Well, yes — the perfect travel gift does exist! (Amazon)(Amazon)
When you're gift shopping, "last-minute" is just a state of mind. It doesn't matter how far in advance you get a gift — all that matters is that you got it in time and that it's something the recipient would like. If you're still on the hunt for a practical gift for the traveler in your life, the Hicober 3-in-1 Charging Station is a flight-attendant-approved favorite that just hit an all-time low on Amazon — just $20! Best of all, if you order soon, it will arrive at your doorstep before the big holiday. See? No sweat.
If you want to save a little on an Apple wearable, the Series 10 is still worth the investment. It boasts an always-on Retina display and comes with useful features like ECG apps, a fitness tracker and more. And while the Series 11 has just been released, it sports the same processor, same design and nearly all of the same features. In other words, you're getting the bulk of the 2025 Apple Watch here, but at the 2024 discount.
"I upgraded from a Series 5," said this watch wearer. "The battery life is phenomenal, I can literally go two days without charging. When I do have to charge it, it's full in about 30 minutes. The price is on par for the quality. The health sensors are nice. I know I have sleep apnea and never got around to taking care of it. The watch notified me after about a month of use and provides data to bring in to the doctor's office."
Rainbow vibes: This useful little device comes in six colors, like blue, red and purple. All are on sale, but the black version is the cheapest right now.
The white version is also on sale for just $2 more. The charger also comes in light blue and a black-and-white combo.
Multi-device charging stations are the way to go if you use your iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch on a regular basis. It charges them all at the same time, and this one is the lowest it's ever been after once retailing for as much as $40!
I don't know about you, but when I'm unsure of what product is "the best," I look to the experts — especially when shopping for gifts. When I think about travel experts, flight attendants immediately come to mind, so when I saw that this 3-in-1 charger is a crew-member favorite, it was pretty much a no-brainer (especially after seeing that sale price).
It makes the most seamless hotel nightstand companion, ensuring that your three most-used devices are fully juiced up and ready to go in the morning. It folds up small enough to fit in any compartment in your luggage — or even in your pocket. Also, since the wireless charging pad is MagSafe-compatible, your phone (iPhone 12 models and later) will magnetically attach to the charger, so you'll be able to use it as a stand to prop your device up to watch movies when you're on a plane.
Almost 4,000 Amazon shoppers gave this 3-in-1 charger a five-star rating, with a couple of flight attendants even sharing that it's one of their must-haves for travel.
"I am a flight attendant for a major airline and travel all over the world," one crew member wrote before adding that this charger is "so easy and convenient."
Another added, "This is awesome [and] I can charge all my items at one time without bringing several chargers." The same flight attendant pointed out that it fast-charges as well, which comes in handy for those moments when you're in a rush.
"I travel a ton for work and hate taking cords everywhere," a third impressed shopper wrote. "This thing folds up perfectly and fits in my small bag! ... I got it on sale. Totally worth the money."
One more fan raved about its features: "I liked this compact wireless charger so much that I have purchased another one for travel," the fan wrote. "[It] charges Apple devices quickly, does not overheat, reduces cord clutter significantly, and can double as a phone stand."
This shopper mentioned that there's just one thing they'd change: "The only thing I wish was different is that it came with a longer charging cord," they said. "Unfortunately, where I have mine set up, the nearest outlet is more than 3 feet away, so I had to get a longer cord. Other than that, get this! You won't be disappointed."
"I wish it would have come with a bag to transport the folded charging unit when not in use," a final reviewer noted.
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The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
