Packing It In
Today’s gift guide is all about gift ideas for travellers. With summer holidays on the horizon, nay, beginning as of Canada Day, I thought it was high time I highlight a few great gift picks for summer vacations.
Bright Renew Capsule Sleep Mask – $36 @ Sephora
Why is this such an ingenious travel gift? For one thing, when your skin is parched after a day at the beach or out sightseeing, moisturizing it is essential. For another, space is at a premium when you’re traveling, especially when it comes to those pesky ‘liquids, creams and gels’ you’re limited by when flying. These little pods come individually packaged so you can slip one into your airline bag with no problem. The idea is to slather it on overnight and then rinse it off in the morning for refreshed, glowing skin. I’ve tried them out and I definitely wake up looking brighter and more perky, making them a great Sunday/Monday pick. While each capsule is meant to be single use, there’s quite a bit of product in there, so you could save some and use it one or two more times on your trip too!
No Jet Lag Pills – ~$15 for 32 Tablets (click for locations)
If you’re zipping around the planet then you’ve no doubt experienced jet lag – that disorienting, sluggish feeling of having hopped a time zone or ten! This handy travel companion is a homeopathic remedy for jet lag that’s been trusted for over 20 years and tested on flight attendants for its effectiveness. Designed not to interfere with any other medications, these chewable tablets will get you through about 50 hours of flight time.
Sony DSC-RX100 20.2 MP Exmor CMOS Sensor Digital Camera – $548 @ Amazon.ca
Every amazing vacation deserves to be captured in crystal clear quality. While it’s easy and tempting to use your phone everywhere you go, sometimes it’s nice to disconnect from your phone (and keep it safe) and only bring a camera with you. If you’re on the hunt for a travel-friendly one, this slim little beauty is recognized as one of the top cameras for travelers. It’s a classic point and shoot camera that offers a fast-speed Carl Zeiss lens and a large 20.1 megapixel sensor, allowing you to take crisp images with a pocket-friendly camera.
The Getaway Passport Holder – $24 USD @ ban.do
Plan your great escape with a pretty pastel passport holder in hand – this stunning faux leather case is a cute pick for the teenager or student in your life that’s heading abroad for the summer. The inside is equally cute, with hot pink and metallic gold leatherette interior, plus three slots to stash cards if you want to pack really light. Also available in a fun floral print!
Calgon Hawaiian Ginger Collection – From $6.97 @ Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Lawtons, Sobey’s Atlantic, Loblaws, and Rexall
The best way to get in the vacation mood is to add a little aromatherapy to the mix. Calgon is infamous for this transporting scents, and you can’t get much more tropical than Hawaiian Ginger, a spicy, sweet blend of sunshine, fruit and hibiscus flowers. Lather yourself in it from top to toe for all-day whiffs of this heavenly aroma – the sugar scrub is a great pick if you’re following up with some sunless tanner, while the moisturizing cream is great to smooth out those rough spots and the body mist keeps the scent fresh and at the forefront.
Patagonia Headway MLC 45L Bag – $229 @ Patagonia + Luggage Stores
Looking for a multi-tasking bag that’ll do it all? This hearty bag can be carried not one, not two, but three different ways for your convenience. The most basic way is as a shoulder bag, perfect for carrying on to the plane or toting around the airport. But if you’re crammed onto a train or navigating a narrow space, you can also use the ‘briefcase style’ handles to take it with you. Finally, give those weary arms a rest – you can even sling this baby onto your back like a backpack to evenly distribute the weight and keep your hands free. Available in four colour combinations, this water-resistant bag comes with plenty of interior space and pockets to keep your essentials separate. Great for short-haul trips or as the perfect carry-on turned travel bag when you arrive at your destination!
Ivy Convertible Maxi Dress – From $78 @ Henkaa
When space is at a premium, go for a multi-tasking item like this convertible dress. It can be worn 13 different ways with just a few quick adjustments, and comes in a range of colours from classic black to pastel pink to rich jewel tones. The dress also comes with a contrasting waistband if you want to liven things up, plus Henkaa has a range of other accessories like a chiffon overlay or a bandeau top that can take your dress even further. I picked the Ivy because I felt like it could easily go from a formal event to a casual dinner, plus it comes in two lengths, but there are plenty of styles to choose from on the Henkaa website!
This isn’t the first travel gift guide I’ve written nor will it likely be the last. Be sure to check out all the posts in my Traveller’s Check series for more great gift-giving inspiration for those jetsetters in your life. In the meantime, I’m pleased to be giving away the Calgon Hawaiian Ginger collection featured in this post. Want to win it? Here’s how to enter:
1) NOTE: you must be a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide to enter this giveaway. It’s as simple as finding ‘The Gift of Gab’ box in the righthand column and dropping in your email or clicking follow. Then leave me a comment below by July 20, 2016 telling me what your favourite travel-themed gift is on this list!
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around July 21, 2016 to select the winner, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Follow Calgon on Twitter @officialcalgon and then send out a Tweet tagging them + me (@cdngiftguide) that links back to this post and uses #takemeaway.
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The Henkaa dress would be so great for travel
The Hawaiian Ginger collection looks divine.
I would like the Sony DSC-RX100 20.2 MP Exmor CMOS Sensor Digital Camera. I like the idea of no phone and a pocket sized camera.
I appreciate the Sony camera. They take really great photos.
I could use the Getaway Passport holder.
