5 Best Under $25 Gifts for the Travelers on Your List

Walk, Drive, Sail or Fly These Will Make the Trip a Little Better

Bruce  Stone
1) Travelers Compression Socks - This year give them socks they can REALLY use. Also known as "Economy Class Syndrome", Deep Vein Thrombosis can be a problem for Travelers on long air trips. Compression socks are designed to stimulate blood flow into the lower leg and help prevent swelling. There are a variety of manufacturers and prices typically range in the $15 to $25 per pair.

2) Universal Power Adapters - Who said unlimited power was a bad thing? Universal power adapters allow your traveler to recharge all of their electronics from cell phone, laptop, PDA's etc. without having to take 4 or 5 different plugs and adapters. Price range $8-$22.

3) Rotating Luggage Handle - Give them some spin they can use. Rotating luggage handles give ergonomic relief to the bag toting traveler. Most have a rubberized grip and the ability to swivel 360o making it much easier to maneuver bags while reducing tension on the wrist and shoulders. Price Range $14 to $20.

4) Portable Luggage Scales - How much do you think I weigh? In both manual and digital format these portable scales can help the traveler avoid unexpected baggage charges when arriving at the counter. With the variety of restrictions and charges associated with modern air travel this makes a handy item for avoiding charges for overweight baggage. Price range from $7 for non-digital up to $24.99 for the digital versions.

5) Rolling Luggage Cup Holder - Who needs an extra hand? If you have ever tried to juggle a book, luggage, boarding passes and liquid refreshment through a busy airport you will understand the beauty of this simple design. Cup holder mounts between the handles of the travelers rolling luggage keeping it upright and level regardless of the angle at which the bag is being towed. Price Range from $9 to $19.

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