So the family is off on a trip. Open road ahead, wind in your hair…

Only, things are not going very well. You’ve seen that green pick-up truck with the dent before. More than once. Mum and dad are having a tense ‘discussion’. O-oh discussion over. Dad just barked a loud “Nooooo” at mum. No one is speaking now. Do you dare mention that green truck with the dent that has loomed up yet, yet again …?

You may be familiar with this kind of scenario. It may be part of family lore. Dad totally refuses to ask directions, the family goes round and round in circles, arguments etc.

Well that brings to mind an idea for the perfect gift for dad. A personal, calm, non-threatening-to-dad’s-ego traveling assistant that always knows the way, and directs dad turn-by-turn. A navigating system or GPS.

The Garmin Nuvi 350 is an excellent GPS to consider. Why?

1. It is very accurate.

2. When switched on, it locates its position very quickly. And once is has latched unto it’s satellite signal, it doesn’t let go. So your dad is not going to find himself stranded where a lesser GPS struggles to maintain a satellite lock.

3. As your dad approaches a junction, his Garmin 350 will warn him ahead of time, count him down, and tell him which way to turn. In a clear voice. If your dad misses a turn, this GPS will recalculate a new route in a couple of seconds.

4. The Garmin Nuvi 350 is very easy to use. Your dad could open it up, answer a few set-up questions and be ready to go. Within minutes. Using it to navigate is straightforward. It all makes sense. When started up, three options appear on the screen:

- Where to?

- View Map

- Travel Kit

Your dad simply touches the option he wants, right there on the screen. Easy. I bet he won’t even need to read the directions.

5. This GPS is a very nice and very useful piece of kit. But that’s not all. It makes a brilliant gift as well because it’s got a not-so-little bit extra. The Travel Kit. The Travel Kit is the Garmin 350’s very cool entertainment and lifestyle hub. Your dad will LOVE playing with it.

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