Do you have relatives or friends who love traveling, who almost only speak about their next trip? Do you want to find the perfect gift for that passion?
Here is a list full of ideas with the best gifts for travelers I have found for you !
I want to help you save time. I have spend hours looking for ideas for different types of travelers and different budgets, I checked the comments... and I organized all that I found in a list of travel gift ideas by theme and price range (including cheap ones):
- Useful travel gifts
- Best travel gifts for her or for him
- Travel related gifts for interior design
- Great gifts for couples who travel with kids
- Unique Travel gifts
- Great gifts for someone traveling off the grid
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Have fun finding the perfect gift for your travel lovers!
Find the Best Gifts for Travelers
Not always easy to find the right idea for a gift. If one of your relatives or friends is passionate about traveling (or just really enjoy it), you can find below more than 75 travel gift ideas for different budgets and different types of travelers.
Below is a table to navigate quickly to the different themes and find the best gifts for people who travel:
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MY FAVORITES - Best Travel Gifts
Let's start with my favorite Travel present ideas. They would all make me happy if I received them: some are useful other inspiring. Here is my best of of the best gifts for world travelers ๐
Small Budget full of love
I always get annoyed by the fixations of the travel tags. Those are flexible and easy to attach. And they won't bother you when you lift the luggage.
Coloring is a very relaxing activity. And if it allows you to travel at the same time, I just love it, don't you? This is a very inspiring and thoughtful gift for a traveler.
Combining travel and search for Happiness... All that your World Traveler is interested in ๐ There are no definitive answers, but great cultural stories
Medium Budget
Taking notes on a beautiful journal... writing down the impressions, feelings and admiration brought by a place and by people! Help your traveler friends document their memories
โAlways great to see the most beautiful architectural and natural places protected by the Unesco. Only 1 problem: a travel bucket list that never ends!
I love having binoculars with me all the time, to spot animals or see details in the architecture of a magnificent building. But mine are quite big and heavy. This option is a good compromise for your traveler friend to be able to always keep them close.
And for a bigger budget
Kindle and other reading devices are changing the life of travelers. No more heavy books and running out of things to read while traveling!
If your traveler friends love photography and video, then they will be constantly worried to lose what they have shot. This very resistant hard drive will allow them to save their work every night and travel worry-free.
A classic travel gift: the luggage
Personally I have been using this Samsonite for many years. It is big enough to fit a big tripod and so light it compensates for the weight of my tripod. Never worried to be over 23kg.
Or if they have already chosen their next destinations, you can offer them one of my eBook guide with beautiful large photo, maps and practical info to help them plan their trip ๐
And Puzzles of Landscapes
I love travel dreaming as I am completing a puzzle of a wonderful landscape.
You can choose within my collection or create one of your own
USEFUL Travel Gifts
Most of the time the best gifts for travelers are the ones that are USEFUL. The don't take space in the luggage for nothing. There are many small travel gift ideas that can really facilitate the life of your friends. Here are some suggestions to complete their traveler kit:
For limited and medium budgets
Not easy to learn a new language for only a 2 week trip... so here is a picture translator to help communicate basically in any country. A fun but practical little gift.
I really hope that one day we will all agree on plugs (or use wireless electricity) but in the meantime, a universal plug adapter is essential to all frequent travelers.
I don't know about you, but things I need always seem to be at the bottom of my toiletry bag. This is a great option to keep things organized.
Huge fan of the microfiber towels. They are light, don't take space, soft and yet they absorb really well. A great useful present for a traveler.
Many options to choose from for refillable small travel bottles. Those allow you to easily identify the different products.
Note: A few people did report leakage, but after reviewing all the comments, all brands had a few people reporting leakage.
Packing cubes to stop spending time returning everything in your luggage to find what you need!
Foldeable water bottle. This one really gets small and light. Very practical
Note: you will see a small portion of complaints talking about leakage. I have not found one single collapsible water bottle without any of those complaints. Proportionally, this is one of the best ones out there.
We travel with more and more equipments and cables. And they have a tendency to get all mixed up. This is a great organizer to save time when traveling.
HIGH-TECH - Gifts for people who travel
If you friend traveler never leaves the house without all his/her gadgets and electronic tools, here are a few travel gift ideas to complete the collection:
Limited and Medium budgets
Your globe-trotters love music? This is a practical speaker that they can take anywhere with them!
No more fear of running out of battery. This very compact external charger can accompany you anywhere to keep all your phone and equipment running.
