So, you’re looking for good gifts for travelers. Frequent travelers can be tough to shop for. After all, what do you gift someone who’s constantly on the move? If you’re shopping for someone who travels a lot, chances are they don’t want anything that will weigh them down.
One thing that frequent travelers do value is efficiency. That said, items that help us travel better are always welcome. It’s an added plus if they help us look good in the process. No one likes holding up security, or having to dig through a disorganized carry-on in the middle of the airport. So, our advice when it comes to good gifts for travelers? Gift items that will help them travel in style, of course.
We’ve included travel gifts that fit all budgets. So, no matter who you’re shopping for, you can be sure your gift will help them travel in comfort, ease, and style.
The Nomade Edit of 30 Good Gifts for Travelers Who Love To Travel In Style:
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1. Travel Jewelry Case/Organizer
Jewelry cases make good gifts for travelers who appreciate fashion and style. Jewelry cases allow you to avoid tangling necklaces, and losing jewelry while in transit. They make a great gift for men as well, as a dedicated place to keep chains, tie clips, and cuff links safe while on the move.
2. Luggage With Built In Garment Bag
Whether they’re a businessman or a fashion blogger, a built-in garment bag is a handy addition to any weekend getaway. Traveling for a wedding? Taking a quick trip, but need an organized place to keep your outfits? This weekender bag by Hook + Albert makes a great travel gift for the nomad in your life.
3. Travel Makeup Case
Travel makeup cases make great gifts for travelers and provide an organized place to keep makeup. They’ll travel in style, with easy access to all of the products that make them look and feel their best.
4. Cordless Travel-Friendly Hair Tools
The best travel gifts are ones that help you travel better.
Travel- freindly hair tools can be a great way to save space and weight in luggage and makes a great gift for business and leisure travelers alike. These cordless styling tools from Lunata, are the perfect way to stay put together while on the go.
5. Travel Perfume Case
A travel perfume case is a beautiful accessory that helps to ensure that your perfume bottle makes it from point A to point B in transit. You can also get a perfume dispenser, which allows you to transfer your perfume into a smaller container for travel. This is a great travel gift option, especially if you don’t know exactly which perfume they wear.
6. Nail Grooming Set
There’s nothing worse than getting a hangnail while traveling, and not being able to do anything about it. A nail grooming set is a simple, elegant gift for travelers that you’ll be sure won’t go to waste.
7. Comfortable & Stylish Travel Shoes
Who doesn’t like feeling put together at the airport? Gift your frequent flyer with a pair of comfortable, statement sneakers that they can wear walking from gate to gate.
8. Travel Toiletries Bag
A toiletries bag is a must when traveling, so this is one gift that won’t be forgotten. Any frequent traveler will appreciate a toiletry bag that will help keep them more organized and put together while on the road.
9. Chic Travel Mug
We all know how important it is to reuse and recycle. Having a dedicated travel mug is a great way to avoid extra waste on the go. If your traveler is the type that likes to work in cafes and co-working spaces, this could be the perfect gift for you. Choose a chic option that they’ll be happy to use time and again.
10. Travel-Inspired Jewelry
A great gift for travelers who don’t have much luggage space to spare (here’s looking at you, backpackers), is jewelry. Mark special occasions, like going abroad for the first time, with a charm, necklace, or bracelet that won’t weigh them down. This is a travel gift that can easily turn into an heirloom.
11. Custom Engraved Jewelry
One of the most thoughtful gifts I’ve received was a necklace engraved with the coordinates of each of the cities I’ve lived in. This is a great way to personalize a travel gift. An added bonus is that jewelry is small and lightweight enough to fit in any traveler’s luggage.
12. Travel Hair Care
When your hair looks polished, it elevates any outfit. Travel-sized products are a great way to maintain your mane while saving space and weight in your luggage. Read the full round-up of our recommendations for a travel hair care routine here.
These products make a great gift for travelers who are constantly in new climates.
13. Silk Hair Ties
Silk or satin hair ties are a gentle way of keeping hair out of your face while you run to your gate. They don’t leave any kinks in your hair, which is great for keeping your locks put together. Anyone with long hair will never say no to a few extra hair ties, plus they’re lightweight – which makes them a great gift for travelers who don’t have much suitcase space.
