Best Travel Presents For 2024
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Sick Girl Travels 2024 Holiday Gift Guide For Travel Lovers
It’s that time of year again, and if you’re looking for the best travel presents for the globetrotter in your life, I’m here to help. If there’s one thing I love more than travel, it’s shopping.
I’m here to rave about some of the most amazing travel gifts I’ve ever bought or received as gifts and outright love. These are independently selected travel items that will have the traveler in your life falling head over heels.
These 32 cool travel gifts range in price from under $10 to over $500, so you’re sure to find something awesome no matter what your price point. I’ve included gift ideas for him and for her as well as plenty of items that will be great for anyone with a touch of wanderlust. So without further ado, let’s get to shopping!
A Digital Picture Frame To Remember Their Travels
One of the best gifts for travelers, the Aura digital picture frame is not only recommended by me but it ranks highly on The New York Times Wirecutter and Oprah’s Favorite Things. So you know it has to be good.
Let your loved one add photos directly from their phone and invite friends and family to share photos as well. Aura offers free, unlimited storage. It’s also quick and easy to set up. I know this because even my non-tech-savvy parents figured it out.
Aura is widely regarded as the best digital picture frame on the market. With superb quality and ease of use, it’s a clear winner.
2. The Ember Heated Travel Mug To Keep Them Warm On The Go
The 16 oz Ember heated travel mug is the perfect way to keep them warm on those cold winter days. It’s a great gift for traveling if the person in your life takes a lot of road trips. It’s easy to carry and has a powerful 3-hour battery life to keep their drinks warm.
3. A Keepsake Organizer For Their Travel Mementos
If the traveler in your life is always hanging on to ticket stubs, shells, postcards, maps, and other mementos from their trips, this keepsake box is the perfect way to store those memories. It features 10 Acid-free files (6 vertical and 4 half-size), 2 compartments, 2 drawers with ribbon pulls, and 5 adjustable and dividable sections that keep important travel and vacation souvenirs safe and organized.
4. A Pair of Ray Ban Smart Sunglasses For Their Travels
Full disclosure, this is the one item on this list that I don’t own, but I’m planning on buying them for someone on my list. Shhhhh… don’t tell them!
These Ray Ban Smart sunglasses take photos or videos, get info on the world around you, remember information later, and scan QR codes. Let them toggle between their phone’s camera to speak face-to-face or double press on their glasses to share their view during a video call. They can capture or live stream exactly what they see and hear with an updated ultra-wide 12 MP camera and a five-mic system. Discreet open-ear speakers let them enjoy rich audio quality, music, and calls without losing the ambient sounds of their surroundings. The future is now!
5. A Scratch-Off Wall Map To Mark Their Travels
I love this map. It’s perfect for kids and adults and is a great way for your loved one to track their travels. It’s a cool, inexpensive travel gift that will provide a ton of enjoyment as they get to look up at their travel accomplishments and scratch off new places.
6. A GoPro Hero 13 To Record Their Travels
One of the best presents for travelers is a GoPro. The Hero 13 Creator Edition is a top-of-the-line camera that can go anywhere they do. I’ve taken mine underwater, on safari, and along for rollercoaster rides. It’s one of those great travel gifts they’ll actually use and be extremely grateful for.
7. A Kodak Color Photo Printer To Print Their Memories
If you’re looking for presents for a traveller who likes to scrapbook, this Kodak color printer makes the perfect gift. I love having the ability to print my photos and not just keep them stored in the cloud. There’s something nice about having a hard copy of your memories to look back on.
8. An Oura Ring To Track Their Health On The Road
I’m a sucker for gadgets and keeping track of my sleep, steps, heart rate, and more. If that person on your gift list loves a cool gadget. the Oura Ring is for them. This little fitness tracker is sleek, stylish, and small enough to go anywhere they do.
9. The Perfect Airplane Seatback Organizer
If you’re looking for good travel gift ideas for someone with reduced mobility, this travel seatback organizer makes a great gift. No longer will they have to bend over and try to rummage under the seat in front of them to get the things they need while in flight. Store snacks, prescriptions, a Kindle or books, an iPad, charging cords, and more in this nifty organizer that slips conveniently over the seatback tray table.
10. A Travel Pillow & Blanket Combo To Keep Them Comfy
Keep your loved one from getting cold on their next trip with this handy blanket and pillow from EverSnug. It's far better quality than the cheap versions the airlines supply and it clips conveniently to any backpack or bag.
11. Apple Airtags To Track Their Luggage
I never leave home without an Airtag slipped into my bags. Keep their luggage from getting lost by the airlines or cruise lines. I also clip one to my keys because I’m always misplacing things. A handy 4-pack will be enough to track all their valuables.
12. The Perfect Travel Curling & Straightening Iron To Keep Them Glam
If that special someone on your list wants all the styling comforts of home without taking up too much space or buying multiple devices this all-in-one travel-sized curling iron and straightener makes the perfect gift. It’s even dual voltage, making it the perfect tool for traveling abroad.
13. The World’s Best Travel Toothbrush
I bought the Phillips Sonicare One several years ago and haven’t stopped raving about it since. You’ll notice it makes an appearance in several of my posts. It’s a fantastic rechargeable travel toothbrush and it comes in several chic color options including this midnight blue version. The Phillips Sonicare is the best toothbrush money can buy, at least according to my dentist.
14. The Best Drone To Capture Their Travels
If you’re looking for a great big ticket item to gift someone who loves to travel, nothing beats a DJI drone. My fiance has one that I use for all my travel drone footage. This powerful drone is easy to use and takes incredible videos. Let them capture footage from their trips that you’ll actually want to see with the DJI Air 3 Fly More.
