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Do you have a traveler in your life you need to shop for this holiday season?
If so, look no further because I’ve curated a list of the best gifts for travelers. Whether you’re shopping for a frequent flyer or road trip warrior, finding gifts for them will include items that make their travels less stressful and fun. From a camera to capture memories to a power bank to ensure all their electronics are charged while on the go, these gifts can make a difference in any travelers’ experience.
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Best Gift for Travelers
Travel Mug
For our road trip warriors, having hot coffee on-hand is needed to keep them energized for a full day of adventures. A travel coffee mug is essential to keep a hot cup of joe on-hand while on the road.
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Personal Water Filter
Personal water filters are a great gift for travelers because clean water isn’t readily available everywhere. Having a personal water filter ensures the water you’re drinking is clean and healthy.
Water Flask
In addition to a water filter, a water flask is great for having water available while out and about. Plus, it saves money. Travelers love saving money. Extra money in their pockets can be used towards more travel and more adventures.
Fashionable Compression Socks
Compression socks or tights are an excellent gift option for frequent flyers. I usually pack a pair for long-haul flights because they are helpful for increasing blood circulation and reducing the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) during a flight, which can be deadly.
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Camera
Cameras are an excellent gift for frequent travelers because they allow travelers to capture their most enjoyable travel moments to relish in later and to share with family and friends. An instant photo camera is great for creating a collage of photos or a GoPro to capture adventures on video.
Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
I personally own a pair of Sony Wireless Headphones. They come in handy for the times when I am on a flight with a family that has noisy kids or if I want to just enjoy an inflight movie in peace.
Portable Charger
Making sure all devices are fully charged during travel is especially important for travelers. The last thing a traveler needs is to have their phone, tablet or e-reader die while on a long flight or on a road trip. A dead device is a useless device.
Television Streaming Device
A streaming device like a Roku or Firestick will give travelers access to their favorite movies and shows anywhere they go. This is helpful, especially for travelers like me who have kids. We use our streaming device to stream our daughter’s favorite cartoons, which helps prevent her from getting homesick.
VPN Subscription
When going overseas certain television shows aren’t available due to location. A VPN will be helpful, especially when used in conjunction with a streaming device like a Roku or Firestick. I can’t tell you the number of times having a VPN while traveling has been helpful.
International Travel Plug Adapter
Having on hand a travel plug that fits the outlet of various countries is helpful for a traveler. One international travel plug adapter that can fit the electrical outlets for various countries all-in-one product helps relieve stress and is one less thing to pack and worry about.
RFID Blocking Travel Accessories
RFID blocking travel accessories like passport holders are the perfect gifts for travelers because they help protect traveler’s most important travel documents from hackers, thus preventing identity theft.
Foldable/Collapsible Travel Bag
A foldable/collapsible travel bag is great for travelers who love to bring back items from their travels whether they’re souvenirs for family and friends or something for them to remember their adventure.
Cleansing Wipes
Cleansing wipes are great for people always on-the-go. Maybe someone needs to freshen up after or during a long-haul flight, maybe they’re camping in the desert or mountains or even on a road trip – a place where access to warm water to bathe is just isn’t an option – cleansing wipes are the best option. They’re great for getting funk and grime off in between showers while on the go.
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Kim S.
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These were all so good! I have quite a few people in my life who love to travel and I’m always stuck on how I can do a little something something to gift them. I’ll be purchasing some for sure !
These are really GOOD items. I like the Roku devices. It’s the BEST thing!! Long gone are the days with all those cable equipment and boxes LOL. Good bye!
I was going thru the list and keeping track of all the items I agree with, and it was just too many to remember which is proof that you’ve definitely compiled a winning list!
Compression socks and water filter I have never thought of. All are great ideas but those two I’m adding to my list. Thank you for this.
ooh I love the compression socks. I am obsessed with socks. Love it
Great tips! The compression so are esp a game-changer; I save my calf-covering ones for flights, but wear the ankle-high ones regularly – they really keep your feet from tiring too quickly!
I was looking at the Lifestaw a few weeks ago. I think it is pretty cool. Good list!