The ultimate gift guide for dear ole dad
By Patti Pietschmann, Travel Diva
Ok, did you buy him anything yet? You still have 13 days. And we're here to help.
Send him packing
How about some new lightweight, carry-on Luggage so he can save baggage fees and not have to worry about losing his stuff. Make sure you get him a wheeler, too. And then some nifty monogrammed luggage tags.
Weighing in
If dad travels heavy you might want to get him this handy luggage scale. It can help him to avoid paying for overweight bags at check-in. The digital scale should give an accurate reading every time it's used. It's also compact and lightweight and won’t take up much space in his bag. Get it at amazon.com for about $8.
Plane comfort
Get him a cashmere blanket and pillow. With the pandemic still rearing it ugly head, passengers should bring their own pillow and blanket. And nothing says "I love you more", than cashmere.
Noise control
Does dad complain about noise on flights? If so get him a The QC 35s one of the best noise-canceling headphones. It's wireless but has a cord so he can keep listening even when the Bluetooth battery dies. The latest iteration also has a built-in Google Assistant that allows you to vocally queue up music, receive texts, manage your daily tasks, and get answers no matter where you are. Easy to get at amazon.com.
Tracking trips
The Landmass Scratch Off map makes a perfect present. It lets travelers Scratch off the places they visit in bold colors that pop against a classic matte black background. This black and gold scratch off world map poster 17( h) x 24 (w) inches. Available amazon.com.
Addition trip tools
Passport holders. There are some nifty leather and colorful ones available.
TSA-approved plastic carriers for his cologne, shampoos, conditioners etc.
A Flight 001 4-in-1 Adapter converter that works in 150 countries. It comes with a color-coded map. At amazon.com.
