‘Tis the season of giving and if you’re looking for present ideas for travel lovers then look no further. We’ve rounded up the best gifts for the person who loves to travel in your life from must-haves for long flights to the ideal gift card for the person who has everything. You never know, you may find something on this list that you like yourself!
So don’t stress this holiday season and take a look at our top picks for the best travel gifts to give in 2023.
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The best present ideas for travel lovers
From practical gifts and and unique travel gifts to small travel gifts and more, there are lots of great options for the frequent travelers in your life.
Virgin Experience Days
What do you get the traveller in your life who has everything? A Virgin Experience Days gift card for a one-off unique experience! Virgin Experience Days are the perfect gift idea for that hard-to-buy-for person. There are over 1,000 experiences to choose from afternoon teas and spa treatments to supercars and theatre tickets – and more.
Once your recipient receives their gift card they can purchase whatever experience they like, whether that’s indoor skydiving or learning to play polo, to the value of their card. They are then sent a Virgin Experience Days voucher, along with full details, activation and booking instructions. The participant will usually have 9 months to book and redeem their voucher with their chosen experience supplier.
BEATS Noise Cancelling Headphones
If you only buy one travel gift this Christmas then make sure it’s a pair of noise-cancelling headphones. Even the longest of plane, train or car journeys can be enjoyed with a good set of headphones. We love these Fit Pro – True Wireless Earbuds by BEATS; small with a secure-fit and crystal clear sound, these headphones are a great idea for the travel enthusiast in your life.
If your gift recipient isn’t a fan of in-ear headphones then these wireless Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones are a great gift. Easy to sync with your devices and with an excellent sound quality, they are ideal for long-haul flights, especially because the noise-cancelling function will drown out any noisy travellers.
Apple AirTag
If the frequent flyer in your life does not already possess an Apple AirTag then this is the perfect travel gift for them. Ever since Apple first released its wireless Bluetooth AirTag in 2021 it’s become a must-have for travellers keen to keep an eye on where their luggage is (it’s also rather handy if you’re prone to misplace keys or wallets!).
All you have to do is attach the small disc-shaped AirTag to your luggage and connect to your iPhone or iPad via bluetooth. Once it’s connected, you can track your item on the Find My app.
Packing Cubes
Make sure their travel experience is as easy as possible with a set of packing cubes. These have long been the secret weapon of frequent flyers who use them to separate outfits or clothing types into different sized cubes making packing a breeze both at home and in the hotel room.
Lots of companies make them but try this set of four by Mountain Warehouse or these by Antler. In our family we each have a different set in different colors.
Portable Luggage Scale
A portable luggage scale might not sound like an exciting travel gift but it’s an extremely useful present for any travel-loving friend. Perfect for checked-luggage or a carry-on bag, this stocking filler will ensure that they never go over the luggage weight limit again. Try this digital one from Cabin Max.
Portable Charger
A portable charger or power bank has become essential travel gadgets. Make sure that your travel-loving friend or family member doesn’t end up in a new destination with a dead phone with this handy power bank by Anker that promises lightning-fast recharge. It comes with a USB cable and USB ports.
Passport Holder
Does a passport holder qualify on a list of travel essentials? Probably not, but that’s what makes it such a fun gift for the person who loves international travel!
We’re particularly fond of these passport holders by Penguin. Choose from four different titles including Together by Norman Douglas, Country Life by H. E. Bates, Man and Superman by Bernard Shaw, and Grow Up and Live by Eustace Chesser, and impress your fellow travellers in the immigration queue.
As far as unique gifts go, these rank highly.
Expandable Suitcase by it Luggage
Make sure that they can fit everything in their suitcase with this expandable suitcase by it luggage. Made from impact resistant ABS material, the case has an in-built central expander which gives an additional 25% of space, perfect for bringing home all those souvenirs!
Reusable Water Bottle
For their next trip make sure that they do their part and bring their own water bottle with them. Their are plenty of reusable water bottles on the market but we particularly like these by Chilly’s and this one by Ocean Bottle. These are a great way to not only stay hydrated on long haul flights but to play a small part in helping to reduce plastic consumption.
Travel Pillow
So you’ve got the noise-cancelling headphones and the reusable water bottle, all that’s needed now is the perfect travel pillow. The Ostrichpillow Go Neck Pillow is the King of travel pillows thanks to its memory foam and 360-degree design which offers complete neck support.
Even better, the pillow compresses to 60 per cent of its size meaning it’s easy to store away in your carry-on backpack when you are not using it.
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