Best presents to buy the traveller in your life for Christmas 2023
Finding the perfect gift for frequent flyers can be a challenge, but we've found some of the things they'll thank you for most this Christmas.
From practical packing cubes to vouchers to help them along the way, there are many options to help the globetrotter in your life be better prepared for their next adventure. Whether you are looking to spend hundreds of pounds or working with a more modest budget, there is something for everyone in our guide.
All available for order online from retailers such as Antler, Amazon, Boots and more, you can encourage their wanderlust without having to leave your own home.
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What are the best gifts for travellers in 2023?
Seasoned travellers know that the right type of luggage is worth in weight in gold. from short stays and family holidays to round-the-world adventures, a lightweight, spacious and airline-compatible cabin case is the kind of Christmas present that can be enjoyed by anyone.
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Antler Lincoln Cabin Case
Give the gift of a really good suitcase this Christmas
The Antler cabin case is reduced from £160 to £96 (Antler)This superb range of hard-sided luggage comes from the travel experts at Antler. Durable, lightweight, well-made and good-looking, this cabin case is compatible with most UK airline's carry-on restrictions.
The perfect choice for plans yet to be made, this Antler suitcase is tough enough to withstand the rough and tumble of travel, and with 40% off on the website, it's a bargain buy that the traveller in your life will love.
If you really want to treat a loved one, you could give their luggage game the ultimate glow-up with a suitcase from the uber-trendy brand Away. With up to 45 per cent off selected cases in the Away sale, you could even treat yourself to one too.
Buy now from Antler (£96
Other great luggage gifts include:
- Antler Prestwick cabin case - £170
- Aerolite easyJet Maximum Size Hard Shell Carry On - £42.99
- Samsonite S'Cure Spinner - £163.20
- Aerolite MiniMax Ryanair bag - £25.99
Personalised passport cover
From discreet monograms to colourful designs that are hard to miss at the bottom of a travel bag, a passport cover adds character and individual flair to a passport.
Treat them to a posh passport holder from Aspinall (Aspinall)Also designed to protect the small but mighty travel document, a passport holder is a great gift for anyone who likes to air theirs regularly.
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Online emporium Not On The High Street has some unique designs on offer with prices starting from £15.99 for a handmade leather passport holder. Alternatively, designer bag company Aspinall has personalised leather passport covers starting from £37.50.
Chilli's Water Bottle
Do your bit for the environment and help eradicate thirst on the go with a Chilli's water bottle.
Chillis water bottles start from £22 on Amazon (Amazon)Made from stainless steel, the double-walled design helps to keep your drink cooler for longer making it perfect for use on long journeys.
Available in a huge choice of colours and designs, a Chilli's water bottle is a fashionable way to stay hydrated and with additional designs such as the Chilli's sports bottle and Chilli's coffee cups also available, there is a Chilli's bottle for every type of traveller.
Buy now from Amazon (£22)
Osprey Packing Cube Set
Pack more with travel cubes (Amazon)This three-pack of coordinated Osprey packing cubes is a brilliant addition to any travel inventory. Suitable for use in suitcases and carry-ons of all sizes, this set includes:
- 1 large packing cube (17 cm x 30 cm x 20cm)
- 1 medium packing cube (12.5 cm x 22 cm x 15cm)
- 1 small packing cube (10 cm x 17 cm x 11cm)
Made from rip-proof nylon material, they come in a beautiful blue or deep black colour,m and the super strong zippers help to compress the contents allowing travellers to cram more kit in their case.
Buy now from Amazon (£33.60)
Travel tech organiser
Keep your cables, leads, headphones and other smaller items neat in transit with one of these super useful organisers.
A cable organiser is a great gift for trendy travellers (Not On The High Street)With different styles to choose from, our favourites are the Twenty Seven Travel Tech Tidy (£34) and the Personalised Faux Leather Travel Organiser Case (£17.50) both from Not On The High Street. Whether rolled or folded both of these organisers have plenty of space to keep phone chargers, power banks, SD cards and other electrical essentials all together in one place.
Amazon also sells some portable cable bags that can slipped inside a suitcase or travel bag.
Buy now from Not On The High Street (from £17.50)
Travel Journal
A gorgeous gift for travellers (Papier)If someone you know has big things planned, help them hold onto their memories for longer with the beautiful Wonder Travel Journal.
This gorgeous keepsake has pages to plan and remember, separated into six journeys, with plenty of space to scribble budgets, itineraries and packing lists. There are even travel games to fill time on long journeys. Available in a choice of colours, you can buy this iconic travel must-have direct from Papier for £29.
Buy now from Papier (£29)
Travel Tech from Amazon
Buy them tech to keep them happy on the go (Amazon)Keeping entertained on long journeys is easier than ever before. Make light work of long delays, read up on the beach or listen to your favourite tunes wherever you are with some of the most popular travel tech you can buy on Amazon.
Our favourites include:
- Kindle (2022 release), £84.99 - buy it here
- Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet, £99 - buy it here
- Echo Buds (2nd Gen), £34 - buy it here
- Echo Pop speaker, £19.99 - buy it here
- Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, £179.99 - buy it here
Brands like Samsung and Apple also offer a range of tablets and headphones that can be picked up in stores such as Currys, Argos, John Lewis and more.
Buy now from Amazon
Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Jet Set
The sweet-scented Brazilian Bum Bum ream (Look Fantastic)Invoking all the essence of a tropical paradise, the travel-friendly Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Jet Set includes the iconic Bum Bum cream, a body wash and a mist, infused with the brand’s cult-favourite scent.
Keep sun-kissed skin soft and sweet-smelling with this delicious £28 treat from Look Fantastic. Other luxury skin sets that are just the right size for travel include:
- The Getaway Beauty Kit gift set, £40 - buy it here
- NUXE Prodigieux® Collection Set, £22 - buy it here
- Cowshed Summer Limited Edition Get Set & Go Travel Bodycare Gift Set, £35 - buy it here
- Liz Earle 5 Piece Travel Edit Gift Collection, £60 - buy it here
- Ted Baker Travel in Style Gift Set, £20 - buy it here
Boots also offers a selection of travel-size single products that you can mix and match to create the perfect pamper kit for life on the go.
Aeropress Go Portable Travel Coffee Press Kit
There's never a need for bad coffee (Amazon)Ensure that your travelling friend never has to endure dreadful coffee with this super cute portable coffee machine that is compact enough to carry around.
Efficient at pumping out an excellent cup of coffee in a single serving size, the AeroPress Go is thoughtfully engineered to provide all the delicious brewing capabilities of the original AeroPress and it comes complete with a convenient drinking mug that doubles as a carrying case.
Buy now on Amazon (£37.27)
Travel Vouchers
Help them with the cost of their next holiday (Getty)The ultimate gift for anyone suffering from a touch of wanderlust is a little help to get them where they are going. Many flight operators and travel companies sell vouchers that can be put towards the cost of their next adventure.
Some of the best ones for UK travellers include:
- Tui
- Lastminute.com
- Secret Escapes
- Holiday Voucher Shop
- Flightgift
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