- Gift a traveler with something meaningful but inexpensive.business travel image by Albert Lozano from Fotolia.com
Make travel a little easier for a friend or family member next time a gift giving occasion comes around. You don't have to spend a lot to buy a great gift for a frequent flier or traveler that will be much appreciated. It's the little things that count when it comes to great travel gifts. - Sometimes sleep is hard to come by on an airplane, but these gifts can make it a little easier to get a few extra minutes. A blanket with sleeves is a functional and cheap travel gift. The flimsy blankets the airlines provide sometimes just don't cut it. Purchase a fluffy, cozy blanket with long sleeves that will allow for easy mobility for a very low price. Another idea that will make rest a little easier is a well-made sleep mask. This could be used on a plane or in a hotel room after a long day.
- An adapter is a useful and cheap gift. Purchase an adapter that can fit most any outlet, and you can even find adapters that also contain USB ports that could be helpful for computer usage. If you're going to be in another country, sometimes you may need an adapter just to operate a hair dryer or electric razor. Along those lines, a USB drive that is on a keychain is a handy gift for someone tech savvy. It's easy to lose tiny USB drives, but when it's right on your keychain you don't have to worry.
- Spice up your traveler's luggage with some interesting luggage tags. You can buy tags with funny sayings or shaped like animals or objects. The recipient will never get confused about which bag is his again. Another idea to make air travel easier is to buy a zippered plastic bag for toiletries. Lots of travelers throw their items in flimsy sandwich bags, which can leak and be a problem. A nice toiletry bag with pump containers for toiletries will make going through security a breeze.
