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December 23rd, 2006

Gifts for Travelers: It’s Time to Shop NOW!

If you haven’t decided on a holiday gift for the special travelers in your life, it’s time to read this post, get some ideas, and then step away from the computer and go shopping.  It’s too late for online shopping, so you just need to get out there and get busy!  (Okay, an easy way [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

December 21st, 2006

Gifts for Travelers: Hurry Only 3 Days Left!

Earlier this week, I was the fortunate recipient of some great travel gifts, and I know other travelers would appreciate them as much I do.

A nightlight.  I usually bring night light with me when I travel, putting it into the bathroom, and making it a little easier to get around at night.  I’m in so [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 4 comments

December 18th, 2006

Gifts for Travelers: Kind Words

My next gift suggestion is a simple one, and while it’s inexpensive, it’s truly priceless to the traveler.
Kind words. 
Too many times when we travel, our phone conversations with loved ones are short, sterile, or too business like.  We can blame a bad cell connection, a hectic schedule, people waiting for us, or that we’re just [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

December 17th, 2006

Gifts for Travelers: Bag Tags

In a world of black luggage, it’s sometimes easy to grab the wrong bag.  Hopefully, you always check the beg tag to make sure the bag you’ve got is your own!
A brightly colored bag tag will add an additional visual to help you spot your luggage, whether you’re putting it in an overhead bin or [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 4 comments

December 14th, 2006

Gifts for Travelers: Luggage

Every traveler needs luggage.  And the reality is, despite those 10-year or lifetime warranties, it wears out.  Sometimes, it’s a matter of taste or preference changing, finding that the luggage that once worked no longer does. 
Right now a lot of travelers are re-thinking their luggage choices in response to the “no liquid” rules.
Whether it’s a [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

December 13th, 2006

Gifts for Travelers: Photo Albums & Frames

A picture frame or small photo album makes a great gift for someone who is away from home a lot.  It allows the traveler to take a little piece of home with them wherever they go.
A small frame can be easily packed away, and then taken out and placed on a nightstand or desk in [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

December 10th, 2006

Gifts for Travelers: 60-Second Fix Kit for Hands

The bane of every traveler’s life is dryness.  Dry air, dry eyes, dry nasal passages, dry hair, dry everything!  Well — some of those just aren’t problems that can be solved with an item that is gift appropriate.
But, here’s a great gift idea to help combat the dry skin that is the result of too [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

December 6th, 2006

Gifts for Travelers: Movies from Netflix

When you spend lots of time in an airplane or a hotel room, life can get pretty boring.  That’s why I see so many people playing games on their laptop, or watching a movie, instead of working.  I know that I always have a movie DVD (or two) tucked into my carryon, either to watch [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

December 1st, 2006

Gifts for Travelers: 101 Places You Gotta See Before You’re 12

Today’s gift is for young travelers.  Or maybe adults who want to instill in younger ones a sense of curiosity about the world.
101 Places You Gotta See Before You’re 12 by Joanne O’Sullivan.
Here’s what Amazon (aff) has to say about the book:
And there’s no need to go far or plan a big, expensive vacation to see [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

November 27th, 2006

Gifts for Travelers: Diary of a Dysfunctional Flight Attendant

Here’s a gift suggestion for travelers that fulfills a couple of missions:

It’s a book talking about the “inside” aspect of travel, written irreverently by a fellow Flight Attendant. 
It’s a book written by a blogger, specifically a Flight Attendant who got fired for blogging.
And it’s a fun read.  Quick, easy, providing a good laugh, and perfect [...]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments