20+ Unique Travel Gift Ideas For Her

Want to know what women travelers really want for Christmas?  I know it’s not easy to find the perfect gift.

So, I’ve come up with list of 25 unique travel gift ideas for women who love to travel (although male travelers will like a number of these travel gifts too).

Most of these top travel gift ideas are items I use on my own travels.  And the rest are things I want, so I’ve carefully researched them before putting them on my list for Santa.

The list includes unique gifts for the traveler even if they can’t travel now, gifts for the eco-friendly traveler, affordable travel gifts and gifts for travel photographers (don’t miss the luxury item she’ll love!)

Read on for the best travel gift ideas that she’ll love and use.

25 Unique Travel Gift Ideas For Her – Table of Contents:

Gifts for the Traveler Who Isn’t Traveling Now
Gifts for the Eco-Friendly Traveler
Affordable Travel Gifts She’ll Definitely Use
Gifts for Travel Photographers
Gifts to Make Packing Easier

Unique Gifts for the Traveler Who Isn’t Traveling Now

Give the gift of relaxation

It’s been a tough year.  Why not give her the gift of relaxation based on classic self-care practices around the world?

How about a frangipani-scented, flower petal bath from Bali?  Or perhaps a chocolate spa treatment from Vienna, or a luxurious pedicure based on Egyptian traditions.

You can create all of these at home with the gift of relaxation.

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Travel Chess Set

The Netflix series, “The Queen’s Gambit,” has inspired people everywhere to take up the strategic game of chess.  The show is about the rise of a young female prodigy in the 1950s.  This wooden travel set is magnetic to keep the pieces in place and folds up with storage for all the pieces.  It’s the perfect gift for the traveler who wants to brush up on her skills now.  (If she’s really keen, she may also like a gift card (see below) for the Airbnb online experience, “Secrets of  National Chess Champion.”)

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Scratch-off map of the world

This is the perfect gift for the traveler who wants to reminisce about where they’ve been and dream about where they want to go.

You can easily scratch off the gold foil on the countries you’ve visited.  A guaranteed conversation-starter.

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Coffee Masters Around the World in 12 Coffees

Transport her around the world to savour coffee from the best international producers.  It’s ideal gift for the coffee lover who wants to dream of faraway places (until she can visit them!)

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Gifts for the Eco-Friendly Traveler

Telfar Medium Shopping Bag – Hottest gift item this year!

The vegan leather tote bag is one of Oprah’s favourite things last year, and is often seen on the arm of the likes of Selena Gomez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.  The bag is big enough to old a laptop and comes in several colours.  The unisex bag designed by Telfar Clemens sells out fast, so don’t hesitate if you see it in stock.

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Ethique Eco-Friendly Shampoo and Conditioner Bars

Ethique shampoo and conditioner bars help reduce the use of plastic containers.  They’re 100% soap-free, pH-balanced, plant-based hair products that will leave your hair shiny and manageable.  Great for travel or anytime.

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Collapsible Water Bottle

This reusable water bottle is collapsible to make it easy to take with you anywhere.  The bottle is bade with food grade silicone and is BPA-free. 

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Affordable Travel Gifts She’ll Definitely Use

BaBylissPro Travel Hair Dryer

Sometimes you can get caught when your Airbnb doesn’t have a hair dryer.  And, in the age of sanitized travel, she might just prefer to have her own.  This BaByliss Pro travel hair dryer doesn’t take up much space and gets the job.  It has dual voltage settings for travel anywhere.

Microfibre towel

No matter where I’m traveling, I always carry a microfibre towel.  Even if you’re not planning to go swimming, you never know when you’ll be caught in a downpour.  These microfibre towels are ultra compact and lightweight and dry super fast.

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Pacsafe Bra Wallet

You should always carry a hidden stash of money when you’re traveling, especially in destinations where pickpockets are an issue.  But I don’t really like money belts, or those pouches under your clothes.  They’re hot and who wants to add bulk to your body?

This little pouch attaches to your bra in front or on the side, and lies comfortably on the body.  It’s made of breathable, non-itchy, washable fabric and is big enough to fit your credit cards and some cash.

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Lifeproof phone case

Have you ever dropped your phone in the toilet?  I have, and I can assure you, it does not turn out well for the phone.  (It fell out of my pocket as I was pulling my pants down before actually using the toilet – – people always ask.)

