Gift-giving is such a fun and thoughtful way to show those you care for just how important they are to you, and when your loved ones love to travel, there are so many different ideas on what to gift them! When the budget is tight, finding the best travel gift can be a stressful situation.
Lucky for you, we’ve put together a whole list of great finds for every type of wanderlust, so if you’re looking for the perfect gifts for your family and friends this holiday season (or even for yourself, no judgment here), read on!
A portable blanket to tote along on every trip
So many situations come up during every trip where it would be so nice to just snuggle up and be comfortable, but when traveling, finding the space to pack a blanket is nearly impossible. Thankfully, innovations have been made for sleek, compact travel blankets that can roll up or be folded to a perfect size to stick in a backpack or suitcase. I know that the travel blanket that was given to me a while back has become the first thing I pack for every flight! No one is opposed to comfort, so gifting your traveler-buddy a cozy portable blanket is both economical for you and perfect for them.
A stylish, yet durable passport holder
While it may seem simplistic, it can truly be one of the most useful gifts for your frequent flyer friends. Because passports are essential when travelling overseas, keeping it safe is an absolute must! There are so many high quality, stylish, and economic choices out there, so you won’t be hard pressed to find a passport holder perfectly suited to any type of personality. Even if you notice that they already have a passport holder, you honestly cannot go wrong gifting another. Especially for frequent travellers, having a backup holder in case of spills, rips, etc. will always be a good idea!
A travel jewelry case
Knots be gone! Who has time to untangle dainty jewelry chains? Especially during a trip, no one wants to take any extra time getting ready, because that means less time out exploring the destination! Your best friend, sister, mother, daughter, aunt, whoever, will be so grateful for the thought behind an adorable, nifty little travel case for organizing all their jewelry quickly, easily, and most importantly, portably!
A portable lens to transform phone photos from amateur to amazing
Taking photos is at the top of everyone’s list of the best ways to capture the magic of a trip abroad. When snapping photos of all the best sights, any true traveller will want the best photo possible! It can be difficult, and often expensive, to buy and then lug around a fancy DSLR camera to get quality shots. For your traveller friends that love to take photos, consider a portable lens that can attach to a smartphone! Many online retailers will offer lens attachments that are sure to enhance photos from mobile devices to look as if they were taken on a professional camera. This gift is the perfect personality gift for photography-loving travellers!
A wall map to document travels
One of the most special experiences with traveling is the joy of seeing more and more of the world with every new destination. Give the gift that captures this joy every day in a highly visible way- a wall map! Along with a set of pins, the traveller in your life will get to place a pin in every location they’ve been to, and maybe with some color coding can document where they’d like to go next!
A travel water bottle equipped with a filtering straw
While back streets and mountain tops bring adventure and one-of-a-kind experiences, they don’t typically bring easy access to fresh water. Thankfully, there’s many reusable water bottles on the market that seek to cater to that very issue, providing a built-in filtering straw that will allow the bottle to be filled with any type of water to then be purified to a clean, drinkable state! What could be a more useful travel gift than that?
A rechargeable, on-the-go power port for charging devices anywhere
Very few inconveniences can compare to that of a dead phone or computer battery, especially during a trip. On the go in a foreign place, it can be nearly impossible to find an outlet to plug a device into, and who wants to be tied to an outlet anyway? All that time waiting for your device to charge is time that could be much better spent out and about! Your friends and family will be forever grateful for the gift of a portable charger to take with them on their travels. Some portable chargers can run at an expensive rate, but many come at an affordable price point, so no need to worry about breaking the bank even on a tech gift like this!
A beautiful journal to document those special moments abroad
Something your loved one will be sure to treasure forever is a tangible way to document their travel memories and experiences. The gift of a travel journal is inexpensive, yet so deeply meaningful and personal that the value far exceeds that of any price tag. It may seem simple, but is sure to show your favorite travel enthusiast that you truly wanted to gift them something special.
Giving a great gift is so much more than spending a lot of money! These thoughtful gifts, while not expensive, will have so much value for the special travel lovers in your life.
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