With the festive season upon us, it’s time to turn our thoughts to gifts for the special people in our lives…but what to get the man or woman who has everything? Our ultimate luxury travel gift guide will give you some inspiration for seasoned travelers. Here’s our pick of the best luxury travel gifts.
Best Luxury Travel Gifts for Him and Her
If you’re looking for something special to give the traveler in your life, luxury travel gifts are a great way to add a touch of class and sophistication. Whether they love venturing through exotic destinations or prefer relaxing at luxurious resorts, there’s no better way than with some standout luxuries from around the world.
From custom leather luggage tags to homeware inspired by beloved cultures, these ultra-special keepsakes make for one memorable present! Let’s dive into our list of best luxury gifts for travelers – ideal for making any getaway extra fabulous.
1. Cashmere and Wool Travel Scarf
Traveling can be chilly at times, with planes being particularly cold. Keep warm with a cosy cashmere and wool travel wrap, made in Italy.
Doubling up as a blanket, this soft knit wrap is made from 88% virgin wool and 12% cashmere. It’s nice and long, at 140 cm and has stylish fringed edges.
When is it useful: as well as for planes and train journeys, this wool and cashmere scarf is ideal for long Winter walks.
Cashmere knitted wrap
2. Compression Packing Cubes
This handy compression packing cube set is designed for those who love to travel but hate to pack. These compression bags boast many useful features.
They have breathable mesh and a double zipper compression system. The cubes are reinforced on each side, and designed to fit together.
Each six piece set includes 2 large cubes (15.5” x 11.5” x 4”), 2 medium cubes (11” x 11” x 4”), 2 small cubes (11” x 7.5” x 4”). These handy packing cubes are machine washable and easy to clean. They fit perfectly with luxury luggage brands such as Away, Globe-Trotter, Louis Vuitton, Samsonite and Tumi.
When are they useful: not just for travel, but also for storing bulky items like sheets at home.
Travel compression packing cubes
3. Convertible Leather Garment Weekend Bag
Looking for multi tasking luggage? This leather weekend bag by Italian brand Floto unzips to become a suit garment bag.
Made from full grain, vegetable tanned calfskin leather, this duffle bag is extremely soft and smooth. The leather takes on a beautiful patina as it ages.
It features a brass zipper and hardware. You can fit a lot inside and there is a detachable shoulder strap.
Dimensions: 11″ H x 10″ W x 21″ L.
When is it useful: this garment bag is ideal for weekend stays and short breaks, whether for business or pleasure.
Leather weekender travel bag
4. Electric Toothbrush with Charcoal Toothbrush Head
This innovative travel toothbrush is perfect for all trips, thanks to its 1 month battery life. The nylon bristles are infused with charcoal, which absorbs bacteria and reduces plaque.
The powerful motor also helps to remove any plaque, with 33,000 sonic vibrations per minute. A quadinterval timer pulsates every 30 seconds to remind you to switch to another part of your mouth.
After 2 minutes, the toothbrush will automatically switch off. There’s a lifetime warranty and a stylish toothbrush carrying case. The rose gold color is a special limited edition that will look great in your bathroom.
When is it useful: both at home and on your trips. We replaced our previous electric toothbrush with its unsightly base and wire with electric travel toothbrushes and it looks so much neater in the bathroom.
Electric toothbrush with travel case
5. Slim Leather Travel Wallet
Made from environmentally friendly leather, this elegant travel wallet comes in four colorways. It tucks easily into a jacket or bag.
Measuring 3.8 inches tall x 6 inches wide, it fits all standard-sized passports. There are specific sections for a passport, bills, tickets and up to 10 cards and a built-in pen.
When is it useful: this travel wallet has RFID blocking material that shields your passport and cards from skimming. There is a hidden compartment for spare cash.
Premium leather travel wallet
6. Folding Travel Hair Dryer
This anti-static 1400W foldable travel hairdryer has 3 heat settings and temperature protection to prevent any heat damage. Using bioceramic technology, this lightweight radiation free hairdryer looks very stylish.
