Many people like to take a little something home with them as a reminder of their travels, something to show for where they have been, something they can use to look back and reminisce about the fantastic experience they had during a holiday.

Since many vacations involve being near the beaches of the world, shop owners know that stocking lots of seashells will mean satisfying the public’s desire to collect some souvenirs of their experience.

Another thing is that displaying a memento around the home can be a great conversation starter when you have guests. After all, buying souvenirs is a basic part of the holiday experience.

The word ‘souvenir’ is actually French and means remembrance or memory. Souvenirs are sometimes referred to as keepsakes or mementos. They can be any item that somebody keeps for the memories it reminds them of.

Tourists also tend to take lots of gifts and novelties back home for friends, relatives and work colleagues. It’s a nice way to show you have been thinking of them while you have been away on your vacation.

There are some of us who just can’t resist walking into a gift shop and coming out with something. And what better souvenir than some beautiful seashells to use as reminders of our trip, or give to love ones.