ALT-3 Gift Ideas for Senior Travelers
12 Gift Ideas for Senior Travelersand Boomer Friends and Relatives
Looking for great gifts for your traveling parents and Boomer friends that can be used to ease their way through the airports, and give them creature comforts on the road?
Searching the Web, I have selected 12 gift ideas from sites that have positive feedback from satisfied customers who have purchased and used these items. All can be purchased online in the affordable range of $5.00 - $75.00.
1. Anti-Bacterial Wipes $5.00"20 soft 5"x8" towelettes in a resealable packet." Two packets per order. Pre-moistened "germ killers!" Great for hands and for wiping down your food tray on theplane, and the telephone and TV remote control in the hotel room.
2. Pill Organizer $12.00Handy day/night organizer color-coded for daytime and nighttime dosages. Sixteen labeledvinyl pouches with slide locks. Great for prescription and vitamins. Replacement pouchesavailable for $5.00.
3. Grab & Go Toiletry Kit $17.00For Women - Seven travel size toiletries consisting of name brand shampoo,conditioner,hairspray, body lotion,toothpaste, and SPF 30 sunscreen. Each 3 oz. or less in a clearquart size (7 1/2 x 6 x 2") zip top bag.For Men - Shave cream replaces the body lotion.
4. Eon Everlasting Flashlight $20.00Pocket/Purse size. No bigger than a credit card. Two high tech LED bulbs use littlebattery power. Bulbs last ten years. Is handy for reading maps, books, or menus inromantically dark restaurants. Good safety lighting when making your way across darkparking lots or down dimly lit stairways.
5. Optx 20/20 Reading Lenses $25.00Flexible lenses that slip into the lower surface of your favorite sunglasses, allowingyou to read fine print while in the sun or driving, without changing to yourprescription eyewear. No adhesive needed.
6. Giant Screen Travel Alarm Clock $30.001 1/4" tall illuminated numbers for easy reading. Also shows the date. Compact and runson 1AAA battery.
7. Folding Walking Cane for Men & Women $30.00-$38.00A folding cane for comfort and support. Full size cane folds to 11" for travel andpacking ease. Comes in attractive designs.
8. Micro Turbo Travel Hair Dryer $34.00Compact size but delivers 1600 watts of "turbo power" to dry hair quickly. Dual voltageand shock protection. Weighs only 12 oz.
9. Passport Mini Bag $36.00Keeps your boarding pass, ID, passport, and currency all in one place as you navigatecheckpoints. Made of soft leather with zipper compartments, it has a 50" security strapto wear across the body. Small enough to fit into a carry on bag or handbag once you areon the plane.
10. Spa Wrap Slippers by Acorn for Women $45.00"Softer than soft." Velcro closure. Fits all widths. Elasticized back to hug the heel.Raised heel and arch support.
11. New Spa Slide for Women $30.00-$35.00Open toe slipper. Easy slip on style. Soft and comfy. Raised heel and arch support.
12. Men's Walking Sandal $65.00-$75.00Keep cool with these walking sandals that are "athletically sculpted." They have apadded heel strap and "Shoc Pad" to keep your feet happy while touring. Traction solesand tab adjusters for a custom fit.
For the seniors who travel by car, truck, or RV there is a Non-Slip Dash Mat for $6.00.Your cell phone, eyeglasses, extra keys, etc. can all ride on the dashboard withoutsliding off. Mat can be cut to size and needs no adhesive to stay put. (13" x 6").
All these items and more can be found online at www.magellans.com. The spa slippers can be found online at www.firststreetonline.com.
