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Best Travel Gifts People Actually WANT
Here are some great travel gift ideas - and don’t forget to treat yourself! While doing research for this show, I ended up buying many of these cool travel gift items for myself:) See the Website for pics
Gifts Under $15:
Waterproof Phone CaseGreat for when you are out paddling or if you are out touring and it starts pouring! Buy it HERE.
Touchscreen Waterproof GlovesWhen it’s cold and wet, you can stay warm and connected! Buy it HERE.
Universal Phone MountNo need to hold your phone while streaming! Works on plane seats, tables, and more! Buy it HERE.
Rolling Luggage Coffee and Drink HolderFinally! A way to hold your drink while you are fumbling with your papers or are racing for your gate! Buy it HERE.
Unisex Safari Tactical ScarfProtects from sun, sand, dust and chill! Lightweight and looks great. Buy it HERE.
TSA Approved LocksKeep your luggage secure while checked, and use it on your daypack to prevent pickpockets. Hostel lovers can use these lightweight locks to secure their locker. Buy it HERE.
Travel Gifts under $30:Luggage Locator (Apple Air Tags)If your loved one is in the Apple ecosystem, these Air Tags can be placed in luggage or backpacks to track its location using the ‘Find my phone’ feature. So they’ll know if their luggage went to Ghana while they we en route to Rome. Buy it HERE.
Hands Free Sun and Rain UmbrellaAttaches to your daypack or backpack. I actually use my umbrella more as a sun parasol. Not only does it block the sun, it keeps me cooler! Buy it HERE.
Twist Memory Foam Lumbar and Sleeping Pillow
No more airplane pillows sliding down the crack while you try to get some shut eye. If you need support on your lower back, this’ll do the trick, too! Buy it HERE.
Eye Mask with Bluetooth Speaker
Earbuds hurt you when you turn on your side? Problem solved with this 100% Blackout sleep eye mask! Buy it HERE.
Flexible Tripod for iPhone and AndroidFor the picture taker in the family, get this amazing tripod that contorts to all sorts of unusual surfaces, from poles to rocks and other odd places. Buy it HERE.
Comfortable Hidden Belt for passport, money and cards
Great for runners, too! Unisex. Sneaky way to hide your valuables while you are traveling. Buy it HERE.
Travel Gifts Under $50:
Scrubba – Dry Bag ‘Multi-tool’Use it as a wash basin for clothes or dishes. As a dry bag. As a compression bag for your clothes. As a daypack liner to hold groceries when shopping. As a stuff sack for your sleeping bag. Buy it HERE.
Turn Hotel TVs into a Smart TV : Google ChromecastWatch Netflix on the road! Here’s an easy way to turn any tv into a smart tv (works at home, too, of course). Whether you are in a hotel or Airbnb, you can stream over 1000 apps. Buy it HERE.
Lifestraw Water Filtration BottleRemoves 99.9% of all bacteria, viruses and parasites so you can feel safe drinking water from any source. Saves plastic waste from buying water bottles. Buy it HERE.
Smart Phone Clip on Photography LenseTake MUCH better pictures with this simple but effective accessory to your smart phone. It clips over your phone’s lense to get higher resolution images. Buy it HERE.
Solar Charger for iPhone and AndroidGreat gift for the adventurer in your life! No need for outlets when you can use the sun to recharge your phone! Buy it HERE.
Wifi Range ExtenderFor your Airbnb friends who wish they had a stronger signal while traveling. This gadget enhances the range from the router to bring you a stronger wifi signal. Buy it HERE.
Infiniti Scarf with Hidden PocketSafely take a nap on a train with your passport and money securely stowed around your neck. Stroll crowded tourist areas without worrying about pickpockets. This attractive unisex scarf hides your valuables. Buy it HERE.
Foldable Lightweight DaypackPerfect for carrying your groceries and other shopping while traveling. Folds down into a small pocket, so it doesn’t take up much room in your luggage. Yet it is strong and lightweight. Buy it HERE.
This one’s a little expensive… Under $200: Scott E Vest : a ‘Backpack” Vest with 12+ pocketsMy girlfriend Mickey and her husband Bob swear by these vests. The vest ergonomically and evenly distributes the contents of your daypack across your upper body so it doesn’t feel bulky or heavy. It has a dedicated zippered pouched for your documents, your phone, your iPad, your money and credit cards (protected with RFID to prevent thieves skimming your card info!). You can connect your devices with the interior channels to eliminate bulky cords. There’s a chamois pocket for your glasses.
You can zip through security at the airport because you simply place your fulled zippered and secure vest in a bin and waltz through the scanner!
Available for men and women in different colors and features. Buy it HERE.
See pics and descriptions HERE.
Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here.
Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies
Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.
Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount!
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Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:)
SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to’s of adventure travel)
SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations)
Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group
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180 episodes
Manage episode 346017887 series 2794741
Best Travel Gifts People Actually WANT
Here are some great travel gift ideas - and don’t forget to treat yourself! While doing research for this show, I ended up buying many of these cool travel gift items for myself:) See the Website for pics
Gifts Under $15:
Waterproof Phone CaseGreat for when you are out paddling or if you are out touring and it starts pouring! Buy it HERE.
