The holidays are finally here which means that it’s time to buy all of those last minute gifts for your loved ones. If your friends and family are anything like us, you’ll want to get them presents that they can use for all their travel adventures in 2025 and beyond. Fortunately, there are many excellent travel-based gifts that you can purchase, that we know any avid traveler will appreciate. From a travel journal to a portable espresso maker and more, here are 10 gifts that every traveler will love.
1. Travel Journal
Travel journals are a wonderful gift, as they are the perfect thing to bring along with you on vacation. They give you the opportunity to write down your travel memories, so that you can look back at them and reminisce for years to come. You can also use a travel journal as a scrapbook, or you can use it to plan out your next trip. This is such a versatile gift, and one that any avid traveler is sure to love.
2. Personalized Luggage Tag
Personalized gifts are some of the best gifts. This is especially true when the recipient can use the gift wherever they go. One personalized gift we love is a luggage tag. You can personalize it to include your recipient’s favorite color, and even have their initials printed onto it, too. The tag can be attached to your suitcase, carry-on bag, duffle bag, or even your purse, and is a great way to keep track of your belongings while traveling.
3. Portable Espresso MakerÂ
Travel days can be long, and sometimes the best pick me up is a nice, hot shot of espresso. However, there may not always be a coffee shop around. That’s where the portable espresso maker comes in handy. You can use this portable espresso maker once you arrive at your vacation rental or even while camping, to make a delicious shot of espresso. The best part is that this gadget is powerful but small enough to take with you just about anywhere.
4. Travel Blanket
Being comfortable during a travel day is of the utmost importance, especially if you’ll be sitting on a plane, in a car, or on a train for a long period of time. One thing that can help you stay cozy and warm during this time is a travel blanket. This travel blanket is amazing because it starts out compact so that you can place it inside of your backpack, but then opens up to a nice sized blanket for you to use. It also comes in multiple colors so that you can choose the option that best fits your needs!
5. Scratch-Off World Map
The next gift we wanted to share is so much fun, and something that every traveler will love. This scratch-off world map helps you keep track of everywhere that you’ve been in the world, so that you can easily visualize where you’ve been, and where you still need to go. Once you visit a destination, simply scratch it off on the map, and unveil a fun and bright color. Keep scratching off countries as you visit them, and see how many you can check off of your list!
6. TSA-Approved Travel Bottles
Finding containers to put your toiletries in can be difficult if you’re only bringing a carry-on bag with you. The TSA sets standards on how much liquid you can bring, which means that things such as full-sized shampoo bottles are out. This is where these TSA-approved travel bottles come into play. They are small enough to fit inside your carry-on bag, but big enough to fit all of your shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and body wash inside.
7. Language Learning App Subscription
A really fun and unique gift to give the travel lover in your life is a subscription to a language learning app such as Duolingo. Many people want to learn a new language, but aren’t sure where to start. An app such as Duolingo is perfect for learning a new language, and the best part is that Duolingo has fun and interactive games and lessons to make it a whole lot of fun.
8. E-Reader
There are so many situations during a trip where an e-reader comes in handy, which makes it the perfect gift. So many people love to read while on vacation, but it can be a nuisance to carry around big, bulky books. With an e-reader, you can download numerous books and other reading materials that you can then read while on a plane, in the car, or while you relax by the pool. A neat feature of most e-readers nowadays is that you can use them while in the sun without having to worry about a glare on your screen.
9. Travel Game
There are a lot of really fun games that you can bring along with you while traveling, that will eventually come in handy. There tends to be a decent amount of downtime while on a trip, and you can use this time to play a game as a group. Although, bringing a large board game with you on a plane probably won’t work, you can purchase a travel-sized game. Travel-sized games are the perfect size to put into your backpack or luggage, and still give you the same amount of enjoyment.
10. Document Holder
The last gift to make our list is a travel document holder. Travel documents can get lost very quickly, and you often need them nearby while traveling through the airport. That’s where this innovative travel document holder comes into play. It has multiple compartments to hold your passport, boarding pass, credit cards, drivers licence, a pen, and even cash. Anyone who wants to keep organized and know where everything is will surely love this gift.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Swift Passport and Visa Services! We have really enjoyed working with all of you in 2024, and cannot wait to assist you with your travel document needs in the future. We hope that you have a safe and happy holiday season, and enjoy time with your friends and family.
