For the executive who is always on the move travel is rarely easy, except if it’s VIP travel. Flight delays and lost luggage at the airport further add to the woes. But our travel gift guide includes everything from a GPS navigator for on-road trips to private jet travel. So what’s your pick from our road warrior’s armory?

$100 - $500

Harman Kardon GPS-810NA

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Harman’s GPS-810NA the GPS-810 is the ultimate all-in-one navigation system for vehicle and personal use. It features an all new wireless controller that was earlier available in luxury cars and is far easier to operate than any other portable navigation device. The unit also features a touchscreen for easy multiple vehicle operation. The GPS-810 includes 4.3″ LCD display, text-to-speech, real-time traffic information (on subscription) and onboard Bluetooth hands-free cellphone connectivity. With your music, videos, photos, hands-free phone and navigation system, the GPS-810 is the next wave in portable navigation. Buy it for $400 from Amazon.

John Lewis Exclusive red Sony Reader

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E-books are touted as the wave of the future, so instead of carrying a separate bag for books, carry this lightweight e-reader with you wherever you go. And this dynamic cherry red-colored Sony reader is a must-have for fashion-conscious geeks. It lets you store up to 160 books in it and features a sharp E-Ink display which needs no backlighting, so it consumes less battery power. Available for approx. $295 exclusively from JohnLewis.

Vuzix AV310: The First Ever Virtual Screen Eyewear

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You don’t have to compromise on a big-screen experience even when you are on the move with this virtual screen eyewear, the Vuzix AV310. Put them on and enjoy your home theater experience with its virtual 52inch widescreen display. The AV310 will run for five full hours on a single AA battery. Additionally, the AV310 offers independent focus adjustment, adjustable earbuds and nosepiece for unmatched long-term comfort. Users can also expect improved compatibility, as the AV310 is compatible with all NTSC or PAL devices with a video output. Available for approx. $250 from Vuzix.

Handpresso Outdoor Set

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Don’t rely on anyone for a nice cup of coffee even when you are on the go with Handpresso. This smallest coffee machine features a very stylish black shoulder bag, packed full of handy coffee accessories that’s easy to carry around on your travels. The set contains 1 x Handpresso Wild, 4 x unbreakable cups, a 300ml thermo-insulated flask, 2 napkins and space for any coffee pods, sugar and spoons that you might want to bring along. Buy it for $148 from IWOOT.

Nemo LED Chain Lamp

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This innovative and sexy lamp is designed by Iliara Marelli for desk use, but its compact design makes it perfect for carrying it outdoors with you. The chain lamp neatly condenses into a device a mere 2.75” in height when not in use, and when stretched to full, it measures 22” in height and shines brightly with its four white LEDs of 1 watt each. Available for a discounted price of $446, with no additional shipping charges, from CSNLighting.

$500 - $1,500

Voltaic Generator: Your Portable Gadgets Messiah

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Everyone needs a little extra power for their cellphones, media players and laptop. Voltaic Generator is powerful enough to charge a laptop. It uses high efficiency solar cells to generate maximum power to juice up most of your gadgetry. It includes a battery pack custom designed to efficiently store and convert the electricity generated. An indicator light inside the handle shows when the panels are generating a charge. Available for approx. $500 from VoltaicSystems.

Pocket Cinema V10 Projector

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Projector lovers would swear by this mini mobile-sized projector that promises a cinematic experience even when you are away from home. It features built-in stereo speakers and can project movies and pictures up to a staggering 50 inches wide. Though the built-in memory is just 1GB, it can be easily expanded by popping in an SD or MMC memory card, giving you up to 8GB extra to play with. The Pocket Cinema V10 can easily be connected to your laptop using an S-Video adapter, so no heavy luggage blues. It comes with a cable connector to hook it up to standard AV outputs, but you will need to buy one of Apple’s reasonably priced AV Composite Cables to make it compatible with your iPod. Sells for $556 from IWOOT.

