The Ultimate Gift Guide for People Who Love to Travel
Shopping for gifts for the travel lovers in your life? You’re in the right place! As someone who’s spent plenty of time living out of a suitcase, I’ve learned what actually makes travel easier – and what just takes up space.
Every item on this list is something I personally use and love, and they’ve all made my trips smoother, lighter, and more enjoyable. Whether you’re looking for practical travel gear or thoughtful stocking stuffers, this guide will help you find the perfect gift for the traveler in your life.
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Gifts Under $25
Neck Pillow
Every traveler needs a good neck pillow, whether they travel on short flights or long distance, neck pillows are a must!
Travel Blanket
Planes can be so cold sometimes! It’s been a game changer to keep a blanket in your travel backpack to keep you comfy. This one is great because it has an attachment so it can just slide onto your carry on handles.
Portable Charger
The last thing a traveler needs is to be in a new place with a dead phone! I always keep a portable charger on hand so I never run out of battery.
Universal Adapter
A universal adapter comes in handy for people who travel to different countries. Instead of buying adapters for each country, this one works in over 150 counties!
Hanging Toiletry Bag
One thing about traveling is you often don’t have a lot of space in your Airbnb or hotel. This hanging toiletry bag makes it easy to keep all your items organized and easy to store.
Cable Organizer
Perfect for anyone who travels with multiple devices — phone, laptop, tablet, camera, and more. This organizer keeps all your cables tidy and easy to grab.
Jewelry Organizer
For the woman on your list who loves jewelry and wants to keep it organized while traveling, this is the perfect pick.
Toiletry Bottles
A good toiletry kit keeps you organized and ensures all your essentials stay in one place. It’s a must-have for stress-free packing!
Gifts Under $50
Travel Backpack
I’m convinced this is the perfect personal item for flying. This backpack zips open like a suitcase for easy packing. It also has an area for your shoes and laptop and many pockets to stay organized.
Packing Cubes
Packing cubes are a total game-changer! They make it easy to organize all your clothes while saving tons of space—a travel essential, especially for your heavy-packer friends. Bonus points that these from Tripped Travel Gear are super cute!
Cross Body Bag
I’m obsessed with this crossbody bag! It’s the perfect size to hold all your essentials while you’re out exploring a new city. I love how I can wear it securely across my body, so there’s no worry about it slipping off my shoulder.
Map Throw Blanket
The travel lover in your life will adore this map-themed throw blanket – perfect for curling up and dreaming of their next adventure.
Noise Canceling Headphones
Perfect for flights, trains, or busy cafes – these headphones let travelers tune out the noise and tune into their favorite music or podcasts.
Stocking Stuffers
Airplane Phone Mount
An airplane phone mount comes in handy for those airplanes that don’t have tv screens! You clip it in on the tray table area and you can enjoy you movie/show without holding your phone the whole time.
Burt’s Bees Essential Kit
This kit includes all the essentials—lotion, chapstick, face wash, and body wash! With all-natural Burt’s Bees products, it’s sure to be a favorite for anyone who loves gentle, skin-friendly care.
Lotion & Hand Sanitizer
These are simple stocking stuffers that are sure to be appreciated. I always keep a small lotion and hand sanitizer in my backpack on the plane.
Chapstick
Between the different temperatures and altitude, my lips always seem to get chapped. Keeping Chapstick in your backpack is a good way to avoid this.
Makeup Remover Wipes
These individually wrapped makeup remover wipes are perfect for short trips and take up almost no space in your bag!
Luggage Scale
This small but effective luggage scale is essential to making sure your bag always stays under the allotted weight! The last thing I want to do is pay extra for my checked bags.
Luggage Tags
Hopefully, it never happens—but if your luggage ever gets lost or misplaced, having luggage tags on your bags is essential. They make it easy for people to contact you and help reunite you with your belongings.
Travel Gifts Experiences
Not sure if your traveler friend already has these items? Gift them an experience! Odds are your friend really enjoys experiences and making more memories. This could look like a few different things:
- Invest in experiences you can enjoy together close to home. Consider treating them to a relaxing spa day, savoring a delicious dinner, or planning a day trip to explore a nearby town. You can also check out a local glass-blowing or pottery class for something unique and hands-on to do together.
- Not sure what to do near by? You can find fun experience nearby on GetYourGuide!
- If they already have their next trip planned, pay for some type of excursion for them at their destination or give them money to go towards it.
- If you’re still not sure about these, you can always give them a gift card to Airbnb or their favorite airline.
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