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Looking for the perfect gift for the footloose and fancy free travel lover in your life? We’ve got you sorted.
Finding the perfect gift for your loved one can prove difficult. Not only do you want them to like it — you want it to be useful, too.
With both domestic and international travel at an all-time high, gifts relating to travel and holidays are more popular now than ever before. Whether shopping for rough and ready roadtrippers or fashion-savvy flyers, we’ve got the scoop on this season’s hottest gifts for travellers.
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Know someone about to embark on an adventure? Whether a short or long stay, providing your loved one with a thoughtful gift helps show you love and support them — no matter where in the world they may find themselves.
Capture memories one snapshot at a time with an Instax mini polaroid camera. A throwback to days gone by, these nifty polaroid cameras make the perfect travel companion. Easily tucked into backpacks, or slung around wrists during days out exploring, they’re the perfect way to capture memorable moments –- without the hassle of having to wait for photos to be printed.
Plus, they’re available in a range of cute pastel and monochrome colours and even feature a specially-designed selfie camera — perfect for recording important moments whilst solo.
Top tip: We suggest snapping up a few packs of film to go with the camera — after all, there’s nothing worse than receiving a gift you can’t use right away. Plus, we guarantee the minute the polaroid camera is unwrapped, people will want to have a play with snapping pics! By investing in packs of film, you’ll save big on cost whilst never worrying about running out.
Give the gift of protection with an iconic St. Christopher necklace. As the patron saint of lost souls, these St Christopher necklaces are symbolic of your desire for your loved ones to stay safe during their journeys.
This sterling silver unisex necklace features a 16mm pendant that can be personalised with the wearer’s name, date, or a short special message. Further personalise this thoughtful gift by choosing the chain style and length best suited to your loved one.
We love that this necklace also comes in a signature Hersey & Son Silversmiths gift box, accompanied by a cleaning cloth and detailed care instructions to keep the Christopher necklace pendant looking pristine.
Personalised passport cover and luggage tag sets are a great way of ensuring valuables are kept safe during transit, while also adding a touch of sophistication and elegance. Fashioned from premium buffalo leather, this set is both stylish and durable.
The passport holder not only keeps passports protected and easy to find amidst carry-on luggage, it also has slots to hold bank cards, money, travel documents and various tickets, whilst the luggage tags make identifying suitcases a breeze.
We think personalising both items adds an additional splash of luxury to these super practical and thoughtful gifts.
If ‘roughing it’ isn’t your loved ones style, never fear — these are some trendy and useful options for the fashion-savvy travellers out there.
Bumbags are back with a vengeance on the fashion scene, and they make the perfect gift for anyone indulging in a little travel, too. Brilliant for freeing up hands whilst juggling other travel essentials (lets face it, travellers these days need their hands for Google maps navigating), they’re also super practical as they keep your precious items close to your body and in sight. We love this unisex camo print New Era bumbag for its everlasting style, while the adjustable strap allows the bumbag to rest comfortably and easily around any torso.
Just like bumbags, bucket hats are back. Trendier than ever, they make a convenient travel companion thanks to their soft brims and easy ability to fold down. Offering sun protection in warm climates, and a little insulation in cooler climates they’re a must-have accessory for travellers. And when it comes to selecting a style for your loved one, it’s an easy choice to go with the Adicolour from adidas.
Made from high quality corduroy, it offers a unique twist on their traditional trefoil design — and we’re here for it. Plus, this genius design is made from 60% recycled materials!
All travellers love slip-on shoes that provide comfort, and Birkenstocks are the epitome of comfortable, easy-on/easy-off footwear. Renowned for their thick, durable soles, premium suede lining, adjustable straps, wide range of colours and hipster vibes, Birks are the perfect pairing for every traveller. Easily worn with socks in cooler climates or barefoot on the beach, Birkenstocks will last and last — and there’s no horrible rubbing or blister break-ins required, either.
Nothing is more important whilst travelling than practicality. After all, when it comes to packing for a trip, no one has time or space for frivolity. That said, just because items are practical, doesn’t mean they make boring gifts…
Offering both ultralight comfort and practicality, the Osprey Eja II 48L backpack is the perfect mid-sized pack for days spent hiking, and adventuring.
Made entirely from recyclable materials, this pack has ventilation holes to help keep the wearer cool on a hot day, along with an internal hydration pack with a centre back hose port for easy access. Also featuring a floating lid, zipped pockets, dual ice axe loops with easy-to-use bungee tie-offs, an integrated safety whistle and padded compression straps, this bag is the ultimate go-to for practical adventurers.
Travelling is often a loud business. From people chatting to electronics pinging, jet engines whirring to trains chugging — it’s a never ending battle to get a little peace and quiet. So why not bless the traveller in your life with the gift of silence — or the novelty of enjoying their favourite music, podcast or film at a normal volume — with these bluetooth, wireless Soundcore Noise Cancelling Headphones?
Another thing we love about them? These headphones are lightweight and fold up for easy storage within their supplied case.
Sleeping whilst travelling is always a tricky business. Often it’s just too uncomfortable to allow yourself the luxury of dropping off. But with this brilliant memory foam neck pillow from TallGO, your loved one’s head and neck will be well supported.
The pillow's unique design affords ergonomic support with multi-angles for protection of the cervical spine, and accommodates a variety of body sizes. Also featuring a handy zippered pillowcase for easy travelling, this pillow could be a traveller’s best friend during times of need. For more great travel neck pillow designs and options, click here.
When it comes to choosing the right gift for travel-lovers, you can’t go wrong with selecting something from the list above.
Effortlessly funky and functional, these items are sure to help make every journey a smooth and enjoyable one. For more sentimental travellers we suggest snapping up the Instax Polaroid Camera, while intrepid adventurers will get a lot of use out of the Osprey Eja Pack and fashion-and-comfort-conscious jetsetters will live in a pair of Birkenstocks.
The information presented above is accurate as of 06/09/2022. We are not responsible for any changes to the prices. The 'Best Buys featured' badge indicates sponsored content, and we may earn a commission when you make a purchase.
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