My Favorite Gifts for the Traveler in Your Life
Do you know someone who is always going… somewhere ? You’ll be watching Instagram stories and there they are, sitting in an airport lounge or posing in a restaurant that’s probably not in the city where they live. Whether that person is constantly on the move because of their job or they just truly believe in the idea of vacations, you can use the holidays as an opportunity to give them something that will make their life easier and better wherever they are. they are in the world.
The best gifts for frequent flyers
Your frequent flyer probably already has luggage they like that suits their lifestyle and needs, so don’t try to gift it unless you’re sure you need it. You know what they probably don’t have? Scales to ensure that baggage weight meets airline requirements. A portable luggage scale will only cost you $10.99, but it will be invaluable. Well, maybe you can appreciate the value of it as it will save them a significant amount in excess weight fees.
Next, let’s talk about technology, namely charging and storing equipment. Check out the airport sometime. Everyone is 1. sitting on their phone and 2. charging it at the same time. Save your recipient from having to make the impossible choice of whether to charge their headphones, smartwatch, or phone with one precious outlet, and grab this three-in-one foldable charger ($20.34) instead. Or if they’re traveling the world, try a passport holder with phone charging capabilities, like this one from Lovie Style ($43.99). They already need to keep their passport with them, so this is how you can help them make it double. Plus, it’s unlikely they already have one, so that’s a celebratory win.
As for the plane itself, I have two suggestions: the PROFezzion Magnetic Phone Mount ($14.99) and the Lavales Bluetooth Adapter ($29.99). This ensures that your traveler can have fun during their flight, no matter what. The phone mount holds the phone in front of someone and secures it to the seat in front of them, while the adapter lets you use your own wireless headphones for in-flight entertainment.
Finally, consider the Dapper Wrapper ($26.16), a portable tech organizer that rolls up and keeps cords and small devices separate and safe inside the bag—no matter how fast they run to get to their gate.
The best gifts for travel
Whether on a plane or in a hotel room in a strange new place, your giftee may find it a little difficult to sleep. May I suggest the Muciozy Sleep Headphones ($22.79)? These are Bluetooth headphones with an attached eye mask, providing a very personalized sleeping environment.
A few months ago I purchased the Tan Fan Sleeping Bag ($46). It’s a sort of silky sleeping bag that’s designed to keep spray tan from getting on your sheets at night, and while I use it for that, I’ve also discovered it has a great dual purpose: I’ve taken it on a trip with me, where I’ve shamelessly used it for more than just on the plane, but also to separate yourself from the sheets in your hotel. I’m not usually a big fan of germs, but it was nice to know that even if the wait staff was feeling lazy that week, I was safe in a personal cocoon that I cleaned myself. It’s so small and foldable that packing it was easy. As it turns out, there are a variety of sleeping bag liners available if you don’t want to get one that’s designed for self-tanning. If your recipient is staying in hostels or Airbnbs, this can be a real winner.
A travel towel is also a smart purchase, especially if your traveler is outdoors or staying in places other than hotels. The PackTowel Luxe ($27.69) is small, lightweight, easy to carry and store, but still wicks moisture so it never gets wet when on the go.