39 best travel gifts for the person who’s always booking their next holiday
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The best travel gifts are made for that special someone who is always planning their next holiday. Who is always adding dream destinations to their over-saturated Pinterest vision board; refreshing Skyscanner for the best flights – or sending you their out-of-budget saved Airbnbs. They're for the person whose Instagram stories you've had to mute for fear of seeing another Monday morning beach pic, or, for the person who is finally planning the big trip they so well deserve.
Of course, travel lovers can be pretty hard to buy for. After all, what do you buy the person who's nailed gifting experiences to themselves? Fret not. If you're on the quest for genuinely-chic gifts for travel lovers, GLAMOUR has got you covered.
Consider a cosy set like this Free People knitted co-ord for their next long haul airport ‘fit check. Or how about a heatless curler set for them to pop in during take off – and have them arriving at their destination with a bouncy blow dry? It won't totally help beat the jet lag but it doesn't hurt to feel good when you land. Elsewhere, shop luxe skincare gifts to keep in their carry on to combat the dehydrating journey (you can't go wrong with Sunday Riley), or help them get some shut-eye with an eye mask. Just make sure it's a cute one. And if beauty isn't really their bag, the UNIQLO crossbody bag has become a travel staple in recent years. The classic is still the easiest to style, but for beach holidays, we love the updated crochet iteration, too.
Whether you're looking for something practical to ease their travel stress or want to add a bit of luxury to their travels there's something here for everyone.
Ahead, the 39 best travel gifts for the person who's always on holiday…
Dreem Distillery is all about formulating therapeutic sleep, bath and body solutions that are powered by plants to help you rest, recover and restore. They stock CBD oils, body oils and sleep masks that are proven to help you relax, fall asleep faster and fall asleep more deeply – and this epic gift set contains them all. Perfect to help combat jet lag (or help them sleep on a flight), the Jet Set Kit contains a travel sized Among the Stars Body Oil (30ml); Into the Deep Bath Oil (30ml); Night Drops (10ml) and Bed Balm (15ml) all presented in a gorgeous towelling wash bag.
A long flight can leave the under eyes looking dry and puffy, so these cooling eye patches can come in really handy. Formulated with potent plankton extract and hyaluronic acid, these gel masks provide an instant skin-tightening and hydrating effect for up to twenty-four hours.
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When it comes to carry-on bags, you’ll struggle to find anything better than The Weekender by Beis. As well as looking seriously cute, it’s got a whopping 49-litre capacity, has a wide easy-access opening, and — best of all — it has a bottom compartment that’s perfect for storing anything you might want to keep separate, like shoes or dirty clothes.
The perfect balance of comfort and style, this lovely cardi and joggers co-ord would make a great aeroplane outfit. It’s made from super soft 100% cotton, has a lovely relaxed fit, and comes in loads of different stylish colours.
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Whether you’ve been to Bali and want to relive the magic or just want to explore it from the comfort of your sofa this stunning coffee table book exhibits the beauty the island has to offer.
Excess chlorine, sea water, and sunshine can leave hair feeling a little dry and dishevelled on holiday. So, challenge your pal to swap the electrical styling tools for this 100% silk heatless curler on their holidays, to avoid any further damage. Plus, if they wear it on the plane, they can look forward to a bouncy and full-bodied look by the time they land.
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With its many different internal compartments, this little bag has been carefully designed to store any adaptors, leads, and memory cards in an organised fashion. Perfect for the pal who lives in a state of perpetual cable chaos.
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No suitcase is ready to zip up without a beach bag. This roomy Gucci tote will fit all the essentials and thanks to the stylish embellishment can even go from beach to bar.
For that friend who’s always taking pictures, we can think of no better gift than an Instax Mini 12 instant camera. Complete with a selfie mode for snapping the perfect pics with pals, this easy-to-use polaroid will definitely become their new favourite travel companion.
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For those early morning flights, sipping on a coffee while you journey to the airport is non-negotiable. This lightweight silicone cup is a great vessel for enjoying hot drinks on-the-go — and it’s also fully collapsible, so will take up minimal hand-luggage space.
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Nothing ruins a good boho beach outfit quite like an ugly Apple Watch strap! So, treat your fitness-tracking friend to this handmade beaded one for their next holiday. It’s inspired by classic braided friendship bracelets, and comes in two different vibrant colour patterns.
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Inside this travel-sized pouch, there are ten different mini versions of the most essential make-up brushes. Expect five brushes for applying face products, four for the eyes, and a spoolie for taming those brows.
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Great for charging on-the-go, this small but mighty portable charger plugs straight into an iPhone — without any extra leads or cables required. It’s a gift that’ll definitely come in clutch on those long travel days.
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A great way to identify their luggage, these luxurious leather tags are available in four different chic colours, come with a choice of either gold or silver hardware, and can be embossed with the recipient's initials.
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Scientifically proven to hold the head and neck in a better position than your typical U-shaped travel pillow, the Trtl pillow has truly changed the game when it comes to sleeping on planes. It’s the ideal gift for the head-bobbing snoozer in your life.