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Great must haves! I am definitely going to try the The Bright Renew Sleeping Capsules.
I really like the scent of ginger, so the Hawaiian Ginger collection looks great for me.
I like the calgon products
I subscribe by email. I love the Bright Renew Capsule Sleep Mask the most. This is such a must try for me. Thanks for including it in this post.
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I would buy that maxi dress. I am a subscriber.
The convertible maxi dress would be very useful.
I love the Sony Digital Camera.
I love it all, but in particular, I really like the Ivy Convertible Maxi Dress and the Patagonia Headway Bag.
My favourite is the masks!
The facial and the Calgon sound super.
I absolutely LOVE that maxi dress, so versatile, it’s perfection! I am a subscriber.
I love the Patagonia bag.
Calgon take me away =p
Bright Renew Sleep Mask
I love the Henkaa dress most!
Love the Henkaa dress
The Sony camera – would love it!
I need that Patagonia bag!
I love the camera, Patagonia bag and the maxi dress.
the maxi dress would be great for my wife
I LOVE that Patagonia bag. Next time I have a bday, I’m just sending my hubs to your blog! You have such great taste!
I really like the Ivy Convertible Maxi Dress – especially the purple!
Ivy Convertible Maxi Dress is my fav pick.
The Ivy Convertible Maxi dress is a great idea!
Love the ivy convertible dress!
Patagonia Headway MLC 45L Bag – looks totally practical for many uses!
I love the Ivy Convertible Maxi Dress – From $78 @ Henkaa
I love the Ivy convertible Maxi dress, would be great for the summer.
I love the Sony DSC-RX100 20.2 MP Exmor CMOS Sensor Digital Camera !!
I covet the Ivy Convertible maxi dress – great price too.
I like the No Jet Lag pills
The Patagonia Bag
I would love to try the Bright Renew Capsule Sleep Mask
I like the Ivy convertible maxi dress.
I love the Patagonia bag!
Definitely the convertible dress! I adore convertible dresses!
I love the convertible dress for travelling
i love the Ivy Convertible Maxi Dress – From $78 @ Henkaa
The Ivy Convertible Maxi dress is my favourite.
I like the camera
I really like the Henkaa Convertible maxi dress since it would look different each time you wear it on the trip so it would have numerous uses plus it looks easy to hand wash and reuse.
I like the Ivy convertible maxi dress.
My favourite travel-themed gift is on this list is the Sony DSC-RX100 20.2 MP Exmor CMOS Sensor Digital Camera
I like the “I’m Outta Here” passport cover. Super cute.
I follow Calgon & tweeted: https://twitter.com/Boomergirlz/status/748968047784910848
My favourite travel-themed gift from the list is the Sony DSC-RX100 20.2 MP Exmor CMOS Sensor Digital Camera.
I am already a Canadian Gift Guide subscriber. My favorite travel themed item is the Sony DSC-RX100 Sensor Digital Camera.
My favourite from the list is the Calgon set-I would love to see what it smells like.
I’m a subscriber to the Canadian Gift Guide. My favourite travel-themed gift on this list is the Ivy Convertible Maxi Dress – From $78 @ Henkaa
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I’d go for the Patagonia bag.
I’m a subscriber! :). I’d love the Ivy Convertible Maxi dress, super convenient for travel!
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I really like the Calgon Hawaiian Ginger Collection a lot
I am a subscriber. I like the Patagonia Headway MLC 45L Bag.
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Patagonia Headway MLC 45L Bag – we are going on a trip and these would be perfect.
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I’m a subscriber and I’d go with Calgon Hawaiian Ginger Collection!! Love beauty products
https://twitter.com/jackalJarrod/status/749599738505203712 my tweet, good luck everyone, hope you had a great long weekend
all necessities of a summer getaway
Why the camera of course! where can you travel to without a camera? 😉
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I really like the Ivy Convertible Maxi Dress.
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I absolutely love The Getaway Passport Holder. I would take this with me on vacation even if I wasn’t leaving the country! So cute and the sentiment is spot on! 🙂
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just did the bonus entry from the shoe post !!thanks
I like the Patagonia Headway MLC 45L Bag. It would be handy to have!
My favourite would be the camera! It’s a must have for travelling!
Patagonia Headway MLC 45L Bag
I really like the Sony DSC-RX100 20.2 MP! It is a great camera.
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My favourite is Sony DSC-RX100 20.2 MP Exmor CMOS Sensor Digital Camera+L527:L577
I love the Sony camera!!
I really really really like that maxi dress!
going to do the bonus entry from todays newsletter, thanks
Bonus – I’s love the add Dress F48 from the OAK & FORT collection
The Ivy Convertible Maxi Dress looks great!
I like the Sony DSC-RX100 20.2 MP Exmor CMOS Sensor Digital Camera – it would be handy to use
My favourite is the Patagonia bag.
I’m a subscriber. I really like the Patagonia Headway Bag
My favourite theme is gift is the Sony DSC-RX100 20.2 MP Exmor CMOS Sensor Digital Camera+L527:L577
I like the Ivy Convertible dress
Sony DSC-RX100 20.2 MP Exmor CMOS Sensor Digital Camera, I’m thinking of all the epic pictures I would take!
This is a tough one! I like so many of these ideas! I think the Patagonia Headway Bag is the most practical and needed by me!
I like the Bright Renew Capsule Sleep Mask
Love the maxi dress! So handy when traveling!
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