ALT-2 Gift Ideas for Senior Travelers
From 3arf
A new iPod or a travel clock are not on everyone's list as a great gift for travelers. Senior travelers especially does not use much of these technology gadgets and most of the time, and will prefer something more practical over a new invention.
When buying a gift for a senior traveler, consider their situations. Do they need something for their travels? What will this senior traveler most likely to need or want on their travels?
Some category of gifts as follows:
- Gifts for comfort - Most senior traveler look for something to keep them comfortable on their journey. Most of them don't know where to look to buy these things. A travel pillow for example, is always a great gift, as well as comfortable shoes and clothing items depending on the activities they will undertake during their trip.
- Gifts for entertainment - there are always times during a journey when you just need something to entertain you anywhere anytime. If they are a book lover, why not buy them a good travel read to take on the road with them? Or, if they already have a book they had planned to take, then consider a travel reading lamp, which can be clipped onto a book's pages so they can read without disturbing her fellow travelers. If the senior travelers are traveling in pairs or in a group, perhaps a pocket game set with games such as chess and backgammon will always keep them entertained.
- Gifts for the trip - Do you know something they really want to do or see on their trip but haven't got around to organizing it or don't know where to book for it? Why not book it for them? There are plenty of activities that are available for senior travelers but are often not advertised. Find out what activities they enjoy and perhaps a gift like this can give their trip just that little extra fun.
- Gifts on the go - Still don't know what to give? Surely they'll know themselves! Give them a VISA or Mastercard pre-paid Debit Card. These cards work like credit cards that are accepted anywhere but are pre-paid, works like a shopping voucher that can be used anywhere in the world.
Knowing your senior traveler is the best way to find out what to buy them as a gift. A bit of research and planning will prevent you from buying a gift that will never be used, and they will really appreciate you for it.
