Holiday Guide: Top-Notch Gifts for the Traveler
Posted by Natalie Kaar / Monday, December 5th, 2011
Hello there, shoppers! If you’re excited to go holiday shopping but armed with less than ample ideas, you’re not alone. If only everyone would be forthcoming with their wish lists, right? Santa has it so easy with everyone being so specific — minus all that travel and the length of his list, I suppose.
At any rate, fret no more. Help is here. Inspiration shall abound. Your friends at SWAG have done all the homework so you don’t have to. Each weekday today through Dec. 13, score ideas for absolutely everyone on your list!
Today:
Top-Notch Gifts for the Traveler
Looking for a fine gift for your favorite frequent flier? We’ve got a few ideas that could have him/her thanking you throughout the year! Here they are:
What: Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale
(Photo courtesy of Amazon)
Why: With airline fees that escalate just about as fast as fans flock to a Biebs sighting, perhaps nothing comes in handier than a small, lightweight luggage scale to be used at home. This small handheld digital scale gets excellent reviews for coming in really close if not right at the weights indicated on airport scales. It also gets multiple stars for being really simple to use. Just attach the strap of the device to your luggage, lift it up and wait for a beep, then read the weight on the device’s easy-to-read LCD screen. Works on luggage up to 100 pounds.
Where to Get It: Amazon, Kohl’s, Sears
What It’ll Cost You: $18.51 at Amazon
What: TuGo Cup Holder
(Photo courtesy of Amazon)
Why? Who has an extra hand when racing through the airport? If you know that person, hook a must-be-caffeinated friend up! Or get them this clever apparatus that carries java upright between luggage rails.
Where to Get It: Amazon and loads of travel sites
What It’ll Cost You: $11.95 at Amazon
What: Therapik Insect Bite Soother
(Photo courtesy of therapik.com)
Why: Some of the dreamiest travel destinations can be the most insect-infested. Or have more than their fair share of jelly fish. Take the pain and itch out of associated bites and stings with patented technology that delivers heat in the specific temperature range necessary to neutralize venom. That is from over 20,000 different species of insects and sea creatures!
Where to Get It: Therapik.com
What It’ll Cost You: $12.95
What: Solio Classic Universal Hybrid Charger
(Photo courtesy of Amazon)
Why: This compact device charges multiple gadgets, from smart phones and MP3 players to electric razors, simultaneously via USB, socket or solar power. I can see this coming in very handy in all sorts of traveling situations, especially in remote locations.
Where to Get It: RadioShack, REI, Amazon
What It’ll Cost You: From $88.95 at Amazon
What: Lights Out Sleep Mask
(Photo courtesy of magellans.com)
Why: For those who require complete darkness to sleep, this mask is supposed to be one of the best, especially because it blocks out all light but leaves room for eyes to move during all-important REM sleep. It’s also touted for being super soft.
Where to Get It: Amazon, Magellans.com
What It’ll Cost You: Magellans.com currently has a $12.50-each-for-two deal.
Happy shopping!
–Natalie Kaar