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Gifts For Travellers: 21 Gift Ideas For The Frequent Flyer in Your Life

By Phoebe Youl

3rd Oct 2024

Sometimes the best gifts are those of a practical nature. Stuff you know the receiver will actually put to good use on a regular basis and enhance their day-to-day. So, when it comes to shopping for the traveller in your life, often there’s no better gift than something that will make planning or taking their next trip, easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable. 

Whether they’re jet-setting for business, living the work-from-anywhere dream, a luxury-traveller or a one-bag enthusiast, we’ve got you covered. From carry-on-friendly gear to cordless hair straighteners, this curated list of 21 travel gifts is sure to impress.

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Apple AirTag

The Apple AirTag, one of the best travel gifts
Image Credit: Apple | Website

This tiny tracking tag is the accessory of the year—and the ultimate travel companion that will keep lost luggage anxiety at bay.

SHOP From $49

Aesop Arrival Kit

The Aesop Arrival Kit, one of the best travel gifts
Image Credit: Aesop | Website

This Aesop gift set is the perfect travel companion, complete with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and body balm for a much-needed post-flight refresh.

SHOP For $50

Rothy’s The Square Ballet Flats

Rothy’s The Square Ballet Flats, one of the best travel gifts
Image Credit: Rothy’s | Website

Knit from plastic bottles, these flexible and lightweight shoes require no break-in period and are fully machine washable. Perfect for transit days as you tarvel between destinations.

SHOP For $285

Twelve South Airfly Pro

The Twelve South Airfly Pro, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: Twelve South | Website

This wireless adapter lets you use your wireless headphones or earbuds in places that only have a headphone jack like aeroplanes and treadmills.

SHOP For $89

Bellroy Lite Daypack

The Bellroy Lite Daypack, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: Bellroy | Website

This super lightweight backpack balances performance with comfort, so you can move like the wind wherever adventure takes you.

SHOP For $149

July Carry-On Lite

The July Carry-On Lite, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: July | Website

Make packing a breeze with this ultra-lightweight carry on that comes complete with double spinner wheels and an Aerospace-grade German polycarbonate shell.

SHOP For $245

Philips OneBlade Face Pro Trimmer 360

The Philips OneBlade Face Pro Trimmer 360, one of the best travel gifts
Image Credit: Myer | Website

This premium travel razor is so great that you’ll want to make it a part of your everyday routine.

SHOP For $129

Peak Designs Ultralight Packing Cube

The Peak Designs Ultralight Packing Cube, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: Peak Designs | Website

Compressible, easy to access, and instantly dividable, Peak Design Ultralight Packing Cubes are functionally and aesthetically unmatched.

SHOP From $22.70

VS Sassoon Petite Cordless Straightener

The VS Sassoon Petite Cordless Straightener, one of the best gifts for travel

This compact hair straightener is cord-free and USB rechargable for styling hair on-the-go.

SHOP For $35

Belkin BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Bank

The Belkin BoostCharge Pro Magnetic Power Bank, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: Belkin | Website

Power up with this on-the-go wireless charger, specifically designed to fast charge your Apple Watch, AirPods and iPhone.

SHOP For $99.95

Matador Flatpack Soap Bar Case

The Matador Flatpack Soap Bar Case, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: Matador | Website

Designed for those seeking ultralight or liquid-free travel solutions, this smart bar case allows soap to completely dry, whilst keeping any liquid inside.

SHOP For $28.95

Kindle Scribe

The Kindle Scribe, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: Amazon | Website

Leave the hardbacks at home in exchange for this light and portable e-reader.

SHOP For $549

Emma Lewisham The Essentials Set

The Emma Lewisham The Essentials Set, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: Emma Lewisham | Website

Sized for airline travel restrictions, these skincare essentials can be replenished with the label's full-sized refill pouches.

SHOP For $175

Oroton Muse Medium Beauty Case

The Oroton Muse Medium Beauty Case, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: Oroton | Website

This clever beauty case has a super-wide opening that provides a portable vanity for when you’re on the go.

SHOP For $119

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: Bose | Website

These comfortable noise-cancelling headphones will save any traveller's sanity on a long-haul flight.

SHOP For $645.95

Longchamp Le Pliage Original Shoulder Tote Bag

The Longchamp Le Pliage Original Shoulder Tote Bag, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: The Iconic | Website

A French-girl staple, this easy to carry tote bag can be folded away and easily stored when not in use.

SHOP For $285

Mejuri Travel Case

The Mejuri Travel Case, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: Mejuri | Website

Keep jewellery and precious items in a safe place while on the move in this organised travel case.

SHOP For $128

Lululemon Workout Sliders

The Lululemon Workout Sliders, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: Lululemon | Website

These versatile sliding discs are double-sided and lightweight to allow for a quick and effective workout wherever you are.

SHOP For $39

Bellroy Lite Sling

The Bellroy Lite Sling, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: Bellroy | Website

Keep your essentials right where you need them with this lightweight cross body sling.

SHOP For $129

Maison De Sabre The Laptop Sleeve

The Maison De Sabre The Laptop Sleeve, one of the best gifts for travel
Image Credit: The Iconic | Website

This chic laptop sleeve is crafted in slim form from a single piece of reinforced leather and lined with soft microfiber suede to protect your device from every angle.

SHOP For $189
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