Perfect for those long-haul flights where WiFi is restricted, these travel guides by Lonely Planet are the ideal off-screen reads for dad when it comes to plotting his free-time. Lonely Planet travel guides, lonelyplanet.com

It’s time to banish Dad’s old bulging wallet. A slimline cardholder holds only the necessary cards you need while travelling, making it easy enough to access quickly from his side pocket. Polo Ralph Lauren leather cardholder $69 mrporter.com Dolce & Gabbana pebble-grain leather cardholder $162 mrporter.com Givenchy full-grain leather cardholder $328 mrporter.com

Keep Dad smelling his best with these smaller-sized fragrances that are the perfect companion between airport lounges and his important dinner meetings. Bottega Veneta Pour Homme EDT 90ml $145 myer.com.au Mr Buberry EDT 100ml $122 myer.com.au Ralph Lauren Polo Supreme Oud 125ml $199 myer.com.au

With handy alerts and reminders these fitness trackers will help Dad stay motivated while on the road. Garmin Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker $224 harveynorman.com.au Fitbit Alta Fitness Tracker $196 harveynorman.com.au

On trend and ideal for travelling, white sneakers are the secret behind being comfortable while also making sure Dad looks his best. Adidas ‘Stan Smith’ trainers $130 theiconic.com.au Christian Louboutin trainers $922 matchesfashion.com

Classic sunglasses and timeless hats are sure to keep dad cool and collected as he rushes from site to site. Persol Suprema sunglasses $380 sunglasshut.com ASOS Hat $44 asos.com/au

Turn Dad’s life around with Apple Watch, the assistant that never forgets. From checking in and being notified of gate changes, Apple Watch is sure to keep dad on time. With a plethora of apps, including fitness, social media and utilities, dad has never been so organised. Apple Watch from $799 apple.com.au Apple Hermes Edition Watch from $1700 apple.com.au

A few sprays of these stress-combating aromatherapy sprays and Dad will be on cloud 9. Jurlique Aromatherapy Mists $35 each, jurlique.com.au

Move Dad into the digital age with this intelligent suitcase that charges your phone, tracks its location and can be remotely locked. For an added touch of luxury accessorise it with a personalised luggage tag. Bluesmart ‘Black Edition’ suitcase $785 bluesmart.com The Daily Edited luggage tag $54.95 thedailyedited.com

Drown out that insufferable passenger in 2B with these noise-cancelling headphones that’ll also silence the whirl of those jet engines. With over-ear comfort and some serious sound levels to boot, you’ll feel like you’re in a world of your own. Bose SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II, $379, bose.com.au