Gifting Your Favorite Globetrotter
In this season of giving, I am often asked what gift-wrapped goodie will get the road warrior going?
Within the corridors of Expedia, I cannot venture a step without tripping over a frequent flyer or avowed world traveler. Fueling interest with some Aplets and Cotlets (as charm had limited effects), I asked some of my compadres what does the gamboling globetrotter really, really want? Did I mention this was an unscientific poll? As you can see, some responded with little concern for cost or cheekiness.
Here are some of the top mentions that I feel safe to share:
- Wireless-enabled laptop (I know it's rather obvious, but I'm doing this for you.)
- Inflatable neck rest travel pillow (more along the lines of my gift budget)
- Upgrade coupons (I can dream can't I?)
- Portable DVD player
- Leather passport & document holder (This is no place for nylon.)
- Membership to airline club or lounge
- Travel size photo album of family and friends
- Travel slippers (should not resemble a stuffed animal or your Mom's)
- Volunteer to pet sit
- Noise-canceling headphones
- Ziploc bags (the travel must-have this season)
- Talking translator device (I would agree to this if only everyone responded slowly and in present tense.)
- International electrical adapters
- Membership for emergency road service (my best gift for obvious reasons)
- Travel size toiletry items (As if any other size is an option)
- Travel smoke detector (when my travel budget goes one-star)
- Lonely Planet: The Perfect Day (I love this book. LP authors
reveal their "prized experiences" in 100 cities around the world.)
And of course, as we all know or should be reminded, it's the thought that counts. (Work with me here.)
It is not material trappings of travel I seek (though I wouldn't turndown the travel DVD player). It's a gift from the heart I relish, say rides on demand to and from the airport. (BTW, I'll be waiting outside, baggage claim level.)
