5 Gift Ideas for Women Who Travel Often for Work  

Are you looking for the perfect gift for someone who frequently travels for work?  Most road warriors have perfected the art of business travel, but there are definitely some great gifts that can help make their travel experience even better. From learning a new language to the perfect digital entertainment, we’ve pulled together a great list of gift ideas for professional travelers. Give them something that they will remember you for.

The Gift of Language
Every road warrior knows the challenges of doing business abroad. Customs and business etiquette can be very different from country to country, and if the native language is not their own, it can be even more challenging. Fortunately, most international business affairs are conducted in English, but knowing and understanding the local language can go a long way towards gaining respect from international colleagues and will also make the trip more enjoyable. Do you have a loved one who frequently travels to Asia, Latin America or Europe for work?  Give them a subscription to learn a new language! Giving someone the gift of language is not only a thoughtful gift, but extremely enjoyable and useful! Rosetta Stone’s new language learning app can be downloaded on a smart phone and used at any time the giftee has free time and even on the go. So if you know someone who frequently travels internationally for work, and would be interested in learning to speak Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese or one of 19 other languages, give them a gift they will always thank you for!

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Safe Home with Smart Homes
With the Amazon Echo being one of the top gifts last year during the holiday season (it sold out weeks before Christmas and was back ordered for weeks after), Smart Home technology has been exploding ever since. And is the perfect gift for the frequent traveler. Not only can the hands-free, voice-controlled devices play your favorite music, order your favorite food or check movie times with a simple request, but your entire house can be connected for remote control access anywhere in the world. You can adjust temperature, turn lights on and off and check security cameras from anywhere with your smart phone. So, consider giving a smart home device to a busy professional. Some of our favorite gadgets from Amazon’s Smart Home Page are – the Sonos One – Voice Controlled Smart Speaker with Amazon Alexa Built In, BONUS Alexa’s new Rosetta Stone Skill allows users to learn various words and phrases in 7 different languages just by talking to their Echo device, Amazon Cloud Cam, Nest Thermostat, and iRobot Roomba.

Light & Functional Luggage
Frequent travelers are passionate about their carry-on luggage. From the brand they use to whether it has a soft or hard shell, so gifting a professional traveler new carry-on luggage can be tricky, but if done correctly, it can make for a great gift. First, try to find out how long they’ve had their carry-on luggage. If it’s been more than five years, then it’s definitely time for something new. Next, find out what brand they currently use. The most common brands for travel professionals are Travelpro (notoriously used by pilots and flight attendants), Samsonite (one of the oldest luggage brands), Tumi (modern, fashion forward luggage), Briggs & Riley (premium luggage). It’s also good to know if they travel mostly in the United States or if international travel (Europe and Asia) is expected, as the size requirements for carry-on luggage in Europe and Asia for country-to-country travel is different than within the United States. The most common size for a carry-on is 22 x 14 x 9 for all major International Airlines, but some smaller airlines requirement 21” not 22”, so understanding travel destinations is important. Lastly, color is of the utmost importance. Some prefer a classic black bag, while others might prefer a blue or red, so it’s easier to spot in the overhead. Here are a few of our favorites: Samsonite 21” Spinner, Samsonite 21”Hardside Spinner,Travel Pro Maxlight 22” Spinner (also available in 21” International and a hardside option), Tumi 22” Front Lid Carry-on,Tumi Tegra-Lite Carry-on.

Dog Walking & Pet Care Services
Owning a pet can be burdensome for frequent travelers, but there’s nothing like the joy you feel after being greeted by a furry friend after a long business trip. If you have a friend or family member who travels frequently for work, but worries about leaving their pet alone, consider giving them a gift help set their mind at ease for their pet while they’re away. Care.com, notoriously known for childcare services offering experts and reviews, has expanded into all realms of care and offers a list of experts for dog walking and pet sitting. But if choosing a pet sitter or dog walker for someone else is a bit too personal, a similar website to care.com, but only caters to dog services and offers gift cards is, rover.com. They offer gift cards in $25 increments, so you can choose to give them a gift card for $25 up to $250. And we’ve heard you can probably find someone to check in on your feline friend (and other pets) on their app as well, though it’s not directly promoted on their homepage.

Entertainment on the Go
With electronics, gadgets, and digital services getting better and better each year (or even each month), most frequent travelers won’t leave home without their supersized smart phone or a trusty tablet loaded with their favorite digital books, movies, music, games, etc. So, if your frequent traveler loves to read, think twice before getting them the latest hardcover book. Most likely they prefer to use the Kindle app (or a different e-reader app) for their reading list. Find out what type of device they use for their Entertainment on the go and purchase them some digital versions through iTunes, Kindle, and Audible to name a few. If you want to get something extra special, find out how old their on-the-go entertainment device of choice is (smart phone, computer, tablet) and consider getting them the latest version. Noise cancelling headphones (or earbuds) are also always a hit.

This travel gift guide is sponsored by and in partnership with Rosetta Stone. Give the gift of travel and adventure.