I think both are excellent gifts! Make sure the camera has tons of memory or an extra memory card.Maybe a nice diary he can keep notes (esp of the pictures) in if he s into that. Get him a few Cadbury bars to bring. Decent chocolate in the US can be hard to come by unless you re in big cities. (Hershey s really is unimpressive to say the least.) Really, any snack the he might like but not be able to easily find while here will be nice. He ll either love the fact that he has so something from home to eat OR he ll share with (or sell it to) the people he s with.I think the camera is the best idea though. And quite generous! Those things ain t cheap!I hope your brother has a wonderful trip! and I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas and a most excellent New Year!
The camera is a good idea. If you can afford it, a camcorder would be even better. The pictures and memories will last forever.