{"id":866,"date":"2019-11-28T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/travel-trends\/a-guide-to-travel-themed-gift-guides\/"},"modified":"2019-12-12T17:36:51","modified_gmt":"2019-12-12T22:36:51","slug":"how-to-give-best-travel-themed-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/how-to-give-best-travel-themed-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Give the Best Travel-Themed Gifts for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every holiday season triggers an onslaught of anxiety and doubt on\u00a0what to give friends and family. For the traveler on your list, you might turn to the wealth of gift guides out there to steer you in the right direction. Having clicked on these articles and browsed through their selections,\u00a0you&#8217;ve probably figured out that one size does not fit all in the travel department.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid getting gifts for the nomad on your list that won\u2019t suit their wandering soul, practice these tips as you figure out the best travel-themed gifts. guides.<\/p>\n<h2>Think Practical Luxury, Not Just Practical<\/h2>\n<p>Every traveler might need packing cubes or a travel wallet, but they don\u2019t always make for the best gifts. A travel-themed gift can be practical but it should also be something that the travelers on your list wouldn\u2019t necessarily buy themselves. Gifts that make travel all the more luxurious such as a plush airplane comfort kit or high-end travel-sized products will help the traveler on your list but also give them something they wouldn\u2019t necessarily call practical or buy normally for their travels.\u00a0 A good example? <a href=\"https:\/\/bettyandbradley.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Butterfly Hat by Betty &amp; Bradley<\/a>, which merges stylish beanie and a moldable eye mask to help travelers get fashionable rest no matter where they&#8217;re grabbing some shuteye.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B3sS7TYnJ3N\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B3sS7TYnJ3N\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B3sS7TYnJ3N\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Betty&amp;BradleyNYC (@bettyandbradleynyc)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-10-16T20:14:53+00:00\">Oct 16, 2019 at 1:14pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Know Your Traveler<\/h2>\n<p>Before you should ever buy a travel-related present for someone on your list, you need to know what <em>type<\/em> of traveler they are. Are they more of a budget flyer always on the hunt for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">cheap plane tickets<\/a> or a backpacking adventurer going off to unexplored destinations? Each type of traveler might have different needs and wishes. Not all of the items on those travel-themed gift guides are geared toward a universal traveler. So before you make your purchase, you have to consider if the gift is the right fit for how your traveler roams. A gift card to a luxury hotel chain might sound be nice for\u00a0 but for the backpacker who prefers offbeat hostels, they might benefit more from some type of travel gear more suited to the hostel lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Related:\u00a0<a class=\"row-title\" title=\"Edit \u201c12 Travel Gift Ideas for Any Globetrotter, Constant Flyer, or Wannabe Jetsetter in Your Life\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/12-travel-gift-ideas-for-globetrotter-in-your-life\/\">12 Travel Gift Ideas for Any Globetrotter in Your Life<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Purchase Suitcases With Caution<\/h2>\n<p>Luggage often sounds like the ultimate gift for the traveler on your list. However, selecting a suitcase for a traveler can be a shot in the dark. Not everyone prefers a rolling suitcase to a backpack or vice versa. Also, the nomad on your list might have special needs in terms of compartments and durability. Rather than going with a big-ticket suitcase, small bags for\u00a0days trips or to organize within their main luggage might make for more useful and appreciated gifts that don\u2019t need to be returned later. So while you may be tempted to buy the largest available bag from hip luggage-maker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomatic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nomatic <\/a>for the globetrotter in your life, it&#8217;s probably best to go with their awesome\u00a0toiletry bag.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BopGZ57hypV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BopGZ57hypV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n <\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BopGZ57hypV\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by NOMATIC (@nomatic)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2018-10-07T18:36:50+00:00\">Oct 7, 2018 at 11:36am PDT<\/time>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Memory Saving Gifts Can Be More Meaningful Than Travel Gear<\/h2>\n<p>Gift guides aimed at travelers can often be more about the gear needed for the act of travel, so gift-givers often overlook gifts that help the traveler record and remember their adventures. From journals to glossy photo books made out of travel snapshots from their Instagram, the wanderer on your list will appreciate such a gift that helps them record and remember those precious moments on the road. A relatively new type of gift like this that are gaining popularity is scratch-0ff maps, which travelers can use to mark off and display where they&#8217;ve been. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luckies.co.uk\/gifts\/scratch-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\">Luckies of London<\/a> has a whole bunch of different kinds and types to choose from.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B2EyzqrFT2W\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B2EyzqrFT2W\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B2EyzqrFT2W\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Luckies Of London (@luckiesoflondon)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-09-06T15:32:27+00:00\">Sep 6, 2019 at 8:32am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every holiday season triggers an onslaught of anxiety and doubt on\u00a0what to give friends and family. 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