Top 10 Christmas Gifts for the Traveler

Top 10 Christmas Gifts for the Traveler

Article by Amber C.

All aboard! We are now seating first class passengers on this gift buying experience. If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the traveler in your life, see the 10 items below and you’re sure to have a smooth landing come December 25th.

1. It’s almost comical watching people try to identify their luggage as it comes around the turnstyle. How different can black luggage look? You can help the traveler in your life find her luggage by getting some unique luggage tags. X-treme geek.com has “Schlep luggage tags” for .99…they say “Schlep, drag, heave, lug, tow, and haul” and can be gift wrapped!

2. A subscription to Travel and Leisure only costs .99 for 12 issues. Not only is this a practical and inexpensive gift, if you order by Christmas, the person purchasing the gift also gets 6 months of the magazine! Visit travelandleisure.com for details.

3. Maps can make beautiful wall art. Select a map of your traveler’s favorite place and have it framed at map.com. Prices vary based on the size of the print, the matting options and the quality of the frame you choose.

4. Give the traveler in your life a little extra comfort. At Protravelgear.com you can purchase a U-shaped neck pillow and case that is sure to make those long flights more tolerable. The pillow is offered in a variety of colors, is washable and only costs about .00.

5. It can be frustrating and tiring to move between time zones. It can be especially inconvenient when you’re trying to change your clock to match your new time zone. National Geographic makes a mini global atomic alarm clock that will ensure you won’t miss that important meeting. It’s the size of a credit card and only costs .95.

6. REI has some of the best luggage out there. The store (and its website) offers a great variety of luggage; from waist stashes to laptop sleeves, to messenger bags and duffel bags to wheeled luggage, there is a piece of luggage for every traveler and every budget.

7. For the traveler who likes to go abroad, visit Personalizationmall.com to purchase a leather passport cover for .95. Have your favorite traveler’s initials monogrammed into the brown or black leather for a classy touch.

8. Those who travel love to read about others who travel. Amazon.com offers an abundance of travel books to choose from, but one personal favorite is the National Geographic published Journeys of a Life time, which chronicles 500 places to explore. The cost of taking this journey: .

9. The sophisticated traveler will appreciate a Dual time watch. This timepiece will keep the time of the traveler’s hometown and the time of their destination city, all in one beautifully handcrafted face. Orvis.com sells this piece (which can be personalized) for $ 79.

10. Every major airline offers the opportunity to purchase gift cards or miles for the frequent traveler. If you’re not sure what the traveler in your life is looking for under the tree, you can never go wrong with a gift card to an airline.

About the Author

This article was written by Amber C. and sponsored by Another Perfect Gift. Find unique gift ideas for every occasion including hints for valentines day gifts.

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