Charline, thanks for the suggestions! I initially thought of giving cufflinks to his father... seems like a good idea. Perfume is a great idea, but isn't it kind of a personal preference? I mean, there are TONS of perfumes I would never wear because I don't personally like them, but it doesn't mean they're perfect for someone else. Maybe I'm just really picky when it comes to perfume? Would a brooch be appropriate for his mother? Regarding your suggestions of art/crafts or books, I had actually put A LOT of thought into that over the past few weeks. Trouble is, I live in Los Angeles, CA. I feel like the US just doesn't have its own particular identity because it's a mixture of people from everywhere. Nothing is truly "American" in America (besides American football :) ) It won't hurt to hit up the local bookstore though. Sorry to be a bother... I'm probably over-thinking about it! I just want my visit to go well. :)