What do comfortable shoes and mini-packs of duct tape have in common? They're great gifts for travelers. (For kidss' gifts, see links at the bottom of the page.)
iPods, MP3 Players, and Accessories
Stuff that stocking with the gift of music; products and choices get better every year.Merrell Shoes
Terrific comfort; and, ladies, if you pick the right style you can hike in your shoes in hill-towns in Tuscany, then wear them to a restaurant and not feel clunky. Hot-weather models, cold-weather models... The link above is for women's shoes, but there's many models for women, men, and kids.
Tilley Endurables Travel Clothes
Tilley makes classy, top-quality clothes that dry overnight, never wrinkle, and have more secret pockets than you'll ever need. The Tilley Hat is their most famous item: guaranteed for life. Lots more hats, men's women's -- and that's just the start.Rolling Luggage
It's the only way to go: with luggage that rolls on its own set of wheels. Pick a different color than black, so you can easily identify your luggage when it's on the carousel at the airport: many bright colors are available. Or pick a different style, like a duffel with rollers.Passport Holder
Lots of styles and colors; most of these passport holders have room for other documents too.Rick Steves Hanging Toiletry Bags
Hanging toiletry bags are really useful. If you're a fan of Rick Steves travel books and tv programs, you'll expect his products to be practical, durable, and at a good price point.