I love looking through gift guides for inspiration. Being someone that lives to travel, it was so much fun to put together a gift guide for travelers. The other thing I love is doing all my holiday shopping online and getting my shopping done before December starts. First up, a gift guide for the traveler in your life. You can click on any of the photos to purchase the item. In case you are wondering, I get a small commission if you buy anything and there is no additional cost to you.
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Gift Guide for Travelers
Travel Jackets, Hats & Scarfs
Jackets – Everyone needs a lightweight jacket. My North Face jacket comes with me on every single trip. The thing I like, is that it rolls up into the size of a travel umbrella so it’s easy to carry and it’s warm but not too warm. The competing jacket is the Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket, which is another excellent choice. Both come in multiple colors, will keep you warm on a plane, be an extra layer, and protect you from rainy weather. If you are just looking for a small packable raincoat, this North Face packable rain jacket that comes in black or red is perfect.
Hats – Depending on the type of trip, hats and scarves are great gifts. The secret is to make sure you find something somewhat neutral that can go with multiple outfits. This pom beanie for cold weather or this straw hat for a beach vacation are both very affordable and useful. A nice beanie is great for men and easily packable.
Scarves – Your traveling fashionista will love to bundle up with this Free People scarf that comes in a bunch of colors. For warmer weather, a cute lightweight snake print scarf can double up as a sarong or something to cover up when heading into a church. For men, a nice ribbed scarf is great for business or pleasure travel. If you have an adventure traveler in your life, a Buff can be worn 16 different ways!
Suitcase, Backpack and Packing Cubes
One of the keys to a successful trip is packing well. We’ve used this 3 Piece Hard Shell Spinner Set on our last few big trips and it’s sturdy and reasonably priced. Uber stylish travelers, will love this personalized luggage set.
Compression packing cubes, one of my travel “must haves” make a great gift or stocking stuffer If you’ve never hear of them, you are completely missing out! They are lightweight bags that zip up and get rid of all the extra air between clothes. A pile of t-shirts becomes half the size when compressed. At your destination destination, you can keep your clothes inside and just unzip the compression and it’s like having drawers.
Another very useful item is a functional travel backpack with laptop space. Multiple pockets on the inside and outside make a bag so useful and great getting through airports. A small stylish backpack is great for people that want something functional but looks great with every outfit. If you have a friend that is getting into photography, a camera gear backpack will be the best gift. The great thing is that the inside can be reconfigured for various lenses and cameras.
Electronics
I bought my husband a pair of Bose Headphones that he brought them on every trip until he wore them out. It’s a great gift for a frequent traveler because they are noise cancelling which makes the trip so much more peaceful and they have great sound. For those that prefer headphones that are smaller, these Bose earbuds with superior sound will do the trick.
A new Canon Camera or Drone makes an incredible gift for someone really special in your life. While that may be out of your budget, you can help them personalize their equipment with a Camera Strap that reflects their personality. A new Camera Backpack for their gear is also an amazing gift that won’t break the bank.
For photos on your trip, the new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro are amazing. The photo and video capabilities have been greatly expanded. If you have and older iPhone, we put together a list of iPhone Photo Accessories that make great gifts and stocking stuffers. Go Pros make great gifts for active travelers as do accessories like this Telesin dome.
Related Post: iPhone Photo Accessories for Travelers
Trip Inspiration
There’s nothing better than looking at amazing trip ideas to get inspiration. Definitely check out all of the Evolista travel ideas here. On top of that a beautiful coffee table book or travel magazine subscription makes a perfect gift. My favorite books right now are the New York Times 36 Hours Series which are compilations of their popular 36 hour guides. Choose the best edition for your traveler and they’ll get tons of new ideas of places to go.
Another fun gift and way to commemorate travel is a Scratch Off Wall Map or this really cool US Photo Map where you can frame your travels to each state.