This pretty travel journal comes in loads of different cover designs, and has separate sections for planning and remembering up to six separate trips. Expect space for scribbling down budgets and mapping out itineraries, as well as pages for recording special memories and holiday highlights.
This passport cover is made from a soft and durable vegan leather material, comes in seven different bold and bright colours, and can be subtly embossed with the recipient’s initials. There are also three handy credit card slots on the inside cover, too.
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These travel-sized products from the Dr.Jart+ Ceramidin range are all rich in hydrating and brightening ceramides, and make a great mid-flight pamper trio.
The set includes an illuminating and plumping milky toner, a vitamin-infused moisturising cream, and a single-use sheet mask that’ll strengthen the skin barrier, and lock-in moisture.
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Far less faff than having to ring down to reception to see if they have an iron, this portable clothes steamer will quickly smooth out any wrinkles and creases in those items of clothing that have been squished into compression cubes.
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This make-up bag is a cult-favourite amongst make-up lovers. It lays flat when fully opened, making it easy to quickly find different products — with no rummaging required. For added organisation, it’s also helpfully got multiple zipped and Velcro pockets.
If you have a keen Europe traveller in your life this New York Times book features 130 expert itineraries from the newspaper’s popular 36 Hours column. Your giftee will be spoilt for choice with inspiration whether they want a hidden gem or want to see the well-known sights.
Designed to brighten and repair the look and feel of lightened tresses, this kit is a must-have holiday buy for blondes who are heading on hols. Inside, they’ll find travel-sized versions of the popular No.0 and No.3 treatment duo, as well as the brass-banishing No.4P shampoo, and the hydrating No.8 moisture mask.
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Whether they could do with a small day-to-day bag for their next city break, or need a hands-free way to keep their passport and phone close-by in the airport, this famous Uniqlo bag is definitely up to the task.
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If you’re trying to buy for someone who loves travel and reading treat them to a Kindle so they no longer have to lug their books cross-continent. They’ll never run out of reading material whilst they’re away with the Amazon Kindle book store at their fingertips.
With their famously refreshing gourmand aroma, this sculpting and smoothing body cream and beautifully scented fragrance mist duo well and truly deserve a spot in any suitcase. Sweet and sultry, it’s a great gift for anyone who’s got their next beach vacation booked.
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Intrepid explorers will love flicking through this book that details 200 top treks and trails from all over the world. Each route is thoroughly detailed with an illustrated map, planning advice, and tips and trips on what to pack, and where to stay.
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This smart and streamlined silhouette is one of the best laptop backpacks because it is the ideal size for one-night trips away, and storing carry-on essentials. It comes with loads of handy features — like a back sleeve that slots over a suitcase handle, a full zip opener for easy packing and access, and an elasticated side pocket for a water bottle.
Although it’s been designed with sports recovery in mind, this magnesium spray can also be used to help soothe any aching or sore muscles during or after a particularly cramped flight.
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This limited-edition trendy sage green colourway is the latest addition to the Monos luggage collection — and it definitely delivers on style. With its telescopic handle, TSA-approved lock, and seamless design, the Carry-On Pro has all the great features you’d expect — but also boasts a built-in front compartment for easy access to any travel essentials.
Know someone who always has a long haul trip planned? Treat them to a fun new eye mask. Perfect for helping them sleep through their next flight.
Another great guide by the travel aficionados at Lonely Planet, this book is packed full of all the route maps, luggage allowances, and rules and regulations you could possibly need to know when piecing together an interrailing trip around Europe.
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Still struggling to choose? Then look no further than the humble Airbnb gift card. You can put any amount of money on it, and it can be used towards any stay or experience on Airbnb. Plus, you can set it up to land in their inbox at an exact time and date of your choosing. Bish, bash, bosh.
Designed to naturally moisturise and condition the lips, and soothe and hydrate stressed-out skin, this lip butter and face mask pair well and truly deserve a spot in any plane pampering session. They’re the perfect carry-on treat for your dry-skin pal.
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For anyone who takes doing their makeup pretty seriously, arriving at the hotel room to discover a seriously sub-par lighting set-up is enough to get the holiday off to a pretty rocky start. With its tru-lux light system that simulates natural sunlight, and distortion-free 10x magnification, this portable pedestal mirror will truly save the day.
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How GLAMOUR chose the best travel gifts:
Our team of editors and freelancers – Sophie Cockett, Georgia Trodd, Denise Primbet, Mayola Fernandes, Hattie Cotmore and Sophie Donovan – oversee our guide to travel gifts, alongside every other gift guide in the GLAMOUR Gift Shop. All to ensure that gift-giving is stress-free.
We regularly attend product launches and press days to review the latest in fashion, beauty and lifestyle – to ensure you only buy the best Christmas gifts that are worth your money. When gifts haven't been directly reviewed by a member of the GLAMOUR Shopping team, we rely on customer reviews and tend to stick to brands we already know we adore.
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