There’s a lot to be thankful for this holiday season! Like this holiday gift guide so you know exactly what to buy for fellow travel lovers. If the ones you love have wanderlust on the brain, there’s something for everyone in this annual list compiled by the Travel Brats. From stocking stuffers to worthwhile vouchers, enjoy our list of gift favorites for the fellow Travel Brats in your life.
For the Blogger
All travelers need a good laptop case to protect their expensive laptops! Try a high-quality laptop bag and a waterproof case to keep your precious cargo safe. For other fun laptop covers and cases, check out our Amazon Shop.
For the Content Creator
Every content creator needs a good selfie stick that can stand alone as a tripod. The 40-inch Selfie Stick or the 60-inch Sensyne Selfie Stick. To keep your phone dry, try a Waterproof phone pouch or case. For an exceptional gift, a GoPro is the perfect gift.
For the Writer
You also can’t go wrong with a travel journal. From DIY travel journals to fun prompts and bucket list journals, remembering where you go and the thoughts and memories made there can be recorded in a travel journal and even turned into a scrapbook. Check out more of our favorite travel journal options in our collection.
For the Short Reader
Travel magazine subscriptions give great inspiration for the next adventure. Some of the most fun travel subscriptions include National GEO, Travel & Leisure, Artful Living, Wanderlust, Afar, and Global Traveler.
For the Long Reader
There is nothing better than a good book on a plane ride or a good audiobook on a car ride! From fiction to nonfiction, we love mysteries, dramas, history, and more! Visit our Amazon Novel Collection to shop our favorite reads for vacation. We also have collections of motivational & business books, as well as our favorite spiritual books to dig deep! If you are traveling light, invest in a Kindle!
For the Organized Packer
The organized packer is always looking for more gadgets. Cordbrick is a great block to hold and wrap your cords in. If you love to organize each item category within your suitcase, you need the proper organizers for your toiletry bag, clothing, jewelry, sunnies, and bras. If you are taking a short trip, try GoToobs and a travel shaving kit. If you only bring a carry-on suitcase, pack liquids and creams in magnetic capsules and try out a HiBar Maintain Shampoo and Conditioner Set. To keep hats from bending, we love a good hat case.
For the Backpacker
If you are backpacking, you will need a foldable raincoat, a Collapsible Water Bottle, an electronic cord organizer, and a universal travel adapter. For rain protection, check out the the Osprey Waterproof Bag. For organizing a carry-on backpack, try our favorite Electronic organizer.
For the Flyer and Road tripper
Here are the top items everyone needs in their carry-on – eye shades, neck pillows, a packable travel blanket and pillow, noise-canceling headphones, word searches, Mad Libs, and a travel wallet to fit and protect their passport.
Favorite Travel Bags
After so many travel adventures, a piece of luggage starts to give out. A new luggage set is the perfect, thoughtful gift for someone who is always on the go. Some reputable brands to look into are Long Vacation, Rockland, Coolife, Samsonite, SwissGear, Travelers Club, and Luggex. Our favorite weekend bags are from Etronik and Minkars. We also have a favorite fanny pack and love the Cotopaxi Travel Backpack.
What to Wear
Loungewear for the airport is a must because you want to be comfy, but there are also photo ops moments that mean you need to be cute and casual. Some great brands are Lululemon and Calvin Klein. In terms of clothes, splurging on a quality pair of hiking boots might be the way to go. Try Colombia hiking boots. For deals on boots, you can also try Bass Pro Shops. For comfy airport shoes, HOKAs are our fave. For more travel sneakers, check out our Amazon sneaker collection. For maximum comfort, wear some cozy socks on the plane or pack some to slip your feet into. PJs are a great gift, and versatile ones are needed for traveling. For more cute looks for your vacations, check out our Amazon Store and Shop Best Dressed.
For the “Experience Lover”
For those who enjoy experiences more than material items, find a worthwhile voucher or certificate to do something exciting. For example, you can buy flight vouchers or gift cards for Delta, United, Southwest, or American so they can have funds for their next travel adventure.
Some other good experience gifts are tickets to a music festival, concert, skydiving, or scuba diving certification. Another voucher that goes a long way is the Key West Express voucher, which lasts two years.
For the Artsy Traveler
One of the best things about traveling is coming home after an adventure away. Shutterfly can meet all your personalized and picture needs, and you can even create photo books on their website. If you are a Costco member, you will receive a 50% discount on all purchases. If your loved one prefers scrapbooking, try a Polaroid camera. A third option is to buy a photo album and print out images of your adventures.
There are options for everyone in the Travel Brats gift guide, but if you are not a big gift giver, you can write a loving card and perhaps include a picture. Enjoy the holidays coming up, and purchase with love.