Related Post: Best Places to Travel in December
Beauty
Dual voltage is really important in other countries because curling irons and dryers can overload your Power Converter. This Travel Straightening Iron that Curls Hair too is small and dual voltage ( 110 or 220). Also compact and dual voltage is this Tourmaline Hair Dryer that folds. No one wants a melt down on an international trip!
Looking for great stocking stuffer ideas. This travel sized Morroccan Oil will keep your hair soft. A Silk Pillow Case is one of the best and smallest things you can pack to protect your hair and skin. Collagen Peptide Packets are portable and keep your hair and skin looking great.
Gift Guide for Travelers Wrap Up
A lot of the items on this Gift Guide for Travelers are also great for real life too. Check out my Favorite Travel Accessories for my “must haves” on every trip. If you have any questions or feel like I left out something that would be great, please share in the comments.
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48 Comments
Aimee Carlson
December 1, 2019 at 2:35 pmLove the thoughtful ideas!!
Jenifer
December 4, 2019 at 8:25 pmThank you!
Mitzi Beach
November 29, 2019 at 7:32 pmI want it all! …:) Seriously though this list is very helpful for the traveler regardless of their age as having the right “stuff” definitely aides in travel success. Thank you for your well thought out post. Mitzi
Jenifer
November 30, 2019 at 4:12 amSo glad it’s helpful! Thank you.
jess jannenga
November 25, 2019 at 3:55 pmI enjoyed your list for traveling. I am asking for wireless headphone for Christmas as they would be great on the plane , etc.. I bet your hubby loved the Bose headphones. I love the camera and also the travel books.My hubby and I hope to do more traveling and I heard good things about these packing cubes!
jess xx
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Jenifer
November 25, 2019 at 7:21 pmThe headphones are great for travel and they pack into a small easy to carry case but they’re also nice at home if you’re ever listening to something and don’t want to disturb anyone else. The packing cubes are an amazing space saver and they’re different from traditional packing cubes. Whoever invented them is a genius!
Nancy Weiss
November 25, 2019 at 3:38 pmHow perfect! I have a few travelers that I needed ideas for. This was very well written and categorized to help me find the perfect gift. I especially liked the books.
Happy Holidays to You,
Nancy
Jenifer
November 25, 2019 at 7:22 pmThe books are so great for ideas and just to have something wonderful to read and look at. Glad the list is helpful!
Kara
November 22, 2019 at 1:39 amThese are all perfect gift ideas for travelers! I really love the scratch off wall map and the 36 hour guide book. Thank you for the ideas!
x Kara | http://karascloset.net
Jenifer
November 22, 2019 at 2:25 pmThank you! It’s fun to have great trip inspiration like the 36 hour book and map. I honestly think I’ve traveled more because I just let myself dream about it. π
Michelle Tucker
November 21, 2019 at 8:14 pmGreat ideas! I just bought my husband a GoPro last Christmas. It has been great on all our trips.
Jenifer
November 22, 2019 at 2:21 pmWe love the Go Pro too. If you haven’t tried the dome attachment yet, it might be really fun with the kids.
Jennifer
November 21, 2019 at 1:26 pmI love those white suitcases!
Jennifer
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Jenifer
November 21, 2019 at 2:23 pmMe too π
Yasmin
December 12, 2018 at 5:43 amI’m totally loving that chic champagne colored rollaway bag.
xx Yasmin
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Jenifer
December 13, 2018 at 11:38 pmThank you so much, it goes with practically everything! Glad you liked it.
xx Jenifer
Kat
December 5, 2018 at 1:52 pmThis is so helpful! Thanks love π
Jenifer
December 6, 2018 at 9:03 pmGlad you like it Kat!! π
Vidhi
December 4, 2018 at 7:04 amLove these gift ideas. Getting a new phone seems like the perfect one. Lol. But carrying a neutral scarf is amazing, I have done that on many vacations.
