It can be hard to know what to buy that special someone when holidays and birthdays roll around. And while I love gift cards as much as the next person, they don’t exactly scream heartfelt sincerity.

Well, lucky for you I’m here to help! If there are two things I love, it’s travel and shopping.

For that reason, I’ve narrowed down the very best gifts for travelers so you know what’s hot and what’s not. This travel gift guide includes wanderlust inspiration, travel-themed goodies, gotta-have gadgets, and the best equipment to capture the moment.

So without further ado, here are some of today’s best gifts for travelers.

Wanderlust Inspiration

Lonely Planet’s Ultimate Travel: Our List of the 500 Best Places to See

My favorite book for travel inspiration! This beautiful collection of 500 jaw-dropping sights and attractions around the world will have you eagerly planning your next adventure. Packed with insightful write-ups and compelling photography, it’s the perfect coffee table book to inspire your sense of wanderlust!

Destinations of a Lifetime: 225 of the World’s Most Amazing Places

National Geographic’s beautiful photographic tour will have you packing your bags! Featuring some of the world’s most incredible destinations (both man-made and natural), this book has tons of locales you simply can’t miss! And with images captured by Nat Geo’s world-class photographers, you won’t be disappointed.

Comfortably Wild: The Best Glamping Destinations in North America

No matter if you’re shopping for an outdoorsman or a city girl, everyone can get on board with glamping. Especially when they see this stunning new coffee table book! You’ll find fabulous treehouses, Airstreams, domes, teepees, and more! Organized by type of experience (farm stays, wellness retreats, safari, etc), this book is about discovering new ways to enjoy the great outdoors.

Ultimate Travel Coloring Book

Nothing is more relaxing than coloring (and bonus, it’s been known to improve mindfulness!) So why not color 100 of the greatest places in the world? There are even descriptions of each place in the back, so you can learn as you exercise your creativity. Go ahead, venture outside the lines!

The Travel Book Desk Calendar 2020

Travel around the globe in 365 days with this stunning page-a-day desk calendar. Each easy to tear page features a new destination with information on the back about reasons to visit, local climate, and trip planning tips. It’s the perfect deskmate to help you use those vacation days!

Travel-Themed Goodies

Personalized Push Pin Travel Map

I’m obsessed with my National Geographic push pin travel map! It comes in a variety of different frames to compliment any decor and includes 100 multi-color push pins. It’s a beautiful way to display your travels and an awesome conversation starter. I have mine surrounded by framed photos from all over the world, and it looks absolutely fantastic!

Atlas Coffee Club

Atlas Coffee Club is a must for anyone who loves travel and a great morning brew! Curating coffees from all over the globe, subscribers receive 12-ounces of freshly-roasted coffee, flavor notes, a postcard, and brewing tips. Essentially an exotic coffee tour guide, Atlas delivers amazing selections you can’t find anywhere else. Even the unique coffee bags will spark your wanderlust! Each is inspired by the local landscapes and textiles of the country the blend is harvested from.

The coffee batches are roasted to order (guaranteeing peak freshness), and the 50+ brews are among the top 5% in the world. Plus, subscribers can get a Customer Coffee Passport where they can earn points towards rewards like store credit and free shipping. Talk about a gift that keeps giving!

Traveller Collective Continent & Country Rings

Show off where you’ve been with the Traveller Collective continent and country rings. The stainless steel rings can be displayed on a clip or necklace, and will quickly become the envy of all your wanderlust-loving friends.

You Are Here: A Mindful Travel Journal

The ‘You Are Here’ travel journal guides you through exercises intended to enhance your travel experience while creating lasting memories. Uniquely record details from your latest adventure, vacation-of-a-lifetime, gap year, cruise, study abroad, etc with this mindfulness chronicle.

Compass Pendant Necklace

Carry your wanderlust close your heart with this unique sterling silver two-piece necklace. It features a disc engraved with the message “Go in the direction of your dreams” next to a cutout heart, along with a moveable compass. It’s the perfect accessory for anyone with a love for travel!

Gotta-Have Gadgets

RFID Blocking Leather Passport Cover and Wallet

Protect your personal information with this distinctive RFID blocking passport cover. It’s 100% high-quality full-grain leather, and has slots for up to 4 credit cards as well as cash! Reflect your personal style by choosing from multiple colors and a variety of sayings.

The Carry-on Cocktail Kit The Old Fashioned

Because nothing gets a vacation off on the right foot like a cocktail. And now it’s easy to have your favorite from the comfort of your seat! Choose from Moscow Mule, Bloody Mary, Old Fashioned, Gin & Tonic, Hot Toddy, or a Champagne Cocktail. Each vintage-looking kit comes with everything you need to make your favorite beverage. Just add alcohol!

Travel Adapter & Voltage Converter

One of the best gifts for travelers who love collecting passport stamps! This adapter is an all-in-one solution. It comes with multiple adapters for compatibility all over the world, converts the voltage to the U.S. standard (110V), and has multiple ports to charge up to 7 devices at once! Plus, it has 6A output charging, 4 USB charging ports with a combined 6A output, and 3 AC ports!

Mini Steam Iron

Stop walking around like a disheveled mess on your travels. This compact 420-watt mini steam iron removes wrinkles from almost any fabric! Plus, it’s non-stick soleplate heads up in 15 seconds, has 1-touch control, and even dual voltage for international travel convenience.

Bose QuietComfort 35 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Want to drown out the screaming baby next to you on the airplane? Then check out these world-class noise-canceling headphones from Bose! They help eliminate background distractions while delivering the superior sound quality you’ve come to expect. Wireless with a 20-hour battery life per charge (40 in wired mode), they’re essential for any long-haul flight!

