Travel can be life changing at any age. It’s one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. It helps shape the way they see the world and gives them a greater appreciation of their own situations. With graduation season in full swing have you considered the gift of travel for those graduates in your life?
Maybe you’re not ready to give an around the world airline ticket to the kid down the street, I’m not suggesting that you do.
Here are some suggestions that may be more inline with gifts appropriate for those loved ones and help them create memories that will last longer than a check or a gift card.
Passport – you can literally give them the World! Having a valid passport opens all sorts of opportunities to see the world, and they are good for 10 years. It’s literally the gift that keeps on giving. For those graduates that already have a passport consider the gift of Global Entry to ease their travels.
Luggage – The right piece of luggage can make or break a vacation. I recommend the hard sided cases with four wheels for most vacations – stick with the 20″ – 22″ pieces if you don’t want to fuss with checking a bag. Of course if your graduate is off to hike the Inca Trail or spend a month sailing around the South Pacific perhaps a backpack is more practical.
Personalized Map of the World – Have you seen these? There are some very nice versions available with push pins to mark the destinations you’ve visited. Others are scratch off and allow you to expose a destination after you’ve visited. This is a great gift for those who are taking a gap year or plan to study abroad.
Perhaps the graduate in your life already has a trip planned to celebrate their achievements, here are some additional suggestions
Electrical Converter – my favorite option offers several outlets as well as USB the one pictured is my favorite as it offers not only several electrical outlets and USB outlets as well. Additionally, there are plugs that fit into the back that allow you to use it with several electrical systems throughout the world. You can easily pick up items like this on Amazon for under $25.
Camera – sure, the camera on a smart phone does a darn good job these days, but nothing beats the quality of a “real” camera. Something like an entry level DSLR kit from Canon or Nikon is often priced under $400.
Journal – there’s no better way to capture memories during a trip than to keep a journal as you go along. I often look back at journals for past trips.
How many summers do you have left before your graduate leaves the nest? Give me a call, or click here so we can get started on some planning! Those 18 summers can fly by if you don’t start making plans.
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