Gifts for Travelers
/I am reminded every day that Christmas is just around the corner. If you're like me you have lots of travel-loving friends and family to buy gifts for. Here are a few of the things on my shopping list:
Let's start off with a good book...
Your Guide to the National Parks by Michael Joseph Oswald
In 2016 our National Parks System will be celebrating 100 years of service. This is the year to lace up your boots, grab this great guide book, and go on a National Park adventure uniquely your own!
And to be prepared for that adventure how about a high quality, well-stocked first aid kit. This First Aid Kit by Northbound Train weighs 11 ounces and fits on your belt, backpack, or the glove box of your car. It's perfect for traveling but it can be used around the house or for kids sports.
For the jet-setters in you life with a tendency to over-pack, the Tarrisse Digital Scale is the perfect stocking stuffer. They will never again have to worry about getting stung with extra fees and facing the embarrassment of repacking in public?
For those same jet-setter (or anyone really) a retro-style, leather Passport Cover by MindMap on Etsy is absolutely perfect. The Passport holder is great for protecting your passport and adds style or distinction.
Every air traveler should have a sudoku book to stave off boredom on those long flights. The Mammoth Book of Sudoku has over 25 major sudoku types - nearly 150 different variants - and almost 500 puzzles, all created especially for this book, including Jigsaw Sudoku, Killer Sudoku and multi-grid Samurai Sudoku.
Locking luggage protects your belongings, keeps bags closed securely, and gives travelers piece of mind. Since the onset of baggage screening at airports, many travelers believe that they are not permitted to lock checked bags. Although you can lock your bags, passengers need to be aware of the regulations enforced by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Knowing these regulations and procedures can make travel safe and hassle-free. The Eagle Creek Travel Gear Mini Key TSA Lock meets these requirement.
Road-tripping families are always looking for ways to save and hotels/motels that include breakfast is just one way. After too many breakfasts with kids at motels I am ready to take a lesson from family-friendly restaurants and bring my own paper activity placemats. Doodles at Breakfast by Deborah Zemke is the perfect solution. These placemats are handy, useful and fun. They're ideal to take on a road trip so that you always have a doodle mat on hand, but they make breakfast (or any meal) fun at home and could keep the little ones happily occupied while you fixes a meal. This would make a great gift for a child, to be sure, but moms will appreciate them just as much!
It seems everyone uses their smartphones for everything from taking pictures to GPS-ing the next destination. Staying powered-up is one of the biggest challenges for on-the-go gadget lovers. This Portable Charger for Cellphones by RealPower will do the trick. Its like having portable "wall socket" with you wherever you go!
One that is nice about these items on my shopping list is that I can order them online and not have to fit the holiday crowds. What;s on your shopping list?
