Issue No.5 What's Hot? Christmas Gifts for the Discerning Traveller

This week I thought that I would go Christmas shopping for the discerning traveller.  We all have someone in our lives who appears to have everything, so I thought that this may give you some seasonal inspiration.


What about a travel blanket that has built in speakers? This is a great gift for a family with children, they will never have to go without their your favourite tunes whilst having a picnic again. It comes with a clear plastic MP3 player pouch to protect your device from damp grass or sand and has a handy earphone jack for when you want to block out the world and relax.

That special man in your life deserves a little bit of luxury and what better way of reminding him of you everyday than buying him the very best in British style an elegance.  Handmade in England from the finest calf leather, this Ettinger of London wallet will last a life time and add a touch of eccentricity too.



When I first saw this water bottle down the gym I thought it was a real fire extinguisher! Made of stainless steel with a food safe coating , this 600ml water bottle features a twist flip sport lid for easy drinking.  It is lightweight and perfect for travelling, outdoor pursuits or exercise.  It also comes with a handy carry loop for practicality and ease of use.  In addition, 50p from each sale is donated to WaterAid so there is no better reason than this to purchase this fabulous little gift.

I love this Menscience travel kit for men, designed to comply with the latest Transportation Security Administration rules, I thought it was a great idea.  This wash bag comes complete with; shave, aftershave, cleanser, moisteriser, shampoo, deodorant, lip balm and more.  Menscience produce professional grade products which are designed to visibly make a difference to the man in your life and will cover all his skincare and grooming needs.

Christmas is all about eating lovely goodies, well, it probably isn't but that doesn't stop us wanting to indulge a bit around the holidays.  If you want to ensure that your host is well stocked with the very best goodies this Christmas, this gorgeous hamper may well be the answer.  Made from high quality wicker and fully lined in tartan, it includes wine glasses, napkins, china plates, stainless steel cutlery, a bottle opener, chopping board, and an amazing array of yummy food, including caviar, gents relish, pickled quails eggs and some lively chocolates.  I'm dribbling with anticipation just thinking about it...

As we head for the party season, the lady in your life maybe looking for that perfect pair of shoes to go with that amazing party frock.  Well, what about these cheeky little numbers?  Not only would they be perfect for all those Christmas parites, but when you jet off somewhere in the New Year they could go along too.  Whether you are in your party frock or sipping Sangria on the beach, these Colori Women's Flip Flops are absolutely essential.  And remember, a girl can simply never have enough shoes, its the law.  (Well, it should be!)
Of course there are literally hundreds more gifts available on the Lotus Travel Essentials website, and whatever your loved ones are into this year, I'm sure you'll find what you're looking for.

Finally, if your loved ones really do have everything, why not consider giving a gift of mosquito nets to families in real need.  According to the Global Fund, every year there are around 219 million cases of Malaria worldwide resulting in a horrific 660,000 deaths.  Currently Malaria elimination is being pursued by 32 countries worldwide.  ActionAid is currently offering a gift of mosquito nets for two families costing just £20. I can't think of a better way of providing peace and goodwill this Chrismas.



Thanks for reading, see you next week and in the meantime, I hope that you can take sometime to check out LotusTravelEssentials.co.uk happy & safe travelling.