How to Buy an Atlas as a Gift
An atlas makes a wonderful gift for both real and armchair travelers. Atlases have evolved into specialty books that include political, historical, economic and ecological information about a specific region.
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Things You'll Need
- Gift Ribbons
- Tissue Paper
- Atlases
- Gift Cards
- Maps
- Phrase Books
- Restaurant Dining Guides
- Travel Guides
- Gift Bags
- Gift Bows
- Wrapping Paper
- Tissue paper
Instructions
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Choose a basic reference atlas for a general overview of the area covered. You may want an atlas that focuses on, for example, North America, the world, or a specific state or country.
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Select a road atlas if the recipient does a lot of driving, or plans to when visiting a foreign destination.
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Look for a specialty atlas for a person with specific interests. For example, you can buy a gourmet atlas, a historical atlas of the Holocaust, a historical atlas of Israel, etc.
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Determine the size of the atlas you want. A folio-sized atlas might be appropriate for a collector, while a pocket-sized atlas would be appreciated by the traveler.
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Consider giving a phrase book or restaurant guide along with the atlas, if the recipient is planning to visit a specific country.
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Tips & Warnings
Expect to pay between $15 and $100, depending on the scope and size of the atlas you choose.