Since then, I use the Lifeproof phone case for my iPhone.  I’ve taken my phone into the Blue Lagoon in Iceland and dropped it on pavement countless times while people looked on horrified.  I know they’re fortifying phones better these days, but I still use the case to protect my phone against…well, me, and the things I do to it.  The case comes in sizes to fit a variety of phones, so you’ll need to check the type of phone your gift recipient uses.

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Roost Portable Laptop Stand

No more hunching over the laptop when she’s working or downloading photos on the road.

The Roost portable laptop stand raises your laptop up to eye level.  It’s very lightweight and fits almost all models.  Your road warrior will thank you!

Get it on Amazon now

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Anker PowerCore Slim10000 Portable Charger

I like this portable power charger because it’s the one of the thinnest I’ve seen, so it fits easily into a purse or backpack pocket.  It has the capacity for two charges of an iPhone, and can even charge two devices at once.  Plus, it charges up really fast itself.

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Gifts for Travel Photographers

Peak Design Cross-body Camera strap

I like a cross-body strap for my camera because it keeps my hands free, and I don’t have to worry about the strap sliding off my shoulder.  This Peak Design camera strap for DSLRs is one of the most popular among photographers because it’s well-designed and comfortable.   There’s also a slimmed down version, the”Slide Lite”, for lighter DSLRs or mirrorless cameras.

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Lenspen

Have you ever fumbled with those little bottles of lens cleaners on a shoot?  I like these lens pens, which clean with a carbon formula and no spills.  It comes with a microfibre cloth and you’ll get up to 500 cleanings per pen.  It’s a easy travel gift for the photographer in your life.

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Joby Gorillapod Compact Tripod

I think most travel photographers would want to choose their own tripod, but the Gorillapod comes in handy for all of us.  I put it in my bag when I don’t want to carry a full-size tripod all day or don’t think I’ll need it.  Inevitably, you do need it, and this small and light tripod will do the job.  You can even wrap it around posts and trees to raise it higher.  The Gorillapod comes in different sizes (and prices) depending upon the weight of your camera, so be sure to take note of which one your gift recipient needs.

 

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Unique travel gift ideas to make packing easier

 Bagail Packing Cube Set

I’ve been a late convert to the idea of packing cubes, but I’ve recently discovered that they’re really a great way to keep everything organized, especially on long-term trips.  No more digging around the suitcase to find things.  This set of backing cubes is a best seller on Amazon.  It’s made of high-quality nylon with a mesh top so you can see the contents (and for ventilation).  The set comes with three sizes of packing cubes for different needs.

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Gotoob Travel Bottles

I tend to re-use any small containers and because of that, I’ve had a number of spills inside of my toiletry bag.  On my last trip, I replaced the ones that always leaked with these Gotooob travel bottles.  Not a single leak!  These silicone bottles (BPA-free) are really easy to fill, and to squeeze every last drop out.  There are various sizes from 2.5 to 6 ounces, and well as smaller tubs for all of your travel toiletries.

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Toothbrush sanitizer

If you’re traveling from place to place, chances are you’re packing up your toothbrush when it is still wet.  Which is kind of gross when you think about it. 

I like this electronic toothbrush UV sanitizer.  It run on batteries, and uses UV light sterilization to destroy the germs on your toothbrush (or electric toothbrush head).  It fits easily in your purse or toiletry bag. (Batteries not included).

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WANDF Foldable Travel Bag

For me, a foldable travel bag is useful for two reasons.  I carried a large-sized suitcase on a recent long-term trip, but had a couple of opportunities when I could have parked my luggage and taken a smaller bag for an overnight trip from the city.  Second, if you happen to buy some stuff on the trip, you might need an extra bag to carry it.

Now, I tuck a foldable duffle bag in my larger bag just in case.  This durable, water resistant duffle come in various sizes and colours, and folds into a small and light packet when you’re not using it.  It also has a luggage strap to attach to your larger bag.

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Etekcity Portable Luggage Scale

And if you do add some extra things to your luggage, this handy portable luggage scale will help to make sure you avoid unexpected overweight bag fees.  No more shuffling things around once you arrive at the airport.

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TSA-Approved Luggage Locks

I use these TSA recognized locks, because the cable can fit through the zippers on any of my bags, but are still strong enough to protect things.  I also like the fact that the combination is easy to set and you don’t have to fumble with keys.

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I hope this list of unique travel gift ideas for her has helped to make your shopping a little easier.

Happy holidays!

 

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