-Vidhi
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Jenifer
December 6, 2018 at 12:02 amI agree about the phone π I just took a quick overnight trip and used a scarf, beanie and my North Face parka. All great travel staples.
Vicki
November 29, 2018 at 3:38 amI love the hats you picked! So cute!!
Jenifer
November 30, 2018 at 6:25 pmThank you!
Jessica
November 26, 2018 at 7:37 amGreat picks dear. Can’t go wrong with beanies and scarves. Makes the journey a little bit more comfy.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Jenifer
November 27, 2018 at 8:52 pmThanks so much and making the journey comfy is always a great thing!
Thomas Paul
November 24, 2018 at 4:58 pmHave you heard of the UNIQLO brand?
They have a clothing line similar to the jacket you just mentioned.
It’s called Ultra Light Down Jacket.
I love it!! Great for traveling to
Jenifer
November 26, 2018 at 3:10 amI love those jackets. I should try to add that to the list. They’re a great price and they come with the little bag. Thanks for reminding me and reading the blog π
Neslihan
November 22, 2018 at 9:46 amThis post is helpful, great tips!
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Jenifer
November 22, 2018 at 2:30 pmGlad you liked it! Thanks for reading.
Lovely Amusan
November 21, 2018 at 10:45 amGreat gift ideas darling! So informative and thorough. Have a wonderful week.
xoxo
Lovely
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Jenifer
November 21, 2018 at 4:20 pmThanks so much! Hope you have a great week too!
Selina
November 21, 2018 at 10:45 amoh yeeessss such amazing gift ideas!! Thank you so much for sharing these! I love them all especially the book ideas β€
xx
Selina | Selina’s Inspiration
Jenifer
November 21, 2018 at 4:20 pmThank you Selina! Travel books are always a great gift!
Marina W
November 21, 2018 at 9:12 amGreat post and super useful!
Thanks for sharing xx
– Marina W
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Jenifer
November 21, 2018 at 4:37 pmThanks for checking it out! xx
Radi
November 21, 2018 at 7:29 amI really want to get a new suitcase and headphones!
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Jenifer
November 21, 2018 at 4:36 pmThose are both such great gifts and things I always want too. This year I’m adding a bigger spinner to my luggage. Thanks for reading!
Jennifer
November 21, 2018 at 4:58 amOh my goodness!! You’ve outdone yourself!! I couldn’t wait to check this guide out and it did not disappoint!! I’m thinking of gifting myself that “Where to Travel When” book (hahaha). Thanks so much for putting all these amazing finds in one place!! xoxo
Jenifer
November 21, 2018 at 4:35 pmThank you so much! You should definitely get that book. It’s such great food for thought with tons of information and amazing photos.
Nina
November 21, 2018 at 3:26 amThese are great gift ideas, . Happy Tuesday.xx
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Jenifer
November 21, 2018 at 4:04 amThank you Nina! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
Kelli
November 21, 2018 at 3:23 amYou have the most thorough, informative posts!!!!
Jenifer
November 21, 2018 at 4:03 amThank you! Hope your shopping goes well!
Angela
November 20, 2018 at 7:16 pmI love travel books! Theyβre great gifts because they always feel so indulgent buying them for myself, but make such great presents! Great list!
Angela | http://www.lenorth.com
Jenifer
November 20, 2018 at 9:47 pmThank you Angela! Travel books are the best!
Simone
November 20, 2018 at 10:15 amThe leather charger roll up looks fantastic! I’m loving gorgeous accessories and that would be definitely something for me. What a great selection of gift ideas.
xx Simone
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Jenifer
November 20, 2018 at 9:46 pmThank you so much. I love that roll up too and pretty much everything in the store it came from. π€£
Carina Herren
November 19, 2018 at 7:42 pmAmazing picks! I do use packing cubes and these are great reads! Thanks for sharing!
Carina
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Jenifer
November 19, 2018 at 8:02 pmSo glad you liked it! I LOVE packing cubes and definitely am crazy about travel books too.