Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the Jetsetter in Your Life!
Well, January has been a wild one. I can barely believe all of the things happening in the world all at once, and I’m honestly starting to slow down the pace at which I try to keep up. Myself, and a lot of women like me are focusing on self-care, peace of mind, and quality time with the people I love. And since Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and its the perfect opportunity to show some love to the friends and family in your life.
Since my husband and I travel together so frequently, either on couples trips or just with friends of ours, I decided to focus this Valentine’s Gift Guide on things the frequent traveler will love! If your BFF or SO is a frequent traveler, it can be tough to find the perfect gift that they'll actually use and appreciate, but don’t worry - this list is bound to have something they would love!
Here is my roundup of Valentine's Day gift ideas that are perfect for frequent travelers. These gifts are both practical and thoughtful, and they're sure to make your loved one feel special and keep their wanderlust sparked.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the Jetsetter in Your Life!
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Travel Accessories
Travel accessories are always a great gift for frequent travelers! Here are a few ideas for things that will keep them comfortable, organized, and ready for any plane, train or automobile!
Portable charger: This is a must-have for any traveler. It will keep your loved one's phone and other devices charged on the go.
Travel pillow: This will help your loved one get a good night's sleep on the plane or train.
Travel backpack: This is a great way to keep your loved one's belongings organized and secure while traveling.
Air tags: These will help your loved one keep track of their luggage when they have to check it to be sure it doesn’t end up lost or stolen
Travel journal: This is a great way for your loved one to document their travels and have something physical to flip through and relive memories
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Experiences
Experiences are often more meaningful than material gifts. Here are a few ideas they can use on one of their many adventures, or just to recreate vacation vibes at home.
Gift certificate for a spa treatment: Relax and de-stress after a long trip, or use it to get ready for a beach vacation
Tickets to a concert or show: This is a great way to spend a romantic evening together, or give them something exciting to look forward to on their next trip. I was SUPPOSED to get to see Cinderella at the Sydney Opera House, but unfortunately it didn’t work out.
Cooking class: This is a fun and unique way to learn about new cultures and cuisines. I’ve taken a few in Hong Kong and am planning one on my next trip!
Wine tasting: This is a great way to sample different wines and learn about the winemaking process. I just did a full day tour from Sydney with Get Your Guide and it was an experience I’ll never forget. Even if they don’t plan one while traveling, it’s a great way to spend a date night out in your home city.
Travel gift cards: This is a great way to give your loved one the gift of a dream vacation! Airbnb, hotel or airline gift cards will go a long way towards helping your loved one book the trip of your dreams.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Subscription Boxes
Subscription boxes are a great way to give your loved one a gift that keeps on giving. Here are a few ideas:
TokyoTreat: If you’ve ever been to Japan you probably feel in love with it! And this subscription box will take you back to your dream trip every month. delivers Japanese snacks and treats to your loved one's door every month. It's a great way for them to experience the flavors of Japan without having to travel there. The TokyoTreat team sent me their Valentine’s Box for review and I am hooked! I loved the assortment of Japanese snacks in the most adorable packaging, plus they ship worldwide!
BarkBox: This subscription box is a fave among pet owners! It delivers dog toys and treats to your loved one's dog every month and is a great way to show your love for both your loved one and their furry friend.
Mantry: This subscription box delivers a variety of gourmet food products to your loved one's door every month. It's a great way to help them discover new and interesting flavors
Birchbox: the Birchbox subscription box delivers a variety of beauty and grooming products to your loved one's door every month. It's a great way to help them look and feel their best.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Destination Inspired Gifts
Help them relive some of their favorite trips with personalized gifts that will help them keep the memories fresh!
Custom Photobook: This is a great way to create a one-of-a-kind gift that your loved one will cherish forever. You can grab pictures from their Instagram to surprise them, or give them a gift card so they can design one themselves. Mixbook and Parabo Press have some great options, an easy to use interface, and fast shipping.
Retro Travel Posters: I collected a few of these from Beirut, and plan to before I move out of Hong Kong! They look so chic in our living room decor, and every time I look at them it takes me back to my fondest memories of life there. You can find a lot of different styles and destinations on Etsy at great prices. Elevate the gift by throwing in a gift card to a local frame shop.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: Beauty Gifts
Travel beauty products always come in handy! Here are a few gift sets I recommend adding to cart that will come in handy for their next trip!
