Julia’s Traveler’s Holiday Gift Guide

Posted by Julia on Dec 20, 2009 in Travel

Looking for that perfect holiday gift for the globetrotter in your life? Here are eight ideas on what to get for your jet setting buddies.

For the Book Worm Traveler:

When you’re stuck in an airport, or dealing with those pesky travel delays, the Kindle, a wireless reading device which holds up to 1500 e-books, can be a life-saver. At $259 a pop, the Kindle isn’t cheap but downloading bestselling books wirelessly sure is easier than lugging them in your carry-on luggage. For those long road trips, there’s even a ‘read-to-me’ feature, where newspapers, magazines or blogs are read out loud. Compact, lightweight and eco-friendly, it’s a great gift for the voracious readers and frequent flyers in your life. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015T963C

The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook:Travel, by David Borgenicht, from www.Amazon.com

For the Nervous Traveler:

“The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook – Travel” offers cheeky advice on such travel nightmares as: runaway camels, UFO abductions, plane crash landings on water, hostage situations, volcanic eruption and crossing piranha infested waters.  $10.17 at Amazon.com

For the Gadget Geek:

You can now charge your iPhone, Blackberry, mP3 player, digital cameras and other tech gear all at once, using the Powermat, a device that charges your electronics without cords or cables. $99 http://www.powermat.com

For the Ethical Traveler:

Global Daughter is an online fair trade boutique that sells handicrafts made by female artisans in Nepal. There are many beautiful (not to mention socially responsible) pieces to choose from, from jewelry to stationary, handbags to cushion covers.  They make great gifts and empower women through fair and free trade. www.globaldaughter.com

Puzzle Alarm Clock from www.bimbambanana.com

For The Chronically Sleepy Traveler:

Alarm clocks are the devil but for those inevitable early morning flights, they’re a must-bring travel item.  For those who have a hard time facing the harsh reality of early mornings, this is one alarm clock that will have you…puzzled. The puzzle alarm clock wakes you up by launching four puzzle pieces into the air. The annoying alarm won’t turn off until you collect the pieces and solve the puzzle.  Now that’s a way to get the morning started!  Puzzle alarm clocks are $99 each at www.bimbambanana.com

For the Arm Chair Traveler:

Get travel inspiration from flipping through the glossy pages of Outside Magazine (1 year is $19.95) or National Geographic Traveler (during the holiday season, if you buy one year-long subscription at $17.95, you get another for free.)

For the Business Traveler:

Just because you’re traveling for business, doesn’t mean you can’t get funky. Built NY offers bags and sleeves in bold patterns and bright colors that are sure to have TSA employees jealous www.builtny.com.  Or try Targus Zip Thru laptop cases ($79.99 www.targus.com), a security-savvy bag that won’t have you fumbling with your computer at airport check points.

For All Travel Junkies:

The crème de la crème of holiday travel gifts is a trip! Weekend in Vegas, snowboarding in Aspen, climbing Mount Kenya…the options are endless. There are some really great deals out there, especially if you book in advance.  Search www.kayak.com for the best in flights, hotels and car rentals.

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