.html Delta Vacations offers many options to explore.

Time is precious; travel is essential to connecting with the rest of the world on a deeper level. This holiday season, I recommend offering your time and travel to those you love. It is a gift in which the value never fades, as our memories stay in our hearts forever.

Here are a few photos of me on trips with my family or friends that I wouldn’t have traded for the world.

— Stephanie Makowski, account executive