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Travelers are notoriously difficult to buy gifts for as they are always on the go and want items that will do double duty and are easily portable. The gifts on this list meet those requirements and are sure to please the travelers in your life.
Travel Journal
Why buy? The best souvenir you bring home from traveling are your memories! Make them easier to keep with a travel journal.
For kids: Personalized journal from Exposures includes personalization and stickers. Include a pack of fine tip markers for younger kids or a few pens for older kids and they are set to share their travel tales.
For ages 3 and up.
Price: From $13.99
For teens and adults: Moleskine Passions Travel Journal. Moleskine notebooks are prized by travelers the world over and the new Passions journal makes it easier than ever to plan your dream trips, remember favorite destinations and carry the memories home.
For ages 14 and up.
Price: $19.95
Trunki Ride On Suitcase
Why buy? The best thing for kids’ travel since the wheeled backpack! The Trunki is sturdy enough to be ridden like a toy, fits in the overhead bin of most airplanes and makes kids want to handle their own luggage! Mom or dad can pull the kids along or let the kids wheel themselves.
For ages 2 ½ -7.
Price: $39.99
City Pass
Why buy? With a CityPass travelers can experience a city’s most popular destinations for one low price. Available for 10 North American cities, plus Southern California.For all ages.
Prices range from $29 to $276 depending on location.
Kindle Touch 3G
Why buy? Besides being a fabulous e-reader, the free 3G worldwide makes this item perfect for the globetrotting traveler! By using the Experimental Browser travelers can access social media sites, readers and even email, keeping them in touch with friends and family without spending a dime at internet cafes or roaming smartphones.
For ages 10 and up.
Price: $149- $189
Acer Iconia Tablet
Why buy? For the traveler who want to have the portability of a tablet but need the usability of a laptop. With a full size USB port, a micro HDMI port and a micro SD slot it’s easy to work and play on this device. Of course the kids love it for the down-loadable games and crystal clear screen for movie watching.
For any age- with supervision.
Price: $399.98
Olympus PEN E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds Camera
Why buy? For the traveler who loves the portability of a compact point and shoot camera and the quality of a DSLR, this camera combines the two. Smaller and lighter than a DSLR, with interchangeable lenses and impressive functionality.
For ages 16 and up.
Price: $399
ABOUT Jody Halsted
Jody Halsted has been sharing tips for family travel on her Family Rambling website since 2005, when{read more}



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