Top 5 Gifts for Travelers Over $100

So many products on the market today are aimed at making the life of a traveler more convenient and comfortable. Here are some products on the expensive side that will do just that.

Electronic Book Reader

For those who like to travel and read the greatest present around is an electronic book reader. This is an ideal gift for many reasons. The first is for space constraints. What traveler wants to pack their carry on with a bunch of books? The other advantage to an electric book reader for a frequent traveler, is deciding from anywhere there is wireless what books you want to read. There are many options, but the Amazon Kindle is gold standard. There are a few versions, the least expensive at $259. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015T963C/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=4566159445&ref=pd_sl_19calxq4k4_e

iPod Touch

If you traveler does not already have an MP3 player, then please do them a favor and pick one up. Not only can they listen to music but they can download games and movies and with a nice size screen for a compact MP3 player there will be no issues with finding room for it. With a variety of options for sizes, you can pick up the 8gb for $199. They can be found online or at any electronics store.

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Mini Laptop

The newest wave in the electronics world, are mini laptops. These tiny versions of the standard laptop are fantastic for travelers. Have you ever had to lug a laptop through an airport? At about 1/3 of the size of a standard laptop, these mini versions fit in most carryons or even purses without having to designate a separate laptop bag. With baggage fees on the rise, the less room items take up the better for the avid traveler. All different versions are available and range from $250 to about $400. These mini laptops can be found just about anywhere electronics are sold.

Electronic Translator

For those who travel abroad having a electronic translator is extremely valuable. Unless you speak a language fluently it is possible to get stuck on certain words, which can sometimes make a huge difference. These electronic translators vary in price but most decent ones are about $150. For one that talks and translates for you check out one by Lingo Electronics. It translates up to 10 languages. http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dncwfa1&cs=19&dgvcode=ss&c=US&l=EN&dgc=SS&cid=27399&lid=627062

Powermat

Having to bring all of your chargers with you can be cumbersome and on the odd chance that you forget one for a necessary device not only inconvenient but expensive if replacements has to be purchased. The powermat, which is a new device is perfect for travelers. The mat itself is approximately $100 but then it is necessary to get the compatibility receivers that range for about $30 each. While expensive upfront, could you imagine a world without charger cords? www.powermat.com

Give the gift of happy travels!