(BPT) - The holiday season is quickly approaching and there's much to do! Making memories your loved ones can cherish forever involves lots of time, energy and planning. According to a study published in the Journal of Consumer Research, gift-giving is an important factor in cultivating relationships. When researchers compared material and experiential gifts, experiences were the clear winner in improving relationships between the gifter and the giftee.

Now Walmart+ is making it simple to give your family an experience that can strengthen your bonds well beyond the season, with a new travel benefit. Walmart+ Travel allows you to book all the details of your trip in one convenient spot and get Walmart Cash. Members can use Walmart Cash toward future Walmart purchases or cash out in-store.

You can access the user-friendly travel hub, powered by Expedia, through WalmartPlusTravel.com to search travel options such as flights, hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals, packages and activities. Through Walmart+ Travel, you'll have access to more than 900,000 properties, 500+ airlines, 100+ car rental companies and thousands of activities around the world. Once your booking is confirmed, the Walmart Cash you earn will be available to use or cash out 30 days after you've come back from your trip. That includes:

• 5% Walmart Cash on all non-air travel like hotels, vacation rentals, car rentals and activities.
• 2% Walmart Cash on air travel.
• A blended rate for vacation packages that includes 2% for air travel and 5% for hotel, car rentals and activities.

To learn more, visit Walmart.com/Plus/Travel-Expedia.

When travel and convenience collide

Just in time for the holidays, Walmart+ members can book hotel stays through WalmartPlusTravel.com and receive double the Walmart Cash for a limited time. That's 10% back in Walmart Cash on any hotel bookings you make between Oct. 19 and Nov. 3, for stays through the end of 2024!

Convenience and sales during the holidays and beyond

Remember, your Walmart+ membership isn't just useful for holiday travel. During the holidays, you can use your membership to have groceries, decorations and presents delivered straight to your home or pick your items up on the way to Grandma's house for a holiday get-together. Whether you have loved ones near or far, you can have their presents delivered to their doorstep without loading down your car or suitcase.

You can also enjoy unlimited free delivery from stores, free shipping on Walmart.com purchases, returns from home, member savings on fuel at more than 14,000 Exxon, Mobil, Walmart and Murphy stations across the U.S., use of mobile Scan & Go, a Paramount+ Essential subscription, select ad-free streaming with Pluto TV, early access to deals and other seasonal limited-time offers.

These membership benefits create moments of convenience and joy during the holidays and beyond. So, sit back, relax and enjoy the spirit of the season you've created.