Hi all! Since the holiday season (+ holiday shopping!) are finally upon us, we’re here to share our guide to amazing holiday gifts for travel lovers of all ages.
Holiday shopping can be hard! It’s not alway easy to find the perfect gift for your friends, family members, or the office party Secret Santa.
That’s where this guide comes in!
In this travel gift guide we’ve included gifts that will be useful for tons of different kinds of trips and travelers. There is sure to be something for every travel enthusiast on your holiday list!
Below you will find some our favorite travel products (at a bunch of price points) that we think will make perfect holiday gifts for travel lovers in your life! Happy Holidays and happy shopping!
The best holiday gifts for travel lovers!
1: Mini Photo Printer
Currently, film photos are super popular! This little printer lets you print photos directly from your phone. I love the vintage vibes of the photos from this mini printer, but there are tons of options online. Click here and here for two great ones.
2: Disposable Cameras
Another great options for film photos that won’t break the bank! Disposable cameras are so fun, and I love to take them on vacation. A pack of two is the perfect little gift.
3: Polaroid Camera OR Film Camera
I truly cannot stress enough how popular film cameras are right now. Younger travelers, especially, will really appreciate this gift!
Polaroids are a great option, especially for young travelers. For others, I recommend an inexpensive film camera. Click here for a highly rated and inexpensive option.
4: Travel Jewelry Box
Another cute but practical option – travel jewelry boxes are great! Gifting one of these jewelry boxes is a thoughtful and affordable option! Click here for another option from Amazon.
5: Weekender Duffle Bag
This is a great gift for both men + women, as everyone needs a good weekend bag.
I also love this Carhartt duffle, it’s practical and stylish!
6: Conquest Map
Conquest Maps are a beautiful and fun way to track and remember your travels! The maps are super high quality and are an aesthetic and interactive art piece that makes a great addition to any home, apartment or dorm.
Conquest maps come in a ton of different sizes, colors and you can choose from world maps, USA maps, state maps, and many more. They’re also customizable, and you can include your loved one’s name and details about their adventures.
This is truly one of the best holiday gifts for travel lovers in your life! They’re thoughtful, beautiful and a great way to keep track of all of your amazing trips.
I love using mine to keep track of both my world travels and my 50 state challenge!
7: Shampoo + Conditioner Bars (with travel cases!)
Not only are shampoo and conditioner bars better for the planet than products in plastic bottles, but they’re also easy to travel with! Since these products are bars, and not liquids, they can easily travel in carry-ons.
They are perfect for in-home and travel use! These make a great gift for your eco-conscious friend – or for your friend who you think should live a more sustainable lifestyle.
8: Travel Sized Perfumes
Standard size bottles of perfume cannot travel in carry-on bags, and you don’t want to risk them shattering in checked luggage. That’s where travel sized, roller-ball perfumes come in!
These little perfumes are so handy! You can pop one in your purse or carry-on and it hardly takes up any space.
9: Travel Coffee Table Book
A travel coffee table book is a gift that will be appreciated by most all travelers. Not only are these books nice to look at, but they can help inspire future trips.
Be sure to check out my post all about the best travel coffee table books, as well as my post about the best books to read on vacation.
10: Adult Travel Coloring Book
You’re never too old to color! Coloring books are great to bring on long trips – they will definitely pass time on the plane.
These are great for all ages, but are especially popular with younger adult travelers! Don’t forget the colored pencils.
11: Travel Necklace
We love these dainty travel necklaces! They are a thoughtful and beautiful gift.
You can also get a personalized initial + birthstone version from Etsy by clicking here.
12: Birdie Safety Alarm
An amazing gift for female travelers, especially solo travelers! The Birdie alarm was developed by women for women, and is a small, portable keychain alarm.
When in a dangerous situation, activate the alarm to create a loud siren and flashing light! This little alarm will definitely help the female travelers in your life feel safe and secure on their trips.
13: Door Alarms for Hotels
These door stops and alarms are the perfect gift for solo travelers! You can use them in hotels, hostels and AirBnbs to be alerted to potential break-ins.
These little alarms definitely help make travelers feel safer while exploring new destinations.
14: Portable Charger
Keep all of your electronics charged throughout your travels! This charger is pretty heavy duty and has two USB ports. For a smaller, more compact option, click here.
15: Nintendo Switch
The perfect gift for video game lovers and kids! The Nintendo Switch can be used on the go and at home.
Switches are definitely on the pricier side – but not only are they super easy to store and pack; they’re also a great way to stay entertained on a long flight or road trip!
16: Kindle or Kindle Kids
An amazing gift for the avid reader – no more carrying heavy books while traveling, as they will all be stored on the Kindle for easy access.
