SeatGuru's Top 10 Travel Gifts for 2009
Have a frequent flyer on your holiday gift list? No matter your budget, you can find the perfect gift!
Under $50
- Christmas-themed USB heating gloves
Just because you don't have a crackling fire to warm your hands by while at the airport or in the air doesn't mean you can't keep your hands warm and get in the holiday spirit at the same time. Plug these gloves into your computer's UBS ports for toasty hands in no time.
Price: $18
- Targus 4-Port Smart USB Hub
Turn your computer's one USB port into four. Just what you need it to power your iPhone, iPod, and those new Christmas-themed USB heating gloves all at once!
Price: $29.99
- Travelsox Compression travel socks
These socks are not the boring gift you get every year from Aunt Mildred. These compression socks are designed specifically for travel and stimulate circulation for comfort while on those long flights. They alleviate swelling and fatigue in legs and feet when you are stuck in cramped conditions.
Price: $30
- Folding Foot Rest
Sure, long-legged passengers have it rough in cramped airplane seats, but passengers with short legs don't have it so easy. If your feet don't touch the floor, cramps behind your thighs can be painful. This compact folding foot rest fits easily in a purse or carry-on and is perfect for the shorter frequent flyer.
Price: $24.85
- Gorillamobile
You may have seen these tentacle-like tripods for cameras, but did you know you can use them to attach your iPod, iPhone, or PSP to the seatback in front of you for a stiff-neck-free flight?
Price: $29.95 - 39.95
- Yoga Paws
No need for a bulky yoga mat, do yoga anywhere—at the airport while you wait, in the aisles of the airplane, wherever your heart desires!
Price: $34.95
- Kensington Travel Plug Adapter with USB Charger
Plugs into a plane's EmPower port or car's power port, has two USB ports and one standard outlet to power your iPod and laptop at the same time. And it works in more than 150 countries!
Price: $30.99
Over $50
The holidays are a time to splurge, right? Spoil that frequent flyer with one of these must-have travel gadgets.
- MSI X340 Slim Netbook
At just 3.2 lbs (including 8-cell battery) and less than an inch thick, this laptop is perfect for travel. Featuring Windows 7 operating system and a 320GB hard drive, this tiny notebook runs like a standard-size laptop. And the energy efficient Intel Core 2 Solo Processor ULV (ultra low voltage) means it won't drain a lot of power from your in-seat power port.
Price: $699
- Amazon Kindle
The Kindle is perfect for the bookworm who often finds himself lugging multiple books in his carry-on. At just over 1/3 of an inch, it is as thin as most magazines and weighing just 10.2 ounces, it's lighter than a typical paperback.
Price: $259
- Lowepro Pro Roller 100X
This is not your average carry-on. For the person who has every gadget but nowhere to put them, this rolling carry-on (designed for carrying professional camera equipment) but has room for every fragile gadget and toy. At 14 in x 11.2 in x 20 in, it will fit in most overhead bins.
Price: $359.99
- Bose QuiteComfort® 15
Bose's newest noise-canceling headphones reduce more noise across a wider range of frequencies than any of their other products. These around-the-ear headphones dramatically reduce engine noise and are a must-have for frequent flyers.
Price: $299.95