14. Sleep Mask
A sleep mask is a no-brainer, must-have item, no matter the kind of travel you’re doing. From planes to trains, to buses, having a way to block out light to catch a few extra z’s can feel like a lifesaver. If you go for this travel gift idea, grab some ear plugs while you’re at it.
15. A Self Care Kit For While On The Road
Traveling in style is also about traveling in comfort. Curate a selection of self care items for your frequent traveler that will help them feel stress free, even while going through security. Pro tip: keep oils, lotions, and other liquids under 100ml.
16. Travel-Sized Toiletries
Toiletries designed for travel are a must. This includes little things like a toothbrush with a cap, and travel-sized products that save space. It’s a small thing, but any traveler will attest to this being a game changer.
17. Passport Holder
Your passport is one of the most important things when you travel. That said, a passport holder makes a great gift for travelers. It’s both a chic and useful accessory that will be used for years to come. Personalize it by having it debossed with your frequent traveler’s initials.
18. Travel Safety Accessories
Certain accessories have safety features built-in, which are good gifts for travelers exploring new areas. The Flare bracelet has a discrete panic button and GPS locator that the wearer can use to get out of uncomfortable situations.
19. Best In Class Luggage
One thing that travelers always need? A sturdy, and stylish piece of luggage.
Brands we’re currently loving include Monos, (you can read our luggage review here) and Away.
20. Secure Travel Bags
As we all know, certain cities are prone to pickpockets, and so having a secure bag is key. Gift frequent travelers a travel-safe day bag that they’ll be sure to use. Keep it classic and understated, although the style can be more casual depending on the kind of traveling. A small, cross-body purse or bum bag can be a great everyday bag option. Just make sure that it has a secure zipper that fully closes the bag and a secure strap.
21. Monogrammed Travel Journal
A travel journal is another great keepsake that will be kept for years to come. This is a really great gift for a young person going abroad for the first time, or even as a honeymoon gift. Make it chic and personal by monogramming it, and write a personal note to the traveler.
22. Compression Socks/Tights
There’s nothing less comfortable than spending a long-haul flight without being able to walk around. Give the gift of comfort with a pair of compression socks or tights.
23. Travel Makeup
Anyone who’s gone on a long-term backpacking trip can tell you how important is to pack efficiently. One thing that’s not so efficient? Packing giant eyeshadow palettes and multiple makeup brushes. Check out our travel makeup kit here to see the full list of our recommendations. Consult with the person you’re shopping for to make sure you get the right shades.
24. Packing Cubes
Efficiency is key for frequent travelers. Packing cubes can make it much easier to find items in your luggage. They can also be a great way of storing different clothing items.
25. Air Pods & Case / Earbuds
Earbuds of some kind are a must while traveling, whether you’re watching a movie, or blocking out noise. We recommend a cordless pair for working or jogging, and a pair with a cord for watching movies in-flight.
26. Coffee Table Book
We all have to come home sometimes. A coffee table book is a great travel gift that inspires wanderlust, even when you’re not traveling.
27. Blanket Scarf
A scarf is a great accessory to change up outfits, but can also be used as a blanket in chilly airplanes, buses, and other modes of transport.
28. Travel Amenity Kit
When shopping for good gifts for travelers, you can never go wrong with the basics. Any frequent traveler will appreciate a nice set of travel essentials including a sleep mask, earplugs, and a pillow. Traveling in style is best done when well rested.
29. International Cocktail Recipe Book
This is another great option for travel lovers currently stuck at home. Why not give the gift of flavours from around the world with an international cocktail recipe book and kit? When it’s time to travel again, they’ll be ready to impress with international recipes up their sleeve.
30. Satin Pillow Case &/or Travel Pillow
A silk or satin pillowcase is great for your hair, as it helps avoid breakage, and it’s also more gentle on your skin. Bringing a pillowcase from home is also a way to avoid directly sleeping on the pillows offered on airplanes, and avoiding germs. It can also be a nice touch of home if your frequent traveler often stays at hotels. After all, well-rested is the best look!
We hope these travel gift recommendations have given you some ideas on the best gift for the frequent traveler in your life. Take it from us: anyone who travels a lot will be happy with these gifts (we know because we want them too!). Let us know your thoughts below, and follow along for more travel tips on Instagram.
