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No idea what to buy the travel addict in your life? We've rounded up the gifts they'll actually want - from practical to planet-friendly to pure indulgence.
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15 curated gift ideas for people who travel a lot — from practical travel essentials (like foldable water bottles, packing cubes and reusable bottles) to comfort items (e.g. travel pillows and self?heating eye masks), travel books, luggage, personalised passport covers and fun extras (travel games, map souvenirs, even a drone). It's aimed at helping you find gifts that suit different travel?styles and budgets: useful everyday items, thoughtful personalised gifts, or fun travel?themed treats.
If they're anything like us they're always dreaming of their next holiday. In which case, they'll absolutely love this travel book. Lonely Planet have ranked the 500 best places on the planet - with beautiful photographs and tips for how to start planning your trip.
"They come in a pack of 5 for £15, but if you're someone who struggles to sleep on a flight, these eye masks are well worth it. The heat soothes you and you get a slight smell of Jasmine water which relaxes you in no time" - Michelle
"The great thing about these vapur water bottles is that they are extremely lightweight and fold up into a really small, easily packable shape. You can refill & reuse them endlessly making them really eco-friednly. If you empty it when you are out on a walk it will fold up small enough to fit in your pocket. Not only are they excellent for travel and camping, they are great even for daily use- we found ourselves taking our bottles out on lockdown walks and even days at the beach." - Maria
There are certain items we all have to have when travelling, so why not use this as a chance to stand out from the crowd. Personalised passport holders and luggage tags are a great thoughtful gift for someone who is a seasoned traveller. No more questioning whether it's your bag on the carousel, you'll know it from the tag!
"My mum bought me a set of these and now I won't pack without them - they're great for keeping different types of clothing separate and they condense the space in your bag. Often when I travel I live out of my bag for weeks on end, this makes it easier to find what I'm looking for. Definitely helps me be more organised, I still leave packing to the last minute mind you!" - Allie
Know someone who is always heading off for a long weekend somewhere around the world? Then this travel book is perfect for them! Not only is this book beautifully put together, it gives you the top things to do and see if you only have 36 hours to spend somewhere. If you like this then the New York Times has others available in the 36 hours series.
"Love letter is super easy to learn, full of exciting moments and fun for all ages. It also fits into a cloth bag that fits snuggly in your pocket and could easily be played on a plane tray table. The perfect travel game for gamers and non-gamers alike." - Ant
Why not treat them to this amazing LEGO® Eiffel towerset. This falls solidly into the big kid LEGO® category with a cool 10,001 pieces to put together. They've brought one of the great wonders of the world to life in suprising detail - bring Paris to them this Christmas!
We all know the travel pillows you end up buying (over-priced!) last minute at the airport because you forgot to bring yours. Well this isn't anything like that. The unique shape of this pillow means that you can use it in so many different ways - neck support, lumbar pillow, eye mask and even as a noise cancelling pillow. A must have for every long-haul tarveller - it comes in a range of great colours and not only that, but it's great to use at home as well!
Not only is this a great looking gift set by a great brand - it's also perfectly sized for travel. Who says travel size has to be basic! This set has shampoo, conditoner, body wash and moisturiser - perfect for that first shower when you arrive at your hotel. Bliss!
Now, this is something every travellers needs. Luggage! Yet it's something we so rarely treat ourselves to - a suitcase is for life not just for Christmas.
We've picked this brand as when we travel we like a hard shell case, and it's got to have wheels! Plus the bright colours make them easy to spot on the baggage carousel.
Don't want to splash out on a whole new set of luggage - well why not help them jazz up their exisiting luggage with a personalised suitcase cover. They're bound to make an impression travelling through the airport with these! Don't want them to miss you whilst they're gone? Simple, put a photo of you on it!
Are they something of an Instagram addict? The DJI Mini 2 4K is a pocket-friendly drone that's as light as a smartphone, flies up to 6 miles away, and captures gorgeously smooth 4K travel selfies with ease. With smart flight modes, steady performance in windy spots, and a 31-minute airtime, it's the perfect upgrade for any traveller looking to level up their holiday content.
The price point on these make them a great stocking filler, and one that's actually useful! These great little maps fit in your pocket and then unfold to give a detailed map of the city. Perfect for when you want to explore but don't want to carry around a big map!
Do you and your other half love to travel together? Maybe there's some meaningful locations in your life - well why not get a set of customised map of that special location. Maybe the first holiday you took together? Or where they proposed?
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