Scott's View: Holiday Shopping with Veterans Advantage

The holiday shopping season is now upon us. As a follow up to our post last week about our new shopping benefit at CVS.com, we also wanted to highlight a broad range of discounts that are perfect for the holiday season, both at retailers and major travel providers.

Here is just a sampling of what you can get:

Travel & Entertainment
United Airlines (5% off): A great way to see distant relatives across the country and around the world.
Greyhound (20% off): Many will find this to be an easy and convenient way for the kids to travel home from college.
Amtrak (15% off): Avoid the traffic and long lines, and travel by rail.

Home & Office
Fold3 (50% off): Research your family military history online, and save 50% on a one-year membership. Families should find this fascinating.
Dell Computer (up to 30% off): Many special savings offers for the holidays; including the new Windows 8 Operating System.
Verizon Wireless: 15% off monthly bill and 15% off data charges plus 25% off accessories,
or T-Mobile: 10% off Wireless plans and accessories.
Apple: Save on the latest retina display notebooks, and its AppleCare plans.

Everyday Shopping
1-800Flowers.com (20% off): Choose from a great selection of flowers and gift baskets
History Channel DVDs (20% off): Military history and educational programming.
Omaha Steaks: Veterans Advantage has a special combinable discount -- great for gourmet holiday meals.

Health & Wellness
Health Clubs: A gym membership at a leading national chain is a great way to kick off a New Year's Resolution.
Promotive Outdoor and Active Gear: Great discounts on outdoor sports -- skiing, hunting, fishing, and more.
CVS/pharmacy: 10% everyday online discount at CVS.com.