In this guide, you will find products we adore that have made our travels smoother. These items will show your thoughtfulness, and are things your special traveler may not think to purchase for themselves.
The Christmas gifts listed here cater to various travel styles, budgets, and interests, ensuring you’ll find something perfect for your loved one.
1. A Travel Planner
I have spent years testing different planners for organizing my travels, ranging from terrible to excellent. The Clever Fox Travel Planner is now my favorite.
This planner brings color into the organization process—your vibrant life deserves a beautiful planner! Choose from a variety of bright and eye-catching colors.
What I love about the Clever Fox planner is its focus on not only itineraries and checklists, but also on journaling, trip reviews, and creating memories.
Whether for planners or dreamers, this journal is perfect for digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and anyone who appreciates being organized.
2. A Digital Photo Frame
Digital photo frames are perfect gifts for travel enthusiasts who enjoy sharing their travel memories.
Forget postcards! Digital frames offer a modern, intimate way to share special moments directly with loved ones.
Simply send photos to their email or via linked accounts on the app, and the images will automatically update on their frame each day!
I gifted a Frameo to my parents for sending them pictures of our travels. It’s a truly sentimental gift for those who don’t see others often enough.
3. Tour or Attraction Gift Card
We always recommend experiences over physical gifts! A perfect gift for any adventurer is a gift card to a tour or attraction site like Get Your Guide.
Tours create unforgettable memories and often consume a significant part of the budget; thus, a gift card here demonstrates thoughtfulness.
There’s no need to book the experience in advance. The traveler can choose their own adventure based on their desires!
4. Columbia Winter Boots (Omni Heat)
After discovering Columbia’s ski wear for my first trip, I fell in love with their clothing brand for adventures. Their waterproof and thermal winter boots are my go-to!
Warm, comfortable, and lightweight, they suit any cold-weather outfit perfectly. I only took these boots to Bryson City! They can tackle snow or chilly hikes effortlessly.
Look for Columbia products equipped with waterproof omni-heat technology to ensure quality during travels.
5. Unbound Merino Clothes
If you’re searching for a gift for the man in your life who loves traveling, consider Unbound Merino clothes. This brand is dedicated to creating stylish, functional, and sustainable garments.
Made from mulesing-free Merino wool, these clothes are breathable, quick-drying, and resist odors—excellent for long trips!
They also offer a women’s line, making Merino wool bras a thoughtful gift choice too!
6. Photo Tiles (Travel Memories Art Display)
Photo tiles are an innovative way to showcase your travel memories. You can easily print select photos from your phone onto decorative tiles.
These tiles come with adhesive backing, eliminating the need for nails and allowing for easy repositioning without damaging walls.
7. Tortuga Backpack
Tortuga is my favorite backpack brand. I’ve used my Tortuga Laptop Backpack three times a week for two years, and it still looks brand new.
Comfortable, durable, and stylish, it’s perfect for managing my travel blogging life filled with electronics, keeping my cords organized.
8. Lonely Planet Guidebooks
While I often lean on travel blogs and online resources, a good Lonely Planet guidebook remains a top choice for travel inspiration.
These books are synonymous with adventure and dreaming of new destinations.
9. Stocking Fillers
If you’re searching for stocking fillers, you can’t go wrong with items like a neck pillow, eye mask, or blanket—perfect for long-haul flights.
Other great ideas include compression socks, hand warmers, TSA-approved bottles, and RFID-blocking wallets.
10. Packing Cubes & Clothes Organizers
Packing cubes and clothing organizers may seem common, but they can become worn out easily. They’re practical gifts that any traveler would appreciate!
11. Sassenach Whisky + Clanlands
Give the gift of Sassenach Whisky for those craving a taste of the highlands. Created by Sam Heughan, it’s best accompanied by the book Clanlands.
12. Bluetooth Headphones
Bluetooth headphones are essential for any travel kit and make for a great backup gift—perfect for anyone who travels frequently.
13. Kindle / Amazon Gift Card
For travelers who love books, a Kindle or an Amazon gift card offers the chance to load up on reading material!
14. Sleeping Bag Liner
For backpackers staying in hostels, a sleeping bag liner offers a layer of comfort in unpredictable bedding situations.
15. Toiletry Bag
A quality toiletries bag stays organized and makes a practical gift for any traveler.
16. Travel-Sized Appliances
Travel enthusiasts often miss essential appliances; consider gifting them travel-sized items like hair dryers or steamers.