Wenger Giant Collector’s Swiss Army Knife

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This all-in-one Swiss Army Knife features 85 foldable tools found in the entire line of Swiss Army Knives. Measuring 8.75 inches long and weighing 2.5 pounds, the knife includes seven blades, three types of pliers, a bicycle chain rivet setter, a whistle, cigar-cutting scissors and much more. This multifunctional knife sells for $999 at ThinkGeek.

Asprey Clic Clac Travel Alarm Clock for Fashionistas

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These chic, illuminated alarm clocks will help you keep a tab on time while complementing your elegant style. Meant for those who appreciate the finer things in life! Available in several colors and comes in alligator, lizard, steel or calf finishes for $775 from Asprey.

Wow Gifts

Asus U6V-B1 Biodegradable Bamboo Notebook

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This eco-friendly bamboo notebook will woo geeks and fashionistas alike. This artisan-grade ultra-portable notebook is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 2.53GHz processor and it packs in a 12.1-inch screen, a fingerprint reader, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, a built-in 0.3-megapixel webcam320GB hard drive and 4GB of RAM. The U6 screen has been designed with a special LED backlight panel that is half the width of and 1/3 lighter than the traditional LCD panel and features a 1280 x 800 resolution. Available on order for $1,999 from Amazon.

Bentley and Ego $20k Laptop

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The luxury car maker Bentley has teamed up with Ego Lifestyle to create a series of one-off laptops known as “Ego for Bentley” aimed at the filthy rich. This bespoke Ego for Bentley notebook will get you all the attention from the on-lookers, no matter where you are. “A sophisticated blend of form and function, this special Limited Edition reflects the individuality and discerning style of both car and driver – the ultimate partner for the perfect drive.” The exteriors feature panels trimmed with the finest selection of Bentley leather and finished with the authentic Bentley cross-over hand-stitching. And the interiors pack in the latest Microsoft Vista Ultimate software, a 64-bit processor and a 160Gb hard drive, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Webcam and media center. Available for $20K or order from Ego Lifestyle. You can even settle in for Ego’s stunning personal editions.

S.T Dupont Diamond Case

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S.T. Dupont sure knows the pulse of the luxury traveler. The company’s luxurious travel case will leave the rich and famous drooling. Handcrafted in black crocodile leather, the case is what you call the complete mobile office! It includes a palladium lighter pen with an iconic Diamond Head pattern, 2GB USB Key set with a black diamond, a personal diary, a copy of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Little Prince for some light bedtime reading, a mini-teddy bear to keep you company, an unfolding workstation for your laptop and just enough space for your personal pictures and books. Available from company’s site.

Pinel & Pinel Luxury Trunks

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Paris-based Pinel & Pinel bespoke luxury collection features a series of very special trunks to suit your high-end taste. There is one to accompany every traveler – literally. For the movie buff there is Visio Trunk – a portable home cinema. Or the Picnic Trunk, for the “nomadic traveler,” or the traveling office i-Trunk for the executive who likes to carry an office on wheels. There is even a Soprano Trunk for the serious music enthusiasts and Krug Champagne trunk for the true connoisseur. The luxury trunks are finished in the finest leather, crocodile, or galuchat. The insides feature a blend of wood and leather with nickel-plated brass hardware. Meant for the elite traveler who vies for exclusivity and for whom money is no object. Browse their complete collection at Pinel&Pinel.

Cirrus Vision SJ50 - The Bentley of personal jets

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For the filthy rich business tycoons who live by “Time is Money” this Cirrus Vision single-engine personal jet, formerly known as “the-jet,” will streamline your workdays. Cirrus Vision has unsurpassed interior space, single-engine fuel efficiency, flexible seating for up to seven, state-of-the-art advanced avionics and flight systems and all the safety hallmarks already associated with Cirrus, including the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS™). The Cirrus Vision is technologically advanced aircraft. And even if you don’t know how to fly an airplane, the company provides you with a personal pilot for a full year to teach you how to fly. Visit the company site to book one for you.