1. Enjoy The Wood World Map
There’s no better gift for a travel lover than a world map (photo above!) on their wall to help them recall the incredible times they had exploring the world and to inspire future trips. This rustic wooden map makes for a great feature piece and you can even get flags and planes to mark visited destinations. The map comes in four different sizes to fit any wall appropriately. You can choose from 39” x 24”, 59” x 35”, 79” x 47”, and 118” x 69”. You can even customize this amazing map. Pick from a map with no names or borders or purchase a labeled map with countries and their states and capitals. Become the new favorite friend or relative when you gift someone this wooden world map.
I have this map in the XL size and it’s amazing!
2. Bose Noise Cancelation Headphones
You may know Bose for the high-quality, booming sound they deliver through your rec room speakers, but they make an incredible pair of headphones, too. Tired of hearing the person next to you cough or the people behind you having a conversation on an airplane? Tune them out, literally! With the QuietComfort 35 Series II, you get not just one level of noise cancellation, but three—enough to block out all travel noises, from the drone of an airplane engine to whatever’s happening on the other side of your too-thin hotel room wall. Hardcore acoustic geeks will appreciate that the audio is always perfectly balanced—you never have to fiddle with the settings to optimize sound quality or output.
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2. GoPro Hero 11 Mini Action Camera
Don’t let your travel be forgotten, turn them into memories with a GoPro!
- The Power of HERO11 Black. Only Smaller + Lighter: Get the same high-performance 5.6K60 video and HyperSmooth 5.0 video stabilization of HERO11 Black in a smaller and lighter design. HERO11 Black Mini’s size makes it ideal for capturing amazing point- of-view footage using helmet and body mounts. It can be worn comfortably without getting in your way while mountain biking, skiing, skating and more.
- 1-Button Simplicity with Easy + Pro Controls: HERO11 Black Mini makes capturing amazing footage of your adventure incredibly easy. Just point and shoot. Using the Easy Controls, all you have to do is press the Shutter button to power up your camera and starting recording stunning 5.3K video–our highest resolution. Switch over to Pro Controls if you want to adjust resolutions, frame rates, digital lenses and image quality settings to set up shots exactly the way you want them.
- High-Res Video + Frame Grabs: HERO11 Black Mini’s amazing 5.3K footage gives you more than incredible high-resolution videos. It lets you capture high-quality photos up to 24.7MP from your videos with the GoPro Quik app or other editing software. All it takes is a tap when you see a great shot in your video. The app grabs the exact frame you want and saves it as a photo that’s ready to share and post.
- Emmy Award- Winning HyperSmooth 5.0 Video Stabilization: HyperSmooth has never been better. And now it’s won a huge award for its insanely smooth footage—a 2021 Emmy for In- Camera Sensor and Software Stabilization. HyperSmooth 5.0 raises the bar even more with Horizon Lock, improved stabilization for 4:3 aspect ratio footage thanks to our new image sensor, and AutoBoost for maximum stabilization with minimal image cropping. Bike, skate, ski, chase your kids through the park or get some awesome pet POV shots—even the shakiest footage comes out silky smooth.
- What’s Included: HERO11 Black Mini Camera, Carrying Case, Curved Adhesive Mount, Mounting Buckle + Thumb Screw, USB-C Cable
4. Anker PowerCore Portable Charger
Pack it when you need big power as fast as possible. A colossal 26800mAh portable charger that goes where you go, and a 30W Type-C output for faster recharging than just about any other charger around. Introducing the Anker PowerCore+ 26800 portable charger. At a total 26800mAh, it can fully charge an iPhone over 2 times- that’s enough power to last an entire trip
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5. Kindle Reader
If someone on your list loves reading, the new Amazon Kindle will quickly become the device they never leave home without. Kindles are not new to the market — they have been around for years and have completely transformed the way people read. Kindles are especially popular for travelers, and, if you’re reading this, someone on your list likely does some traveling of their own into the great outdoors.
- Adjustable front light lets you read comfortably for hours—indoors and outdoors, day and night.
- Purpose-built for reading, with a 167 ppi glare-free display that reads like real paper, even in direct sunlight.
- Read distraction-free. Highlight passages, look up definitions, translate words, and adjust text size—without ever leaving the page.
- Select from millions of books, newspapers, and audiobooks. Kindle holds thousands of titles so you can take your library with you.
- With Prime Reading, Prime members read free with unlimited access to over a thousand titles.
- A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours.