Touchscreen Waterproof GlovesWhen it’s cold and wet, you can stay warm and connected! Buy it HERE.
Universal Phone MountNo need to hold your phone while streaming! Works on plane seats, tables, and more! Buy it HERE.
Rolling Luggage Coffee and Drink HolderFinally! A way to hold your drink while you are fumbling with your papers or are racing for your gate! Buy it HERE.
Unisex Safari Tactical ScarfProtects from sun, sand, dust and chill! Lightweight and looks great. Buy it HERE.
TSA Approved LocksKeep your luggage secure while checked, and use it on your daypack to prevent pickpockets. Hostel lovers can use these lightweight locks to secure their locker. Buy it HERE.
Travel Gifts under $30:Luggage Locator (Apple Air Tags)If your loved one is in the Apple ecosystem, these Air Tags can be placed in luggage or backpacks to track its location using the ‘Find my phone’ feature. So they’ll know if their luggage went to Ghana while they we en route to Rome. Buy it HERE.
Hands Free Sun and Rain UmbrellaAttaches to your daypack or backpack. I actually use my umbrella more as a sun parasol. Not only does it block the sun, it keeps me cooler! Buy it HERE.
Twist Memory Foam Lumbar and Sleeping Pillow
No more airplane pillows sliding down the crack while you try to get some shut eye. If you need support on your lower back, this’ll do the trick, too! Buy it HERE.
Eye Mask with Bluetooth Speaker
Earbuds hurt you when you turn on your side? Problem solved with this 100% Blackout sleep eye mask! Buy it HERE.
Flexible Tripod for iPhone and AndroidFor the picture taker in the family, get this amazing tripod that contorts to all sorts of unusual surfaces, from poles to rocks and other odd places. Buy it HERE.
Comfortable Hidden Belt for passport, money and cards
Great for runners, too! Unisex. Sneaky way to hide your valuables while you are traveling. Buy it HERE.
Travel Gifts Under $50:
Scrubba – Dry Bag ‘Multi-tool’Use it as a wash basin for clothes or dishes. As a dry bag. As a compression bag for your clothes. As a daypack liner to hold groceries when shopping. As a stuff sack for your sleeping bag. Buy it HERE.
Turn Hotel TVs into a Smart TV : Google ChromecastWatch Netflix on the road! Here’s an easy way to turn any tv into a smart tv (works at home, too, of course). Whether you are in a hotel or Airbnb, you can stream over 1000 apps. Buy it HERE.
Lifestraw Water Filtration BottleRemoves 99.9% of all bacteria, viruses and parasites so you can feel safe drinking water from any source. Saves plastic waste from buying water bottles. Buy it HERE.
Smart Phone Clip on Photography LenseTake MUCH better pictures with this simple but effective accessory to your smart phone. It clips over your phone’s lense to get higher resolution images. Buy it HERE.
Solar Charger for iPhone and AndroidGreat gift for the adventurer in your life! No need for outlets when you can use the sun to recharge your phone! Buy it HERE.
Wifi Range ExtenderFor your Airbnb friends who wish they had a stronger signal while traveling. This gadget enhances the range from the router to bring you a stronger wifi signal. Buy it HERE.
Infiniti Scarf with Hidden PocketSafely take a nap on a train with your passport and money securely stowed around your neck. Stroll crowded tourist areas without worrying about pickpockets. This attractive unisex scarf hides your valuables. Buy it HERE.
Foldable Lightweight DaypackPerfect for carrying your groceries and other shopping while traveling. Folds down into a small pocket, so it doesn’t take up much room in your luggage. Yet it is strong and lightweight. Buy it HERE.
This one’s a little expensive… Under $200: Scott E Vest : a ‘Backpack” Vest with 12+ pocketsMy girlfriend Mickey and her husband Bob swear by these vests. The vest ergonomically and evenly distributes the contents of your daypack across your upper body so it doesn’t feel bulky or heavy. It has a dedicated zippered pouched for your documents, your phone, your iPad, your money and credit cards (protected with RFID to prevent thieves skimming your card info!). You can connect your devices with the interior channels to eliminate bulky cords. There’s a chamois pocket for your glasses.
You can zip through security at the airport because you simply place your fulled zippered and secure vest in a bin and waltz through the scanner!
Available for men and women in different colors and features. Buy it HERE.
See pics and descriptions HERE.
Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!). Get the monthly newsletter here.
Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies
Travel Insurance: Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy! The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.
Train For Your Adventure Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have! You’ll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success. Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit. AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount!
HELP BUILD THE COSTA RICA CAMINO - FUNDRAISER
Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account. Even if you don’t purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you’ll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:)
SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to’s of adventure travel)
SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations)
Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group
Follow ATA on Twitter
Follow ATA on Instagram
Follow ATA on Pinterest
(C) Active Travel Adventures – All Rights Reserved
180 episodes
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