Christmastime is here, and you know what that means: it’s time to go gift shopping! If you have someone in your family who’s into traveling the world, then this list will be of interest for you. In this brief article, we’ll share with you ten awesome Christmas gifts for travelers. All of the gift ideas listed below have great reviews from frequent travelers and can easily be purchased online.
1. Try The World Subscription Box
Whether it’s snacks, shaving products, or even nerdy toys, people absolutely love subscription surprise boxes nowadays. One great subscription plan for frequent travelers/foodies is the “Around The World” subscription set on TryTheWorld.com. People who receive these boxes get the chance to eat foods from a different country every month.
Each box has at least seven different items to munch on from countries such as India, Italy, Argentina, and Morocco. There are a few ways you can pay for this product, but the most popular way is to pay every three months (which works out to $35 for each box). This box set is certainly one of the best Christmas gifts for travelers who love to eat.
2. Gogo In-Flight Internet
Unless your family’s explorer is going on yearlong retreat in some Tibetan cave, chances are s/he will need reliable Internet connection. One of the best Christmas gifts for travelers who can’t stay off of Facebook is the Gogo In-Flight Internet.
Founded 20 years ago with the goal of bringing high-quality Internet connection into the skies, Gogo In-Flight Internet offers Internet access plans and passes you can purchase for your frequent flyer. One hour passes cost $7, all-day passes cost $19, and a monthly airline plan costs $50 a month. As of today, Gogo is partners with Alaska Airlines, United, Virgin, Air Canada, and Delta.
3. Clarisonic Alpha Fit
Jet lag is no excuse for a man not to look his best. That’s why Clarisonic created its Alpha FIT Men’s Sonic Facial Cleaning Brush System a few years ago. This electric-powered brush uses the latest in oscillation technology to help gently remove dirt from the face.
Clarisonic claims men with no facial hair only have to use this product for 60 seconds to get great benefits. Men who have beards can use Clarisonic’s brush to clean out their manly facial hair. This product is a bit pricy at $219…but, honestly, who could put a price on beauty? The Clarisonic Alpha FIT will keep your hunky voyager looking dashing, dandy, and dapper.
4. Violife VIO200B Travel Ultraviolet Toothbrush Sanitizer
If your family’s traveler is going to areas of the world that aren’t all that hygienic, it’s a good idea to look into the Violife VIO200B Travel Ultraviolet Toothbrush Sanitizer. All a user has to do with this case is place his/her toothbrush in the sleek silver container, close it up, and hit the “on” button.
The ultraviolet light in this container kills 99.9 percent of all bacteria on the toothbrush. Plus, your traveler could easily use this sanitizer as a carrying case for their toothbrush. Violife’s sanitizer/container is certainly one of the most practical Christmas gifts for travelers.
5. EasyAcc 26000mAh Power Bank
Everybody needs a convenient way to charge their electronics in today’s digitized world. The EasyAcc 26000mAh Power Bank is a great way to give your travelers easy ways to charge their devices. This small device has two inputs and a massive capacity of 26000mah. To put that into perspective, a fully charged EasyAcc can re-charge an iPhone about ten times and a Samsung Galaxy S6 around seven times.
Even more amazing, this EasyAcc Power Bank can charge up to four devices at any one time. This is one of the best Christmas gifts for travelers who are addicted to their cellphone. One EasyAcc Power Bank costs $46.
6. BioLite Campstove 2
You know how the song goes: “chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” Well, there is a way globe trekkers can take that “Christmasy” wood burning fire with them wherever they go. The BioLite CampStove 2 is a portable wood-burning stove that uses USB Flexlight and can convert the fire’s heat into energy that can charge electronic devices. So, while your adventurer is roasting some vittles on the stovetop, s/he can also charge his/her mobile device and watch a few Netflix shows.
People who have this BioLite product say it’s extremely easy to control the settings of the flames with the product’s LED dashboard. Trust us, you won’t find a better gift for the nature-loving outdoorsy type on this list. This campstove costs $130 online.
7. Zoppen RFID Travel Wallet & Documents Organizer
Anyone who’s traveling abroad needs to have all their important documents well organized. A great way to help people who are planning international trips is to give them the RFID Travel Wallet by Zoppen. Inside this wallet you’ll find two passport pouches, a pocket for a boarding pass, a mesh back, six card slots, and two zipper bags. Zoppen’s durable wallet is made out of nylon and is completely waterproof.
Perhaps the best thing about this product is its price point: it’s only $15! Anyone who knows a friend or family member who could use a bit of help in the organization department should definitely consider ordering this wallet for Christmas.
8. Tile Style
Do you know someone who’s always losing their phone? Well, one great way to help them out is by giving them a Tile Style Bluetooth tracker for Christmas. These slim squares are equipped to help you track a wide range of Apple and Android products. Simply download the app and your family’s adventurer can never lose his/her phone again…unless they lose the tile, of course.
Just a few of the products the Tile Style can be equipped to pick up include various iterations of the iPhone, the Samsung Galaxy, the iPad, and the Motorola Moto X. One Tile Style costs $35, but a two-pack costs $60.
9. Luckies of London Scratch Map
Luckies’ classic scratch map of the world is still one of their most popular gifts for travel junkies. As the name suggests, this product is a world map with a gold surface on top of every country. Once the owner has traveled to that country, s/he can scratch off the destination with a coin.
There are incredible tidbits as well as works of art to be uncovered after scratching off each area on the map. If you’ve got an extremely competitive traveler in your family, this is definitely the gift to get them. One of the classic Luckies scratch maps runs about $20.
10. Nomo Airport Runway Screenprints
Does your travel enthusiast have a passion for airports? If so, then we’ve got a great gift idea for you: Nomo Airport Runway Screenprints! You can pick from numerous stylish airport designs on Nomo’s website. A few of the more popular screenprints include Denver International Airport, Copenhagen Airport, and Logan International.
Choose the airport that has the most emotional associations with your traveler. You’d be surprised how much frequent flyers appreciate these screenprints. Although prices vary, most screenprints cost around $30.
Summing Up
Hopefully you found one gift on this list of the best Christmas gifts for travelers to bring a smile to someone’s face. As you can see, there’s a wide range of gifts as well as prices on the above list. But if you’re a picky gifter, then you may want to check out other gift options as well.