Vacation Inc Sunscreen Set: I grabbed this in a Revolve beauty sale and it came in so handy on my trip to Australia. It smells amazing, and has everything a beach babe would need to glow up while protecting her skin.
Pattern Beauty Curl Cocktail Hair Care Set: It’s hard to take care of your hair on the go, but travel shouldn’t mean using whatever you can get your hands on, and letting your hair/skin suffer in the process! Pattern Beauty has lots of mini hair care travel sets that will keep them looking glam on the go.
Hermes Mini Fragrance Discovery Set: Anyone is gonna get excited when they see that orange box! Instead of attempting the incredibly expensive and basically impossible task of getting them a bag, this mini fragrance set is a stylish and relatively affordable luxury gift. Plus traveling with full-size perfume is hard since the bottles are fragile and too bulky for a carry-on, so this solves that problem!
e.l.f Cosmetics Travel Makeup Brush Set & Roll: I made the decision to invest in a second set of quality travel makeup brushes to save time on packing and unpacking, and I highly recommend any frequent traveler do the same! This set from e.l.f. includes a variety of pro quality brushes and a convenient roll for storage and packing.
Let me know which of these you’ll be buying to give to your loved ones this Valentine’s Day (or just keep for yourself)!.
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Last-minute Holiday Gifts for the Travel Lover on Your List!
Christmas is just days away, so tis the season for the last minute annual scramble for the perfect gifts. Yes, you’ve had plenty of time to do it, but life happens and things get pushed to the last minute, but these are the days to lock in on holiday shopping!
This last minute holiday gift guide for the travel lover on your list is here to save Christmas! Whether you're shopping for the jet-setter, business traveler, or backpacker in your life, these last-minute travel gifts are sure to spark wanderlust and delight wanderers of all stripes.
The best part - everything on this list is budget friendly, with some things starting at just $10!
Last-minute Holiday Gifts for the Travel Lover on Your List!
Holiday Gifts For the Tech-Savvy Traveler:
Global E-Sim Plan: Forget scrambling for local SIM cards or racking up roaming charges. A global eSIM plan like those offered by Jetpac, Airalo or Nomad gives them seamless connectivity in over 100 countries. They can activate the plan instantly on their phone and stay connected for calls, texts, and data.
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot: For groups traveling together or those who need a reliable connection for work on the go, a portable Wi-Fi hotspot like the Solis Lite can be a lifesaver. It creates a personal Wi-Fi network that can connect multiple devices, ensuring everyone stays connected and entertained during long journeys or downtime. This is the perfect gift for the digital nomad in your life, so help them stay connected without having to navigate unreliable Wi-Fi networks.
Tech Organizer: Help them keep their tech essentials tidy and protected with a stylish tech kit from Bellroy. These sleek organizers have compartments for everything from chargers and headphones to cables and memory cards, making it a breeze to stay organized on the go.
Air Tags: These are essential for frequent travelers, especially those that tend to travel heavy with multiple checked bags, or anyone moving abroad in 2025!
Holiday Gifts for the Organized Adventurer:
Packing Cubes: Packing cubes are the ultimate organizational tool for any traveler. Bag-All offer various sizes and configurations, allowing them to maximize their suitcase space and compartmentalize their belongings for easy access.
Compression Packing Bags: For travelers who love squeezing the most out of their luggage, compression packing bags are a game-changer. These bags use vacuum suction or rolling techniques to compress clothing and other soft goods, freeing up valuable suitcase space for souvenirs or extra outfits. These are ideal for long-trips or international moves when you really need to overstuff those bags!
Leak-Proof Toiletry Kit: No one wants a toiletries explosion in their luggage. Leak-proof toiletry kits with refillable bottles like those from Cadence Capsules keep spills contained and ensure your belongings stay safe and organized throughout your trip. Plus they are irresistibly chic!
Holiday Gifts For the Safety-Conscious Traveler:
Personal Safety Device: Give them peace of mind with a personal safety device like She's Birdie. These discreet devices connect to apps on their phone, allowing them to send alerts to designated contacts or emergency services in case of trouble.
Money Belt or RFID Blocking Wallet: Travel scams and pickpocketing are unfortunately a reality. Equipping them with a money belt from Pacsafe or an RFID-blocking wallet like Ekster can help protect their cash, credit cards, and passports from theft.
