The Best Gift Ideas for Travelers

Whether you need to drop a few hints to those purchasing gifts for you or you're looking for some cool things to pick up for a loved one, look no further. From snazzy luggage tags to the always useful gift card, this comprehensive list of things to buy for traveler's this holiday season should get you started.

Neck Pillow
A neck pillow is a great gift for any one, but a tried and true traveler would be especially appreciative. These come in all shapes and sizes and can be used in any environment, whether you're driving, flying or even resting on a cruise ship. Choose one that fits the personality of your loved one.

Unique Luggage Tags
Any traveler will tell you the important of luggage that stands out in the crowd. There's nothing more obnoxious that realizing that yes, that black suitcase that passed by on the conveyer belt three times was indeed yours. Help a friend out by purchasing some snazzy luggage tags that are hard to miss. You can even make your own with this DIY tutorial.

Digital Camera or Video Recorder
A nice digital camera is an excellent gift idea for someone who travels frequently. It's important to document your trip and what's better than a reliable digital camera or video recorder?

Gift cards
Yeah, yeah, so a gift card isn't exactly original. But that doesn't mean it doesn't come in handy. A gift card to Starbuck's is great for travelers on the go. Also consider a gift certificate to a hotel chain, a phone card or even a gas card.

Puzzles and Teasers
You know that section at the book store with all those crossword puzzles, sudoku books and other random books that are great for the loo? Those are also perfect for a traveler. Lord knows that the travel time from one point to another can get pretty boring. Also consider books and magazines.

Travel Purse or Bag
For those on the go, an easy to handle travel purse or bag is vital. Traveler's need a place to store important documents such as their passport, ID, money as well as things they've purchased. Think fanny pack, but modern. There are plenty of options out there. Bags and purses that stay close to the body are best.

Netbook
What with identity theft becoming so threatening, a personal, compact Netbook is one of the best gifts you can get for a traveler. A netbook is an alternative to a laptop which can be hefty and quite expensive. Netbooks are instead a small computer that can often be found for under $300. It allows traveler's to use their own computer to check instead of logging into other computers.

Pens and Journal
Writing your thoughts down is one of the best ways to remember your experiences. Promote this by purchasing a nice, hardback journal with a few nice pens for your traveler.