Jennifer’s favorite travel themed gifts for 2015:
#1 – TOMS – it’s no secret I love these shoes, not only for travel, but all the time. They are super comfy and lightweight, so they are easy to pack. They also come with a purpose, for every pair you purchase a second pair is donated to a child in need. To date over 45 million pairs of new shoes have been donated according to their website.
#2 – Kindle Voyage – available on Amazon. This newest version of the Kindle provides exceptional battery life. It also comes equipped with an adaptive light sensor that can tell what the light levels are where you’re trying to read. It can adjust for bright sunlight or in darkness. This is a great item for your carry on when you don’t want to carry the latest hot book release in hardback form.
#3 – Traveling with little ones, or want something to keep yourself more entertained? Pick up a set of Story Cubes! These are great for passing time as you travel and very easy to pack. They are dice sized cubes with illustrations on each side. You roll anywhere from 3-9 at a time and then make up a story that incorporates the items. These are also available on Amazon
#4 – Make those long flights a bit more comfortable with a good neck pillow. I prefer the inflatable version, to save on space. However, I’ve got colleagues who love the J Pillow. It also happens to be the best selling travel pillow in several European countries and Japan, according to Amazon.
#5- A good eye mask is a must on an overnight flight. I prefer the neoprene masks over the traditional satin ones. The neoprene are molded, so they don’t actually touch your eyes while you’re trying to get some rest.
#6 – Of course you need a great bag to carry these things in, right? Did you see these on Shark Tank? Taaluma Totes are a Virginia based company, started by a couple of Virginia Tech graduates. They are manufactured in Virginia from fabric that represents different countries. They also fund microloans in those countries to help give back to the communities the backpacks represent.
#7 – You didn’t think I would finish off the list without a shameless plug for my book did you? Remember, $1 from the purchase of each book, whether Kindle version or paperback will be donated to The First Tee of Hampton Roads.
#8- Still not sure what to get? Slaydon’s Travel gift certificates are available in any amount. Let that hard to buy for person in your life start planning the vacation they have been talking about taking for as long as you can remember.
