June brings another chance to a give a parent a traveling-type present: see six suggestions, below.
-- see also Father's Day Getaways--
By the way, those who think Father's Day is merely a Hallmark holiday may be pleased to know that the Day dates to a real-life woman who wanted to honor her Civil War veteran father, who'd raised six children by himself.
Gift Ideas for Traveling Dads
- The Tilley Hat:
Tilley is a company with devoted fans: started by Alex Tilley, who poses handsomely in his gear; determined to make products that never wear out. Tilley also makes a wide range of clothes, that dry overnight, never wrinkle, and have secret pockets all over the place.
- Sunglasses:
Whether you're going to Maui or Mexico or the Magic Kingdom, most vacations shine a lot of sun in your eyes.
- Wallet:
Vacations mean spending moolah, so Dad might as well have a nice billfold for cash and credit cards.
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GPS:
We all know that guys don't like to ask for directions, especially when they're behind the wheel. Global Positioning System to the rescue!
- Apple iPhone
Of course, Dad can get directions and thousands of other useful apps on an iPhone, plus music and games and other fun too.
Or try the Apple iTouch: many of the same apps, full iPod music functions, and a fraction of the price of the iTouch. It's not a phone or a camera, though, but it will automatically pick up any wireless signal in reach.
- Mobile Edge WiFi Signal Locator
Speaking of which: if Dad's traveling with a laptop and needs to find WiFi, this inexpensive little key-chain gadget does the trick. Remember, though, Dads: you're supposed to turn off the laptop while on vacation.
