Gifts for Travelers (2024)
Unique and Personally Tested Gift Ideas for Your Travel Lover
Are you looking for something unique and useful for your travel lover? The following items have been personally tested multiple times and have become essential items for my travels. I will share a bit about each item and why I can't travel without them.
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Hello, I 'm Lauryn,
I have been traveling since I was a little girl, my first International trip was in college. I am an "overpacker" by nature and on my first trip to Italy, everything that could go wrong, luggage wise, went wrong. From my carryon being too big for the overhead compartment to not being able to 'drag' my BIG suitcase over the Venice bridges and cobblestones - I started thinking there has to be a better way! I want to share with you great products and other tips I have learned along the way.
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Gifts Under $30
These Clear TSA Bags may not sound so sexy, but they will be appreciated! They are TSA compliant and can be placed in the seat back pocket. The clear plastic makes finding small items so easy and the double zip system makes it easy to get things out without dumping everything on a counter. These bags can even used at home to organize anything! Art supplies, school supplies, cosmetics and more! Gifting idea* - Fill them will small travel size items or coupons for excursions and restaurants.
A perfect self care gift for anyone that loves to sleep! A great Blissy eyemask is a must for long haul flights and they come in so many beautiful colors. Share the gift of feeling refreshed. Or as a bonus an eyemask is a great way to get out of talking to your chatty seat mate! Gifting idea* - Include this with a travel pillow or blanket (below) or package it with chapstick and other small travel comfort items.
A friend of mine turned me on to these little portable tote bags and now I don't go anywhere without them, they come in handy to carry groceries or to go to the beach and weighing in under an ounce each, they are a must have for any trip or just to leave in a car. Gifting idea* - Make a basket of bags, open one up and put the others inside with small travel essentials!
Soft Double Eyeglass Case/Crossbody Bag
This bag does double duty! It holds 2 pair of eye glassses and has a center pocket to hold small miscellaneous items AND it comes with a stylish chain so that it becomes a nice crossbody bag for going out once your destination is reached. I have been using this bag for over 5 years an have one in every color. Gifting idea* - This comes in a beautiful giftable box. Pair it with eye glass accessories such as a microfiber cloth and cleaning spray.
Staying healthy and comfortable on longer flights is a MUST. Wello compression socks come in many colors and they are also great for anyone that stands a lot while at work. Gifting idea* - these come in so many fun colors you could pick a variety of colors and wrap with a matching bow!
Gifts Under $50
A new find for me! But now it is a must have for any flight over 2 hours. Now I don't worry if someone left a used tissue in the seat back pocket or if I might leave something behind. "Airplane Pockets" is really a game changer. The pockets are the perfect size and I have my own little table cloth, just because you never know what was on the tray table before you got there. Gifting idea* - Tuck a travel book or ticket in one of the pockets.
This flat water bottle fits better in so many more pockets than round bottles. The sleek flat shape is perfect for backpacks, purses and other travel bags. I started adding stickers from my travels to the bottle. Great Find! Gifting idea* - Wrap it with a new travel backpack, slingbag or purse.
Gifts under $75
This boxed set is ready for immediate giving! It is so handy and versatile, the bag has 22 perfect pockets and will fit inside a carry on. The set includes a tsa compliant liquids bag and plenty of flat travel bottles and accessories to fill with all kinds of toiletries. Gifting idea* - this one is ready to go!
Hate head bob? This inventive and popular travel pillow will solve your problem. I can actually sleep in flight now. The design of the pillow keeps your head from wobbeling and bobbeling. It also will attach to the outside of a carry on duffel or fits neatly inside. Gifting idea* - it would go great with an eye mask, or travel blanket.
Gifts $75 and up
A gift that will go with her everywhere! The Carry On Duffel is a gift that will keep on giving. It includes packing cubes, a travel wallet, shoe caps and a crossbody strap. The vegan leather stands up to dirt and rain, it fits in the overhead and even under most airline seats. Don't hesitate, these are in limited supply! Gifting idea* - A surprise trip to a beach tucked in one of the pockets would be LOVED!
I love my Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones! These are so awesome for so many occasions, travel, listening to podcasts, working in the yard, you name it. The Bose brand speaks for itself. Gifting idea* - Wrap it up with a subscription to a streaming service that you know your traveler will love.
Wrap him or her up with a gift of comfort and warmth. you may ask who takes a blanket on a trip? I thought the same thing until I met the founders of Gravel Travel at the Travel Goods Show, now I don't go on an airplane with out it. It packs up very small and not only is it great for fending off the cold on a plane, but I used it recently all through Europe. It became my top sheet (many European hotels and homes for rent only provide a comforter, which to me is a little sketch). Anyway I slept with this blanket everywhere and won't travel without it now. Gifting idea* - wrap up two, one for travel and one for home.
The North Face Puffy Vest is the perfect layering item. It seems like all packing sites suggest layering for no matter where you might be going (except maybe tropical locations), and this vest is perfect for that. It is lightweight and small. Available in men's and women's sizes. Gifting idea* - Add a long sleeve shirt that goes with the vest you choose.
I hope you have found value in my gift guide! I love to travel and I love to prepare and plan trips too! If you yourself or anyone you know is passionate about travel click on any of the images or links above to WOW your travel lover with a fantastic gift. I wish you all many safe and happy travels!