It dries hair in just two to five minutes and has a rotatable magnetic smoothing nozzle. The hairdryer folds away neatly into a storage bag.
When is it useful: as well as for drying hair, it’s handy for quickly drying wet swimming costumes or clothing when you need to pack up and check out of your hotel.
Fast drying foldable hairdryer
7. Color Changing Swan Pool Floats
Be the envy of everyone at the beach with these cool solar powered swan floats with color changing lights. There are two sturdy handles on either side of the swans’ necks.
They’re easy to wipe clean and to store. To charge them, simply leave them in the sun during the day and they’ll light up at night.
When are they useful: for making new friends on the beach and for pool parties ;-). No one will be able to resist these stunners.
Inflatable swan pool floats
8. GoPro HERO13 Waterproof Action Camera with Touch Screen 5.3K
For fans of action, you can’t beat the GoPro HERO13. This digital action camera is waterproof up to 33 feet without a housing.
It benefits from award-winning HyperSmooth 6.0 video stabilization. You can auto upload your footage to the cloud. This camera also creates highlight videos automatically.
When is it useful: for capturing watersports action, when on road trips, planes or trains.
GoPro HERO13
9. Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Pitcher
This stylish travel flask is by S’Well, the specialists in fashionable hydration equipment. It’s BPA-free and is made from high-grade 18/8 stainless steel.
The pitcher holds 40 oz and will keep drinks warm for up to 20 hours or cold for up to 60 hours. It is designed to fit easily in your hand and comes in an elegant rose marble-effect design.
There’s triple-walled technology which ensures that the exterior stays condensation free. This a great alternative to plastic bottles, of which 200 billion a year go to landfill sites worldwide.
When is it useful: for glamping, family road trips and group adventures – there’s enough water for everyone! Or take it into your office to keep hydrated all day.
Travel water bottle
10. Leather Three Watch Roll
The distinctive hexagonal shape of this leather watch roll makes it a perfect gift for the man who has everything. Made from the finest Napa leather, it has a luxurious velvet lining and hidden snap buttons.
There are three compartments with a slide-in rail and it can store 3 watches.
When is it useful: this watch case is too good looking to just use on your travels. It will be just as handy in your home.
Watch roll travel case
11. Vegan Leather Zip Jewelry Case
This stunning vegan leather zip jewelry roll is designed by COSMIYA. In a subtle pink color, it is made from premium vegan saffiano leather.
The elegant jewelry case has a velvet lining and 5 storage compartments to keep your jewelry tangle free. There’s a large removable panel for earrings, 2 padded ring holders, 2 zipper pockets for bracelets, watches and brooches and 4 looped clips and pockets for necklaces.
The magnetic clasp ensures that your favorite pieces are safe inside. It measures: L9″ x W 6.5″ x H1.5′ folded and weighs 8 oz.
When is it useful: for transporting your favorite jewelry and keeping it tangle free and for use at home thanks to the elegant design.
Traveling jewelry organizer – luxury travel gifts for her
12. Versace Travel Set
This stylish Greca signature travel set by Versace is ideal for flights. One of the best luxury gifts for men, it features a sleep mask, padded pouch, inflatable pillow and pair of EU size 45 slippers.
Made in Italy, this elegant black and grey travel set is decorated with the brand’s geometric Greca design.
When is it useful: for making flying a little more pleasurable.
Greca signature travel set – luxury travel accessories for him
13. Levitation Globe with LED Light
This unique levitating globe floats in mid air thanks to a magnetic force. A great conversation point, the globe comes with a light-up LED base and a cleaning cloth.
When is it useful: this gift is most suitable for keen travelers and for displaying in their own home rather than for bringing on a trip. Although adults will love its sleek design, this levitating globe would make a great educational gift for kids.
Magnetic levitating globe
14. Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
Want to cancel out all the noise around you whilst travelling? These stylish Bose wireless headphones will do the job nicely.