Holiday Gifts For the Comfort Seeker:
Travel Pillow: Traveling often means sacrificing neck and back support. A good travel pillow like the Trtl Pillow or the Cloud Nest can make all the difference for long flights or uncomfortable bus rides. Look for pillows with ergonomic designs and memory foam for maximum comfort.
Luxe in Flight Set: Airplane blankets leave MUCH to be desired. Grab a stylish and convenient travel set that will elevate their flight experience to first-class levels, even if they are flying economy.
Holiday Gifts For the Foodie on the Go:
Collapsible Water Bottle with Filter: Stay hydrated and environmentally conscious with a collapsible water bottle with a built-in filter like the LifeStraw Go. This convenient bottle allows them to filter water on the go, saving money on bottled water and reducing plastic waste.
An in-flight snack box: Airplane food is hit or miss, if it’s even served! Give the gift of a stylish carry-on friendly snack box so your traveling foodie can enjoy their own healthy snacks for the flight.
Holiday Gifts for When You Just Run Out of Ideas:
Travel Gift Card: Stuck on what to get the person who has everything? Sometimes, the best gift is the gift of opportunity. A travel gift card to a platform like Airbnb allows them to choose their next adventure, be it a cozy staycation, a weekend getaway, or an epic global exploration.
Gift Certificate for an Experience: Experiences are often more cherished than material possessions. Consider gifting them a certificate for a local experience like a cooking class, a hot air balloon ride, or a guided tour in a city they've always wanted to visit. Get Your Guide is an amazing resource for booking adventures all over the world.
And don't forget the power of a handwritten note, special card or gift wrap. A personal touch can make even the most practical gift extra meaningful. I love the prints from Black Paper Party, they are the perfect way to add extra excitement for the Black female traveler on your list.
With these last-minute travel gift ideas, you're sure to find the perfect present for the globe-trotting enthusiast in your life. Now, go forth and spread holiday cheer (and wanderlust)!
24 Unique Christmas Gifts Everyone on Your List Will Love!
Are you guys ready for Christmas!
I can’t believe Christmas is just a few weeks away, and the end of 2022 will be coming just behind it. Since I’ve spent so much time traveling this year, I am really looking forward to a lazy, cozy holiday season at home with my friends and family.
This year has been a challenging one for a lot of reasons, and we are all feeling the pinch am I right? Inflation is at an all time high, supply chain issues are impacting availability of goods, and interest rates have sky rocketed, meaning you really should be avoiding credit card debt now more than ever. The holiday season can often be stressful in a lot of ways, and this massive pile-up of social issues is only adding fuel to the fire.
I am definitely keeping my gift giving list tight this year, so I have spent a lot of time scouring the internet for affordable but eye catching items for everyone on my list. I decided to share a few of my favorite finds with you, hopefully to ease the pain of all that browsing! So here are over 20 holiday gift ideas for everyone on your list, at a wide range of price points! Keep reading for my 2022 Holiday Gift Guide.
2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Gifts for the Frequent Traveler
I have been to over 10 countries this year, and all that time on a plane, I have had plenty of time to think of goods and gadgets that would make frequent travel all the more easy. I love this Work from Anywhere kit, which is perfect for anyone who still needs to be productive while traveling. And these black toiletry pouches can be filled up to the brim but still save so much more space than bottles.
If you have someone on the list that actually moved abroad or spends most of their time away, Homesick Candles have a scent for every city and can make even the most boring hotel room feel a bit more like home. Or if you are short ideas or missed the window for shipping in time for Christmas, just give the gift that keeps on giving - a Priority Pass membership!
Gifts for the Homebody
Help your friends and family create a cozier vibe at home with some stylish, chic, but functional home goods. Fluffy towels, a cooling pillow, or a cozy blanket can be perfect. I also have my eye on this surprisingly affordable baking set from Le Cruset, and you can’t go wrong with these Oofos Recovery Slippers that are the perfect thing to slip your feet into after a long day running around.
Gifts for the Fashionista
It is always a challenge picking out gifts for a fashion lover, but here are a few simple and elegant ideas. The viral slip dress from Skims will be a standout, as will this cozy longline cardigan that elevates even the most simple outfit.
If you haven’t heard of Brandon Blackwood, you need to familiarize yourself asap! The Black owned designer has become an it girl essential, and the bags still have some decent opening price points. And if you have run out of time or ideas or simply don’t have the desire to browse a few hundred web pages at various retailers, a Shein gift card will do the trick! Their assortment is enormous and prices rock bottom cheap, so anyone can find something they will love on that site!
