This holiday season, we’re here to make gift-giving (and receiving) a true delight. With our travel-savvy editors always on the move, we’ve curated the ultimate guide for every type of traveler. Whether it’s for a weekend wanderer, foodie connoisseur, digital nomad, or luxury lover, you’ll find something special to wow your globe-trotting friends and family. Happy holidays.
The Weekend Wanderer’s Gift Guide
Weekend travelers seek gifts that simplify their quick two- to three-day getaways. Think compact carry-on luggage, must-have toiletries, and effortlessly chic on-the-go essentials.
HOBO GO Quick Getaway Set
From $332
HOBO GO is the go-to for high-quality, durable travel bags designed for ease and convenience. This bundle lets you mix and match their popular “All in One Tote,” “Get Away Duffle,” or “Place to Go Tote” with handy packing cubes or an adjustable strap for effortless carrying. (Don’t miss their Roll Model Kit—it’s editor-approved and #abovepar.)
Kizik Milan Sneaker
From $119
Kizik’s travel-ready slip-on sneakers are perfect for on-the-go weekend trips. The Milan sneaker, available in men’s and women’s sizes, features stylish designs and a versatile color palette to match any look.
Desmond & Dempsey Lounge Set
From $235
Weekend travelers need a stylish yet functional outfit for any journey—be it planes, trains, or cars. Desmond & Dempsey’s vibrant linen shirts and flowy pants layer perfectly for cooler weather and transition effortlessly into a chic warm-weather look.
Ries Limited Gift Set Travel Bottles
From $70
Skipping disposable toiletry trinkets and opting for reusable essentials is critical for weekend wanderers to stay on routine. Enter Ries: a clean beauty-focused set with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and face cleanser—all fully recyclable and TSA-approved.
The Solo Explorer’s Gift Guide
Solo travelers are often on the lookout for items that enhance their solitude or gifts that help them connect and make friends along their journey.
Throwing Doubles Backgammon Board
From $349
Throwing Doubles’ luxury backgammon boards are perfect for solo travelers. These eye-catching sets invite games with new friends or spark conversations with strangers—they’re too stunning to ignore. A must-have activity for the lone explorer.
INIU Power Bank Portable Charger
From $23
Solo explorers are always on the move, leaving little time to wait around in charging zones. The INIU fast-charge portable charger is a compact essential that slips effortlessly into any bag. With its powerful 22.5W chip, it can boost an iPhone 16 from 0% to 60% in just 25 minutes.
BÉIS Wicked Toiletry Kit
From $68
Everyone needs a stylish and functional toiletry bag, but it’s a must-have for the solo traveler. This versatile BÉIS bag features a double-compartment design, keeping your grooming essentials perfectly organized.
Rifle Paper Co. Sleep Travel Set
From $38
When you’re traveling solo, you never know where you’ll lay your head at night—whether it’s a hotel bed or a hostel (keep it clean, folks!). This travel sleep set by Rifle Paper Co. includes a silky eye mask, scrunchie, and matching drawstring bag, all adorned with their lush Peacock print.
The Foodie Connoisseur’s Gift Guide
These gifts are for the friend who curates their travels around restaurants, bars, and hidden gastronomic gems. While you may not be able to foot the bill for their stay at a far-flung destination employing avant-garde farming and experimental cooking techniques, rest assured, these gifts are the next best thing.
The Temptuous Trio Gift Set from Regiis Ova
From $350
What is more indulgent than caviar? Packaged in their sophisticated and sleek gift box, this truly tempestuous trio by Regiis Ova includes 30g of three caviar varieties: Baerii Reserve, Royal white sturgeon, and Ossetra. Complete with their signature caviar tin opener and a sparkling mother-of-pearl spoon, this gift is perfect for pairings of vodka and caviar bumps or just a way to level up holiday dishes.
