Looking for the best gifts for travel lovers in your life this year? Whether you are shopping for a luxury solo traveler, or a budget foodie traveler, I’ve got you covered! Shopping during the holidays can be stressful and tiring; this guide is here to help.
As an avid traveler myself, I’ve personally tried the majority of these products to make sure they are as great as they claim to be! I’ll let you know when a gift idea is one of my tried and true favorites, and I bet there’s some gift ideas you haven’t thought of!
These gifts for travel lovers are organized by price point so you can easily search for the right gifts for the travel lovers in your life. I’ve kept it short and simple to hopefully inspire you this holiday season, without overwhelming you further!
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Apple AirTag
This is a must have when it comes to gifts for travel lovers! I have a bunch of these and use them to track my checked bags when I’m flying. It can easily be attached to any item, and it uses Apple’s Find My network to help you locate your items.
Travel Journal
This is especially great for the solo travelers in your life, so they can keep a record of all of their memories. I always bring a journal with me whenever I travel, and it is truly one of the best things to be able to look back on!
Octobuddy
If you’ve never heard of this, you’ll definitely want to be getting this for every solo traveler! This sticks onto the back of your phone and has 24 suction cups that grip mirrors, windows, and any smooth surface for steady, hands-free video and selfies.
Portable Charger
I use my portable charger even when I’m not traveling, but this has come in handy so many times during my travels. It allows you to charge your devices on the go, including in airports when outlets can be hard to find!
Gifts Under $50
Packing Cubes
These are ideal for maximizing space with packing your carry-on, so that you don’t have to pay for a checked bag! I got these as a gift last year and love them – it also helps to keep my things organized which can be tough when I’m traveling to a bunch of different spots in one trip.
Bucket List Travel Water Bottle
I have the 50 States Bucket List Water Bottle and am obsessed! This is such a fun way to keep track of everywhere you’ve been and what is still left to cross off your list!Â
Plus, it’s very functional and keeps your drink insulated for 24 hours.
Manta Sleep Mask
This is the BEST sleep mask – almost everyone in my family has one now haha I have this one and also their silk sleep mask. It totally blocks out the light, and I love that the eye cups are adjustable so you can position the mask to fit your face perfectly.
AllTrails+ Subscription
For the avid hiker you’re shopping for, an AllTrails+ subscription is sure to be a hit! The subscription improves hikers’ safety – it gives you the ability to download offline maps (most hiking trails have pretty bad cell reception), get alerts for wrong turns, know conditions before you go, and more!
Gifts Under $100
Aesop Chicago City 9-Piece Travel Kit
This travel kit is perfect for city travel, and something I’ve personally used! It smells great and makes travel so easy. It comes with Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Cleanser, Facial Cleanser Toothpaste, Mouthwash and more.Â
AirFly Pro Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter
The AirFly Pro allows you to connect your wireless headphones to be able to watch movies on the plane! I recently tried this out for the first time and it was game-changing (I usually just watched the movies with the subtitles and no audio haha so this was much better).
Portable Monitor
A portable monitor is a must for all digital nomad travelers. It allows you to easily work on the go, from wherever you are!
I have personally used this one and can confirm it’s great! Lightweight, easy to put in your backpack, and at a great price.
Free People T-Shirt & Joggers Set
Having a cute, comfortable set to wear on long travel days is key to surviving those long flights! I love this one from Free People – it’s super cute and soft, and is high quality so it will last a long time.
Gifts Under $200
DJI Neo Mini Drone
This is a great gift for solo travelers, as it is super easy to use, can take off right out of your palm, and has subject tracking! I just bought one of these for myself for my upcoming solo trips – no more asking people to take videos of you! I find that it’s a really great beginner drone.
Paper Shoot Camera
The Paper Shoot Camera is the modern version of a disposable camera. It is super thin and light (so the perfect travel companion) and removes the cost and time of developing film! It’s great for casual and amateur photographers, much like myself.
Kindle Paperwhite
A Kindle is perfect for any travelers who love to read! It’s tough to bring books when you travel, since they take up so much space – a Kindle helps reduce the amount of space needed and they can read as many books as they want on vacation!
Tinggly Experience Gift Box
Tinggly lets you gift an experience to your travel lover, rather than struggling to choose a gift for them. They have gift boxes at all price points, and this will let them choose their own activity from Tinggly’s vast library of experiences!
There is also no expiration date on these experiences.
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