And for a bigger budget
It takes a little bit of space but offers great comfort while traveling. My brother loves it!
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If your traveler friends love photography and video, then they will be constantly worried to lose what they have shot. This very resistant hard drive will allow them to save their work every night and travel worry-free.
Kindle and other reading devices are changing the life of travelers. No more heavy books and running out of things to read while traveling!
Also check out all electronic ideas in the Photo section further below
INTERIOR DESIGN - Travel related gifts
The Travel passion normally does not stop once you are back home. Here are a few gifts to satisfy your friends' wanderlust in the many rooms of their home. Those are not subtle, I know, but they do make great gifts for travel lovers because... who does not love maps?
Limited budgets, lots of love
Travel every morning while in the shower
Extended mouse pad to travel while surfing
The National Geographic's World map is a reference and great to decorate a wall.
Small decal to inspire you to go somewhere. Maybe in combination with a book about the toilets in the world (not sure if that exists..) ๐
Fun sticker map for a colorful wall
I love it when pillows are right!
A budget a bit higher
I love globes. I coud buy one for each room. And you can write on this one!
This is a trendy object right now. This is a map where you can scratch each country you have visited
And another sticker to decorate the wall. Elegant.
And for a bigger budget
Very nice modern design for this globe
Metal art - handmade to order - Don't forget to order it early enough!
If your travel addicts also love antique style furniture, this is a reproduction of a 16th century Italian Old World Globe bar
AIRPORTAG - Travel themed gifts
Airportag is a company focussing on travel accessories and items decorated with a travel theme. Some great products!
Beautiful Travel-themed gifts
LOL
For those who like to show the world how much they love traveling!
Airportag has an awesome collection of laundry bags, travel themes and sometimes funny
Personalized Travel Gifts
Want to offer something a bit more personal?
On Airportag you can personalize their design with a name, flight number... You can do it on Mugs, pillows, phone cases and many more!
FOR HER - Travel Gifts for her
And here come specific gift ideas for a woman traveler, the best gifts for her related to travel... jewelry, beauty, luggage...
For limited budgets
Cute Bangle with travel related charms
Travel mirror with practical structure and lights to set up anywhere: hotel room, tent, beach...
Warm, stylish and safe with this infinity scarf that hides a zipped pocket
Medium budget
Like electronic cables jewels tend to get all tangled in a bag. So here comes a beautiful protective leather case to take care of jewels during travel.
The Lgu charm collection - pick a country where your traveler has been to make a great present full of memories!
Small, foldable and light hair dryer to take on any trip.
Another kind of travel mirror with a very practical design too.
Silver necklace pendant of the world
Shoe bags to protect both your shoes and your clothes in your luggages.
And a bigger budget...
Stylish classic travel set to get the perfect size of luggage for any trip.
The great North Face Borealis Backpack with straps adapted to the morphology of women - love it
Many colors available!
Pink gold pendant of the world (also available in white and yellow gold)
And more ideas for mother's day? Check out this gift list article by a baby abroad
FOR HIM- Travel Gifts for him
Nobody gets jealous. After discovering the best travel gifs for her, lets have a look at some great travel gift ideas for him
Elegant travel shaving kit
If he loves his watches, better carry them in a watch holder to protect them while traveling.
Shirt and ties won't move in the luggage - no more extra ironing required
Smaller budget - solar charged and resistant watch you can take on any adventure
Medium budget - 2 time zones with an elegant design
Bigger budget - 3 time zones and an adventurer look
PHOTO - Travel Gifts for photographers
You may not want to sit through thousands of photos when your relatives come back from a trip... But you know that these gifts will make them really happy!
Learn Photography
For your globe-trotter to learn the basics of travel photography with beautiful photos from around the world
Not just showing you landscapes around the world, but focused on sharing many practical tips that you can apply to any landscapes in the world.
Great Course at a reasonable price to improve his/her travel photography skills - the teacher is a fantastic travel photographer
Limited budget
Travel photographers are always scared to lose their work and damage memory cards - here is a holder to keep them safe
If your friend or relative likes elegance, he/she might be annoyed by the look of the camera straps. Here is an alternative.
And for bigger budgets...
The Sony camera is a great compact option. It takes stunning photos even though it is lightweight and small. Amazing!
No need to introduce the GoPro... You know you will make someone happy!
The new gadget for photographers and videographers: one of the best drones on the market!
And a really good pair of Binoculars to enjoy all the details in the scenery or admire the wildlife in its natural habitat. Check out my guide about the best Travel Binoculars.