15. The Best Noise Cancelling Headphones
I’ve owned a lot of headphones, from Apple Airpod Max to Beats, to Sony, and far and away my favorite pair are these Bose Quiet Comfort noise-cancelling headphones. Your loved one will be able to blissfully block out airplane noises, screaming babies, and other sounds while listening to their favorite tunes, podcasts, or books on tape. These are so comfy they’re easy to fall asleep wearing. I never leave home for a trip without mine.
16. Gastro Obscura Book For The Foodie Adventurer
I’m a huge fan of Atlas Obscura, so it’s no surprise I fell in love with their companion book, Gastro Obscura. Let that special someone on your list learn about fantastic and wild dishes from around the world. From Egypt’s 2000-year-old egg ovens to Sardinia’s “Threads of God” pasta, this guidebook has it all. And it’s a New York Times best-seller, so you know it’s good.
17. The Perfect Makeup Wipes As A Stocking Stuffer For Her
Another one of my all-time favorite products, Neutrogena’s individually wrapped makeup remover wipes make the perfect stocking stuffer. Unlike a single package of makeup wipes, these won’t open up in their bag and dry out. They’re perfect for stuffing a few into a toiletry bag.
18. A Travel Size Massager To Relieve Their Pain
Give them all the power of a full-size TheraGun massager at 1/3rd the size. This compact deep tissue massager fits easily into their luggage to relieve those aching muscles on the road. I first fell in love with TheraGun at my physical therapist’s office and was fortunate to receive one of my very own last Christmas. If you know someone who has chronic pain, they’ll adore the TheraGun.
19. The Best Travel Neck & Body Pillow
I’ve owned a ton of travel pillows in my day, from airport impulse buys to expensive memory foam versions. But this Dot & Dot Memory foam travel pillow is amazing because it not only works on your neck, it adjusts for lumbar, chin, and leg support. Wherever they need support, this handy pillow can twist and contort to form the perfect supportive pillow.
20. A Fun Quiz Book To Test Their Knowledge
As a former geography bee contestant, I cannot recommend this Maps Quiz Book enough. If you have someone nerdy on your list like me, they’ll love this quiz book.
21. A Stunning Framed Push Pin Map To Track Their Adventures
While the scratch-off map above may be fun, this framed push-pin map makes a classy addition to any wall. I have mine hung above my desk so I can track my travels and constantly be inspired to see more of the world. If you know someone who loves maps, this beautiful framed version will add a lovely touch to their home decor.
22. The Perfect Travel Laundry Bags
Continuing with the map theme, these laundry bags make for good traveling gifts. Help them keep their clean clothes separate from their dirty with these heavy-duty, machine-washable, drawstring laundry bags.
23. A Great Set Of Luggage
Nothing says you’re an adult quite like a matching set of luggage. This Coolife set has it all, 3 hardside spinners with one carry-on bag, a dop kit, and a shoulder bag. The 5 piece set comes in a variety of cool colors and makes an excellent travel-themed gift.
24. Urban Map Glasses To Celebrate Their Favorite Cities
These whiskey glasses come in an amazing variety of 154 US cities. You’re sure to find their favorite spots with these Well Told Engraved rocks glasses. I love gifting transplants a set from their hometown and their newly chosen home.
25. A Larq Water Bottle With UV Purifier
There is no better water bottle than the award-winning LARQ PureVis. This 25 oz water bottle comes with a UV water purifier. It’s perfect for filling up at the airport or on the go. They come in a variety of beautiful colors and make cool gifts for the traveler in your life.
26. A Great Set Of Packing Cubes To Keep Them Organized
If you’re looking for practical travel present ideas, nothing beats a great set of packing cubes. This Veken 8-piece set comes in 19 different colors and includes 4 sizes of packing cubes, a hanging toiletry bag, a laundry bag, a shoe bag, and an accessories bag.
27. The Best Pair Of Compression Socks
Compression socks don’t have to be some ugly orthopedic-looking nightmare garment. Comrad makes a variety of socks in cute colors that look like actual socks they might really want to wear. After a flight from Tokyo where I experienced my first run-in with edema, I never leave home without them.
28. A Cute Travel Adapter With Tons Of USB Ports
This awesome travel adapter comes with a whopping 4 USB ports to charge all their devices. It’s the only travel adapter I carry and I cannot recommend it enough. It makes a perfect stocking stuffer for the travel enthusiast.
29. A Portable Charger With Cables That Charge Everything
This power bank makes a great gift for the traveler with multiple accessories. It comes with built-in lightning, USB, and USB-C charging cables. A handy window will let them know how much charge they have left. It works with iPhones, Samsung, Android, and other devices. Give them the gift of power!
30. A Fantastic (And Inexpensive) Travel Wallet
I love this leather travel wallet because it holds literally everything. Passport, credit cards, cash, even a pen! And it comes in a variety of colors. Plus, it’s so inexpensive you can gift them more than one if you’re unsure of their favorite color.
31. A High-Quality Leather Luggage Tag Set
A luggage tag set is a must-have for any traveler. This sturdy set with a privacy-protected flap cover has helped me reclaim my lost bags on more than one occasion. They’re another great stocking stuffer idea.
32. A Silk Eye Mask For Sweet Dreams In Flight Or At Night
Last but not least, help your loved one get some much-needed Zzz’s on the road with this silk sleep mask. This black-out sleep mask comes in six beautiful colors and is sure to provide them with all the rest they need to get out and explore the world.
Final Thoughts On The Best Travel Presents
I hope you’ve enjoyed my list of the best travel presents for 2024. I take making this list very seriously and love sharing great products with you, my readers. You’ll find all of these items are very well reviewed on Amazon and I have no doubt anyone who receives them will be extremely happy.
I wish you all very happy holidays and safe travels!
-Jenn
