Last Minute Gift Ideas For Travelers

Christmas is the most wonderful, yet one of the most stressful times as well! Getting the perfect gift for someone isn’t always easy! Gifting a traveler can be even harder! Most avid travelers value experiences over monetary goods. So it can be hard to know where to start. Continue reading for a list of last minute gift ideas for the favorite traveler in your life! The best part is they can all be purchased through Amazon.com or sent directly to your email! Amazon boasts being able to offer free two-day shipping!

Apple AirPods

Apple’s AirPods have been one of my favorite items that I’ve recently purchased. I held off on buying them for awhile, since they seemed more like a fad than anything. But they are SUPER convenient! Not having cords, or having to consistently hold your phone is worth the price tag! Quality headphones come in handy during long flights! Apple AirPods Pro are also available if you are looking for an even more advanced pair!

Beats Headphones

Now, If you know someone who doesn’t fly well, this is easily the gift for them. Noise Canceling headphones help rid you of any odd sounds the plane may make during their flight! Even if they fly well, this is a great gift idea. Think of being able to fly in peace, and not have to hear any crying babies or pesky passengers!

Portable Charger

A portable charger is such a huge asset while traveling abroad. Phones can die quick in foreign countries between documenting activities and your phone searching for service. Even during long boring flights I’ve had phones die. The quality of the charger determines how many times it’ll charge your phone. I suggest this Anker brand, it’s a little speedier than others but will charge my phone multiple times! Some even have the capability of charging multiple phones at once!

Samsonite Carry On Suitcase

Quality luggage is something everyone wants, but hardly ever thinks to buy ahead of time! I’ve had crappy suitcases break while traveling! Trust me, it is not fun having to haul around an overpacked checked broken bag in a foreign country! This Samsonite bag is expandable and includes a TSA compatible lock! Not to mention the bag is currently priced for HALF OFF! 

Polaroid Camera

Believe it or not, but I LOVE my Polaroid Camera. In fact, I have this same one! While may Canon comes with me on every trip, so does this. There is something so fun about getting a photo instantly. There is so many different albums you can buy these days, to compile your adventures while traveling! *When buying extra film for the camera, I suggest buying it online. The film packs are significantly less on Amazon, compared to the stores!*

Canon DSLR Camera

One of the leading names in the photography business has almost always been Canon! I swear by the brand, and will probably always shoot with one. Getting into photography can be extremely confusing, since there is SO many different options. Having a quality camera can really step up your social media or blogging platforms! It’s also nice to have beautiful reminders of past adventures! This Canon T7 is a great “beginners” camera, if you are looking to make an investment but don’t want to break the bank!

Passport Case

Now here is the perfect gift that won’t break the bank. Honestly, there is SO many options out there! Luckily, you can’t really go wrong. A lot of the cases includes credit card holders. Some even boast RFID blocking! Most people don’t realize that countries can reject you the ability to enter their country, if your passport is not in good condition! Keep those passports protected!

Gift Cards

Now normally I would NOT include gift cards on a list, because it’s lame. But, giving a gift card that’s travel related is literally giving them the gift of travel! Especially with how cheap travel has been lately! Think about it…. A hundred dollar Delta gift card could be an entire “round trip” flight! Personally, I believe that experiences and travel are ten times better than any monetary item! Check out Raise.com for discounted giftcard!

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Some great gift card ideas for travelers;

• Delta Airlines
• AirBNB
• Hotels.com
• Uber
• Restaurants

For more ways to save money, check out the article “How I Coupon Vacations”.

Inflatable Travel Pillow

While this isn’t the most glamorous gift, the pillow has MADE some of my long distance flights. This pillow was recommended to a friend by their Chiropractor. I CAN”T sleep sitting up for the life of me. This pillow is open on the inside, which enables you to cross your hands and sleep facing down. This nicest part is that you blow it up yourself, so you don’t have to haul a pillow around the airport. Depending on the plane, you can even put the nozzle up to the planes’ vent, and it’ll blow it up for you!

Hydro Flask

These are awesome water bottles in general, whether or not the person travels. Not only is drinking extra water while flying good for, having your own water bottle will save you a significant amount of money at the airport! Also, depending on the country quality water may be hard to come by! The best part is that Hydro Flasks keep any water Cold for what seems like forever! Yeti’s are another great brand with a similar concept!

LifeStraw

Going off of the previous recommendation is a LifeStraw. LifeStraw purifies any water you come in contact with! This item could be extremely handy if you or someone you know is going anywhere water may be undrinkable!