You can adjust the amount of noise cancellation depending on where you are. There are up to 24 hours battery life from a single charge.
The headphones are compatible with Amazon Alexa, so you can check the news and ask it to play music. Select Quiet Mode for full noise-cancelling effect or Aware Mode to hear music and the environment around you at the same time.
When are they useful: these noise cancelling headphones are great on planes but you can also use them if you want to listen to music and your traveling companions are asleep. We don’t recommend walking around with them or running as it’s important to stay aware of your surroundings when you travel.
Noise cancelling headphones
15. Quick Dry Sand Repellent Beach Travel Towel
You’ll be the most stylish person on the beach with this stylish microfiber travel towel. Most importantly, the microfiber fabric is fast drying, lightweight, odor and sand resistant and ultra-absorbent.
This towel dries 3 times quicker than cotton and comes with a handy carrying pouch made from breathable mesh fabric. The extra large towel blanket measures 72×72,78×35,63×31, and comes in over 50 stylish designs.
When is it useful: for any trips when you can’t wait for your towel to dry. It can also be used for yoga and for camping.
Fast drying microfiber towel
16. 360 Camera with 5.7K and 4K Video
For the tech geek in your life, this Insta360 ONE X2 360 degree camera will capture every angle of your trip. As well as photos, this camera can take spherical videos which you can then transfer to your smartphone by WiFi.
The advantage of taking shots in every direction simultaneously is that you can select the very best angles. The FlowState digital stabilization algorithm analyzes movement like a 3 axis gimbal.
This results in super smooth shots and video. You can choose from 5.7K, 4K or 3K depending on filming conditions and HDR 18MP (6080*3040) large pixel photos. The bundle includes a battery, protective pouch, invisible selfie stick and a user guide.
When is it useful: you can preview your shots as you shoot them and the software can erase the selfie stick from any photos. It’s also waterproof up to 10 meters.
360 Waterproof Action Camera
17. Travel Books
These travel books are a delight for the eyes and full of fascinating facts. Design on the High Seas: Cruise Liners by Joseph Farcus Architect features over 350 images of tJoseph Farcus’ work for Carnival Cruise Lines and Costa Cruises.
Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey Through America’s National Parks is sure to inspire your wanderlust. This best-selling coffee table book pays tribute to the 63 National Parks in the United States. It includes a handy guide and map to each park with detailed captions of where each photo was taken.
American National Parks book
18. Ultra Lightweight Luggage
Renowned American luggage brand Samsonite has carved out a name for itself with its smart collections. Their suitcases are among the most lightweight in the world.
The Winfield 2 Hardside comes in several stylish colors and is scratch-resistant. This stylish luggage has multi-directional spinner wheels and an integrated TSA lock.
When is it useful: any time that you want maximum packing capacity and style rolled into one. We love our Samsonite luggage cases and have several in different sizes.
Ultra-lightweight expandable luggage
19. Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Delivering crystal clear stereo sound and bass thanks to two precision acoustic drivers, this COMISO waterproof speaker also has a wireless Bluetooth function. It’s waterproof, dustproof and sand proof, and very lightweight at under 13 ounces.
There’s a rechargeable battery for up to 36 hours of play time.
When is it useful: this portable speaker is ideal for the beach, glamping and road trips.
Waterproof portable speaker with bluetooth
Final Thoughts: Best Luxury Travel Gifts
So, there you have it – the best luxury travel gifts that are sure to please even the most discerning jetsetter on your list. No matter what your budget is, we’ve got you covered with a range of amazing gift ideas that will make any traveler happy.
We hope that you’ve found this luxury travel gift guide helpful. Enjoy the festive season! What travel gifts do you have your eye on?
And, if you’re still struggling to find the perfect present for your favorite globetrotter, be sure to check out our other gift guides for more great ideas.
Check out our suggestions for the best luxe beauty gifts and luxury homeware gifts here.
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