Last-Minute 2022 Traveler Gift Guide
We’re winding down the year and the holidays are imminent. For those of us who haven’t finished your gift list, I have some recommendations for the traveler in your life… we don’t have time for a long preamble. Best of luck to you!
Travel Advisor Session
Book a travel session with me! I am happy to invoice you a gift card for you loved one to redeem in 2023 to plan a trip. I love when I get to make travel dreams come true. Send me a note for a gift card - easily paid by credit card: jessica@tripwhispeer.co
Luggage & Bags
Check out the classic style Paravel baggage, which is a sustainably made brand that I’ve been keeping my eye on. From dopp kits to packing bags, weekenders to wheel bags that can be personalized.
Friends rave about Lo & Sons brand. The Asian-American owned family business is worth checking out for your loved one. The bags are stylish and very functional.
Great luggage is always a great investment and a thoughtful gift. Here’s my personal favorite, Italian-made brand Bric’s. I’m in love with the X-Collection in black with tan leather trim. Check out my tips and other recommendations from travel experts in US News & World Report here.
Skincare
La Prairie Caviar line is compact and basically a spa for those on the go. Other great options La Mer, Kiehl’s and Vegamour Pure Marulo Oil is an amazing multi-use type serum that I love especially for winter dry skin. Perfect to pack for travel!
Drop into your local Ulta Beauty or Sephora to grab these items in a time crunch.
Travel Gift Cards & Buy an Experience
You cannot go wrong with a quick travel gift card. Look into your local restaurant with cuisine from a favorite destination, book a hotel staycation, or an airline gift card to jump-start the vacation planning.
Travel Accessories
Scarves, multi-use bags, travel socks (perfect for the plane), jewelry organizer (maybe add a piece of jewelry in it -wink wink) - all great items that travel well and elevate a travel experience.
Rifle Paper Co. is a great site for gift goodies and right now running a free 2-day shipping when you spend $75 or more!
Compendium Thoughtful Pop Open Cards are full of inspiring quotes that will help motivate your loved one to conquer the world. A contact gave one to me at a networking event and loved them ever since.
Shop ‘Local’ at Ten Thousand Villages
Always a good place to find things from your traveler’s favorite country or region. Ten Thousand Villages has locations around the US or you can buy online. It’s a place I shop every year for personal gifts. Two for me, one for you! Shhhh.
Coffee Table Books & Calendars
Assouline is a high-end brand for gorgeous coffee-table books. Other options for travel-inspired books, drop by your local Barnes & Noble for travel calendars, magazines, guide books, and fun stocking stuffer swag.
Drop into your local Home Goods in time to grab some books and travel-inspired trinkets. Their buyers source cool items to adorn your walls, and tables or amazing eclectic pillows to inspire your next vacation.
Kindle Reader or Travel Books
For the person who loves to dig into a good book on a long plane ride or sitting on the beach, get them a Kindle so they have a lightweight stack of content to take with them.
Headphones
Noise-canceling headphones for those noisy airports and planes. Bose, Sony, and other popular brands can help you get a range of pricing. Personally, I like my Beats by Dre Powerbeats so they stay on my ears and are less likely to lose in transit, walking, or the gym!
Travel PJ Set
Silk PJs are such a luxury. Get your partner a matching set for a warm or colder weather trip with a spa treatment to boot. I just love a matching set so you cannot go wrong even if you go for a snuggly warm set from Victoria’s Secret, J Crew, Old Navy, Target, or similar.
Pre-Trip Box!
Have a trip planned? Pull together a pre-trip box to get excited for your travel partner or friend! I love getting wine from the place I’m headed, an illustrated guidebook, or items that get me pumped for the trip. Check Ten Thousand Villages, Etsy, GlobeIn, or Knack.
Find a travel print of the destination from Etsy, Society 6, or find a trip photo to have memorialized by Zazzle with a personalized gift.
Happy shopping and travels! Best wishes for the holiday season.
