Two years of being stuck in one place can make you feel restless for adventure and travel! It’s a common feeling in these post-pandemic times. Surely you have a friend or family member with a perpetually packed suitcase and a fistful of carefully planned itineraries. Give them a gift that makes travel even more joyful with some of the ideas in this post!
So, what do you give the organized and stylish traveler who has everything but is perhaps missing a crucial piece of the packing puzzle? Here, I’ll share some stylishly organized ideas for gifts that speak to the footloose soul, wandering the earth in search of new horizons and Insta-worthy vistas!
Feeding the Travel Bug
For your travel-obsessed loved one, why not feed the travel bug with a gift of something that helps them get where they want to go? A subscription to an online source of breaking news on inexpensive flights is just the ticket! Try Going.com’s premium subscription, connecting your travel-crazy loved one to the best deals out there.
Or, go the accommodation route with a gift card for AirBnB. Some readers may have reservations about giving gift cards but someone who loves travel is always looking for ways to cut costs. Think of a gift card to Airbnb (or even a hotel chain like Marriott or Hilton) as doing your part to feed your loved one’s travel bug!
For The Stylish Traveler
The stylish traveler is effortlessly glamorous and put together, even when flying standby. This traveler never breaks a sweat, even when their bag doesn’t make it to the carousel. So be sure to get this rambling loved one something extra stylish to tuck in their carry-on.
Style for Cold Weather and Bad Hair Days
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No matter what time of year it is, cute beanies for women are fashion items that look great with travel casuals, from leggings to jeans. Bad hair day while traveling? A cute beanie is the answer! Sudden cold snap? Beanie time! The beanie is enough of a fashion icon to double as camouflage while taking up the same amount of space in the suitcase as a pair of socks!
Space-Savingly Stylish Entertainment
A laptop can be a little cumbersome while traveling. It takes up space and needs special treatment to ensure its safety. An Android tablet, on the other hand, is space-saving, with the same ability to stream services like Netflix and Hulu. And what’s more stylish than pulling an Android from your carry-on bag to enjoy an episode of a binge-worthy series while waiting to board?
A Clever Hack
But if you’re going to gift the Android, go all the way and pair it with an accessory your loved one will adore you for! The Flight Flap Phone and Tablet Holder makes it easy to stream films and TV shows, hands-free. Stabilizing your device while waiting to board or in flight, this is a travel gadget that allows the stylish traveler to be entertained in the most unruffled, clever way.
Incognito and In the Wind
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But the classic travel style accessory is, of course, shades. Sunglasses are a key necessity while traveling. For one, they’re a must for surreptitiously “people watching” in the departures lounge. For another, your loved one will need them in those beachy destinations so many travelers favor, so give them shades with UV protection. And there’s nothing quite like strolling the streets of a famed destination, incognito in a pair of huge statement sunglasses!
A Cozy Wrap
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The temperature in airports and on planes can be unpredictable, so a travel wrap is a thoughtful gift that says, “Stay cozy as you explore the world”. Choose a travel wrap in a lightweight, natural fabric, ensuring you choose something large enough to wrap around or lay over the body. A standard rebozo (a traditional woven wrap from Mexico) is just over 2 feet wide and about 80 inches long. Usually made from woven cotton or wool, the rebozo is both durable and warm, making it the ideal cozy travel wrap.
For the Organized Traveler
Traveling for business or pleasure requires keen organizational skills. But there’s always something new to make travel even more organized. Let’s look at some great organizational hacks for the globetrotter who’s prepared for anything.
It Can Rain Anywhere
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A visit to the tropics doesn’t mean it’s not going to rain. And if you’re going there during the rainy season – between June and November – you can count on it! A travel umbrella is exactly the thing to keep your loved one dry. With a compact, lightweight umbrella stuffed in the side pocket of their suitcase, they’re ready for inclement weather.
On-Demand Coffee
If your travel-crazy loved one is also coffee-crazy, then look no further than this mad cool gizmo. The ESPRO Ultralight Coffee Press was designed by two engineers. It’s both a traveling coffee mug and a coffee press that will keep your java hot and fresh for hours. Just think! No more shelling out for outrageously priced coffee at the airport with this baby tagging along! Your wandering loved one will love you forever if you present them with this miracle of coffee engineering.
Liquid Transparency
Is there anything more tedious than having to fish out your liquids for airport security? I have the perfect solution! A TSA-approved, transparent tote for all your liquids is just what you need to lighten the security load as you travel. Sturdy PVC keeps your liquids up together, sparing you the ordeal of digging around in search of containers containing liquids. Having them all in one convenient, TSA-approved place breezes your loved one straight through security!
Hydration
There’s nothing like being on a plane to suck every last drop of moisture from your skin. So, giving your loved one the gift of hydration is not just thoughtful, it’s a sign of your own travel-savviness and solidarity with your travel-mad loved one. Try a hydrating facial mask for use after a long flight. Your loved one will bounce back from travel dehydration like a pro with a little help from this gift.
Give your adventurous loved one a gift that says you wish their travels to be pleasant, stylish, and organized. With the thoughtful gifts described here, you’re bound to find just the right one!
