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Christmas is just around the corner but there is still plenty of time to find the perfect gift for your travel enthusiast friend or jetsetter family member.
Perhaps you have a friend who loves to go away but struggles to keep their toiletries and essentials organised.
Or maybe your parents are always catching flights and need a new cabin case that looks stylish and modern.
An eye mask is another thoughtful gift that can be used both on the road and at home, while a strong water bottle will get plenty of use too.
Read on to check out the best travel gifts to buy this festive season.
Water bottle
A strong water bottle can make life so much easier when travelling – and any frequent holidaymaker will be grateful to receive one.
It eliminates the need for plastic bottles and waste when out and about.
John Lewis sells a 621ml Hydro Flask bottle that’s insulated, meaning it will keep beverages cold for up to 24 hours.
If you’d rather have a cup of tea or coffee while you’re exploring the latest destination, it can even work for that and will hold heat for up to 12 hours.
Backpack
Anyone who travels often will need a sturdy, reliable backpack for their trips.
This one from OGIO is the perfect size for a day out or to take for excursions during a holiday.
It has more than seven compartments, including a laptop and tablet sleeve, as well as hidden passport pocket.
Luxury cabin bag
If you’d really like to splash out on perhaps your significant other, friend or family member, the Floyd Junior case makes a great gift.
The inside is colourful and practical, with plenty of handy pockets and compartments, while the outside looks stylish and durable for plenty of trips.
It boasts 360° spinning skateboard-style wheels that even come with a ratchet to help tighten or change them, as Floyd sells a range of different colours separately.
It features in our guide of the best cabin suitcases.
Tracking tech
Any travel enthusiast in your life will have lost something during a trip, whether at sea or on land.
Thankfully, Tile Mate by Life360 could be just what they need.
They are handy for attaching to luggage and other important items.
The Bluetooth trackers are the ideal solution for scatterbrains, and also for safety if solo travelling.
Wash bag
This three-in-one wash bag allows you to store everything in one place, while still being organised.
There are lots of colour options to choose from, including designs for men, and you can personalise the bag with initials, which is a lovely touch for gifting.
Any friend who loves to go on holiday will thank you for helping them keep organised and stylish!
Find more picks in our best wash bags guide – all tried and tested.
Eye mask
The perfect gift for anyone who flies frequently, the eye mask arrives packaged in a beautiful box with information on the product, and brand, which is family-run.
The eye mask is made from 19 momme grade 6A Mulberry silk with a soft padding within, which means that it is less dense and therefore lighter than regular silk.
It’s available to buy in 11 colours and offers complete blackout due to the wraparound design.
A passport wallet will come in handy for any frequent flier, especially if they travel with multiple people.
Stacker’s family passport wallet has room for four, as well as a compartment that could be used for boarding passes and tickets.
Amazon Kindle
Perfect for a friend who loves to read and travel, this Amazon Kindle is great to carry on the go.
It’s relatively small so can easily slip into hand luggage, and comes in black or green to help suit whoever you might be buying for.
The Kindle helps to avoid getting books damaged whilst travelling, especially in the rain or crushed inside a case – any holidaymaker will be grateful to read by the pool without a worry.
Headphones
Headphones are essential for surviving any flight, train journey or long car ride.
These nifty SOUNDPEATS earbuds make a good present for any keen traveller.
With great sound quality, and six hours of playtime, they also have an additional 18 from the charging case – plenty for a long-haul journey.
Instax camera
Most holidaymakers love capturing memories during their trips, and the Instax mini 41 will allow them to do just that.
It’s small and easy to pack in a bag and take along on travels around the world.
What’s more, it’s pretty simple to use too and will suit even the least tech-savvy people in your life.
Holdall
This holdall would make a great gift for anyone who loves a weekend getaway.
It has plenty of room inside and can be carried by hand or over the shoulder, making it easy to travel with.
The bag is available in four different designs allowing you to buy something suited specifically for the person you have in mind.
Suitcase
Modern, stylish and sleek, Victorinox’s suitcase is perfect for travellers looking for large, reliable luggage.
The four wheels mean it will glide smoothly through the airport, even when the case is packed full and heavy.
Inside, there are two spacious compartments that have plenty of room for travel essentials and more.
Skincare set
For those who love to ensure their skin is hydrated on flights, this is the perfect gift set.
The travel-size skincare kit includes Laneige’s Cream Skin Toner & Moisturiser, Water Bank Gentle Gel Cleanser, Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturiser, and Lip Sleeping Mask in Berry.
Packed in a reusable travel pouch, it’s ideal for a jetsetter.
Shower set
For the men in your life who are always taking hand luggage only, this is perfect.
The Champneys set comes with Energise Hair & Body Wash, Energise Face Moisturiser, Energise Face Wash and Energise Body Spray.
