{"id":98887363,"date":"2016-12-08T16:45:17","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T21:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98887363"},"modified":"2016-12-08T16:45:17","modified_gmt":"2016-12-08T21:45:17","slug":"a-gift-guide-for-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/a-gift-guide-for-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"A Gift Guide for Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"

We all have people in our lives who love to travel just as much as we do.\u00a0Whether it’s family or friends, we know you’ll be thinking about what to gift these savvy travelers this holidays. Well, to make your life easier, here are five considerations to keep in mind as you make your lists.<\/p>\n

Where Ya Off to Next?<\/h2>\n

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One way to make sure that you give a gift in line with the travel plans of family and friends is to ask them where they\u2019re planning to go. Once you know that, you can come up with presents they will appreciate.<\/p>\n

Are they going somewhere wintry? Gloves, scarves, or boots might be a good idea. Beach break? Sunglasses or a pair of flip-flops should come in handy. Long haul flight? Few frequent flyers would scoff at a neck pillow or noise cancelling headphones. Overseas? A universal adapter is a must!<\/p>\n

Lightweight Problem Solvers<\/h2>\n

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Did you pick up on what all the gifts suggested above have in common? They\u2019re all lightweight and easy to pack. Think about how heavy Santa\u2019s sack must be this time of year? Why add to his burden when you can find ways to lighten his load and make his travels less stressful?<\/p>\n

[perfectpullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]When shopping for the avid traveler think: reusable, collapsible, compact, and economic.[\/perfectpullquote]<\/p>\n

A sturdy water bottle is a great gift that helps cut down on the cost and waste of buying disposable bottles during any trip. Foldable bags come in handy when traveling with a small suitcase. Solar power banks are practical for on-the-go folks who need to stay connected with others through their devices but might not always be able to plug in to charge.<\/p>\n

Go with What They\u2019ve Got<\/h2>\n

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Does your gift recipient own a camera? Maybe they could use a new lens, neck strap, bag or other accessory? Do they own and love something particular that looks like it\u2019s on its last legs or in need of replacement? Giving them a newer version of something that you know they already enjoy, shows you\u2019re clued in on their interests. Do they seem to love certain brands or shops? Gift cards aren\u2019t necessarily the most creative of gifts but they can still be a thoughtful option.<\/p>\n

Help at Home When They’re on the Road<\/h2>\n

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For people who travel a lot, managing home life while away can be a hassle. Think of gifts that make life easier for folks when they’re on the road. For example, pet owners who travel might appreciate the gift of offering to care for their fluffy friends or paying for a pet sitter or boarding service next time they hit the road.<\/p>\n

Give the Gift of Travel<\/h2>\n

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What better gift to give someone who loves to travel than the opportunity to do just that! Choosing a great travel gift card<\/a> \u00a0is a good idea, especially as they can be personalized for any occasion. Plus, whoever you’re gifting it to can make up the best travel plan to suit their lifestyle and schedule, which gives a great\u00a0level of flexibility compared with other gifts.<\/p>\n

[perfectpullquote align=”full” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]What about you? Do you have some travel-related gift ideas to add to the list?[\/perfectpullquote]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We all have people in our lives who love to travel just as much as we do.\u00a0Whether it’s family or friends, we know you’ll be thinking about what to gift these savvy travelers this holidays. Well, to make your life easier, here are five considerations to keep in mind as you make your lists. Where […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":98887503,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74,69],"tags":[1140,1220,1222,1221],"class_list":["post-98887363","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","category-travel-tips-intel","tag-christmas","tag-gifts","tag-guide","tag-travelers"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98887363","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=98887363"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98887363\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98887486,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/98887363\/revisions\/98887486"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98887503"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=98887363"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=98887363"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=98887363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}