The 45 Best Gifts for Every Type of Traveler 2024
Last updated on 11/08/2024
Treat the globetrotter in your life to gifts that spark their love of adventure and make travel a breeze. From essentials that ease long flights to thoughtful mementos celebrating past journeys, these items bring comfort and joy to every journey. Whether you’re looking for practical gear or pieces that fuel future explorations, you’ll find something perfect for every kind of traveler here.
Trtl Travel Pillow
This essential travel accessory has gotten an update. Travel Pillows from trtl offer neck and shoulder support for long flights. It's soft, lightweight, and oh so comfortable.
tomtoc Travel Backpack
Weekender backpacks are easier to carry through the airport compared to a standard duffel bag. The Travel Backpack from tomtoc is carry-on approved, water-resistant, lightweight, and fits your laptop!
Open Flat Cosmetics Bag
Gone are the days of endlessly searching through your cosmetics bag. This travel makeup pouch opens flat for easy viewing of all of your items.
Foldable Duffel Bag
Know someone who is a travel shopper or loves souvenirs? This Samsonite foldaway packable duffel bag is perfect for those who might come back from their trip with a bit more than they came with.
Packable Rain Poncho
Often forgotten while packing, but is an absolute essential is the rain poncho. This poncho is unisex and comes with a compact carrying case.
Viral Collagen Mask
This viral collagen mask is the ultimate stocking stuffer and travel stressed-skin hack!
Luggage Scale
There's nothing worse than checking your bag just to realize it's overweight. A luggage scale makes an excellent stocking stuffer and a must-have for anyone who travels.
Toiletry Set
This TSA-approved toiletry set has 18 pieces including a clear travel pouch and leak-proof and refillable travel bottles.
Kindle Paperwhite
No one ever regrets getting a Kindle Paperwhite. Especially for those who travel, it's a must. Gone are the days of lugging around heavy books.
Subtl Beauty 4-in-1 Makeup Stack
A 4-in-1 travel makeup kit is the ultimate travel hack. This Subtl Beauty stack includes a mirror lid, mini brush, eyeshadow, powder, cream highlighter, and lip and cheek color.
AirTag
Keep track of all your bags and wallets with AirTags. If something does get lost in the shuffle, you can see exactly where it is. Get one for every piece of luggage!
Digital Picture Frame
The gift that travelers and nontravelers both love. A digital frame is the perfect way to display all your travel photos. The Skylight frame allows for easy WiFi photo uploading and a touchscreen display to look through photos.
Malin + Goetz Essentials Kit
Both men and women will love this Malin + Goetz travel kit that includes everything you need from skincare to haircare.
The Travel Book
Coffee table books are a gifting staple. The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World is packed with 680 images from 200 countries.
New Balance Women's Sneakers
You no longer have to sacrifice style for comfort. These on-trend New Balance sneakers are perfect for every day and look cute too!
Bellroy Tech Kit
Traveling with all the electronics? The Bellroy Tech Kit organizes your charging cables, power banks, and more.
Tower 28 Viral Toning Spray
The Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray has reached cult status on TikTok. It's perfect to soothe the skin and prevent breakouts while traveling.
Simo WiFi Hotspot
Know someone who travels often and works remote? The Simo Wifi Hotspot makes accessing Wifi anywhere easy!
Personal Item Sized Luggage
Budget air travel baggage rules can be hard to navigate. This personal item sized roller luggage takes the guesswork out of it. It has removable wheels to take off before boarding.
Cadence Stackable Containers
For those who are all about aesthetic and practical items, these Cadence stackable travel containers make the most of your space.
Kindle Unlimited Subscription
The gift for the person who has everything. A Kindle Unlimited subscription offers thousands of books and magazines for on-the-go reading. It will definitely be used.
Comrad Compression Socks
Compression socks are an underrated travel item. They can be a game changer for leg comfort. These Conrad socks offer graduated compression, which is tighter at the feet and looser at the knee, helping with comfort.
2 in 1 Travel Curling Iron & Straightener
Traveling often means picking one hair tool for the trip. With this 2-in-1 travel curling iron and straightener, no styling or luggage space sacrifices have to be made.
Fujifilm Instax Max Camera
The Fujifilm Instax Mini offers instant souvenirs and memories from your trip while taking up less space than other instant cameras.
Rechargable Neck Fan
The theme park accessory that makes walking around in hot weather much more enjoyable. Neck fans are a hands-free way to stay cool and this one has thousands of positive reviews.
Luggage Organizer & Drink Holder
This handy luggage helper is an organizer that includes a drink holder. It's one of those items you will wonder how you lived without it!
AirPods Pro 2
The ultimate gift, perfect for everyone, is the Airpods Pro2. These offer active noise cancellation. Essentially turning them into the highest quality earplugs to drown out those plane sounds so you can get some rest. They also have amazing audio.
Family Passport Holder
For families that love to travel together, this family passport holder from tomtoc holds up to four passports while being RFID-blocking and water-resistant. It also has holders for an AirTag and your SIM card.
Men's New Balance Sneakers
Men's sneakers have gotten an upgrade and these New Balance are a fan favorite while being stylish.
Snooz Go Travel White Noise Machine with Night Light
Sleeping in new places isn't always the easiest. This Snooz Go Travel Bluetooth speaker also has a white noise and night light setting.
Touchland Hand Sanitizer
Touchland has taken over the hand sanitizer space. Their sleek design and moisturizing mist makes a casual product fun to use.
Compression Cube Set
These tested and loved compression cubes are built to last and make packing and unpacking much more tolerable.
AirFly Bluetooth Transmitter
Hate the wired earphones they give out to watch in-flight entertainment? The Airfly Bluetooth Transmitter is a game changer. Easily connect your wireless earphones to enjoy all the entertainment the plane has to offer.
Samsonite 21 inch Hardside Carry On
With thousands of positive reviews, this Samsonite 21" hardside, expandable carry-on is the perfect way to update your travel game.
Airplane Footrest Hammock
When you are shorter than 5'7, long flights can take a toll on your legs. An airplane footrest is easy to use and makes a huge difference in flight comfort.
Audible Subscription
An Audible subscription is an amazing gift for travelers. It's perfect for making travel days speed by.
Passport Holder with AirTag Slot
An RFID-blocking travel wallet is essential for international trips. This one is designed to keep your items safe and includes an AirTag slot for extra security.
Elta MD SPF
Everyone's favorite sunscreen. Elta MD SPF is a great gift for every day but especially to have on hand while traveling.
Portable Charger with Cables
Can't leave home without it. This portable charger comes with all the cables you need, making on-the-go charging a breeze.
Travel Steamer
A compact travel steamer is a game changer, especially when traveling for work or an event. No more hoping the hotel has an iron or spending too much vacation time ironing. This steamer weighs less than a pound and heats up in 15 seconds!
Nuun Hydration Tablets
Nuun electrolytes tablets are a compact way to bring extra hydration and vitamins with you on the trip. It's a stocking stuffer that will be appreciated and most definitely used.
3D Sleep Mask
This fan-favorite 3D eye mask puts zero pressure on the eyes making wearing it comfortable and sleeping in it even easier.
Universal Travel Adapter
A practical stocking stuffer - this universal adapter really is universal. No more guesswork is needed to find out if you have the correct adapter. This adapter works for 150 countries and charges six devices at a time.
Expandable Tripod with Remote
A selfie stick extendable tripod makes taking any type of photo a breeze. This one adjusts up to 62" and comes with a remote to take group photos or selfies without additional hands.
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