With the travel season just around the corner, many people are eagerly pondering the perfect gifts for their loved ones. If you happen to have a travel enthusiast on your gift list, there's no better way to express your affection than with a thoughtfully curated travel gift basket.
Creating the ideal travel gift basket is a simple yet heartwarming gesture. All you need is a charming basket, a selection of delightful items, and some eye-catching gift wrap. In this article, we'll explore some fantastic travel gift basket ideas that are sure to make any wanderer's heart skip a beat.
Travel Gift Basket Ideas to Enhance Every Journey
Traveling can be incredibly fun, but at times it’s also tedious. These travel gift ideas will help enhance the times when it’s fun and they will make traveling more comfortable for those times when it’s not.
Comfortable Neck Pillow: A Travelers Dream Companion
Traveling can be a pain in the neck (literally!), so adding a comfortable neck pillow to your gift basket is a great idea. Choose one that is comfy and attractive for the perfect gift. This neck pillow from NapFun even has memory foam for extra comfort!
Earbud Replacements: Never Miss a Beat
Earbuds and eartips (the squishy part on the earbuds) get lost all the time. Why not add an extra pair or two to the travel gift basket? This way your loved one will never be without their favorite music or podcast. Choose a wireless Bluetooth model with it's own charging case and surprise them even more.
Portable Snacks: Satisfy Hunger on the Go
It can be difficult to get a meal while on the road (or in the air). That’s why portable snacks are such a great travel gift basket idea. Think of snacks that your traveler can easily throw into a carry on without worrying about the mess:
- Pretzels
- Nuts
- Crackers
- Granola bars
- Dried fruit
Don't forget to toss in some travel-size hand sanitizer or packs of hand wipes for added convenience.
Reading Material: Banish Boredom
Long trips can be boring at times. Make sure to add interesting reading material to the travel gift basket. Here are some ideas:
- Favorite magazines
- A new fiction book
- A gift card to an eBook publisher
- A book of short stories
- For audiobook enthusiasts, an Audible Gift Membership with flexible duration options is an excellent choice.
Make sure to choose reading materials that your gift recipient already loves or will fall in love with.
Reusable Water Bottle: Stay Hydrated on the Move
Traveling can be very dehydrating (especially if you’re flying) so a water bottle is crucial for any traveler. Choose a stainless steel water bottle for safety as well as style. They are often insulated and serve as both hot and cold water bottles. It's even better to be able to carry it hands free. Choose one with a top that has a handle, then they can clip it with a carabiner onto a bag or backpack.
Travel Wallet: Keep Essentials Secure
Make sure your traveler never loses their important belongings (like money and ID!). Add an attractive travel wallet to the gift basket so they can travel without worrying about losing these things.
There are styles that go over the neck and are equipped with RFID protection, others that look like "fanny packs" from the 80's and even ones that go around our waste and can become nearly invisible when wearing them.
Travel Adapter Plug: Stay Connected Worldwide
For travelers with an international itinerary, a versatile travel adapter plug with a USB port is indispensable. This handy gadget ensures they can charge their devices regardless of their location.
Bucket Journals: Document and Dream
Bucket journals are a perfect cross between a bucket list and a travel journal. It’s a place to plan what you’d like to see and do as well as record your memories as you live them. Travelers love these for planning and record experiences! Here are some of our favorite bucket journals:
- U.S. National Parks - this journal includes planning pages, space for recording attractions and wildlife sightings, and room for journaling about the experience.
- U.S. States and Territories - Ideal for cross-country travelers, each state has its own section with space for fun facts and travel goals, along with journaling prompts.
- U.S. State parks (by state) - We offer state park bucket journals for 35 states including Texas, Florida, Oregon, and Michigan. See if we have your state parks bucket journal!
Crafting the Ultimate Travel Gift Basket
Now that we've explored these fantastic travel gift ideas, it's time to assemble the Ultimate Travel Gift Basket. Mix and match these suggestions based on your traveler's preferences, and you'll have a personalized, heartwarming gift that will make their wanderlust-filled heart sing.
What would you include in your Ultimate Travel Gift Basket? Share your creative ideas and inspire fellow gift-givers to make this holiday season memorable for their adventurous loved ones.