Little luxuries for well-seasoned travelers
Updated: 2012-12-23 08:16
By Stephanie Rosenbloom(China Daily)
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Looking for the perfect gift for the well traveled and well heeled? Here are several suggestions to pamper your favorite gal-pal or bosom buddy, and some unusual stocking stuffers.
POLAROID Z2300 INSTANT DIGITAL CAMERA
Sure, you could take your holiday photos with an iPhone or digital camera, but there is something delightful about capturing the moment on a slip of paper. Those nostalgic for Polaroid cameras can get the best of both worlds with this 10-megapixel digital camera that prints business-card-size photos - in about 30 seconds ($198 at Urbanoutfitters.com).
CLARE VIVIER FLAT CLUTCH STRIPED
These leather pouches (29 cm by 20 cm) are in vogue thanks to bold, colorful stripes. Use one for makeup, electronics or travel documents inside a larger bag, or on its own as a clutch ($184 at clarevivier.com).
TRAVEL SCRABBLE
Road trips, train rides, cruises and camping are more fun with a classic board game. With this magnetic Scrabble board (meant to resemble the 1948 board design) you will never lose a game piece. The metal case (about 20 cm by 11 cm) gives it an industrial look, though it also makes it a bit heavy ($49 at restorationhardware.com).
F1 PAPER SOAPS
It's hard to travel and not get dirty. These 25 sheets of soap are lightweight and dissolve in water, be it from a plastic bottle or an airplane sink ($5 at flight001.com).
MINI CASHMERE WARMERS
These dainty cashmere warmers, available in seven colors, slip easily into pockets and gloves. And thanks to the 60 gram gel packs inside, you can take them with you on board a chilly flight - they heat up in boiling water; just ask a flight attendant for some ($15 at restorationhardware.com).
IHOME GLOWTUNES PORTABLE RECHARGEABLE MINI SPEAKER (IHM61)
Whether you're sunning in a beach chair or preening in a hotel room, sometimes you want to listen to your music without ear buds. This palm-size speaker is lightweight and rechargeable, comes in a drawstring pouch and can be used with iPhones, iPads, iPods, MP3 players and laptops. For added pizazz, the speaker changes colors as you listen ($25.99 at ihomeaudio.com).
REEF TREASURE CHEST FLIP FLOPS
Children need flip-flops for beach getaways and summer vacations, but this clever style does double duty, thanks to a secret compartment. Hollow boxes in the heels that slide out are a perfect place to hide money and keys before kids hit the beach ($30 at shop.reef.com).
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(China Daily 12/23/2012 page13)