13 Gifts for a Traveler

When a person plans to vacation, they are faced with many decisions. While they are making those choices the incidentals can be overlooked. It is those incidentals that are wonderful gifts for a traveler.

1. Toiletries. Fill a shoebox with shampoo, conditioner, hairspray, lotion, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, dental floss, q-tips, deodorant and body wash.

2. A pouch to hold their passport, cash, traveler's checks, and any other important documents they have with them.

3. A neck pillow. This will allow the traveler to sleep sitting up without waking with a sore neck.

4. A diary. Giving them a diary will give them something to record their daily occurrences in allowing them to remember their trip in the years to come.

5. A travel alarm clock. Although hotels will provide a wake-up call, travelers don't always stay in hotels. This is an ideal item for them to have.

6. A broad-rimmed hat will prevent a person from spending their vacation in misery from a sun burn. A little sun block would also be a good gift.

7. A guide book of scenic sites, local hot spots, and family friendly fun is a gift that will help the traveler when making decisions on how to spend their vacation. AAA offers such books.

8. Throw-away cameras, film, cameras, and video cameras are wonderful ways for the traveler to record the sites from their trip. All of these make terrific gifts.

9. Stamps. When traveling, most people don't want to take the time to look for a place to buy stamps. Having been given stamps frees them to have more time for enjoyment of their vacation.

10. Perhaps they could use a picture album to store pictures of the vacation. You could choose one with a cover that will remind them of their vacation. (i.e. a flower for Hawaii)

11. Rain gear. Hoping it won't be needed has the vacationer not think of this item. With that being the case, a poncho, raincoat, umbrella, or galoshes would all be welcome gifts.

12. If the person plans to bird watch, binoculars are also a good gift. The Nikon 8.5 oz. pair cost $64.95.

13. For those vacationers who camp and hike, a compass would be a good gift selection. This item can be found at www.barneys.com with a going price of $75.

Next time you here of someone going on vacation, think of giving one of these items. Your thoughtfulness will be appreciated.