25 Perfect Gift Ideas For The Hard-To-Please Traveler

The clock is ticking, and you’re still searching for that perfect travel-centric gift. Fear not!  The following 25 are lust-worthy gift ideas, fitting every type of traveler on your shopping list. The only hard part is you may want to keep them for yourself.

Mark and Graham Leather Tech Envelope

When your office is pretty much wherever you land, this luxe leather organizer will keep everything together in a snap.

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www.markandgraham.com

$129

MoMA Ostrich Pillow Go

A genius update to the classic neck pillow. The high-sensitivity memory foam adapts to everyone’s proportions and it also flattens for easy packing.

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store.moma.org

$60

EAGLE CREEK Pack-It Specter Set

For the neat freak or the packing-challenged, these ultra-light water repellent cubes compress the contents of your travel bag while minimizing wrinkles.

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shop.eaglecreek.com

$59

OUAI  On My Ouai Kit

Get an upgrade with this luxurious hair care collection of Ouai’s best selling products in travel-friendly sizes. The entire line is free from animal-testing, and made with no parabens, phthalates or sulfates. The Dry Shampoo is a lifesaver after a long flight.

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bandier.com

$38

L.L. BEAN Packable Travel Blanket

This tear resistant down-fill throw provides warmth and coziness whether you’re in the air, in a car, or snuggling in a tent. The blanket packs into its own pouch that can double as a pillow.

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llbean.com

$70

BREO iSee4 Wireless Eye Massager

This eye mask uses air pressure, motion massage, and a gentle infrared heating compress to soothe away stress on those red-eye flights.  Did I also mention the built-in speakers with nature sounds?  Ahhh…

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BREO iSee4 available at bloomingdales.com

$150

WHERE TO DRINK COFFEE by Liz Clayton and Avidan Ross

There are two things all frequent flyers have in common – racking up miles and coffee consumption.  Just in time for the holidays, Where to Drink Coffee is the definitive guide to the best places to go throughout the world for an amazing cup of joe.

 

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phaidon.com  

$30

TUMI Global Locator

This pocket-sized unit uses GPS, GSM, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth technology to track the location of your luggage. Just pack the locator in your bag, and it delivers real-time data via the free app for both Android and IOS devices. Now you can follow your precious cargo from check-in to baggage claim. You even get alerts when your luggage has been moved to your hotel room.

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tumi.com                                  

 $200 includes 1 year of wireless location tracking service

NAKED CASHMERE Campbell Sweater and Aubrina Lounge Pants

Travel like a jetsetter in this chic cashmere set. Globetrotting celebrities like Gigi Hadid have been spotted wearing these comfy knits in and out of airports.  And yes, they also come in black.

 

Photo Courtesy of Naked Cashmere

nakedcashmere.com

Sweater $220, Pants $225

BOSE Quiet Comfort 35 Wireless Headphones 2

When it comes to supreme sound, three levels of noise-cancelling, and long-wearing comfort, these headphones can’t be beat.  Now with the Google Assistant feature, you can voice-command when to play your music, receive texts, or manage your schedule. “Ok Google, are we there yet?”

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bose.com

$350

LEATHEROLOGY, Kessler Duffle

I’m a stickler when it comes to a great weekender bag … a carryall that follows you on a short sojourn and in leather that ages like fine wine.  So let’s start with this one. The personalized painted monogram is icing on the cake.

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leatherology.com

$300, painted monogram add $50

SATECHI, Smart Travel Router/Adapter With USB Port

This compact router creates an instant Wi-Fi network and has an adapter that can be used in almost every country in the world while it charges up to two devices.  Perfect for the tech addict who requires constant wireless connection.

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 satechi.net

$40

STEAMLINE LUGGAGE, The Soprano Carryon

Vintage-inspired design with modern day functions, this luggage will roll you into first class style.

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steamlineluggage.com

$850

KIKKERLAND, Apothecary Travel Set

Old-world inspired travel bottles that you don’t mind refilling over and over again. The TSA-friendly containers are leak-proof, BPA free, and come with a see-through carrying case.

Photo Courtesy of Kikkerland

kikkerland.com

$12.50

SNOW PEAK TI-Double 450 Mug

Outdoor gear designed in Japan, these colorful camping mugs are insulated with titanium to keep your drink warm nearly all day. The foldable handles are a space saver in anyone’s pack.

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snowpeak.com

$60

MATTER & HOME  Space Clearing Spray

Spray this blend of uplifting scents when you need to clear the air, or negative mojo, at your next Airbnb rental.

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matterandhome.com

$37, 100 ml.

AETHER Ghost Jacket

This sleek goose down jacket is an essential style piece to take him from the city streets to the powdered slopes.

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aetherapparel.com

$295

SKAGEN Jorn Leather Hybrid Smartwatch

Time is of the essence for travelers, and this Danish minimalist-designed timepiece carries smartphone functions  that transforms it into a power watch.  It even has a remote control that syncs to your IOS or Android smartphone for taking pictures when you’re off in the wilds.

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skagen.com   

$175

LIFEPROOF Aquaphonics AQ10 Speaker

For those who like to bring the party to the mountain or down the river, this mid-sized Bluetooth speaker is both shock and waterproof and it even floats! The built-in drybox keeps small goods safe.

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lifeproof.com

$200

SOCKWELL Graduated Compression Socks

The perfect stocking stuffer (no pun intended) to ease fatigue and swelling on a long-haul flight or a full day hike.

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amazon.com

$25

GOOGLE Pixel 2 Smartphone

The new Google Pixel 2 has the world’s highest-rated smartphone camera to date. The unlimited storage on Google Photos helps you organize and share pics and its superfast charging is an asset for travelers on the move. Plus, just by taking a picture the Google lens can tell you about your destination.

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store.google.com

starts at $649

TOPO DESIGNS Camera Cube

Turn any bag into a camera bag. The cube’s padded interior has customizable dividers and the cinch top closure allows easy access to all your camera equipment.

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topodesigns.com

$59

SAJE NATURAL WELLNESS Pocket Farmacy Wallet

Roll away a headache, tummy discomfort, even muscle aches with this portable pouch of five essential oil blends – a necessity when you’re nowhere near a corner drug store.

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saje.com

$60

TEXTURE APP

This handy app brings over 200 popular magazine titles straight to your tablet or smartphone. It’ll help kill time between layovers and delayed flights!

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Photo Courtesy of Texture

texture.com

gift subscriptions start at $15

ABERCROMBIE & KENT Around the World with Geoffrey Kent: An Inspiring Expedition by Private Jet

Ever fantasize about traveling around the world in the lap of luxury for 25 days? Well, snag a seat aboard Abercrombie & Kent’s private jet and enjoy five-star accommodations and access to once-in-a-lifetime adventures only A&K can offer. You’ll even have a doctor and professional photographer in tow.  The exclusive journey begins October 2018 for a limited few, but hey, it never hurts to ask Santa.

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abercrombiekent.com

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