It’s not too early to start thinking about holiday gift buying, and for your favorite traveler the beautiful coffee table book about the Unites States would be a terrific choice.
The book is a celebration of the 50 states and the US Territories, and features a combination of photos and content, organized by state.  You’ll also find regional information, road trips, history, culture and traditions, architecture, and the must-see and quirky spots across the country.  If you love road trips, you’ll enjoy the chapter highlighting the top road trips in the country, including the famous Route 66.
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You saw the movie (well, mini-series), now get the book.  And a DVD of the mini-series and the original soundtrack.
The book, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, is companion piece to the mini-series, but is also capable of standing on its own merits.  It is a captivating visual reminder of the very best that we have to offer.  Ken Burns is a marvelous storyteller, and he has captured the essence of who we are as a society in the series and book.  In his introduction he speaks about the park system, “for the first time in human history, land–great …read more

Some of the best travel products I’ve found have come from my travels around the world.  It certainly makes travel a lot more fun, when you know that you get to take a piece of the experience home with you, to share with friends and to remind you of wonderful memories.
I was so excited when I found out that I could adopt an olive tree from Italy!  I loved my time in Italy last year, especially all the fabulous food and beverage.  Now, I can not only have olive oil at home, but it can be from my very …read more

If you are looking for a cute gift for the frequent traveler, check out this compact alarm clock. It’s protected inside a croc-embossed Italian calfskin case.

The clock, which is under 3 inches in diameter features quartz movement. The case comes in four fabulous colors – red, purple, camel and brown.
You can get the travel clock and case right now at Saks Fifth Avenue for $92.
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Currently, Nordstrom is having their half-yearly sale with many items available at 40% off. It’s a great time to stock up on necessities, or find fun gift ideas.

The Choose Juicy” passport cover and luggage tags would definitely make a terrific gift for a frequent traveler. Featuring gleaming gold leather, these Juicy Couture travel accessories are marked down from $85 to just $49.90.
If you don’t like these in gold, they also come in black or pink. Though pink is sold out online, it is available in some Nordstrom stores.
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Are you looking for a gift for a friend who travels often? This series of leather-bound maps, guides and other travel information is a terrific choice.
You can choose from the World Atlas, the guide to America National Parks, the Rocky Mountains Journal, or the Appalachian Trail Guide. All four are bound in soft calfskin and feature gilt-edged pages. These reference books are the perfect choice to carry on vacations or adventure trips.
Each atlas or guide book is priced at $49 from Orvis. You can also add embossed personalization for an additional $8. Order one or order them all!
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Keep your money and travel documents safe and secure while traveling by carrying them close to your body and hidden in this security belt.
The Eagle Creek® UnderCover™ Performance Deluxe Security Belt comes in black or tan nylon and features a “CoolMax” backing which stays dry and cool.
The security belt features a separate compartment for your airline ticket, along with room for money, passport and other documents. The elastic waist belt is adjustable and ultra-thin for your maximum comfortable. And best of all, it’s inexpensive. You can get this Eagle Creek security belt for just $15.00. You can order it directly …read more