Still deciding what gifts to give this holiday season? Selecting thoughtful presents for countless family members and friends can be more of a pain than LAX customs this time of year. To assist your shopping woes, we’ve compiled our five top travel-related items for every price range. And if you aren’t as enthused by these options as we are, read last year’s holiday gift guide for more ideas.
Under $15: Vapur Element
Folding flat when empty, this lightweight, yet durable water bottle is a must for any traveler. The reusable pouch is odor, taste and stain resistant to ensure long-term use and enjoyment. The bottles come in four colors and are proudly made in the U.S.
Courtesy of Vapur
Under $20: Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2013
If the enticing photographs aren’t enough for your travel-saavy best friend, the month-by-month worldwide event planner surely will be. Lonely Planet’s expert team ranks in detail the top 10 countries, regions and cities to visit in 2013. And if you didn’t know already, our beloved Christchurch received sixth place in the cities listing.
Courtesy of Lonely Planet
Under $30: 2013 Cities Calendar
Jetting off to another corner of the globe each month doesn’t have to remain a dream any longer. Well, on paper, that is. Rifle Paper Co. presents this high-quality calendar with a hand-painted city map for each month. Our Sydney program makes us partial to September, which features the city.
Courtesy of Rifle Paper Co.
Under $70: Donner shoulder bag
A compartmentalized bag is one item no well-seasoned traveler can go without. Thanks to Overland Equipment’s classic travel bag, everything from sunglasses to an umbrella fits perfectly in place. Our alumni already noted the Donner as a favorite, and we’ve come to agree the same after testing out the bag ourselves. The only hard decision in purchasing this bag will be deciding which color your globetrotting sister will like most.
Courtesy of Overland Equipment
Under $100: SingleNest Hammock with Atlas straps
We’ve noticed countless students at our partner institutions of East Carolina University and University of Florida luxuriating in these hammocks hung in campus quads. Made by Eagles Nest Outfitters, the SingleNest is both heavy duty, boasting a 400 pound capacity, and lightweight at just 17 ounces. Securely hung with the tree friendly Atlas straps, we can imagine how ideal this hammock would be on our Fiji program to tie between two palm trees.
Courtesy of Eagles Nest Outfitters
Best of all, we’re giving away all five of these amazing presents to one lucky winner! Visit the Globetrotter Gift Giveaway sweepstakes on our Facebook page to enter for your chance to win over $200 worth of prizes.
