Best Travel Pillow for Adults: Trtl Pillow
The secret to a Trtl (pronounced 'turtle') is the internal support system hidden inside super soft fleece. Why travelers love it: The Trtl is half the size of a traditional neck pillow and is much more stylish, looking like a cozy scarf.
Travel Wallet
Often overlooked, everyday items like a wallet, for example, make all the difference when aiming to achieve stress-free travel. The ideal travel wallet safely contains a passport, personal identification, money, boarding passes and more in designated pockets and slots. You'll get bonus points for picking one with a sleek and stylish design that will go the distance for journeys to come.
Collapsible Water Bottle
This versatile silicone water bottle is great for just about anyone on your list, from adventure travelers to day-trippers. The Nomader collapsible water bottle is virtually indestructible (lifetime warranty included), BPA free and leak-proof, making it ideal for travel. Arguably, the fact that it rolls up to about the size of your fist is its most impressive feature.
Packing Cubes
Much like a travel wallet, suitcase organization systems are a gift that packs a serious punch. Packing cubes are small bags in varying sizes that zip to contain small groupings of travel items. Travelers use them to maximize space in carry-ons and luggage. Wirecutter reviewed 18 brands and chose Eagle Creek as its top-rated packing cube system.
Leather Cord and Cable Organizer
Make sense of cords, earbuds and other easily tangled cables with a leather cord and cable organizer, so your special someone can connect with ease while on the go. Make it extra special and have it monogrammed.
Gift Ideas For The Tech Loving Traveler
WiFi Hotspot
The Skyroam Solis might be the most useful gift your traveler receives this season. This portable WiFi hotspot offers unlimited 4G LTE service without having to worry about cell data overages or hefty fees. You can purchase the device, and then day passes are $8 per day. This is a great gift for family or group travel since you can connect up to five devices at a time.
Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones II
When gift shopping, classics are always a good choice, and Bose noise-canceling headphones have been a staple travel gift for years. The QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones II is more than just a pair of silencing headphones, and your explorer will thank you. Despite being wireless, they come with a cord so users can keep listening even when the Bluetooth battery dies. This gadget also boasts a built-in Google Assistant that allows users to vocally queue up music, receive texts, manage daily tasks and get answers no matter where you are.
Travel Adaptor
Equip the world traveler on your list with the Tumi 4-port USB so they can stay connected no matter where their path leads. Literally. This best-in-class adaptor supports electrical outlets from 150 countries.
Subscription Boxes and Games For Anywhere, Anytime Travel-Inspired Fun
Anywhere Travel Guide Game
Put the fun in any adventure on which your traveler embarks with this small but mighty game. The rules are simple: players pull one of the 75 unique cards and follow the prompts. The goal: break free from the typical tourist traps and boring tour guides. With interactive prompts like, "buy coffee for a stranger" or "find the highest point in the city accessible by walking. Go there, and enjoy the view," trips are sure to be memorable.
A Great Travel-Inspired Gift for Kids
Little Passports monthly travel kit subscriptions are the ideal gift to spark wanderlust in kids and inspire the next generation of explorers. Each box features a new country or world theme and encourages kids to explore and learn about the region through souvenirs and hands-on activities.
World Subscription Box
If the gift-getter loves to travel, but might not have a big trip coming up, a world subscription box is a great travel gift that doesn't require leaving home. One of the most satisfying ways to experience a new place is through its food. Try the World curates a selection of snacks, cooking ingredients and beverages from a different country each month. Surprise and delight gift recipients this year with this foodie travel box instead of your run of the mill fruit basket.
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