- Enjoy more books with Audible. Pair with Bluetooth headphones or speakers to switch seamlessly between reading and listening.
6. JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
When your favorite music-loving friend needs some more volume to blast their favorite songs, the JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker is where you need to turn. With premier sound quality, they will be the life of the party whether they’re hanging out with new travel buddies or they are starting their own party in their hostel. A rechargeable battery comes built-in, and they can even connect two tablets or phones to show off their DJ skills and switch back and forth between the two. You’ll find that there’s a lot to love about the JBL Flip 5 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker, you might even get it for yourself 🙂 For more wireless speaker suggestions, check out our guide to the best portable bluetooth speakers.
7. ENO DoubleNest Hammock
The ENO DoubleNest Hammock is definitely one of the best gifts for travelers who love an impromptu nap or just like to relax and smell the roses. This hammock for two is durable and can be set up in seconds. Weighing only 19 ounces, you won’t have to worry about a lot of extra weight in their backpack. Whether they’re camping in the woods, hiking the Great Ocean Walk, or relaxing on a beach, the ENO DoubleNest Hammock is a great place to lounge.
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8. Antique Ocean Desk Globe
For the friend who you’re glad is home, but you know is still thinking about traveling, the Antique Ocean Desk Globe is sure to keep them excited about their next trip! Tell them if they’re feeling risky to spin the globe and where your finger lands will be where they take their next adventure 🙂 Spontaneous travel anyone?
9. Scratch Off World Map
We know Scratch Off World Maps have been popping up all over your Facebook page, so now it’s finally time for you to get one for all the travel addicts in your life. Not only can they scratch off the countries and states they’ve been to, they can also scratch off the cities. This unique gift is absolutely perfect to put up on the wall to remember all of their best travel memories. Not only that, but its super cheap!
10. TravelWise Packing Cubes
Packing cubes are a life saver. OK, not really but they are amazing for staying organized on longer trips. Ideal for your super-organized friends who love to pack smart and your unorganized friends who always pack too much. TravelWise Packing Cubes will give them five cubes to help optimize luggage space while leaving space in their bag for your souvenir :). Available in several colors, the cubes are lightweight and durable so they will arrive to their destination organized and without added weight. Once they try TravelWise Packing Cubes they’ll never want to travel without them again.
11. Belkin SurgePlus Mini Travel Chargers
An ideal power solution for business trips and vacations, the Belkin 3-Outlet USB Swivel Surge Protector gives you a convenient, portable way to charge and protect your essential devices. This surge protector is equipped with three protected AC outlets, two protected, powered USB outlets, and a 360-degree rotating plug design to fit easily into small spaces. With its compact, durable design, it protects your devices and irreplaceable data from voltage spikes and surges wherever you go.
12. Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera
Whether you know someone headed on a Eurotrip, or on a vacation in Thailand, the Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera will be the perfect gift for them to use on their journey. The minimalist design saves them space so they don’t have to pack bulky camera equipment while they indulge in the nostalgia of the classic Polaroid cameras. Small enough to fit in their shirt pocket, any and all of your traveling friends are sure to love this compact, budget-friendly camera.
13. Custom Passport Wallet
Travel in style and keep organized. Custom passport wallets are available for all your customization needs on Amazon. And the best part about it, they look great and they are budget friendly!
14. Lonely Planet’s National Parks of America
Welcome to the great outdoors! The second edition of Lonely Planet’s best selling National Parks of America features three newly created parks (Indiana Dunes, Gateway Arch and White Sands) and a complete update and refresh of all existing park profiles.
The much-loved recipe remains the same, Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel publisher, takes you on an informative and gorgeous tour of all 62 parks with our lavishly finished hardcover gift guide packed with detailed itineraries and practical tips on what to do and see in each park to get you started planning your next adventure.
America’s national parks are full of timeless marvels that still rejuvenate the soul: the world’s largest trees in Sequoia; its most spectacular geothermal site in Yellowstone; the grandest canyon.
From Acadia to Zion, this beautiful introduction to America’s preserved natural treasures is packed with landscape photography, original wildlife illustrations, and practical information. This book is intended to be a practical introduction to each of America’s national parks, distilled by Lonely Planet’s expert authors. We highlight the best activities and trails, explain how to get there and where to stay, show you the wildlife to watch out for, and suggest ideal itineraries. Whether you’re lucky enough to have a park on your doorstep or need to travel further, we hope that this book inspires you to explore both the iconic and lesser-known gems that make up the USA’s diversely breathtaking expanses.
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Happy Holiday shopping 🙂
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