What To Gift Globetrotters This Christmas
Posted on Fri 9 Apr 2021
It’s that time of year again… the annual panic that sets in on the run-up to Christmas when we’re all going to put under the tree for our nearest and dearest that they’ll actually like! Well, you’re in luck as we’ve done the hard work for you. We’ve been racking our brains desperately searching for the best gifts out there for travel lovers and have shortlisted our top twenty offerings here.
There’s something for everyone here so sit down with a nice cup of tea and get your Christmas wish lists and shopping lists ready…! Oh, and a mince pie will do nicely too.
no.1
Something Techie:
LOGITECH KEYBOARD TO GO
What is it?
A bluetooth enabled keyboard for your iPad that also works as a stand and a cover.
Who is it perfect for?
The worker or writing that’s always on the move.
Why they’ll love it?
It’s small, portable and amazingly functional.
Where to get it: www.johnlewis.com
How much: from £39.99
no.2
Something Smart:
PURSE POWER CHARGER
What is it?
A clutch-sized purse that charges your phone and carries your essentials.
Who is it perfect for?
The girl on the go.
Why they’ll love it?
They’ll never have to worry about their phone running out of battery again.
Where to get it: www.cuckooland.com
How much: £79.95
no.3
Something Swanky:
FRENDS HEADPHONES
What is it?
Stylish rose-gold headphones.
Who is it perfect for?
The fashion-conscious female traveller.
Why they’ll love it?
These earbuds look more like jewelry and come with a special white pouch for travel.
Where to get it: www.avenue32.com
How much: £85
no.4
Something Crafty:
CITY MAPS NOTECARDS
What is it?
A set of hand-drawn maps from four of our favourite cities.
Who is it perfect for?
The city-breaker and lovers of stationary.
Why they’ll love it?
They’re blank inside making them ideal for any occasion.
Where to get it: www.quilllondon.com
How much: £14
no.5
Something Personal:
TRAVEL TAG ART
What is it?
Bespoke typography artwork that captures every jet-setter’s most memorable destinations using retro travel tags.
Who is it perfect for?
Travel junkies that love showing off their passport stamps.
Why they’ll love it?
It’s fully customisable making it incredibly personal and will look great on the wall.
Where to get it: www.notonthehighstreet.com
How much: £40
no.6
Something Romantic:
THE SAHARA DESERT EXPERIENCE
What is it?
An exotic four-night retreat filled with sun, stars and sand.
Who is it perfect for?
The lovely lady in your life.
Why they’ll love it?
It’s one of the most romantic getaways we’ve ever experienced.
Where to get it: www.untravelledpaths.com
How much: from £495
no.7
Something Designer:
PAUL SMITH HAVANA WASH BAG
What is it?
A designer wash bag depicting the vibrant streets of Havana.
Who is it perfect for?
The sophisticated man in your life.
Why they’ll love it?
It’s the most stylist way to hold all your toiletries while you’re on the move.
Where to get it: www.liberty.co.uk
How much: £125
no.8
Something Sweet:
THE DOLCE VITA EXPERIENCE
What is it?
An four-night break to the culinary capital of Italy for food, wine, cooking and tasting sessions.
Who is it perfect for?
The foodie.
Why they’ll love it?
There’s a whole host of gastronomic experiences packed into the trip.
Where to get it: www.untravelledpaths.com
How much: from £495
no.9
Something Luxurious:
SILK EYE MASK
What is it?
A silk and velvet eye mask filled with sleep-inducing lavender.
Who is it perfect for?
The travelling beauty queen.
Why they’ll love it?
It’s perfect for catching up on some beauty sleep while travelling on long flights and too-bright hotel rooms.
Where to get it: www.cultbeauty.com
How much: £44.50
no.10
Something Futuristic:
SMART CARRY-ON
What is it?
The next generation of cabin luggage with built-in scales, location tracking and app-controlled locking system
Who is it perfect for?
The business traveller.
