The holiday season is undoubtedly the best time of the year for everyone. From embarking on their year-end vacation to preparing for Christmas celebrations with loved ones, there are many wonderful things to do during this time. Further elevating the holiday cheer is the spirit of giving and the joyous tradition of Christmas gifting, which is the perfect way to make anyone feel special and cared for. While choosing thoughtful Christmas gifts isn’t a tedious task, picking the most ideal one for the travellers in our circle can seem a bit daunting due to the common notion of a lack of options. However, we’re going to break that myth for you today.
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With our comprehensive gifting guide, we will ensure that the globetrotters in your life are spoiled to the fullest this Christmas. Whether they’re seasoned adventurers, backpackers or weekenders, our list of travel-inspired gifts will surely leave them surprised. From compact and valuable products for their journeys to unique, indulgent-themed picks, we’ve covered all such distinctive, luxurious choices. They’re different from the usual go-to options such as tech organisers, cosmetic cases, jewellery organisers, portable power banks and luggage tags, which enable you to gift them only the best.
So, whether you’re looking to surprise them with a present under the tree or are participating in various Secret Santa soirées, this curated collection of travel essentials for Christmas gifting is all available for purchase right here.
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FENDI Travel Scarf
The pink FENDI wool and mink scarf is perfect for someone who loves travelling in style but with a touch of practicality. It’s woven in a rib-knit and featherlike technique pattern. The scarf features the brand’s iconic Baguette bag, which can store quick-access valuables like hotel keys, cash, cards, and makeup touch-up items. The ends are accented with long knit fringes for the quintessential winter muffler look. It’s made from real mink fur, fleece wool, calf leather, and silk.
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Saint Laurent Raffia Tote Bag
This Saint Laurent Raffia bag will be the ideal Christmas present for someone who cannot have enough travel totes. With a large size and spacious interiors, it’s handcrafted with Raffia crochet to lend a vacation-like look, making it a good fit for beach days. The embroidered Raffia tonal branding on the front accents it perfectly, adding an understated opulence. It can also easily store a 15-inch laptop, making it an excellent pick for their work trips.
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LOEWE Puzzle Bumbag
Belt bags make for the perfect travel companion, owing to their ease of carrying and the security of valuables they offer because they can be closely slung across the body. So, if you know someone who prefers going hands-free on their vacations, a belt bag will surely make for a thoughtful Christmas present. And if you wish to spoil them, then the LOEWE Puzzle Bumbag in the versatile dark grey hue is what you should get them. Its eccentric cuboid shape, plush calfskin, and spacious interiors make it an iconic piece.
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Nike X Tiffany & Co. Air Force 1
These sneakers, which stemmed from the legendary collaboration between Nike and Tiffany & Co., are for those who take pride in their collection. Crafted in luxurious black suede, with the Tiffany blue swoosh highlighting their design, this pair of Air Force 1 will surely elevate vacation style. The archival Tiffany logo on the tongue and the laser-etched silver branding plates on the heel counter further tell the tale of this iconic pair. The rubber outsole and foam midsole also promise comfort while walking long distances and exploring cities.
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Panasonic LUMIX S9 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
If you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift for that travel vlogger or content creator, the Panasonic Lumix camera should be your go-to. It is compact and lightweight and has professional-grade features that promise high-quality photos and videos. This will elevate their content creation game with its practicality and hassle-free usage. The full-frame mirrorless camera has an S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 lens that delivers impressive results even in low-light conditions. This literally does everything from applying presets directly in the camera to seamlessly transferring the data to a smartphone for timely uploading.
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Dolce & Gabbana Slippers & Eye Mask Set
If you’re looking for unique Christmas gifts for travellers, opt for this Dolce & Gabbana slippers and eye mask set, which will prove very useful. Featuring a stunning blue and white pattern, the silk-lined eye mask and slippers add that subtle touch of luxury one needs on holiday. Compact and easy to carry, the set comes with a matching pochette bag to stow the set’s accessories in and is accented with a silver-tone brand monogram.
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Balmain Eyewear Sunglasses
Whether they are a traveller or not, one can never have enough sunglasses in their accessory vanity. There is always room for more, and hence, giving one as a Christmas present will never fail you. With black gradient lenses set in a square-shaped frame, these Balmain sunglasses with gold-toned accents and hinges will make for a great pick for women. Additionally, the pair comes in a luxurious protective case studded with a large B lettering.
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Versace Crystal Medusa Travel Cup
A signature piece by the brand, Versace’s Crystal Medusa Travel Cup is ideal for lovers (read hoarders) of unique travel tumblers, water bottles, and cups. It’s made of stainless steel, making it ideal for cold beverages, and is laden with crystal embellishments. The Medusa motif and branding are in contrasting black, and the silver crystals make it the perfect blingy accessory to show off on travels.
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Abas Alligator Passport Booklet
If your loved one prefers splurging on all kinds of travel accessories, then a classy passport holder will make an excellent gift for them this Christmas. Crafted from alligator leather with a naturally soft and hand-polished feel, the Abas Passport Booklet is slim and durable at the same time. While it will protect your passport from wear and tear stylishly, it is compact enough to be stored in jacket pockets and small belt bags. While it is available in many colours, you can never go wrong with a classic brown one.
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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Travel Set
The Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 is one of the most iconic fragrances in the perfume world. If you know someone who is obsessed with this fragrance, this set of five travel-sized refills will leave them jumping for joy because now they will be able to carry it wherever they wish. The scent belongs to a woody, ambery-floral olfactory family with a hearty mix of jasmine, bitter almond, and saffron. The set also features an elevated gold version of the Globe Trotter spray case for the refills.
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Ralph Lauren Iconic Cable Cashmere Travel Gift Set
Give your favourite person the gift of luxury travel this Christmas with the Ralph Lauren travel set they will use. It comprises a blanket throw, eye mask, and a zipped storage pouch/pillow, all crafted from plush cable-knit cashmere that feels soft against the skin. In addition to this neutral Heather Grey, it’s also available in other tones, including modern charcoal, cream, and natural.
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Paul Smith Double Globe Cufflinks
The Paul Smith Double Globe Cufflinks will be one of the coolest Christmas gifts for men who’re a wanderlust at heart and cherish all-things travel-themed. Made with two different-hued globes on each side attached to an embossed link, these will amp up a dress shirt in a classy, understated manner. Not to forget the quirk they’re going to add to the whole look while making up for being an adorable travel-centric keepsake that they’re going to cherish forever.
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Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Set
The Advanced Night Repair set by Estee Lauder is one of the cult skincare ranges in the beauty world. It’s known for enhancing skin’s appearance and reducing signs of ageing and is almost in every woman’s skincare rotation or their wishlist. If she’s a beauty enthusiast and does not travel without her on-the-go skincare kit, this four-piece set will be fail-safe option. It includes the iconic Night Repair Serum, the Cleansing Gelee, Revitalising Supreme+ Youth Power Moisturiser and the popular Eye Gel-Crème.
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Some of the best Christmas gift ideas for women who love to travel include travel-sized beauty kits (skincare, makeup, haircare, bath and body), bags like totes, slings and waist packs, mini fragrances and travel pillow and blanket set.
Compact gifting ideas for frequent travellers include organisers (for tech, toiletries and jewellery), travel wallets, mini-sized beauty essentials, eye mask and slippers set and portable travel tumblers.
Some of the best Christmas presents for adventurers include a hiking backpack, a sports or fitness smartwatch, camping essentials, running shoes, hot and cold tumbler, travel blanket, outerwear and portable power banks.
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