• Citizens of Wales are used to lots of rainfall.Drops of a rain image by sergey kochetov from Fotolia.com
  
  Traveling abroad presents many challenges, but choosing a hostess gift should not have to be one of them. Wales is located in northeastern Europe, and the Welsh, like most Europeans, are fascinated with the United States. Taking a hostess gift that is pertinent to the region you live in will make a lovely and memorable hostess gift.
  
  

Rain Wear

• Wales is known for its temperate climate and the residents enjoy mild weather nearly all year round. Wales is one of the rainiest regions in Europe. An umbrella or any type of rain-wear that has the logo of a famous sports team in America would be a thoughtful gift, if you know your hosts are sports fans. Rain-gear comes in a wide variety of designs and umbrellas and rain jackets often have pictures of famous landmarks in the United States. If you live near California, an umbrella or rain jacket with a picture of the Golden Gate Bridge would be appropriate. Likewise, if you live in New York, some type of rain-gear with a picture of the Statue of Liberty would be a thoughtful and welcome gift.
  
  

Wine

• Wine is a very popular hostess gift, especially if you live in or near a region that produces local wines. If not, you can always grab a bottle of a good California Chardonnay or champagne to take with you on your travels to present to your host.
  
  

Framed Picture

• Taking a framed picture of a local landmark near your home is a wonderful way to make sure your host and his family remember your visit with pleasant thoughts. If you live in Missouri, you could take along a framed picture of the St. Louis arch. Alternately, if you live in Florida, you could take a painting of the white sand beaches. Any type of picture that exemplifies American life would be a welcome hostess gift.
  
  

Regional Gift Basket

• Presenting your host family with a gift bag basket full of regional specialties is a delightful way to thank them for inviting you into their home. If you live near a city that is famous for barbecue, you can include in your gift basket dry rub mixes and barbecue sauce. If you live in an area where there are many fruit orchards, you may wish to take a basket filled with many different varieties of jam, jellies, or ice cream fruit toppings in jars.