BOOKS - Gifts for World Travelers
Books always make for a great gift. And when they are full of beautiful pictures and words from around the world, it makes one of the best gifts for travel lovers ๐
Inspiration
I love these travel inspiration books with big photos. I have a big collection, but would always love more. So maybe your traveler friends too. Those make beautiful gifts for travelers.
Wildlife & Wilderness
Many travelers are also big fans of wildlife and wilderness. So here is a selection of beautiful books about animals and wild places. Another great present ideas for people who love travel ๐
Stories
But it does not have to be large books. Stories have also great impact on wanderlust. One of my favorite is from a French author who traveled the world for 5 years. Sadly it is not available in paperback in English. So here are some options available to you:
For him
For her
For someone planning long term travel
HEALTH & SAFETY - Gifts for people who love to travel
Stop worrying about the safety and health of your relatives traveling. Here are some useful travel gifts that will help them stay safe and healthy.
For limited and medium budgets
A belt to keep everything close to you discretely.
Not only for travel - protect your card by placing them in these RFID blocking sleeves. Don't get your data stolen.
To sleep tight anywhere. They block the door and start an alarm in case of intrusion.
Portable safe - keep all your belongings in a discreet box that won't open easily!
To stop worrying about your backpack - Package it in the net and attach it to a pole
Essential first aid kit
Air travel compression socks - Really change how you feel after a long-haul flight!
ADVENTURER - Gifts for someone traveling off the grid
Maybe your friend or relative is not only a traveler but also an adventurer who loves exploring off the beaten path and going off the grid. Here are some gift ideas for your world-traveler adventurer.
For limited and medium budgets
Small but ultra useful! To go on any adventure and make sure the phone does not get wet or lost.
For your friend or relative to survive anywhere in any conditions
If hotel and hostels are too overrated for your friend ๐
A dry bag to keep all belongings dry while on a crazy adventure.
The essential of any Traveler adventurer, a mini water purification system to drink safely anywhere.
So useful! Wash your clothes anywhere with just a small amount of water!
And for a bigger budget...
Your relative likes hiking off the beaten trail? This handheld navigator would be very handy
SHOWER everywhere!!!
Fill the bag, step on the foot pump a few times and youโll have a high pressured shower (and warm if left in the sun before)
The Rolls Royce of multi-tool kit including a digital alarm clock, altimeter, barometer, thermometer, light...
PARENTS - Great gifts for couples who travel with kids
The Travel bug does not disappear when you have kids! Here are some gifts for couples who travel with kids to facilitate their adventures.
For limited and medium budgets
Decorate the kids' room to give them the travel bug!
Mosquito net for stroller and car seat. To go for a walk in any country and not worry
According to a mother travel blogger friend, it is the best baby bottle warmer out there.
Portable high chair - seat your kid safely anywhere
For the kids to sleep anywhere
And baby can sleep too!
Not always easy to drag the kids through the long corridors of airports - the Trunki should make it more manageable!
Reduce toilet seats for kids anywhere with this folding reusable seat cover - 3 colors
UNUSUAL - Unique Travel Gifts
Want something strange, unique or fun to offer? Here are some unique travel gifts that should trigger interesting discussions:
Books
The Atlas of countries that don't exist (officially)
Legends and secrets around the US
Searching for the perfect meal and experiencing Extreme cuisine (Deep-fried Mars Bars, still-beating heart of a cobra...)
Other Items
Compass necklace to never get lost
Communicate easily in any country by pointing at the pictogram
Plane Cork Screw - ready for take off?
Carry on Cocktail kit - everything is in the name
A shrimp neck pillow - really?
If your traveler friends and relatives can't leave without good coffee, get them a small portable espresso machine to take with them everywhere they travel!
TRAVEL GIFT CARDS
I must admit after looking around and searching, it is very hard to find a good gift card or certificates for travel activities - hotels, flights or activities. Even the big names don't do it. But we don't always want to just give cash! I will keep looking for something. In the meantime you can consider:
An amazon gift card, where they can buy all the equipment needed for a trip: luggage, memory cards, clothes, hiking shoes...
An option for flights - but can only apply to plain plane tickets.
If your friends or relatives are planning a city break or holiday, consider buying them a gift certificate on Get Your Guide so that they can book entry tickets or tours.
Just pick a tour, click on 'Give this as a gift', select the amount. Note: tick to choose if you want to suggest this tour on the certificate or just get a plain gift certificate.
Found inspiration? I hope so ๐
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