17 Clever Travel Gifts to Impress Your Favorite Frequent Fliers
by Berit Baugher
A chic mint green carry-on. Photo courtesy of Arlo Skye.
For the world travelers obsessed with plotting their next adventure, our collection of gifts will take their journey to the next level.
Leatherology Passport Cover
Stylish travelers will have stars in their eyes for a chic leather passport cover with a hand-painted monogram. (From $50)
Mr & Mrs Smith Gift Card
The best presents always come in the smallest packages, and this Angelica Hicks-designed gift card is no exception. Gift your favorite traveler a stay at the hotel of their dreams. (From $50)
BeatsX Wireless In-Ear Headphones
With up to eight hours of battery life, these streamlined wireless headphones will provide crisp, clear sound that will outlast most flights. ($150)
Rodin Limited Edition Geranium & Orange Blossom Face Oil
A luxe travel-sized face oil in an intoxicating Africa-inspired scent will do wonders for instant hydration on long-haul flights. ($89)
Huzi Design Infinity Pillow
A satisfying snooze is the best way to elevate any travel journey. This plush pillow is engineered to make even the most uncomfortable plane seat a cozy place to sleep. Made with a soft bamboo fabric exterior, the entire pillow is machine washable, so airplane germs can be removed after each trip. ($39)
Arlo Skye x Sight Unseen Carry-On
Designed with the team behind online magazine Sight Unseen, the chic sage green carry-on is easy to spot in a sea of black suitcases. Features include a lightweight Makrolon polycarbonate shell, whisper quiet wheels, built-in charger, and TSA-approved combination locks. ($375)
Stila Motion
Want security for your personal items? This tiny magnetic device sounds an alarm when disturbed. ($39)
Misc. Goods Co. Playing Cards
We keep two deck of cards in every travel bag, so we're never far from a fierce game of canasta or hearts, which makes it a good idea to buy them in bulk. Especially when they're this pretty. ($45)
Killspencer Utility Attache Briefcase
Here's a stylish mobile office embodied by a full-grain leather briefcase. The spacious interior has plenty of room for a laptop and a convenient passport-sized interior pocket. ($550)
Flint Lint Roller
For travelers who can’t resist a cozy cat cafe or just want to keep clothes looking fresh, pop a sleek and compact lint roller (look at the candy-colored hues) into the Christmas stocking. ($10)
Flight 001 5-in-1 Universal Travel Adapter
This handy set of color-coded plugs has two USB ports for powering electronics in over 150 countries. ($25)
Nuun Hydration Tablets
Packed with electrolytes and made from clean ingredients, these tablets turn any glass of water into a refreshing drink that will help fight post-travel dehydration. ($20 for four tubes)
Lingua Franca Cashmere Travel Set
How to make something feel at once classic and fresh? Make it cashmere. And embroider it with wise words from The Notorious B.I.G. ($425)
Rahua Jet Setter Hair and Body Kit
Made with ingredients sourced from the Amazon rainforest, the travel-friendly kit has everything you need to groom on a weekend jaunt. ($34)
PurSteam Travel Steamer
Light, compact, and quick to heat up, the steamer is of the best items a traveler can own and the only way to guarantee wrinkle-free clothing on the road. ($22)
Margaux Canvas Shoe Shapers
For the shoe fanatic in your life, a pair of perfectly packable shoe shapers will keep footwear in tip-top condition while stowed in luggage. ($15)
Anker PowerCore 10000 External Battery
One of the smallest and lightest portable models on the market, the credit card-sized phone charger is a lifesaver. ($26)
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