Society De La Rassi Non-Alcoholic Wine
From $70
For the traveler who appreciates a fine drink without the worry of a hangover, Society De La Rassi’s sparkling non-alcoholic chardonnay, Neue Brut Vintage, is a perfect match. Positioned as the go-to wine for new-age soirees, it checks all the boxes: gluten-free, vegan, non-GMO, and sustainably produced.
Customized Bistrot Pearly Cutlery by Sabre Paris
From $97
Trendy and timeless restaurants around the globe set their tables with Sabre Paris’ cutlery, but only those with vivacious personalities do so with Bistrot Pearly sets. Combining the timelessness of the Bistrot collection, each piece is made with pearly, opaline handles that add a touch of whimsy to any foodie lover’s table, whether entertaining with their own culinary creations or taking in from their favorite restaurant.
Liquor Infusing Decanter by Rabbit Wine
From $42 (*on Cyber Week sale)
Remember those seed packets they somehow smuggled back from their summer holiday? Well, they’re finally in bloom and would add incredible aromatics to their favorite spirits–if only they had an infuser. Lucky for them, you’re gifting the best one on the market. This sleek device not only infuses liquor with fruits, herbs, and spices but also decants, turning them into a master mixologist for the evening.
The Long-Haul Adventurer’s Gift Guide
For the friend who loves the scenic route, the trip simply can never be over. The travel bug hits hard, and the next thing you know, they’re staying another weekend or booking another hotel stay and flights via racked-up points.
Clare V. x Doré Petites Vacances Travel Kit
From $145
This tres-chic essentials travel set is one everyone would love. Equipped with micellar water, cleanser, face cream, and an all-purpose balm, packing French skincare on the go has never been easier.
Twelve South Airfly
From $65
They chose the next flight out to continue their journey, they might as well be in comfort and control. With the Airfly, they could watch movies and shows without using the
Gola Torpedo Sneakers
From $110
Bonus points if you know their shoe size. These Gola sneakers are perfect for a city stroll or in the airport lounge.
State Bags Wellington Weekender
From $180
One suitcase is certainly never enough. This weekend is designed to keep the most disorganized packer…well, organized.
The Luxury Lover’s Gift Guide
For the business-class friend, the most exquisite gifts are understated and elegant. The luxury-loving traveler loves timeless gifts that they can bring anywhere from Capri to the Cape.
Medik8 Advanced Night Ceramide
From $53
With its soothing scent and calming properties, this night cream creates a spa-like experience anywhere in the world. This is the perfect skincare savior to gift your luxury-loving friends.
Stone and Strand Bold Merge Ring
From $475
This ring can complete an eclectic look or stand-alone. It’s ideal for both the jewelry addict who already has rings on every finger and the friend who’s just starting her stack. In solid 14k gold, it’s also TSA-friendly.
Bottega Veneta Knot Intrecciato Leather Miniaudiere Clutch
From $3,900
This classic clutch will never go out of style. Since it matches everything, it is the best gift for the luxury lover on the go.
Kinn Matis Rolo Link Chain Bracelet
From $540
I have a similar bracelet that once belonged to my grandmother. A gift like this fits the style “of the moment,” and glistens on every trip around the world, generation after generation.
The Digital Nomad’s Gift Guide
Perfect for the globetrotting remote worker, this guide features thoughtful gifts that blend functionality and style. From travel-friendly tech to workspace essentials, it’s everything a digital nomad needs to stay connected and inspired on the go.
Caddis Life Root Cause Analysis Blue Light Glasses
From $110
They’ll be in front of the laptop for most of the time if not more, so a bit of protection for the eye would be greatly appreciated!
Owala 24oz FreeSip Water Bottle
From $28
Even drinking water is becoming a statement. Now, your digital nomad friend is going to be trendy and hydrated wherever they find themselves.
Papier La Dolce Vita Journal
From $34
A journal would help them ground themselves wherever their new office is. It would be great for notetaking, journaling, or even scrapbooking their adventures.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm
From $21
Clean skin is always welcomed in warm, cold, humid, or dry climates, and this cleansing balm from Banila Co is the first step to squeaky clean skin.
