15 Perfect Gifts for Travel Lovers
Do you know someone who absolutely loves to travel? Maybe you’ve got a friend or family member who’s always planning their next adventure, or maybe that sounds like you! If you’re searching for the perfect gifts for travel lovers, you’ve come to the right place.
Finding just the right travel-themed gift for a birthday, Christmas, or any special occasion can be tough. That’s why this travel gift guide is packed with ideas to inspire you and help you find something thoughtful, useful, and fun for the wanderluster in your life.
From practical travel essentials to unique accessories and clever gadgets, these gift ideas are perfect for anyone who’s always dreaming of their next trip.
Let’s dive into some of the best travel gifts for every type of traveler, no matter where their journey takes them!
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1. Travel Backpacks
Travel Backpacks are awesome gifts for travelers.
I bought this travel backpack a few years ago, and it is amazing. There are so many pockets. There is even a place to put your shoes! When I want to travel light, this is my go-to bag.
I am going to list my favorite below, but also a few similar options.
Best Travel Backpacks
2. Carry-On Suitcases
I am a avid traveler and I am on team carry-on. It is so much easier to just pack a small bag and not have to check luggage.
The best time to buy luggage is around Black Friday. There are lots and lots of deals on carry-on bags!
Some people really like getting bright colored bags so they can spot them a mile away!
Coming from someone who travels all the time, I feel like I always need a new carry-on every couple of years!
Best Carry-On Bags
One of the best gifts for travelers who have young kids is a hiking backpack.
When our kids were little, we loved these! We would go on hikes, to national parks, and even used them at home!
It is a perfect gift for someone who has kids under 5. There are baby backpacks and even toddler packs that can accommodate kids up to 5.
This is a perfect gift for an outdoor-loving young parent!
A hiking backpack is also a great gift, even if you do not have young kids. There are lots of options!
Best Hiking Backpacks
4. Scratch-Off Maps
Scratch-off maps are my favorite gifts for travel lovers to give.
I also have a National Park one and love it! There are so many cute options out there, and if you are a travel lover, these are perfect gifts!
Best Scratch-Off Maps
5. Lululemon Travel Gear
Lululemon has great gifts for travelers. The clothes are so comfortable yet cute and stylish. Everyone in my family loves Lululemon. (Even the teenagers.)
I am not talking just for women. My husband’s favorite shirts at Lululemon are comfortable and professional.
Both the men’s and women’s joggers are perfect to wear on a road trip or plane ride.
There is also a really cute travel bag for women that is perfect for carrying a passport.
Deals for Lululemon
Lululemon can be expensive, but guess what, you can look at the “We Made Too Much” part of the site and get some awesome deals.
If you teach aerobics, you can also get 25% off all items with Sweat Collective. You can also sign up for the email list and get 15% off.
My Favorite Lululemon Travel Must-Haves
6. Electronics Gear For Travel
Most people already have what they need, but upgrades make great gifts for travelers.
My kids love having Apple Air Pods, earbuds or Beats when they travel. They typically listen to books or music. Another gift idea with the Ear Pods is a Audible subscription.
I can not even tell you how helpful it is to listen to books when I travel, especially road trips.
I also really like my Apple Watch or Garmin watch to track my steps. I usually walk a lot more on vacation, and I love to see how many steps I take in 1 day. I walked 30,000 steps in Japan! I usually walk 25,000 at Disney!
Top Gifts for Travelers (Electronics)
7. Airplane Gear
We all have so many cool electronics, and when one travels, it is nice to have them all organized.
These electronic organizer bags are great gifts for travelers. You could get this bag and fill it with a power bank, Apple AirTags, travel adapters,
Travel Gift Bag Options
Trekking the National Parks is one of my favorite games. I love the national parks, and if you know anyone like me, they will love this gift too! There is also Trekking the World.
Another awesome gift is the bucket list: 50 scratch-off cards. They have these for every state! The cards reveal cool adventures in each state.
Another great option is road trip games. There are conversation starter games, mystery games, and even games for little kids to enjoy.
I have a friend who loves national parks. They bought these national park posters and framed them. They look so cute on their walls!
Some of my favorite items I have found are the shadow keepsake box , so you can put your plane tickets or other travel brochures in it.
There is a magnet board to place all of the magnets you have collected over the years. And a coin collector to put in leftover coins from all the countries you have visited.
There are so many great travel journals to choose from. Some are basic, some are designed for kids, and others are more like scrapbooks.
A travel journal is a thoughtful gift that any traveler will love. It is so awesome to write about all the travel experiences one has!
Want to look cute on vacation? How about matching shirts for a cruise or Disney trip?
If you have a family trip planned, matching shirts are the perfect gift!
Do you know someone who just wants to look cute while they travel? Shirts or sweatshirts are the perfect gift for travel lovers!
I love getting ornaments when I travel. The trend I have noticed lately is that people are customizing and creating Christmas ornaments that list all of the places they traveled that year!
If you know someone who went on a Cruise or to a special place, you can design the perfect ornament gift for your travel-loving friend.
My Favorite Christmas Ornaments
There are so many cute little pieces of Jewelry your travel-loving friends will love. My favorite is the airplane bracelet listed below! So cute!
Also, a travel-size jewelry case is another great option. There are so many cute options out there, plus you can customize them if you want!
My Favorite Jewelry Gifts for Travelers
There are so many amazing books out there that would make perfect gifts for travel lovers!
You can start with a guidebook. Guidebooks are amazing to have when you visit a new place. I have used these and loved them!
I found this awesome scenic-drive atlas that leads you to the coolest places in North America!
You can also get fiction books that take place in areas where your friend or family member loves to travel. (Pride and Prejudice….the English countryside! )
My Favorite Travel Books
If you know someone who is always traveling, they probably have a trip planned months in advance! I love these Countdown Blocks. They make the perfect gifts!
My mom and dad go on cruises probably 4 times a year, so I bought them the cruise countdown. So cute!
My Favorite Countdown Blocks
Best Gift for Travel Lover
Hopefully, this ultimate guide helps you as you shop for the travel lover in your life. There are so many fun gifts for travel lovers!
My Favorite Travel Gifts
It is really hard to choose my favorites from this list of best travel gifts! My top three would be the airplane bracelet, the countdown blocks, and the Lululemon clothes! I am a big fan of the National Park Game as well!
These gifts for travelers are perfect for Christmas or birthday gifts. No matter what the reason, you now have plenty of fun travel gift options for your travel-loving friends and family members!
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