The 25 Best Gifts For Travel Lovers

If you have a world traveler (or future world traveler) on your gift list, you might be wondering what to get the people who have seen and done it all. Funnily enough, gift ideas for travel lovers are easy to come by. From the practical to the sentimental, your adventurous friends and family will be happy to utilize your gifts on their journeys.

Whether they’re flying a far distance or going on a road trip, there are a myriad of gifts that every traveler wants and needs. Don’t know where to start? Just think of items that can make their journeys either more comfortable or memorable.

A cute passport cover, a good pair of headphones, or a fun travel journal will get used over and over again. And, of course, you can always get your favorite traveler gifts to remind them of home while they’re away on their adventures.

Here are a few gift ideas for travel lovers to help inspire your friends' and family members' wanderlusts.

A Fun Carry-On Suitcase

A great carry-on suitcase is worth its weight in gold, and this option has a durable aluminum frame, TSA-approved locks, and stickers you can customize to make it feel totally unique.

A VRBO Stay

Whether your loved one is visiting Paris or the mountains of upstate New York, they’d appreciate a stay at a private house where they have plenty of space, safety, and privacy. VRBO is a great option to offer them as a gift with a variety of destinations from Instagram-ready houses in metropolitan cities to cozy cabins in the woods.

Travel Journal

Not your average travel journal, this playbook includes illustrations, writing prompts, checklists for locations visits, a color-in world map, and a tracker to plan out your journey.

A CardNinja

Sometimes, you just want to carry your phone around and not worry about what to do with your wallet. The CardNinja attaches to your phone or phone case, and can store credit cards, cash, and hotel keys for light weight exploring.

Charging Wallet

Not only is this wallet chic and convenient, but it also charges your phone. It comes with built-in cords and a small battery that carries a full charge for your Apple or Android phone, or any other USB-connected devices on the go.

4. Noise Canceling Headphones

BÖHM Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, $85, Amazon

Headphones are always a good gift, but especially for a traveler. They'll be happy for them on noisy plane, train, and car trips.

5. Passport Cover

Leather Passport Cover, $29, Etsy

Your passport doesn't have to be standard! Dress that bad boy up with a cute passport cover.

6. Travel Pillow

The Original Znzi Travel Stuff Pillow, $40, Amazon

If your traveling pals do a lot of flying, this travel pillow would be a blessing. The pillow comes with six magnets and two suction cups, so you can arrange it to fit your sleeping style and travel method.

7. Art Print

To Travel Is to Live Print, $19, Etsy

Adventuring is a way of life — no matter if it's within your own state or outside your own country. I think travelers always feel the most alive when they get to do what they love most.

8. Jet Set Pack

Jet Set Kit, $25, Amazon

This little kit could be the difference between arriving in Europe looking refreshed and ready to go — or looking not so much. The Jet Set Kit includes a set of antiperspirant wipes, facial cleansing sheets, and mouth cleansing stripes, as well as a few screen cleaners. And the best part is that they're all TSA-friendly!

9. City Coasters

Neighborwoods Map Coasters, $36, Uncommongoods

Even world travelers have a home base. These cedar wood coasters can be made to highlight 15 different U.S. cities — including New York, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Dallas, and Baltimore.

10. Wanderlust Travel Journal

Swept Away by Wanderlust, $40, Axelandash

A travel journal fit for every traveler. The Swept Away by Wanderlust book includes a ton of funny writing prompts, unique questions, and a bucket list section so that you'll never be bored on your adventures.

11. Airplane Pillow Cover

Blue Airplane Decor Reversible Throw Pillow Cover, $24, Amazon

Another vintage-inspired item, this airplane route pillow cover is both stylish and educational. Also, it's reversible!

12. Backpack

Mapmaker FYL Back Pack, $100, Amazon

I love the vintage feel of this backpack — like you're a 1940s archaeologist hell bent on discovery — and a good bag is always a travel must-have. Plus, it has a built-in phone charger and separate laptop compartment.

13. Waterproof Apple Watch Case

Catalyst Case for Apple Watch, $60, Amazon

If you spend a lot of time traveling to tropical destinations, you'll want something that will keep that fancy Apple Watch safe. These cases are waterproof, and they even protect against salt water erosion.

14. Eye Mask

Eye Sleep Mask, $12, Etsy

Eye masks are great for travelers — you can use them to relax during your flight, or to block out the sun when you're trying to accumulate to the time difference.

15. Orbitkey

Orbitkey-Black With Black Stitching Leather, $30, Amazon

Even though you won't need your keys in another country, that doesn't mean you don't need to take them with you.The Orbitkey keeps your keys in a slim leather ring, so they don't take up too much jingly room in your bag. You can also add a bottle opener and a flash drive for extra convenience.

16. Personalized Luggage Tag

No. 8 Traveler Personalized Leather Luggage Tag, $15, Etsy

You could do what I do and tie a giant, colored ribbon on your luggage to make sure it's yours — or you could be a bit more classy and have a personalized luggage tag.

17. Travel Stub Diary

Travel Stub Diary, $11, Amazon

I'm a huge saver of stubs when traveling — boarding passes, museum tickets, attraction slips, etc. — so this stub diary is my jam. It's basically scrapbooking without all the stickers and labels.

18. Eiffel Tower Ring

Statement Ring Eiffel Tower, $15, Etsy

Whether your traveling friend has been to Paris or not, this ring can either act as a remembrance of an awesome trip or a future goal. It's pretty and delicate, but definitely stands out.

19. Cocktail Kit

Carry On Cocktail Kit- The Moscow Mule, $24, Amazon

I'm a nervous flyer, so I almost always have to have a cocktail. With this nifty little cocktail kit, all you need is the booze (duty-free, anyone?) to mix up two cocktails during your flight.

20. Greek Cup

Ceramic Greek Coffee Cup, $13, Amazon

If you've ever been to New York — or watched any TV show set in NYC — you'll recognize this iconic coffee cup. This one you don't have to throw away, though.

21. Compass Necklace

Sterling Silver Compass Necklace, $36, Etsy

No matter where your friends or family roam, they'll always be able to find their way home with this necklace — figuratively, of course, since the compass isn't functional!

22. AquaVault

AquaVault® Outdoor Travel Safe & Lock Box, $40, Amazon

I definitely could have used this on my vacation to Hawaii. Instead of burying your keys and phone in your shoes or keeping a paranoid eye on your stuff while you swim, put everything in an AquaVault — it's much safer and easier to keep track of everything.

23. Travel Cards

These cards are for the very adventurous adventurer — or the traveler who wants to be a bit more spontaneous. They'll help you avoid the standard sight-seeing trips to help build unique memories.

Anywhere Travel Guide, $11, Amazon

24. Mineral Water Spray

Feel first class AF with a couple bottles of Evian water spray. It's the perfect refresher for after a long flight, and your skin will definitely thank you.

Evian Mineral Water Spray Duo To Go, $14, Amazon

25. Map Initials

Initial wall decor is still trendy, but you can make it personal for the traveler in your life by adding a map. You can even customize the map location to fit your traveler's favorite place.

World Map Decor Initials, $15, Etsy