16 Wonderfully Useful Gifts for the Traveler in Your Life
You lived vicariously through her European backpacking adventure, drooled over her pics from Bali and are currently finagling your way into her New Year’s Eve trip to Tulum. So when it comes to gifting, skip the sweaters and get her what she really wants: Anything to make her next adventure more fun, easy and photogenic.
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Metallic Leather Luggage Tag
No more airline-provided paper ones for your intrepid traveler.
J. Crew ($50)
Compact Instant Camera
iPhone snaps and digital cameras may be non-negotiables, but there’s something about instant photography that just feels special.
Leica ($299)
Cashmere Scarf
Doubles as a blanket on chilly flights.
Halogen ($149)
Resealable Wine Bag
For smuggling back as many bottles of Spanish wine as possible.
JetBags ($12)
Wireless Headphones
For quality plane, train and automobile streaming.
Bang & Olufson ($299)
Chic Carry-On
With a lightweight shell and overhead bin-approved size, this bag is everything you need.
Calpak ($135)
‘The Bucket List: 1000 Adventures Big & Small’ Travel Book
How many places have they crossed off?
Kath Stathers ($35)
5-in-1 Universal Adapter
You can never be too prepared.
Flight 001 ($26)
Time To Sleep Gift Set
Here’s to hoping for a tranquil eight hours, no matter where they rest their head.
Aromatherapy Associates ($105)
Travel Pillow
More like a scarf, a hidden support structure will cradle their head from takeoff to landing.
Trtl ($30)
At-Home DNA Test
Let your jet-setter choose their next travel destination based on where their family is truly from.
AncestryDNA ($99)
All-Natural Makeup Wipes
Individually wrapped so there’s no chance of drying out.
A Portable Air Purifier
Because not all Airbnbs live up the photos.
AirTamer ($150)
European City Guides
These chic reads are filled to the brim with under-the-radar shops, restaurants and excursions that won’t be flooded with tourists.
Luxe City Guides ($89)
Uber Gift Card
For their ride to the airport.
Uber (From $25)
Silk Eye Mask
One of our favorites on the market.
Slip ($50)
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