Find Discounts On Holiday Gifts

From the East Penn Region, of AAA East Central, an affiliate of AAA and the Pennsylvania AAA Federation:

For many Americans, the start of the holiday shopping season brings anxiety instead of cheer due to tight household finances. Rather than adding intended gift recipients to the naughty list, AAA members can stretch their gift-giving budgets by taking advantage of member discounts. Last year AAA’s 52 million members used their membership cards to save nearly $2 billion on hotels, consumer electronics, books, clothing and more. Members also will find discounts on holiday gifts online, sending gifts to out-of-state relatives or making holiday travel plans. 

“Black Friday is one week from today and some holiday shoppers are analyzing their holiday budgets with trepidation,” said Priscilla Rosado, Coordinator of Public Affairs, AAA East Central, East Penn Region. “When AAA members reach for their wallet they should remember that the same card they use for emergency roadside service and free travel guides and maps can provide savings on their holiday shopping.”  

AAA members can save on holiday shopping at many retailers including:

Gap Outlet and Banana Republic Factory Outlet Stores: 10 percent off purchases

Barnes & Noble.com: 10 percent off and free shipping on qualifying orders of $25 or more

DELL: Up to 10, 20, 30 percent or more on select items.

Shoes.com: 20 percent off most brand name shoes, including sale and clearance items

Payless ShoeSource: 10 percent off regularly priced shoes and accessories

Bath & Body Works: 25 percent off your online purchase

Blue Nile: 10 percent on fine jewelry and ring settings

Target.com: save $10 off online purchases of $100 or more

AAA members can find more online savings at AAA.com/specialoffers.

Send a gift direct to loved ones

Can’t attend holiday festivities but want to spread some holiday cheer? Send a centerpiece or gift basket from FTD.com or 1800flowers.com where AAA members receive a 20 percent discount off any floral arrangement, plant or gift item. Still need to ship a gift? AAA members receive 15 percent off select services and five percent off UPS shipping at The UPS Store. 

AAA travel discounts

When holiday plans include travel, AAA members can take advantage of discounts and exclusive rates through AAA’s travel partners including hotel partners and Hertz car rental. AAA, which operates one of the largest leisure travel agency networks in North America, is able to provide access to unmatched travel value.