This Kindle is super light-weight, and it’s also waterproof, so you don’t need to worry when bringing it to the beach or pool. If you finish reading all of your books while on vacation, simply download more! The Kindle is great because the options are endless!
If you know someone who already has a Kindle and loves it, this adorable Kindle case is also a great gift option!
17: Travel Electronic Cord Organizer
No more searching for your iPhone charger while trying to untangle your headphones mid-flight! This cord organizing case will keep all of your chargers and headphones neat and organized.
18: Wifi Hotspot from GlocalMe
Do you have a friend who likes to camp, hike, road trip or explore the great outdoors? What about someone who travels internationally?
Then a GlocalMe is a great gift that will help all travelers stay connected to loved ones while on the go. It also provides the freedom to work while traveling, without having to worry about tracking down free wifi from coffee shops or rest stops.
GlocalMe offers a wide selection of portable SIM free wifi devices and data plans! They have both international and domestic options, and are super easy to pack and take on the go.
I have the Mini Turbo and it is the perfect wifi hotspot for my travels around the US – especially where some cell networks can be spotty. GlocalMe works by automatically taking the strongest cell signal from available networks and then transforms it into a personal hotspot!
It allows me to work from anywhere and the sleek, lightweight design is ideal for packing in a small carry-on.
A GlocalMe hotspot is a practical and thoughtful gift that travelers are sure to put to use!
19: Gift Cards for Vacation
Everyone appreciates a good gift card! It’s a present that will definitely be used and is a pretty universal option.
A few great ones for travelers include Uber, Starbucks and AirBnb.
20: Airline Gift Card
What could be better than a gift card to buy an airline ticket to your dream destination?
It’s a thoughtful and safe option that is sure to be appreciated!
So there you have it! The best holiday gifts for travel lovers!
Thank you for reading! I hope you find my suggestions for the best holiday gifts for travel lovers to be helpful!
If you have any questions, or know of another gift I should add to this post, let me know in the comments below! Also, be sure to check out our other gift guides for more amazing gifts for the travelers in your life.
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♡Kate
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All great gift ideas! As a traveler myself, I love seeing polaroid making a comeback. So fun to have instant physical photos!
the map looks so cute! And I love the idea for a disposable camera, how awesome would it be to use these more!
It is that time of year when I start to look for gift ideas. And things for my own list. We have been looking at a travel map and maybe this will be the year we do it. And a door alarm is definitely something we have wanted. Gift cards will definitely be stocking stuffers.
I love my Polaroid! And I swear by my shampoo bar ❤️ The photo printer and travel size perfumes look like they’d be fun to try out! Great holiday list here.
What a great list! I love the alarms for hotel rooms, and the shampoo and conditioner bars. Shampoo bars are such a great invention. I love those necklaces too! I should forward this list to my husband, haha! Thank you for sharing this; it will come in handy over the next few weeks while I am shopping! – Linzey @thefamilyfuntour
These gifts look beautiful! I want to add them all to my list! I especially love the Conquest Map, it looks so pretty! I’ll have to start dropping some hints 😉 Thanks for the great guide!
I totally need one of those little jewelry travel boxes. I’m always so paranoid about setting down my ring and earrings and forgetting where I set them or having them fall down the drain in from a small hotel counter!
This is perfect with the holidays right around the corner, thanks for the list!
I love practical gifts especially for traveling. This is a perfect list! And I really need that Travel Electronic Cord Organizer.
Oooh I love the pink conquest maps. Will need to get myself one of those. Great list!
Love the idea of a conquest map! A portable charger also really comes in handy when you’re travelling and don’t have a plug available.
These are all such great ideas! Personally, I want the photo printer, and the doorstop alarm is such an excellent suggestion for staying in unfamiliar places or for solo travelers. I love my scratch-off map, so that’s a great suggestion, too!
I had no idea airline gift cards were a thing! Now I know what I’ll be asking for for every Christmas for the rest of my life…
So many good ideas. Especially love the safety alarm & door alarm, perfect for solo travelers
My hubby and I love traveling so got some good ideas from this!
So many great ideas! I have to say the best gift I ever got was scratch map. I stare at it every morning as I eat my breakfast planning my next trip!
I love love love my shampoo and conditioner bars! So happy to see them on this extensive list. I’d never thought about airline gift cards. Great idea! Thank you!
That mini photo printer looks super cool! And I’ve never seen the Birdie alarm before – that’s a must-have, for sure. Great collection – thanks!
These travel-themed jewelry gifts are fantastic! A perfect way to cherish memories on the go. The pieces exude wanderlust charm. Grateful for the travel-inspired ideas!