Losing a Favorite Luggage Tag Prompts a Christmas Travel Gift List

Recently, I arrived at my destination minus my luggage tag. I know, in the scheme of things, losing a luggage tag shouldn’t be a big problem. But this tag was special. It was a promotional tag from Air Jamaica, which, as you might know, now flies under the Caribbean Airline umbrella. The tag had the Air Jamaica logo, a stylized image of the doctor bird, the island’s national bird, and was made of sturdy plastic.

Of the two I received initially — I don’t remember now how I got them — only one remained. Now, that one’s gone.

Could a baggage handler or someone else have appropriated my tag or did it break off during the flight? It’s hard to say. Whatever the case, I miss my luggage tag, precisely because I’ll probably never have another one like it.

But it got me thinking about the type of tag I’d like to replace it. Once I started thinking about that, I thought of other items that would make perfect Christmas gifts for people who love to travel.

Here’s the list I came up with.

• Luggage Tags – these can come in different types of materials: plastic, leather, etc., and several eye catching designs.
• Universal Adaptor – handy for travel to destinations that use a different electrical voltage than what you use at home.
• Passport Cover – use one to protect your passport and keep your travel documents in one place.
• Travel Pillow – especially great on long flights, on bus trips or anytime you wish to take a nap while traveling.
• Sleep Mask – if lights distract you when you sleep, you need a sleep mask.
• Travel Blanket – with airlines charging for pillows and blankets, it’s a good idea to bring your own.
• Weekend Bag – a must-have for any traveler. I’m using mine this weekend.
• TSA Approved Luggage Locks – it goes without saying that a TSA approved lock is best. A few months ago, the TSA searched my luggage after I had handed it over for loading on the plane (they left a card in my suitcase telling me they had searched it). With a TSA approved lock, they were able to get in without having to destroy my lock.
• TSA Approved Quick Check Laptop Bag – this bag makes it easy to screen your laptop.
• Travel Scale – great for those of us who are chronic over packers.