lillybettybabs Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 My mum will be 65 next week and has booked herself and a friend on a luxury cruise. I have a idea to make up a present of things that will be useful for the cruise. I have ordered some smellies with Boots 3 for 2 offers and now thinking of some other things i could buy to make up the bundle. Any ideas what would be useful - They need to be reasonably cheap as i am a poor student Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Have a look at the smaller travel sizes that they do in Boots - very useful and not expensive either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Does she have a camera? If not, then boots do really cheap disposable cameras; if she does, then is there enough space on it for all the snaps she will want to take? I think you can get sd cards really cheaply now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 Just what I was going to say - I believe they may be on a 6 for 5 offer in Boots or Tesco at the moment too. A travel must have (IMHO) are THESE clear plastic bags from M&S They are very useful & also double as the way to carry any liquids in her hand luggage if she has to fly anywhere. They come in various glam trims like silver,gold & hot pink too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvonne Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 How about a waterproof disposable camera, magazines, travel sickness pills, puzzle books, some info printed off the internet about the places they are visiting ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 I like all of the above ideas How about a pack of cards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 There is some very cute nautical jewellery about at the moment too - I saw a gorgeous little anchor necklace in Accessorize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 would some small binoculars be a good idea for a cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 What about a pretty scarf........or a nice notebook and pen so that she can keep a cruise diary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted March 6, 2012 Author Share Posted March 6, 2012 Some good ideas - thank you! I have found a nautical themed tote bag I shall have a look around town for some of suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 My daughter bought me a travel journal for my holiday, it was lovely to record what we did each day, I'd never remember and I would assume on a cruise she will be somewhere different everyday. Think binoculars are a great idea too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 I have found some binoculars on Amazon and some collapsible drinks bottles which i thought would be good for the shore vists. so i have: Tote bag travel smellies binoculars drinks bottle I will look for a note pad and some nautical themed jewellery and scarf. I might put some water wings in as a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Rubber duck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 hey good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I think I have one at home, quite small and has contacts on the bottom which light it up when it's in the water - you can have it if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Depending where she is going a small bottle of sunscreen might be useful (one she can put in her bag for shore visits?) Hope she has a lovely time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