Why they’ll love it?
It weighs itself, locks itself, charges your electronics and looks slick all at the same time.
Where to get it: pre-order it at www.indiegogo.com
How much: from £173
no.11
Something Handy:
SAKTORY SWISS ARMY KNIFE
What is it?
Your ever-faithful multifunctional tool with a personalised, designer twist.
Who is it perfect for?
The adventurer.
Why they’ll love it?
Stylish, personalised and ready to get you out of any travel fix.
Where to get it: www.saktory.com
How much: from £34.99
no.12
Something Lucky:
ST. CHRISTOPHER SILVER KEYRING
What is it?
Solid silver keyring with lucky St. Christopher emblem that can be engraved with your message.
Who is it perfect for?
The newbie traveller heading off for first-time adventures around the world.
Why they’ll love it?
It’s lucky, handy for keeping keys safe and a small reminder of home.
Where to get it: www.notonthehighstreet.com
How much: £35
no.13
Something Inspiring:
365 THINGS TO DO COFFEE TABLE BOOK
What is it?
An photo-rich book filled with world events, festivals and travel adventures for each day of the year.
Who is it perfect for?
The ones with wanderlust.
Why they’ll love it?
They’ll have the inside scoop on exactly where to go and when.
Where to get it: www.amazon.co.uk
How much: £14.99
no.14
Something To Look Forward To:
THE KOTOR YACHTING EXPERIENCE
What is it?
A luxury mini-break along Montenegro’s stunning Adriatic Coast.
Who is it perfect for?
Couples hankering after sea and sunshine.
Why they’ll love it?
They’ll be yachting along some of Europe’s most beautiful coast.
Where to get it: www.untravelledpaths.com
How much: from £349
no.15
Something Interactive:
DELUXE SCRATCH MAP
What is it?
A world map personalised with scratch-off copper to reveal your personal voyages across the globe.
Who is it perfect for?
The well-travelled individual.
Why they’ll love it?
Snazzy, personalised and a stylish way to brag about your travels.
Where to get it: www.scratchmap.co.uk
How much: £19.95
no.16
Something Weird & Wonderful:
OSTRICH PILLOW
What is it?
It may look a little weird but this unique ring pillow provides portable comfort and isolation wherever you need it.
Who is it perfect for?
The frequent flier, commuters and weary travellers.
Why they’ll love it?It’s the ideal napping tool for comfort shut-eye on the go and also doubles as a snood.
Where to get it: www.firebox.com
How much: £32.99
no.17
Something Creative:
TRIP CASE NOTEBOOK
What is it?
A multi-functional and beautifully crafted notebook made from Austrian wool and Italian leather.
Who is it perfect for?
The organised traveller.
Why they’ll love it?
It also doubles as a handy travel pouch for their passport, phone and boarding pass.
Where to get it: www.hardgraft.com
How much: £154
no.18
Something Gadgety:
UP ACTIVITY TRACKER
What is it?
A smart wristband that monitors your health, fitness and wellbeing by tracking sleep quality, steps and calorie intake
Who is it perfect for?
On-the-move health addicts.
Why they’ll love it?
It’ll be easier to keep their health and fitness on track whilst jet-setting.
Where to get it: www.currys.co.uk
How much: from £39
no.19
Something Wild:
THE BROWN BEAR EXPERIENCE
What is it?
A long weekend adventure seeing wild bears in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains.
Who is it perfect for?
The nature and wildlife lovers.
Why they’ll love it?
It’s one for the bucket list.
Where to get it: www.untravelledpaths.com
How much: from £399
no.20
Something for the Pennies:
CURRENCY CASE
What is it?
A beautifully crafted calf-leather case made with multiple zips and pockets for loose change, notes and different currencies.
Who is it perfect for?
The frequent flier and continent-hopper.
Why they’ll love it?
They’ll never get their roubles or rupees mixed up again.
Where to get it: www.smythson.com
How much: £170
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