The holiday shopping season is almost upon us. What better item to gift the romantic traveler than a practical gift he or she will use. These are some of my favorite shops and items.

Chicos
The Travelers Collection at Chicos offers the must-have fashion item of the season….Gaucho Pants. This line of clothing offers styles in an easy to pack wrinkle resistant fabric. I’m partial to the Kiki skirt as well.
www.chicos.com

Magellan’s
Travel wine glasses make a wonderful gift for a traveling couple. Magellan’s also offers a packable straw hat for all those visits to a beach resort. Another hot item this season is a travel poker set.
www.magellans.com

TravelSmith
My favorite item from TravelSmith is the Indespensible Travel Dress. Its perfect for that last minute Romantic Getaway. He may like TravelSmith’s wrinkle proof blazer.
www.travelsmith.com

LL Bean
This Maine based company knows all about cozy romance. For those with a hankering for a rustic romantic getaway, LL Beans FR-200 AM FM Shortwave Radio is handcranked and will keep on playing, even during a snowstorm. If that isn’t enough for romance, get LL Beans fatwood bundle to start a romantic fire. Their wool throw is also a must-have for snuggling by that fire.
www.llbean.com

Freda LA
My favorite bag is M. Andonia’s Funky Diva Travel Tote. Many celebrities carry this designer’s bags. FredaLa is one of the best places on the net to find this and many other designer bags. They also carry funky and hip travel gifts.
www.FredaLa.com

Red Envelope
This ultra-luxury site offers posh gifts that give you a reason to take a romantic getaway. Their swanky cashmere travel set is a nice addition to any traveler’s wardrobe.
www.redenvelope.com

Travel n Sleep Pillows
This easy to pack travel pillow is designed by a doctor to allow for ease and comfort while traveling. It comes in a storage envelope with an eye mask. It inflates easily. At this price, its hard to beat.
www.travelnsleep.com

Hilton to Home
Savvy travelers know that being on time is of utmost importance when catching a flight for that Romantic Getaway. Hilton lets you bring hotel accommodations to your home with their patented alarm clock. I like it so much that I have one at my bedside at home. The alarm clock is easy to set and I can even wake up to tunes from my iPod with its easy attachment. I can sleep at ease knowing I won’t wake up late for those early morning flights to check out destinations for the readers at BellaOnline.
www.hilton-hotelsathome.com