Gifts for Him
Last but not least, don’t forget the guys on your list! Cufflinks are always a classic, and this cord organizer is an elegant solution for keeping your tech organized while traveling.
If he is a whisky lover, check out Man Crates for a selection of various types of gift boxes. Or help him step up his beauty game with some classic skin care or a high tech razor.
The Best Beauty and Self-Care Gifts of 2020
Wondering what to buy your skincare-obsessed BFF, gal pal with the great hair, or bearded beau this holiday season? There’s never been a better year for self-care gifts than 2020 when we’re all spending a lot of time solo at home. Pamper the people you love this year with these self-care gifts designed for 2020
The Best Beauty and Self-Care Gifts of 2020
For the girl obsessed with hair care
Silk pillowcase
Great hair starts with a great night’s sleep on a silk pillowcase. Silk pillowcases are gentler on your strands than standard cotton or polyester pillowcases, preventing frizz and bed head. Rumor has it, silk pillowcases also make great wrinkle prevention. For a high-quality product, look for 100 percent Grade A silk.
For the skincare addict
Collagen Supplements or Treatments
2020 feels like it’s lasted a decade, and the bags under our eyes are showing it. Give a girlfriend her glow back with anti-aging collagen. Collagen is a natural supplement that boosts skin elasticity and hydration by promoting natural collagen production. It’s basically superfood for your skin and with a flavorless powder like Vital Proteins, all you have to do is toss a scoop into your coffee or morning shake. Great skin has never been easier!
For the Sephora shopper
Sephora holiday gift sets
Sure, you could buy your Sephora-addicted friend a gift card, but where’s the fun in that? Instead, splurge on one of Sephora’s famous holiday gift sets. From the Lashstash set stocked with mascara, false lashes, and serums to haircare and skincare sets, you’ll find something for every kind of beauty lover.
For the bubble bath lover
Bathtub caddy
Nothing’s better than a long soak in the bathtub after a tough day of Zoom meetings. Now, with a bathtub tray complete with spots for devices and wine glasses, you can do both at once. There are some super chic caddies to find, and I’m linking a few of the best bath caddies of 2020 below. You can choose the perfect design for your giftee’s aesthetic. Pair this gift with a bath bomb and a bottle of wine for the ultimate bath experience.
For the manicure obsessed
At-home manicure kit
Nail salons and social distancing don’t exactly go hand-in-hand. If your friend is missing her favorite nail tech during the pandemic, gift a manicure-in-a-box that lets her take nail care into her own hands. Olive & June’s The System supplies everything you need to do an at-home manicure, or pedicure - or both! . I’m also linking a few of my favorite DIY mani kits below!
For the karaoke queen
Waterproof Bluetooth speaker
Everyone knows the shower is the best place to practice your karaoke tunes. Give your gal pal the gear she needs to belt it out with a waterproof Bluetooth speaker. It doesn’t get much better than the JBL Flip 5, a simple Bluetooth speaker with show-stopping sound quality and up to 12 hours of playtime. Throw in a silly, fun mic for extra dramatic effect!
For far-away folks
Travel-themed candles and accessories
Forget pine-scented candles this holiday season. Send a long-distance loved one the gift of home packaged in a classy little candle. The state candles from Homesick encapsulate familiar smells from every state in the U.S., from the sunny beaches of SoCal to the magnolias nestled in the Ozarks. And since we’re all missing travel a bit, why not throw in some travel essentials for when we’re able to get back to normal!
For the boyfriend or husband
Beard care kit
Forget No-Shave November! During quarantine, every month is a good time to grow your beard. If your beau is upping his facial hair game during the pandemic, lend a hand with a beard grooming kit. The best kits include beard oil, lotion, and brushes to keep your man’s facial hair looking fresh.
2020 has made everything harder, gift-giving included. Luckily, there are plenty of gift ideas that let your friends and family pamper themselves at home so you can make the holiday season a little bit more joyful for the people you love!
About the Contributor
Sheila Johnson once enjoyed a very successful career, but it came at a cost. Those long work weeks pulling overtime left her feeling stressed and burnt out. She left the corporate world to start her own business, on her own schedule.She’s seen so much personal success with her health and wellness routine that she wanted to share it. By creating wellsheila.net, she hopes that sharing her story will help others too.
