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Whether the recipient is leaving town for a cross-country adventure, or leaving the country to embark on a world tour, your gift says, "Have a pleasant journey." Presents for travelers should take into account the who, what, when, where, why, and how of travel. The next time you need a gift to wish a friend bon voyage, to send off your favorite business traveler, or to bid farewell to neighbors embarking on a cross-country motor tour, consider giving one of the following.

See also: farewell presents

For driving comfort, give deerskin driving gloves, a posture cushion, or sunglasses. For driving enjoyment, give a selection of audiotapes or compact discs.

The Mobile Video Traveler (a portable television and videocassette player) would make a great gift for the family that travels together. The system comes in a padded case and can be easily switched from one vehicle to another. A Universal Mobile Game Center (with harnesses for Sony Playstation, Nintendo 64, and Sega Dreamcast) is also available. Phone: 800/735-7889. Internet: www.videotraveler.com.

For less money than you would expect, you can send someone on a mystery trip. Decide how much you want to spend and pick a theme (romance, golf, sports, history, shopping, or anything else you can come up with) and the folks at Veiled Voyage will do the rest. In the weeks leading up to the trip, travelers receive "clues" about the destination. A couple of days before departure, the itinerary will arrive. Intrigued? Phone: 800/633-9295. Internet: www.vvoyage.com.

A Lapdog computer carrying case unfolds in seconds for use on your lap, on an airline tray, or onto any work surface to become a completely functional mobile office or work station. It makes a great gift for the business traveler. Phone: 888/662-4300. Internet: www.sjdesign.com.

To the globetrotter, give Road Cash (a prepaid card that allows travelers to withdraw local currency from ATMs all over the world). Phone: 877/ROAD-CASH. Internet: www.roadcash.com.

Arrange to have flowers in her hotel room when she arrives at her destination. Click the following link to order now. 1-800-Flowers.com

Indulge the traveler with a luxurious silk sleep sack by DreamSack. These are perfect for slipping into a hotel or hostel bed or even a sleeping bag. Phone: 800/670-7661. Internet: www.dreamsack.com.

Luggage pieces and accessories make great gifts for people on the go. Give a leather duffle bag, a sports carry-on, a tote bag, a garment bag, a traveler's wallet, a money belt, luggage combination locks, luggage tags, a leather tie carrier, or organizers for cosmetics, lingerie, and jewelry. One of our favorite pieces is L.L. Bean's Personal Organizer with mesh pockets and zippered pouches to keep everything organized. Phone: 800/441-5713. Internet: www.llbean.com.

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