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Great ideas for road warriors
There are plenty of ways to make the road warriors in your life more comfortable this holiday season. 10Best editors teamed up with industry experts and 10Best contributors to select 20 nominees for the 2019 Best Gift for Business Travelers Readers’ Choice Awards. Winners were then determined by popular vote over 28 days. These are the 10 best gifts for the business travelers on your shopping list.
No. 10: Bellroy Tech Kit
The Bellroy Tech Kit helps keep all your tech accessories organized and in one place. The recycled woven fabric pouch features a magnetic slip pocket for a power bank, stretch mesh pockets and a floating wall with an elastic cable organizer.
To buy: bellroy.com, $59
No. 9: Rothy’s Flats
Perfect for a busy day of travel, Rothy’s flats transition seamlessly from the airport to the office to after-work happy hour. Made from recycled water bottles, these knit shoes are lightweight, comfortable and machine washable.
To buy: rothys.com, $125-$165
Photo courtesy of California Pak
No. 8: CALPAK Packing Cubes
Packing and unpacking is a breeze when the contents of your suitcase are organized. These 5-piece packing cube sets from CALPAK come with one large, one medium and two small packing cubes, plus a weather-resistant envelope pouch. There’s a style and color to match just about any traveler.
To buy: calpaktravel.com, $58-$70
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Photo courtesy of Urban Originals
No. 7: Urban Originals Overnight Bag
For short business trips, the Overnight Bag offers just the right amount of space. This waxed canvas and vegan leather bag comes with two internal pockets and three large external zip pockets.
To buy: uobags.com, $128
No. 6: Tile Slim
The Tile Slim is Tile’s thinnest Bluetooth tracker, perfect for keeping tabs on your wallet, passport, tablet, phone or keys. Once the Tile Slim is in place, you can see it’s last known location on a map, or make it ring if it’s nearby.
To buy: thetileapp.com, $29.99
No. 5: FitKit Mini
Business travelers can get a total-body workout at home or in a hotel with the FitKit Mini. This portable package includes a flat resistance band and BeActive exercise cards with more than 100 exercises for cardio, strength and flexibility. The online Resource Hub includes a six-week workout and nutritional plan.
To buy: fitkit.com
Use code Holiday19 for 20 percent off
Photo courtesy of Speck Travel
No. 4: Speck Travel Business Backpack
The Business Backpack, available in three colors, is stylish and compact and features a TSA-friendly laptop compartment, back panel secret stash pocket for travel documents and credit cards, built-in external USB port and a pass-through sleeve for stacking on rolling luggage.
To buy: specktravel.com, $100
No. 2: Voke Chewable Superfood Tablets
Frequent travel can get tiring, but Voke Chewable Superfood Tablets are designed to lift energy and mood, improve mental focus and enhance both short and long-term cognitive performance.
To buy: vokesuperfood.com, $49.95
Use code VOKEFRIDAY30 for a discount from Thanksgiving to the day after Black Friday
No. 1: FOREO LUNA go
The LUNA go helps maintain smooth, healthy skin no matter where in the world you are. The portable facial brush and anti-aging massager removes dirt and oils with T-Sonic pulsations. The lower frequency pulsations will smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Get it for normal, combination, oily or sensitive skin.
To buy: foreo.com, $99
The Experts
You’ll never see Joanne without a camera or two… Read More
You’ll never see Joanne without a camera or two strapped around her neck as she travels around the world, together with her photographer husband Tony, to unearth new and exciting destinations to share with her readers.
Her professional career includes a long tenure in communications with the San Diego Tourism Authority, where she gained expertise with both the camera and the descriptive word.
When she’s not adding fresh images to her SCENIC PHOTOGRAPHY website, she’s posting her current adventures on her popular TRAVEL BLOG .
Joanne is a member of the esteemed Society of American Travel Writers (SATW).
You’ll never see Joanne without a camera or two strapped around her neck as she travels around the world, together with her photographer husband Tony, to unearth new and exciting destinations to share with her readers.
Her professional career includes a long tenure in communications with the San Diego Tourism Authority, where she gained expertise with both the camera and the descriptive word.
When she’s not adding fresh images to her SCENIC PHOTOGRAPHY website, she’s posting her current adventures on her popular TRAVEL BLOG .
Joanne is a member of the esteemed Society of American Travel Writers (SATW).
Eric Grossman is a travel and food writer who has… Read More
Eric Grossman is a travel and food writer who has visited more than 50 countries. Always up for an adventure, Eric is constantly searching for new and inspiring experiences, with a keen interest in luxury travel and urban exploration. Memorable experiences have run the gamut from discussing the future of food with Ferran Adrià to sharing a stage with Coldplay.
Eric Grossman is a travel and food writer who has visited more than 50 countries. Always up for an adventure, Eric is constantly searching for new and inspiring experiences, with a keen interest in luxury travel and urban exploration. Memorable experiences have run the gamut from discussing the future of food with Ferran Adrià to sharing a stage with Coldplay.
Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel… Read More
Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel writer/photographer whose adventures have taken her from tiny islands (Isle of Man, Lanai) to mega-cities like Mexico City and Hong Kong. A former vegetarian, Gerrish has grown to appreciate carnivorous fare through sampling the best meats in the world, including smoked pork jowl in Thailand and whole hog barbecue in South Carolina. Gerrish is always looking for products and services to make her travels easier and more efficient.
Gerrish Lopez is a food and travel writer/photographer whose adventures have taken her from tiny islands (Isle of Man, Lanai) to mega-cities like Mexico City and Hong Kong. A former vegetarian, Gerrish has grown to appreciate carnivorous fare through sampling the best meats in the world, including smoked pork jowl in Thailand and whole hog barbecue in South Carolina. Gerrish is always looking for products and services to make her travels easier and more efficient.
Lydia, Senior Photo Editor and Readers’ Choice… Read More
Lydia, Senior Photo Editor and Readers’ Choice Production Manager for USA TODAY 10Best, has traveled to more than 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North and South America, and has lived in Albuquerque, Galveston, Austin, Thailand, Korea, China, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Spain and now Houston. When she’s not at her computer in a cafe, she’s out photographing the city, writing fiction or cheering on Barça.
Lydia, Senior Photo Editor and Readers’ Choice Production Manager for USA TODAY 10Best, has traveled to more than 40 countries in Europe, Asia and North and South America, and has lived in Albuquerque, Galveston, Austin, Thailand, Korea, China, Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Spain and now Houston. When she’s not at her computer in a cafe, she’s out photographing the city, writing fiction or cheering on Barça.