I have a quick trip home (to the States) before I'll be in London for a few days. Any ideas on what might be a good gift to bring for my London hosts? I'm terrible at this sort of thing.
Posted by
Charlotte, NC, USA
3428 posts
Specialties of the area you are from... candies, crafts, etc. (such as maple sugar candy from New England states, peanut candy from North Carolina or Georgia, peach jam, blackberry preserves, etc. or a handcrafted lace table runner, Christmas ornament, etc.) Native American items (such as dream catchers) are often suggested. A photo calendar of one of your home state or favorite places or a US 'iconic' location such as the Grand Canyon or New York, etc. A coffee table book of similar photos. If you are checking luggage, a bottle of local wine (there are a surprising number of wineries in NC for example), or maple syrup might be nice.
Posted by
San Francisco/Marin County
9436 posts
A nice dinner out.
Posted by
2081 posts
Bryan,
why not ask for a list of things they would like and just surprise them.
happy trails.
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
I agree with Susan.. when ever I stay with friends or family I always take them out for a nice dinner and its always been a hit. If your host is not family or friends then I would gift nothing ( as in are you staying in a B@B?)