The 15 Best Travel Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Jetsetter
The 15 Best Travel Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Jetsetter
Finding the perfect gift for travelers can be daunting. After all, how do you find a present for someone who has likely collected beautiful items from all around the world? While you could certainly stuff their stocking with a gift card to their favorite airline or plan a fun trip together (such as our upcoming field trip to Paris), sometimes you want something a little more specific. Whether you're looking to stay within a certain price range, or just want a small token to pair along with the gift of a luxe trip, we've got you covered.
Exploring new corners of the earth provides endless inspiration, but it can also be exhausting—especially when it requires logging lots of air time and crossing multiple time zones. So it's essential to gift your favorite traveler an arsenal of goodies that will help refresh their skin, minds, and suitcases. These gift ideas for travelers will help them travel smarter, more stylishly, and lighter. Here, the best travel gifts for 2022.
1) Ambeur 2-Piece Luggage Set
Ambeur Collection
calpaktravel.com
$376.00
The frequent flyer needs a luggage set that will not only look chic, but be able to withstand the wear and tear of regular travel. This two-piece set from Calpak checks all the boxes: It's lightweight, rolls on spinning wheels, has a hard shell for extra protection, is expandable, and even comes with a built-in TSA-approved lock. Plus, it comes in four chic colorways—including this metallic gold option that would be a cinch to spot on the baggage carousel.
2) Classic My Way Candle
hotelcollection.com
$49.95
Hotel Collection candles are all inspired by, you guessed it, notable luxury hotels. Though any scent would be a fun gift for your favorite traveler, we're partial to My Way, which is inspired by 1 Hotel Miami Beach and features notes of Tuscan leather, sandalwood, and iris. The 14-ounce candle is small but mighty: It has a burn time of 90 hours and has a powerful scent throw.
3) Griselda Palm Hat
sunshinetienda.com
$108.00
This sherbet-colored hat is sure to bring a smile to your favorite traveler's face (and protect it from the sun on their warm-weather excursions!). Each hat is handmade by Guatemalan female artisans on the banks of the Chixoy River. Your recipient will appreciate that this hat is not only beautiful, but also made sustainably with fair trade practices.
4) The Jacksons "Wish You Were Here" Bag
thetravel-studio.com
$96.00
This Insta-worthy jute tote is handmade in London, so no two bags are the exact same. Choose from cheeky sayings like "Wish You Were Here," Do Not Disturb," and "La Dolce Vita" for a bag everyone will be green with envy over.
5) Rose Tangerine Hydrating Mist
leafpeople.com
$24.00
Plane travel can wreak havoc on skin. This hydrating mist made with Bulgarian rose, ylang ylang, tangerine, grapefruit, and aloe will hydrate their skin while giving a little boost to help combat jetlag.
6) Fergana Silk Caftan Duster
Elysian
elysianbyem.com
$525.00
Inspired by the garments worn by Uzbek royalty, this caftan duster will be your recipient's new favorite piece when traveling. They can wear it belted or not, with a dress, jeans, or pants—this silk ikat jacket (handmade in Turkey) can be dressed up or down and looks effortlessly chic.
7) Passport Case
senseoflake.com
80.00
Help your favorite jetsetter travel in style with this gorgeous leather passport holder. Made exclusively for the Grand Hotel Tremezzo in their iconic orange hue and embossed with the historic crest, this will keep all their travel documents in order (and look quite chic, natch).
8) Cirrus No. 3 Steamer
Steamery
goop.com
$180.00
This handheld multitasker has both the properties of a steamer and an iron in one product. A textured surface and heat guard make for a fuss-free user experience, and plus, it's compact, making it a must-pack find.
9) Aesop Reverence Aromatique Hand Balm
Aesop
amazon.com
$40.14
This luxurious hand balm features a woody, earthy scent and handpicked ingredients that will sustain deep moisture while immediately providing relief travel-worn hands.
10) Washable Silk Weighted Sleep Mask
Lunya
lunya.co
$88.00
A silk sleep mask is always welcome, but one weighted with glass beads to provide even a deeper snoozing experience on flights and in hotel rooms is a coveted discovery. Bonus: When your giftee needs a depuffing mask, this one can go in the freezer for a multi-tasking moment when on the go.
11) Jazz Notebook Leather Cover Small
Pineider
pineider.com
16.00
A small notebook is a must when traveling, so it makes a great stocking stuffer for the jetsetter in your life. It's perfect for jotting down the name of a newly discovered shop, a quick memory they don't want to forget, a writing break at a cafe, and sketching when visiting gardens and homes. This one boasts clean white pages and a repurposed leather cover.
12) Kattie Crossbody Bag
Chloé
chloe.com
$1990.00
This chic calfskin crossbody pays homage to classic handbag design with its three-bracelet handle: one done in leather, one in wood, and one in brass.
13) N°5 3.4 fl. oz. Eau de Parfum Body Lotion Set
Chanel
chanel.com
$90.00
Perfect for their checked bag, these beauty essentials will make a long getaway even more luxurious. By gifting them this set with perfume and coordinating lotion, you will make their hotel bathroom feel more like home.
14) Miller Basketweave Phone Crossbody
Tory Burch
toryburch.com
$279.00
For this quick day jaunts or daytime city strolls, look to this charming phone crossbody. Losing a heavier handbag will free your loved one up for a few hours to roam more unencumbered.
15) Portable Charger
Champ
gonimble.com
$59.95
This portable charger solves travel woes by packing a punch: It can refuel two devices at once, can hold up to three days of power, and can deliver an 80 percent charge in just 30 minutes.
These are the well-designed pieces they'll want in their carryon. Here, the best travel gift ideas and our favorite luxury gifts for travelers.