External Battery for Smartphones and Tablets

Tired of breaking into a cold sweat as you watch your battery life dwindle? Well, Mophie has you covered with this pint-sized powerhouse! It provides up to 8X additional battery charges with dual output to charge two devices at once. And with an aluminum finish, it’s ultra-slim design looks as classy as it is functional.

Trtl Neck Support Travel Pillow

A must-have for those looking to catch some shut-eye on the plane. This scientifically proven ergonomic neck pillow is perfect for long-haul flights. It holds the neck in a comfortable position and is much easier to travel with than a traditional u-shaped pillow thanks to its compact design and lightweight. Plus, it’s machine washable and attaches to luggage. Score!

Compact Travel Door Alarm with LED Flashlight

Rest easier in sketchy hotels with this tiny door alarm. When triggered, it emits a loud, high-pitched alarm sure to scare away any would-be intruder. In addition, it comes with a flashlight to help guide you in unfamiliar surroundings! And it’s super easy to install and remove from any hotel.

Packing Essentials

Samsonite Aspire XLite 20″ Expandable Spinner

A bold fusion of lightweight construction and durability. This awesome Samsonite luggage is a unique combination of strength, durability, and capacity. It fits a shocking amount of belongings into its approved carry-on size and effortlessly glides to your final destination with smooth in-line skate wheels. It’s one of the best suitcases I’ve ever owned!

Vera Bradley Go Anywhere Carry-on

Where practicality meets style. The Go Anywhere Carry-On bag from Vera Bradley has multiple sections and pockets (both inside and out), a laptop compartment, a slip handle for your luggage, and water-resistant fabric to keep your belongings safe and organized. And, it fits perfectly under the airline seat in front of you! Plus, with a variety of patterns and colors, you can choose one to fit your personality. Mine is this blue Cuban Tiles pattern, and it’s completely changed my carry-on game!

Eagle Creek Pack-It Cube 3-Piece Set

Eagle Creek’s Original Pack-It Cubes let you use every square inch of your luggage. This set includes three different shaped cubes for clothing compression, accessory organization, and a quick TSA security check. Get exactly what you need with a variety of sizes and colors (including one that has a moisture barrier for wet swimsuits!)

Eagle Creek Pack-It Sac Set (Small/Medium/Large)

Keep cosmetics, liquids, and cords organized with Eagle Creek Pack-It Sacs! The unique LinkSeal Mesh material and zipper closure will keep contents organized while protecting against leaks or spills.

Travel Bottle Set

These colorful travel bottles are fantastic when traveling! Easily identify what’s in each through ID windows, and the pliable plastic makes accessing the contents a breeze. Plus, its anti-leakage design creates 3 layers of protection to prevent drops, leaks, and spills. Set includes 4 squeeze tubes, 2 cream jars, 1 toothbrush cover, 1 tiny spoon, and 1 toiletry bag.

Protective Luggage Cover

The #1 best travel accessory – a stylish luggage cover! This is one of the most thoughtful gifts for travelers to help protect their suitcase against grime and scratches while making it instantly recognizable with unique and colorful designs. It’s a total game changer! This is the one I have, and I receive multiple compliments every time I’m strutting through the airport with it. Function and beauty. It doesn’t get much better than that!

Travel Jewelry Organizer

This compact jewelry case is wonderful for carrying jewelry on your travels (bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, etc). Its silver-toned zip around closure with Tiffany blue exterior makes it a classy solution for travel organization needs.

Capture the Moment

Canon EOS 80D DSLR Camera Bundle

A perfect beginner to intermediate camera (and one of the best gifts for travelers) is the Canon EOS Rebel 80D DSLR Camera bundle, which has everything you could ever need. In addition to the Canon 80D body, other items included are a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, Tamron zoom telephoto AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD macro autofocus lens, two 16 GB memory cards, an external flash, USB card reader, grip strap, 2pc UV filters, a camera case, cleaning kit, flexible spider tripod, and all Canon original accessories. It’s helped me capture some truly stunning images on my own travels!

GoPro HERO8 Black

The best camera for travelers who like to walk on the wild side. The GoPro HERO8 Black has advanced 3 level video stabilization to capture incredibly smooth footage and superior quality images compared to the HERO6. HERO8 Black is also waterproof up to 33ft (10m) without a housing, and easily syncs to the Capture app for seamlessly transferring and editing images. Plus, with 14 voice commands it’s incredibly easy to use. I love its compact design, durability, and crisp images!

GoPro 3-Way Grip & Tripod

This 3-in-1 design can be used as a camera grip, extension arm, or tripod for ultimate versatility and a variety of shots. Plus, there’s even a tripod stored inside the handle, and its waterproof design is perfect for underwater shots. No more arms in your selfies with this little number! I’m obsessed.

9-Piece Camera Lens Kit

Want DSLR-quality images from the convenience of your smartphone? Then check out this 9 piece lens kit! It includes a 2x zoom telephoto lens, 198° fisheye lens, 15X macro lens, 20X macro lens, 0.63X wide-angle lens, 0.36X super-wide lens, circular polarized lens (CPL lens), starburst lens, and a kaleidoscope lens. It’s a smorgasbord of choices to capture that perfect shot!

Samsung T5 Portable SSD – 500GB

Back up your photos and data while on the road! The Samsung T5’s portable design, blazing-fast transfer speeds of up to 540 MB/s, shock resistance, and secure encryption make it the best portable SSD on the market. Don’t run the risk of losing all your once-in-a-lifetime photos before you get home (talk about devastating!)

And there you have it! The very best gifts for travelers on the market today. Because when shopping for a loved one, you want to give them the world!

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