With the Holidays quickly approaching it’s time to start thinking about gifts and it’s very common to see a travel lover on everyone’s list. Since our team is definitely in the travel loving / addicted category we thought we would put together a list of some of our top gift ideas for this Holiday season. Hope you enjoy and have have a wonderful season of joy, travel and laughter.
1. Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Greatest Trips –by National Geographic
This is a gift sure to inspire any kind of traveller. Travelling through every continent on the globe National Geographic knows travel and in this book allows us to get to know some of their best kept secret locations and experiences.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1426201257/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1426201257&linkCode=as2&tag=balmus0f-20&linkId=EAOJ3RTXNELAODJF
2. Scratch Map of the world
How fun is this? For the frequent traveller this wall piece will become a mantra of their experiences and memories. Or, for the traveller just getting started a map like this will inspire many trips to come.
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/gifts/product/5060146591256-item.html?mkwid=sV08ccQDb_dc&pcrid=44154514502&pkw=&pmt=&s_campaign=goo-Shopping_Home&gclid=Cj0KEQiA4JnCBRDQ5be3nKCPhpwBEiQAjwN1blINQS_mTO6X8Msj9mRgUr5q2sLRPJoBEvPXjZ11UeYaAgwF8P8HAQ
3. Smart phone printer
Every kind of traveller knows that printing photos on the go can be an extra effort when travelling. This small little printer requires no setup or cord and allows you to print photos straight from your smart phone. Easy as 1-2-3.
https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-Instax-Share-Printer-SP-1/dp/B00HYAL84Q/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=balmus0f-20&linkId=f78987390cc29fd60a38f3c7c5c20759
4. Apple World Travel Adapter Kit
No matter where you go this adapter kit has got a plug for you. In keeping with Apple’s safety guidelines you can ensure that the voltage will not damage your Apple products and make for an easy charge anywhere in the world.
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/apple-apple-world-travel-adapter-kit-md837am-a-md837am-a/10399376.aspx?cmp=pla-luggage__bags&gclid=Cj0KEQiA4JnCBRDQ5be3nKCPhpwBEiQAjwN1bojr2TmIZcI2O6INY9Os-Z1MPC9m-JaDtqoKcGDwaJEaAh988P8HAQ
5. Travel Pillow
With all of the travel pillows available out there, it can be hard to decide what one is best for your travel needs. This article gives you a good rundown of what is available and the benefits of each one.
http://www.businessinsider.com/best-travel-pillows-2016-6/#the-travel-rest-gives-you-something-to-cuddle-up-to-if-youre-someone-whose-head-falls-onto-your-fellow-passengers-shoulders-3
6. Luggage Scale
Airlines have become very strict over the years on luggage weight, and no one wants to be caught at the check in having to unload a bunch of their personal items to get their suitcase under the required weight limit. This small, handy scale allows you to weigh your bag anywhere and is an easy travel pack in any carry on.
https://www.victorinox.com/ca/en/Products/Travel-Gear/Accessories/Digital-Luggage-Scale/p/31370901
7. Travel Credit Vouchers
TierOne offers travel credit vouchers. If you are not sure where your travel loving gift receiver is heading next, this is a great gift idea. Simply come into one of our locations, email, or call us and we will get you all set up with a unique, versatile, flexible travel voucher.
8. Experience Vouchers
If you know that your traveler loves an adventure and is heading to a particular location next, experience vouchers can be a unique, fun idea. Most popular destinations will have various school online (such as surfing, scuba diving, language schools) contact the school about a voucher and most will be able to send you an electronic voucher redeemable within a certain period of time. Don’t forget to ask for photos after the experience!
9. A CityPASS
CityPASS offers significant savings in popular destinations. You can choose a city from their extensive list and become eligible to receive a large variety or coupons and discounts on popular attractions. This useful gift can come in handy for any frequent or new traveller.
http://www.citypass.com/
10. ZigZag City Guides
This unique deck of cards is intended as a city guide for the younger generation. Asking questions about the city in which they are exploring, education becomes fun and exploration indefinite. A great way to create lasting memories for family travellers.
http://zigzagcityguides.bigcartel.com/
We hope that this list of ideas has got something for every travel lover on your list. If you have come across some other amazing travel gift giving ideas leave us a note, we would love to hear about them!